The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-24

state convention completed its work to-
day in session of less than four hours.
While there had been a hard fight for
TWO days for the control of the state GEN.
trail committee, there was every appear
Gnce of harmony and enthusiasm today.
The contested district elections were de-
cided in favor of the Dicks candidates, and
this showed that the state committee stood
IT for Dicks and for Kurtz. Senator
Hanna was not only congratulated on the
result, but all the delegates were seeking
admittance to his apartments for confer
enCeS.
Gov. Bushnell not only accepted the
situation complacently before the conxen-
ton assembled by having friendly consul
tations with Senator Hanna, but he also
made strong speech of acceptance in the
convention. When Gov. Bushnell de-
clared ''in spite OF the statements of the
Democratic press, | accept" there vas
loud demonstration. In the organization
of the state central committee in the after
noon Gov. Bushnell named the vice chair
man, while Senator Hanna elected the
chairman and secretary. Senator Hanna
returned to Cleveland this afternoon and
will soon be back in Washington. Gov.
Bushnell will remain here until tomor
row. The two leaders had a friendly meet
Ing before separating. and 1t is under
stood that they have reached an agree
ment on the organization of the state ex-
ecEtive committee.
The feature of the convention was the
speech Of Senator Hanna Gov. Bushnell,
Lieut.. Gov. Jones, Gen. Grosyenor and
others, who spoke had been frequently
heard; but the senator was not known
before in his own state as an orator. al
though he had for years been recognized
as a leader in management and organ
| ization. His delivery was eloquent and
forcible and he captured the convention
by his commanding oratory. He was most
enthusiastically cheered and congratulate
ed. more on his effort today than on his
triumph OF yesterday.
The contest for the craftsmanship hav-
ing been settled in favor of Maj. Dick
and the entire Hanna state ticket,
the Republican state convention pro-
ceeded with its usual business. TIE
report OF the committee on creden-
tals was adopted without opposition. The
temporary organization. with Grosvenor
in the chair. was made permanent
The committee ON platform was in ses-
sion all night trying TO frame q platform
so as to prevent contest over civil serv-
ice. Cuban and other resolutions. The
platform adopted declares that:
1.-The Republicans of Ohio rejoice In the
magnificent victory OF last year, whereby
voters Overwhelmingly declared In favor
OF an honest dollar and chance TO earn
son OF Ohio William Mckinley
The platform upon which that victory
was won declared the principles and pom
/ cies OF the Republican party. To all the
declarations of that platform We pledge
anew our allegiance.
'"rhe Republican party has always been
the friend II the down~tro9den and the op-
pressed and has deeply sympathized with
/ the struggle Of the people Tor independ-
ence. We extend our sympathy TO the
/ patriots Of Cuba in their efforts 20 achieve
/ freedom. ana hope the day OF their deliv-
erance Is near at hand. We commend the
I course OF the president and express our
confidence in mis- speedy. patriotic DISPOSE
| ton of the Cuban question in accordance
! With a wise craftsmanship and a fsrm and
vigorous policy.
eve believe the administration. In ne
! gotiatiag a treaty Of annexation with Ha-
wall, has acted wisely.
We denounce the violation OF the spirit
/ OF the civil service act BY President Cleye-
I land.
I'VE favor the passage by congress of
such a law as vsil provide a national!
board OF arbitration for the adjustment OF
3 differences between corporations engaged
IN Interstate commerce and their en-
1--WE demand for wool growers such am
pie protection SIS shall speedily increase
American nocks sufficiently to supply all
AmertCaG needs.
1--WE indorse the candidacy OF II. :.
Hanna for the United States senate to
succeed himself and pledge the support Of
the party IN the next general assembly
10 his election for both the short anr long
terms"
The mention Of T5auna's name vas greet
ed with loud demonstration and Alr
Hanna was called for He said the Repub-
leans had besn warmed that this was
dangerous wear. HE joined Ia accepting
the chaJlenge, The opposition will re-
vive free silver IN Ohio. bfst never again
free wool TIE senator paid a high tribute
20 the presidents Efforts to bring about
prosperity Tie following nominations
were made
Goxernor-Asa Bushnell
+ Lieutenant governor--a- 81 JoneA
s3ursFne judge. r Earsest.
Attorney gearTs3-~Fra 3k Mounstt.
Tr@SsGreT- Ssngsei Campbell
New state saizatl9Fl--W ~ .
( Daugherty. chairman Peter Durr. secre-
9aTy.