New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-06
PINGREE SHOWS GREAT STRENGTH.

PINGREE SHOWS GREAT SlltENuII'
THE MICHIGAN REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION
OPENS AT GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids. Mich, Aug. (speciaD.-The Re-
publican State Convention met at noon to-day win
the galleries and platform packed and the ther-
mometer at the boiling point. The Pingree ana
Bliss home delegations occupied the front seats
and the home delegations Of the other Guperha-
torial candidates were In good positions Ihe con-
vention was called to order by State Chairman D.
NJ Ferry who took occasion to say that the Mich
igan Republicans had assembled to ratify the ticket
and to indorse the platform adopted at 81 LOUIS
Every line of the ST. Louis platform breathes
patriotic purpose" he said. land the financial
plank in it is absolutely sound. Michigan
Republicans must nominate candidate Tor
Governor whose patriotism cannot be assailed
and who will stand fully and squarely on the Ma
tiona. platform, and In nominating such caho'-
date the Republicans will insure brilliant VIC
tory" The Rev. DR.. John l.. Jacks invoked
blessing and Victor NJ. Gore introduced as
temporary chairman. He made speech. which
was frequently applauded. especially all reference
to sound money D. E. L. Ward. Of Clare. was
made temporary secretary.
The st. Clair County contest came early 10 the
front resolution to seat the contestants as
matter Of courtesy opposed b. the Bliss
men, and the opposition greeted with Kisses
and cheers. and withdrawn. When the usual
committees were announced the ST. Ciair contest
again cropped out The State Central Committee
last night decided to seat Hartsu, OF the Bliss del
egation In the With District caucus this morn
ing the Avery or Pingree deegamon was h,,eSS
nzed regular and the AartsTn erowa and So
were laid on the table until the Committee on
H apHT an the
Ing the noon recess the commtee mel anS ~ Was
i Pinsree ' Forces had majority The Bliss
forces at manifested dspositi9n to delay
matters with the view Of postponing the nomna-
lions until tomorrow. to give them time 70
h conventon reassembled at $50 o'clock
l 5ss'e sn and n f. 'hs city ~
%s an 20 oSsH s Which
su Of aisr %as
declared carried. and the recess was taken .1oox
w TIE GSdnss Of cadsc was
manent chairman; and Buront Parker OF Monroe on
e eeT he Committee asked for
time on the st. Clair anp ape ensus
asticaiiy adopted Then nominating speeches were ere
Sssd & Sds xSsn E FH eTsGtsS *
ya Of Of sssnss sss and
Flower, Of Detroit named pngree Tor pinrree sr
pa The COMMITTEES on Credentials finally came in
hers of the comntte, reported in favor OF seating
the Bliss delegation, and H H. Burch f Sa,s I'VE
ion Fits %as blow to PinEreetes which
meant loss Of twenty-five delegates; An hour ai
,oi was taken The report was adopted by II large
majority. the Pingree followers not making any
sats Treasrer Wilkinson then presented the fol-
lowing report from the Committee on piatform'
which was unanimously adopted, and which IN
cluded these planks: ,.,
We declare our continued alesisnce 10 the hepub,
upholding OF law and order. the announcement ana
ries i,s labor lis farms and it's fresdes The de.
veopments OF It's resources and the maintenance and