Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-23
THE MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
Their state Convention-Most OF
Them McI<inleyites.

Them Mckfnleyttes.
BALTIMORE, MD. April 1.-The Re-
publican State Convention. TO elect four
delegates-at-large and alternates to the
national convention, net at the Lyceum
Theatre at l2:45 o'clock this afternoon.
All OF the leading lights of the party IN
the state were grouped on the stage In
the boxes and In the front rows or or
chestra. There was also large atten-
dance of followers.
The convention was called 20 order by
Senator elect Wellington, chairman OF the
State Central Committee. He quickly
disposed of three contests by seating the
regularly returned delegations. a. r.
Barnes, Of Worcester county, was unani-
mously selected as temporary chairman.
In a short address he mentioned the
names of Mckinley and Reed, the first
name being cheered by vast majority
OF the auditors. while Reeds was also
moderately applauded.
Seven tenths OF the delegates, y was
noticed. wore Mckinley badges.
MKINLEY PROPOSITIONS.
Following the appointment OF commit
tees on Credentials. Resolutions, etc. and
before the committees had retired. two
resolutions were sent to the stage and
by consent read before being referred.
They both recommended the nomination
of Mckinley and were loudly cheered.
The convention at 100 took recess
for thirty minutes.
A hot row In the Committee on Creden-
tails delayed the conventions work until
half-past o'clock. In the mean time.
General Adam T.. King, ex-United States
Consul to Paris. ex-Consul to Madagascar
Waller, and others. made stirring ad-
dresses on Republicanlsm.
The report Of the Committee on Creden-
tials was adopted. after State-Senator
Day. of Howard county. had MADE an i'm
passioned address In opposition thereto,
which concluded with the statement that
II it were adopted he would never vote
the Republican ticket again. the trouble
was over the decision of the committee
giving Day and his delegation only half
the votes to which the county was en-
titled.
Attorney-General II. NJ. Clabaugh was
elected permanent chairman, and made
very brief address I'm which he expressed
the belief that any man nominated at
st. Louis, who believes in the gold stand
ard, ard protection to American industries
and labor. will receive the eight electoral
votes OF Maryland
PLATFORM.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following platform. which was
adopted, after an effort to instruct for
Mckinley had been voted down.
I'VE, the Republicans of Maryland, in
convention assembled, reiterate our al
legiance TO the principles OF the national
Republican party; we declare for protec-
ton TO American industries, believing
that only in protection can prosperity
again come to the nation; and we are in
favor of reciprocity as tending to build
up our commerce with our South Ameri-
can neighbors. We believe in the gold
standard, upon which to base our circu
latng medium, and are opposed to
the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver until an international agree
ment of the important commercial
countries of the world shall give silver a
larger use. We heartily commend the
present State administration, and the
Legislature just adjourned, for the adj
mirable record they have made in carry
ing out every pledge made at the Cam
bridge convention, though hampered by
Democratic Senate.
whereas. we have absolute confidence
in the good judgment and intelligence Of
the four delegates-at-large to the national
convention, at st. Louis; and
Whereas, we believe they will labor for
the best interests of the Republican party
in their selection Of a candidate for the
presidency: therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That no instructions be. given
to the delegation"
George l. yelling. James A. Gary,
Robert T. Graham. and William L. NAL
ster were elected delegates-at-large.
At p. NJ. the convention adjourned.