The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-07

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whose great service TO this country has
craftsmanship II Is the work 90 such men
as these and their associates that has en-
deared the Republican party N the hearts
OF this people in . way that can never be
forgotten
Now. gentlemen. sn regard 10 the past
As have said. Senator Squire and l are
friends although lately We seem to have
been having little hattie. I did rot make
the night ana DO nor know that be did
Ii is over. He was supported by many
good Republicans. Let Us remember now
that these contentious which we have had
must be settled when they are made. and
when We have settled upon our candidate
and principles every Republican must put
his shoulder TO the wheel for success. Zap
piause.)
Il hold out the hand OF fellowship 10 the
gentlemen who have supported my sdyer-
sary today. and I ask for the Republican
party. its candidates and principles. the
same loyal support tina; and my friends
would have given II Senator Squire would
have had a majority. II We shall come to-
gether upon that plane. If our future poll
teal action shall be governed by such mo-
tives. we shall none OF US ever have cause
70 regret that We are Republicans"
Piles says Few Words.
There was still another man whom the
convention wanted 10 hear. and he stood
quietly TO one side. an interested spec
tator. but one whose satisfied demeanor
gave every indication that he was well
content with the days work Piles.
Piles. Piles" was heard on every side.
and IN few seconds had grown into .
general shout The smiling manager Of
the Burle.gh forces was obliged to take
the platform and pay hts respects to the
a -
me to be introduced here" he sid. beam
ing upon hts auditors. Il an sure that
In the past few weeks nave met every
man. woman and child in King county.
] haven't slept four hours IN any one
night for week. and don't believe IL is
necessary for me 10 make speech. Let
me say. though. that l went In for my
friend, and that went IN to win. II has
been . hard hight. but as has already been
said before to-day. ii has been honorable
and upright. Thera is now no reason for
dissens'on among the members of this con-
vention, or in the Republican party. and
every one can leave this hall ready to ad-
vance the interests of Republicanism in
the campaign to be opened the coming fail.
| believe in no clique. and In no boss. and
say to you. as the Republican party says,
upright. the highest reward is open TO you.
! wish You all success in life. and q sue
eessful Republican convention"
ktnnear In Lane.
The good-natured delegates then turned
their attention TO Hon. John r. Kinnear.
the standard bearer for the Squire faction,
who had calamity gone down with colors
lying The tall form Of the ex-soldier and
legislator arose from his position among
the delegates from the Eighth ward. There
was no abatement In the cheering until Mr..
kinnear faced his audience, and caused
everybody to laugh by saying: I'VE have
met tne enemy ana We are theirs" He
paid tribute to the worth OF Mr. Bur-
leigh, and pledged him his hearty support
We have made the best fight We could for
Senator Squire" said Mr.. Kinnear, but
We have failed: and the only honorable
thing We can do Is to support the victor
ious candidate Senator Squire has many
friends here. devoted friends. and among
the opposition he has warm friends who
viii support him in the Office he seeks the
coming winter. We find them new in the
ranks of the supporters OF Andrew F. Bur-
leigh, and that is a circumstance that
speaks great deal for Mr.. Burleigh, for
1t shows that he Is dearly beloved BY his
friends 1t is a matter of pubic motor
iety that Senator Squire has favored Mr..
Burlelgh. and that Mr. Burleigh has al
ways had good words OF cheer for Watson
c. Squire"
The Resolutions.
BY this time the convention was ready to
finish the business before 1t. The report of
the committee on resolutions was read. A
follows:
Resolved, That We reaffirm our alle-
glance to the principles OF the Republican
party and pledge ourselves TO the support
of its candidates and its platform
Resolved. That we again declare our
al a. - L.
TO that great public work. the Lake Wash
ington waterway. which should be bull,
by the United States that II may be free
to all.
That we express our profound thanks TO
the Hon. Watson c. Squire, our senator in
congress. for and appreciation OF his ef-
forts in its behalf. and assure him as well
as our whole delegation in congress. OF our
most hearty support IN all that they may
do TO secure Its accomplishment.
Resolved. That we hereby express our
unqualified Endorsement Of the wise. pa
triotic and economical administration OF
our state affairs. and reafirm our CONF
dence in the integrity and ability of the
Hon. John Fl. AcGraw. and the other off,
GERS TO whom have been entrusted the ad-
msnistration Of our state affairs.
Resolved. That we are in favor OF con-
gress passing such laws restricting for
eign immigration so as TO AFFORD proper
protection 10 our home labor from the
pauper classes OF other countries.
Resolved. That we again declare In fav-
or Of she Republican principles Of protec-
ton and reciprocity as set forth in the
Republican national platform in lsse
Resolved. That we, the Republicans Of
King county In convention assembled. are
in favor OF this government granting TO the
patriots of Cuba. now struggling for their
independence and for the establishment Of
free representative government, the
rights of beilige-ency.
Resolved. That we again declare IN
favor Of the Republican principles Of pro-
lection and reciprocity as set forth In the
Republican national platform In rsaz'.
There IS a minority repor; on the table"
shouted one Of the delegates. as the read
ing of the above resolutions was completed
II want the minority report read now"
A Mckinley Resolution.
This demand was acqusesced in by the
chair and a Mckinley resolution was read
as follows:
Resolved. That the Republican party of
King county. Washington. Is In favor OF
the nomination and election OF william
Mckinley for president Of the United
States and IL l. our desire that the dele
rztes 20 the national convention for this
state work and vote for his nomination"
W. W. DcIsng moved that the minority
report be added TO the majority report. ami
the motion was seconded from all parts OF
the house. A sterling advocate Of the res
oiution appeared In the person OF John
Wiley. who tnErasiated himself n the good
wishes % the convention and spectators
by declaring In stentorian tones that he
was satisfied that a. least nye-sixths OF
the Republicans Of King county were IN
favor Of Mckinley.
The resolution incoYstng Mckinley was
then adopted. but Il vas By no means by a
unanimous vote