New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-19
WISCONSIN FOR MKINLEY.
THE OHIOAN INDORSED WITH A
MIGHTY SHOUT AT MILWAUKEE,.

A
PRocITY AND SOUND MoNEY-Ex SENATOR
SAWYER HEADS THE STATES DELE
CATION TO ST. LOUIS.
Milwaukee Wis. March 1s-Ex-Senator Philetus
SAWYER wen OUT in the Republican State Con-
vention this afternoon, and his victory demon
strated that, Notwithstanding the fact that he mas
nearly rounded his eghtieth year. he is still
master the art of political manipulation. Against
admitted odds the venerable statesman was pitted
with Ex-Governor Hoard. the recognized leader OF
the younger and aggressive element of the Repub-
lican party in the State. for the honor OF headng
the delegation at large at ST. Louis Last night
and this morning his opponents were conhdent that
they had retired him from the political arena. and
when a third of the Congress districts on the roll
had been called ii looked though their claims
were well founded. The upper districts however.
came nobly to his support. and after the hgures
had been footed he was declared the winner by a
majority Of 80 In a total vote Of G13 Tonight MS
supporters are enthusiastic the outcome. and
insist that the victory makes him the logical candi-
date of the party to return to the United states
Senate as the successor of William F. Villas
BOUND TO SHOW THEIR PREFERENCE.
The significant feature of the convention to-day
was the voting of Mckinley instructions. despite
the action OF the Committee on Resolutions III oe-
Gliding to remain silent upon this point.
An audience that taxed the Academy OF MUSIC
greeted Colonel j. j. Esch. OF Milwaukee, "heh d.
l2:3O he presented as temporary CHAIRMAN VI
the convention Colonel Esch launched out into a
vigorous indictment of the Democratic party lot
It's anttari policy. It's opposition to the estao-
lishment of an sland-republic in the Pac!fic seas
and its effort restore TO the throne wickeo
and dissolute Queen for It's continued maintenance
at the Court Of ST. James Of one who publicly
scorns the policy that has given the country mar
vellous prosperity" and for it's general legislation
and administration. The Republican party the
speaker said was still the party OF protection OF
true patriotism. of sound money. and 1t was par
tcuary desirable that in behalf OF the vast lot
egn-born population that has brought over with IL
sound ideas Of honest money, and in behalf OF all
classes of the State and Nation. the delegates TO
be selected should be asked 10 support an honest
money candidate upon an honest-money PLATFORM
Continuing the speaker said. amid frequent cheers
and other demonstrations Of approval
Other issues will come before the people in this
campaign. The tardy and penurIous treatment OF
the Nations pensioners. the vaclating un-Alher!-
conduct OF our foreign affairs, and more be,
Sides but whatever they may be- let US see 10 II
that political fabric is builded upon the solu
rock. and not upon the shiftng sands, Win a
glorious history behind with inustrious names
10 encourage US. the Republican party mahnrsts
its powers to-day by the number OF dsttngqsheu I
dency. 1t shall be the dGty OF the deieSates We
select to-day weigh the claim of several candi-
dates and with the party's honor and the pubiic
veal in mind to select the man best htted Tor the
place
PLENTY OF GOOD MEN.
We the venerable form OF thdt lrreprohchdoo
statesman and successful man OF business. Levi p
Morton We see that Nestor in Republican coun-
cils whose many years OF service have brought
honor to a sister State and fame to himself. Will
lam B. Allison. of Iowa. We admire that modern
couraee and skill shattered the tme-worn prece-
dents of Congress and won for him the proud ttIs
OF Czar. adding honor TO State already honored
by Hamln and a Blaine; we cannon rcluse our
admiraoI. for Tom" Reed Of Maine ssI,nn We admire
certain private citizen or stanch t'e@puoitcai @ n
State whose public as well as private NE has bee
without who logg for r0f the ne peope in S
halls of Congress: who to-day stands as the cher
whose sublime faith therein has never wavered. not
wthstandng the reverses OF 1892; whose name Is
every shop and factory and whose teachings are
discussed the frugal tables cf labor and about
the hear,hstones OF the farm. who Ike the great
Lincoln. has put his trust In the people mas KEPT In
close touch with the people. and for whom there
rolls from morning unit. the evening, as the sun
across the continent. a tidal wave Of admiration.
HIS name is William Mckinley, OF OHIO '2nn 9ther
but whichever one is the annointed him VIII the Re-
publicans Of Wisconsin support with undated zeal
The applause that greeted the names Of the yari-
Gus candidates ranged from three seconds for Ali
son to six for Reed. for Morton and thirty
six for Mckinley. Three cheers for the Ohio man
were demanded by delegate In the body OF the
parquet and given with will. Then recess
ordered.
A PLATFORM SOUND IN EVERY PLANK.
When the convention reassembled at p. m. the
report Of the Committee Resolutions short
and to the point. 1t read as follows
The Republicans OF Wisconsin. in convention as
sembled renew their devotion to the doctrine OF
duties for the twofod purpose Of providing sufficient
ment and to furnish reasonable and adequate pro-
lection to Amercsn "a Industries and labor tariff
We also rensw Our aesianee to- the doctrine Of
es0cy result OF protectv. E tariff laws mutual trade ar
rangements with foreign countries that will provide
their p surpns prodmct and at the same time enable
10 buy from them under advant tageous conditions
such articles as they produce and we need to pur-
The Republicans Of Wisconsin are unyielding in
ably opposed to any scheme that will give to this
country a deprecated or debased currency We
tent only and such restrictions that It's parity
with gold can be maintained.
INDoRsED MKINLEY WITH A SHOUT.
The platform had scarcely been declared adopted
when Delegate II. c. Adams OF Milwaukee. from his
seat in the front row. asked unanimous considera-
tion for a resolution that he waved In the air.
Numerous objections were raised. but they were
withdrawn when he explained that the subject
matter related TO a distinguished son OF Ohio"
Then in stentorian tones he read the following:
Resolved That the Republicans Of Wisconsin
recognize in the Hon; William MCKINLEY; OF Ohio,
policy of protection and reciprocity
That we honor him as the defender OF sound
the best American citizenship In both private and
public life. -, ,,.. ,.., J..
the 81 Louis COM vention judgment that they
shouid use all reasonable effort to secure his NOM
inatlon for the Presidency.
Fifty seconds came from all over the auditorium.
and when the question was put the affirmative
shout and the accompanying cheers produced a
deafening climax.
Nominations for delegates-at-large were next In
order and on the call the roll ex-senator Sawyer
and Ex-Governor Hoard named motion
that both be selected by acclamation was ruled out
nv Colonel Esch and a rollcall ordered. When nve
of the ten districts had been called Hoard led by
eighty votes and his supporters were loud In their
Limitations The remaining districts. however. re-
nd in ne result