Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-22
Mention of Leaders at the Balti-
more Convention Cheered.
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS ASSEMBLED
Most Of the Delegates Wore Nc
kinIey Badges.
MIR. WELLINGTON'S REMARKS

BALTIMORE, Md, April 22.-The dele
gates to the republican state convention
were somewhat late in assembling, and
1t was u 40 pm when United States Sena-
tor-elect George l.. Wellington, as chair
man of the state central committee, called
them to order. The Lyceum Theater, in
which the convention was held, was COM
fortably crowded, admission being had by
ticket only, each seat being reserved.
BY far the largest number of the dele
gates wore big red badge on the lapes of
their coats, upon which was a photograph
of William Mckinley, and the inscription
in gold letters. Patriotism. Protection
Prosperity. William Mckinley, the Ma
tons Choice
From this and other indications it could
be seen that The Mckinley sentiment was
largely prevalent.
Governor Lowndes and most of the re-
publican state officials were present, but
Mayor Hooper of Baltimore also re-
publican. was absent The auditorium was
decorated with red, white and blue Dunt
ing interspcrsed with the black and orange
ColCrs of the state. Tine proportion of
Colorcd delegates was small. there being
probably twenty-five in attendance.
From the talk prior to the assembling
of the convention it was apparent that
there would be but little friction during the
proceedings, although some o. the eastern
shore delegates declared their intention OF
opposing the gold plank IN the platform.
Upon calling the convention to order
Chairman Wellington said:
Chairman WeIIington's Remarks.
Gentlemen: When last we met we were
in minority and had been for many years.
The eyes of the state vera upon us, look
ing for us to redeem the citizens from RIM
rule.
hat art ha1 fp1
tations was a matter of history. The
promises and pledges made at that time
have feen fulfilled. The platform OF the
republican party adopted az Cambridge
is now the law of the state.
The speaker predictel that the state
vas to give her sixteen electoral votes to
the republican candidate in November. He
believed the republicans Of MARYLAND would
Part of the warp and wool of the char
acter CT William Mckinley, the great
statesman from Ohio.
Reed and Mckinley Cheered.
At this there was a storm of applause,
followed by another when he mentioned
the name Of Thomas Bracket Reed in
connection with the expression of the hope
that the convention would declare for
sound money.
The convention then took up the report
Of the credentials committee, showing con-
tests in Anne Arundel, Howard and Queen
Anne's counties.
These being referred, nominations for
temporary chairman were asked for, and
A. 7. Barnes of Worcester county was
chosen without dissent, Phillips l.. Colds
borough, the slated candidate, having pre-
viously declined the honor
Mr.. Barnes made Il brief address in
which he advocated protection and "a dol
lar which would be a dollar the world
over"
Allusions to Reed and Mckinley were
loudly applauded.
A vice president from each county was
then chosen, and Robert Mcdonald of Al
lesany was elected secretary.
Committees on permanent crganiza ton
and on resolutions consisting of a member
from each county, were then appointed
All Resolutions Referred
The chair announced, UPON motion of Mr.
Wellington, that all resolutions should be
first read in the convention, and then re-
ferred.
A delegate from Frederick county offered
resolution instructing the delegation to
ination of Mckinley.
This was greeted with cheers, and re-
ferred, as was also another that the pre-
pcnderance of sentiment among Maryland
republicans was in favor of Mckinley and
requested the delegates to act accordingly
The convention then took a recess for
half an hour. to give the committees a
chance to report