Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23

entitled to the continued confidence of the
republicans and the people of Pennsyl-
vania.
1--WE reaffirm the declarations contained
in the state platform of 1885, looking to
needed reforms in state and municipal
government and to the publication of cleo
tons and the exercise of the elective fran
chises.
I'VE earnestly recommend to the con-
sideration of the rext legislature the sew
eral reform bills promulgated by the re-
publican state committee, and request the
republicans of both houses to give them
favorable consideration and support"
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
A Conference Held by Leaders BE-
fore the Convention Opened.
STANTON, Va. April 23.-The dele
gates to the republican state convention
" ere about early this morning; in fact,
many of them remained up all night BY
10 o'clock there was an immense crowd in
and around the Virginia House, where the
leaders have their headquarters. Nine out
of ten wore Mckinley badges. Gen. Os-
borne was there doing missionary work
for Ohio's ex-governor.
Informal Conferences.
Ex-Congressman Waddill, who got up out
Of sick bed at Richmond to come here,
arrived this morning. He had not been on
the ground long before an informal con-
ference was held between leaders of the
opposing factions. 1t was pretty well I'M
derstood that efforts We're making to bring
about compromise.
At IL o'clock Judge Waddiil. Edgar Al
Ian, Colonel James d. Brady, Congressman
Walker, Colonel Lamb and other leaders
were said to be in conference in the Vir-
gina house and the delegates waited the
result with Impotence. If anything was
accomplished those who participated kept
the fact to themselves.
The Hall.
Columbian Hall is perhaps the best
fitted building i'll the state for convention
purposes. 1t seats ZOO people. and it's
acoustics and ventilation are all that could
be desired. 1t was handsomely decorated.
Back of the stage We're hung pictures of
Lee, Jackson, Lincoln. Grant. Hayes, Gar
field, Blaine and Malone. by noon most
of the delegates had arrived and taken
their seats. Fully two-thirds were white.
Chairman Lamb walked upon the stage
at 1905 O'Clock, and his followers in all
parts Of the hall rose up and cheered him.
While waiting for the proceedings the old
Stonewall Brigade Band played Dixie and
other airs
Called to Order.
The convention was called to order at
12:15. and Rev. Mr.. Wine of Staunton Of
fered prayer.
Chairman Lambs Remarks.
Chairman Lamb spoke briefly. He con-
graduated the republicans on the splen-
did convention. He said il would compare
favorably with any convention that ever
assembled.
His reference to the Napoleon Of pro-
lection brought forth grea. applause. which
was continued when some delegate pro-
posed three cheers for Mckinley. Refer
ences to Reed, Allison, Mortol and others
We're cheCrel also.
Coming to the close of his remarks, the
chairman said: Let us put aside discord
(applause9 l am willing to sacrifice my
self upon the altar of my party great
cfeering}. Every honest republican should
sink his Personal preferences fcc his par
tvs good.
Congressman James A: Walker came in
as Chairman Lamb took his seat. Calls
were made upon him for speech. but he
did not respond.
The Fight Begun.
Col. W. E. Craig of Stanton was named
for temporary chairman.
AS soon as the announcement was made
Judge l.. l.. Lewis went upon the platform
and the fight looked for was begun. Judge
Lewis started out in words of warning to
the convention to proceed cautiously and
to make no mis- take.
AS soon as 1t became apparent that he
was TO make a nomination, the Lamb peo-
pie yelled for Craig. and for two minutes
Judge Lewis was not allow ed to proceed.
Chairman Lamb appealed for order, and
Judge Lewis named Gen. James A. Walker
for temporary chairman.
This set the Allan-Waddill faction wild
with joy. Col. James D. Brady seconded
the nomination of Walker.
Charles Curry of Stanton enlogized Gen.
Walker, and criticised Judge Lewis for put
ting in nomination a gentleman in OPPOSE
ton to the choice of the state chairman.
Mr.. Curry urged the convention to elect
Craig.
AS soon az Curry took his seat Gen. Wal
ker went on the stage. Let US have
peace" said he.
He said he felt very much surprised. He
did not wish to stand in the way of har-
mony, but wanted to see the party thor
oughly united.
Harmony Restored.
The Congressman had not proceeded very
far before Judge Lewis Interrupted him
and withdrew the name of the general
Col Craig came forward, and the Lamb
followers gave him a warm reception. He
made a strong republican speech, which
the delegates listened to with close atten-
ton, and applauded