The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-04-17
BRADLEY is FIRST
And Mckinley Second Choice of
Kentucky Republicans For
President.
Bradley Men Had But a Sinai,
Majority in the State
Convention.
Platform Declares For a GO.,
Standard Other POlitica!
Gatherings.


publican convention resumed its work
with the prospect of at least two more
protracted sessions before the remain
der of its task, the adoption of a plat
form, and the election of delegates, al
ternates and electors. is disposed of.
On a test vote the Bradley men had
a majority of 81 out of total vote of
1876. This did not include number
of contests which have since been de-
cided. The work of the credentials
committee has served to slightly lessen
the Bradley majority, but still leaves
the governors friends on top.
At $3.50 the chairman announced that
the first business in order was the re.
port of the committee on resolutions.
The committee was not ready, and
nominating speeches were reported.
The rules were suspended, and Judge
o. S. Deming of Laurel county, and
Samuel Cash of Clay, were chosen as
electors at large for the state.
The resolutions committee then filed
upol the stage and through its chair
man presented its report. The reading
Of the resolutions aroused the greatest
interest yet manifested in the proceed
ings of the convention. The speaker
had proceeded but few seconds, when
he came to the declaration against free
silver. This caused the greatest dem
onstration of the day, except the one
when the presidential candidates were
reached The latter came close to.
gether, and the enthusiasm was about
equally divided, the greater part of the
convention taking part in both demon
strations The resolutions Of instruc-
tions are as follows:
Bradley First. Mckinley Second.
Believing in the availability and fit
ness of Governor William o. Bradley
as presidential candidate, mindful of
the splendid victory under his leader
ship, proud Of his executive ability,
knowing the soundness of his views on
the tariff and financial questions. and
confident that his nomination will Sc
cure for the Republican party the elec.
toral vote of Kentucky and other
Southern states, we declare him ouI
choice for the pres; dency, and instruct
the delegates elected by this convention
as delegates from the state to the next
Republican national convention to cast
their votes for him as presidential nomi'
nee. But in the event that his name il
withdrawn from before the st. Louis
convention, and he ceases to be voted
for there, then they are directed te
cast their votes for the Hon. William
Mckinley. the great friend of protec
ton, as long as his name shall remain
before the convention.
Other resolutions endorse the Repub.
lican administration, the last Republi
can house of the legislature, and con
denim the Democratic senate for de-
feating legislation necessary to the
financial welfare of the state.
The platform was adopted withou
opposition, but it Is an empty victory
for the Bradley men, whose plan ha.
been to give the delegates straight in
structions. The Mckinley men art
iubilant over their success in fore ,ns
recognition from the faction which ha!
controlled the convention from the out
set.
The convention then proceeded tt
the election of delegates at large.
DECLARED FOR SOUND MONEY
Anti -Hansbrough People Captured thu
North Dakota Convention.
FARGO, N. D.. April 1.-THE Re
nublican convention just closed in thi
city was one Of the most enthusiast
in the history Of the state and in SOM
respects it was the most interesting
The whole Northwest has looked t
this state with interest. and have waite'