The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-05-08

structed its delegation to St Louis to
vote for William Mckinley for Presl-
dent with scarcely show OF opposition
from the people who had been expected
to make bitter fight on the Ohio ma
jor. The instructions went through
with q rush which surprised even the
most enthusiastic friends OF Mr. Nc
KInley and although there was vigor'
GUS cry Of may" when the adoption OF
the platform containing the resolutions
was moved, the chairman's decision
that the resolutions was unchallenged
and no division was called for. There
was no unusual display Of enthusiasm,
although McKinley's name was repeat
edIy and enthusiastically Cheered. the
widely circulated rumors that EXPIRES.
dent Harrison would deliver an address
before the convention which would
make Mckinley instructions imposSinle'
proved to be absolutely devoid OF t09n-
dalton, the general not appearing be-
fore tho resolutions were conSidered.
The platform adopted without oppOSis
tion endorses Mr.. HaIriBons last admin
istratiou: reaffirmS the Republican pro.
tcctIon principles; declares for sound
money" faVoring the use OF both gold
and silver at a parity and international
blmetalIISm, but declaring against the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver at
ratio OF l8 to and concludes with strong
Mckinley instructions.
There was q hot contest over the Varl-
Gus state nominations which Kept the
convention In session all day.
When the band played Paradise Al.
ley" and SerGeant-at-Arms Mount
bawled himself hearBe ordering dele.
gates into their seats In TomnnSon hall
to-day, 5000 enthusiastic Reublicang
crowded Into the corridor, gallery and
floor, anxious to see, hear and parttci-
pate In what was acknowledged 10 oe
one Of the most important convention IN
the history OF the state. 1t was generally
conceded that Mckinley would carry
the convention II no sensation was
sprung by the friends OF the eX-Presl-
dent and the latteTs appearance was
almost as .unxlouSly awaited as II he
himself had been an avowed candidate.
II was 1915 o'clock when State Chair
man j. n, GOwdy began calling the con-
ventlon to order and It was iitteen min
utes later when he rubbed his gaVel arm
muscles back into shape and announced
tho hardly self-convinced fact that the
gathering had been called to order.
Mckinley Enthusiasn.
Ex-sccrctnry OF the Navy Richard
W. Thompson, was made permanent
chairman with rousing cheer. When
whlte-halred Uncle Dick" Thompson
assuned the Envel, he was greeted with
n rousIpE reception. Despite his
etEhty.eIght years, the ex-secret4ry
delivered a stirring speech which dis
posed OF the Democratic party TO the
entire satisfaction OF the crowd ana
vigorously predicted a sweeping victory
for Republican principles in the coming
Al the conclusion OF Col Thompson's
speech there were loud cries Of "Hnr-
rison," but the ex-PresIdent did not
appcar and the report Of the committee
on credentials was submitted and Ro-
ccpted without contest, Then came
the reading OF the platform and reso'
lutIons.
The interest became intense as the
chairman reached the Mckinley resolu-
tlons, which concluded the platform.
Al the naming Of the ohioan canal.
date, the great crowd broke Into Wild
cheer. which, when II SubElded, was met
with Vigorous counter cries Of "Harrl-
SON." For several moments the oppo.
gIiion forces howlcd for their favor
ties. When the climax was reached
and the phrase directed to vote for
william Mckinley" was read, the
howIs broke loose again and for a mo-
mept the air was full OF vibrant In
diana lRngs. After the gavel had in
measure restored order the motion 10
adopt was put amid wild turmoil OF
conflicting cries. The chairman de-
clared the platform and resolutions
Owing to the great confusion during
the adoption Of the resolutions, II was
impossible to arrive at any accurate
estimate Of the vote OF the opposing
forces. The ayes were reinforced by
yells from the galleries and cOrrldorS
ns were also the nays, but the indlcas
tIons were that the vote was about
TO ! for the resolutions. There were. Of
courS, calls for cheers for Mckinley al.
ter the adoption OF the platform and
resolutions and the cheering was
hearty and enthusiastic, but scarcely
three minutes had elapsed after the
discussion Of the question which has
Interested the entire country for
months, before the convention proceed
al with the election Of delegates Nt
large, apparently having entirely for
gotten the entire presidential situation,
The sympathy OF the spectators
seemed tu be very largely with the
Ohio candidate and that also had some
thing to do with the encouragement OF
the advocates OF an unlnstructed dele
Ehtion.
lutlonS:
The Resolutions.
II has been forty years since the Re-
publican party was born. II was the
child Of conscience. 1t grew and be-
came great indeed aud achievement
through the Inspiration that comes
from true and lofty conception Of lib
erty aud freedom, Justice and equality,
national integrity and national honor,
In short from the beginning OF the
administration OF Abraham Lincoln to
tho close Of thnt OF Benjamin Harrison,
tho record al the Republican party iS
the story Of loyalty, Of patriotism and
nt magnificent achievement.
The experience Of the laHt three years
briugS out In clearer Hight the excel
lence ~ the splendid administration OF
our fellow cItlSen, BENJAMIN Harrison
nm administration under which We
attained "A measure OF prosperity Mn-
cuuAlled IN tho history uf the govern
mont. Tho Republicans OF Indiana arc
IN favor OF protection.
We demand tariff that VIII not only
secure the necessary amount Of rove.
nUe, but viii also AFFORD equal and cer-
thin nPntCCtldn to the wage workers
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