The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-24
A MOTHER TO HER SON.
Virginia Loyal to the Representative
OF Her OHspriug.

STAUNTON, Va, April 23.--virginfa Re-
publicans have proclaimed their choice to
be Mckinley. The delegates chosen TO the
State convention to-day were instructed to
vote for the idol of the American work.
ingmen-" The convention assembled here
at noon, Chairman Lamb, of the State COM
mittee, calling 1t to order A conference Of
the leaders. held to arrange a ycompromise
between the warning factions, led, respect
lively, by Chairman Lamb and ex-Congress-
man Waddill, bore some fruit Mckinley
badges were In evidence everywhere Fully
two-thirds OF the delegates were white. and
in opening the convention Chairman Lamb
congratulated the Republicans on their
splendid showing. References he made to
the Napoleon of protection brought forth
great applause. which was continued when
some delegate proposed three cheers for
Mckinley. References to Reed, Aldrlch. Nor
ton and others we're cheered also. He closed
by offering to sacrifice himself for the par
tvs good. Col. w. E. Craig, of Staunton,
was named for temporary chairman. The
opponent of Mr.. Lamb proposed the name
of Representative James A Walker, leader
of Stonewall Jackson's old brigade, but
General Walker withdrew in the interest
of harmony AS result of a compromise
Colonel Lamb retains the Craftsmanship and
will yield his place as national committee
man to the opposing faction.
in and Chairman Craig called the convention
to order. The effect of the credentials COM
mites report cy to seas shs ds
and to seat the waddill Allen delegates from
Richmond. Henrico. York. Gloucester and
without discussion. The committee on per-
manent organization named Congressman
James A. Walker for chairman. Chairman
ing speech called for the report of the
committee on resolutions.
The resolutions declared that the Repub-
lican party OF Virginia, in convention as
sembled, reaffirms It's allegiance TO the prin-
ciples OF the party TO which IL belongs. as
senunciated in the national platform. and ex-
presses it's pride in being part of or
ganization which faithfully adheres TO the
great principle Of protection. in which no
furnace fires have ever been put out. no fac
tories closed. and no army OF workers upon
the streets and highways in enforced idle
ness; denounces the Democratic admlnistra-
dent voters Of the State: opposes the call for
a convention to revise the Constitution OF the
State, and closes sc follows:
vention assembled. proud OF the possession
OF the coterie of eminent statesmen whose
names are before the country ,n N connection on
United States by the coming national Repuo-
lican convention at st. Louis. cannot refrain
ination of the idol of the American working
men, the hope OF our business and agrlcui-
turai classes the pioneer of promised pros
perify-William Mckinley. of Ohio-and we
instruct thesdeegates elected by this conven-
tion to vote for him as long as there Is any
prospect for his nomination, and thereby ex-
press the love of the Virginia mother for her
Ohio child"
The platform was read by Gen. John E.
Roller. The convention listened In silence
until the instructions were reached then
there was much cheering. and. with few
dissenting voices the report was adopted.
Mr.. Malcolm Coles. OF Northumberland. tried
(Contlnued On second Pagsl