The Portland daily press., 1896-03-25

WAoa oO1lity WulCu udS
NEVER BEEN SURPASSED,
with lasting credit to himself and great
benefit to his state and country.
: lis grasp of public affairs was never
so clear and comprehensive as today, his
ability to labor earnestly for the welfare
of the nation never so distinctly marked
as now. Governor Morton's long and
varied public career offers proof positive
that he is a sincere and earnest Republi-
can and fidelity to the principles of his
party, Is with him second nature. He
| stands for honesty in public Office There
is no shadow OF doubt as to the high es-
TEEN in which he Is held at home. Two
| years since he polled 1856, 900 more votes
| than the most popular Democrat In the
| state, receiving by far the greatest ma
lority ever given Republican candidate
| for Governor.
public service, bis spotless character, his
| great executive ability. his devotion to
his party and It's principles, eminently fit
| him for the Presidency and entitle him
| to our hearty, and enthusiastic support.
Therefore we instruct our delegates to
the St. Louis convention, to present him
as our candidate for President, and urge
uPOh uuOln W. use 6toIy uOuOIdDl6 uGtsu6
| to secure his nomination"
| The roll call was called by Congression-
al districts and the Presidential electors
| were named.
| The states committee were instructed
| to fill all vacancies among the delegates.
10 the surprise of many, after speeches
from ex-senator Fassett, Edward Lau
terback and others, motion to adjourn
| was suddenly adopted and the convention
was over, adjourning sine die at 9.45 p.
III.
| After adjournment there was much
discussion upon the action of the MuKin-
ley men and it's probable effect upon the
presidential situation.
Chairman Haokett of the state commit
| tee and Congressman Payne said the
| effect of the opposition to the governor
in the convention would be to make his
friends more enthusiastic in urging his
claims.
Mr.. Fassett said he did not regard the
demonstration made by the Mckinley
men as particularly significant. He did
not think the action OF the Mckinney
men would have any particular effect in
other states.
Superintendent Aldridee of the state
department of public works, said he was
more confident than ever that the ST.
Louis convention would finally unite
upon Governor Morton, as the best aud
SaIest candidate for President.
Congressman Southwick said: 1.-THE
action of McKinley's friends solidifed
the Morton following and rendered the
lukewarm supporters of the governor red
hot him.
Edward Lauterbach, chairm an of the
New York county Republican committee,
said: 1.-THE Morton delegation was made
more Mortonized than ever by tonight's
action, and the delegation from this
state will be absolutely solid for the gov
ernor"
Speaker Fish of the state assembly
said: IT regard the action of the con-
vention tonight, as a direct instruction
to the New York state delegates to vote
against Mckinley at all stages. The base
deception practioed by certain men in
Kings toward the Governor and Republi-
can organization was beyond compari-
son."
John A. Warren, of Chautauqua, Nc
Kinleyite, said that he considered the
demonstration of the Mckinley men in
the convention grand, and significant of
the opinion that Morton would not have
much strength in the national conven-
tiOn