New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
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Trenton. April Jeff there was anything clear
and emphatic about to-days convention IL WAS
the Mckinley sentiment. At least 80 per cent Oh
the delegates were in favor Of the OHIO STATES
man and IL no obstacles had been thrown IN the
way resolution instructing the representatives
to the National Convention to vote for him would
have been carried by practically unanimous
vote.
There were several reasons against adopting
re solution Of instructions-that Is reasons which
had their influence upon some OF the most en-
thusiastic Mckinley men. First and FOREMOST
was the desire to have Carrot A HOBART homi-
mated for Vice President. Mr.. Hobart is Tor NC
Kinley and he was willing that the delegation 10
St Louis should be pledged. But there were
friends of his who urged that New-Jersey
chances for recognition on the Natiohai ticket
might be injured by a positive declaration that
would seem to render unnecessary any conces-
sions 10 this State.
Then, again. it was argued that resolutions OF
instruction would be contrary to all precedent In
New-Jersey Republican conventions, and would
he tantamount 10 an expression Of want of conil-
dence In the men sent to ST. Louis. The latter
argument was dwelt upon at length by United
States Senator Sewell, who protested that ne ana
his associates were men OF integrity, who could
be relied upon to obey the will of the people OF this
State.
Notwithstanding the influence Of the leaders
and the strong local feeling in favor OF accom-
plishing the nomination OF Mr.. Hobart for Vice
President. the convention would have broken
loose for Mckinley only for Senator sewelrs mo-
ton TO adjourn.
At the moment Of adjournment resolution was
pending requesting the delegation to use their IN
Auence to bring about the nomination OF Mckin-
ley. and if that had been put to vote nothing
could have stopped its adoption.
On the slightest provocation the Mckinley en-
+husiasm broke out Chairman Stokes had
c,everlv arranged his speech so as to guard
AGAINST outbreaks Of that kind as far as posi-
HE hut even his unnamed reference to Mckinley
resulted In a cyclone Of cheering that interrupted
the proceedings for few minutes.
Mr. Horr's innocent question 10 what should
be approved at ST. Louis evoked cry OF NC
Kinley." and the convention simply let itself
loose in cheering.
Put the most exciting episode of the day &C.
Cured Immediately after the platform had been
read Congressman Thomas McEwan arose and
said that, though a delegate to the National
Convention, he would not consider It an insult
on the contrary he would be much pleased to
have New-Jersey's delegates instructed to vote
for Mckinley. Mr.. McEwan made sturdy
speech, and 1t seemed apparent that the feeling
of the convention was with him. Milton p.
Edgar Of Railway, supplemented Mr.. McEwan's
stand by a resolution mildly indorsing Mckinley.
Mr. Edgar's resolution had not been acted on
at the time OF adjournment.
instruction no instruction, the New-Jersey
Delegates to st. Louis are morally pledged to
Mckinley and Hobart. That was the sentiment
Of the State as reflected In to-day's convention,
and the convention merely trusted to the honor
Of its representatives to carry out the popular
will instead of putting lock and key and tag
on each delegate.