The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-08-27
REPUBLICANS GATHER.
The Pennsylvania State Convention
Unusually Harmonious.
BEACON AND M'OAULEY NAMED.

Only Forty Votes Were Cast Against
Beacon, WhIlo McCaulcy Was Nom
mated by yAcclamntion-Sennt or We'll
Iington's Setback IN Maryland.
Harrisburg, Aug. 27.-The Republican
state convention, comprising 1853 dele
gates, met In this city yesterday and
nominated James s. Beacon, of West
( moreland. for state treasurer and Ma
lor Levi G. McCauley, of Chester, for
auditor general. The latter had no
opposition, but the Allegheny county
delegates. under the leadership of State
Senator c. L. Magee, placed the name
Of State Senator John w. Crawford, of
that county, before the convention in
opposition to Mr.. Beacon. No active
canvass was made in Crawfords be-
half, however, and he received but nine
votes, besides the 81 cast for him by
his home delegates.
The platform adopted ratifies and re-
hfiirms the st. Louis declaration of
principles, congratulates the people on
The passage of the Dingley bill and the
return of prosperity, pledges the party
to maintain Just. reasonable and
equitable civil service system, de-
nounces ex-President Cleveland for his
"abuse Of its powers" declares for
state and municipal reforms, the puri-
fcation of elections and the free exer-
else of the elective franchise, endorses
the administrations of President Ne
Kinley and Governor Hastings. regrets
the defeat Of the reform bills by the
late legislature, and commends the
passage of the bill requiring the pay
ment of the interest on state deposits.
The administrations of Auditor Mylin
and State Treasurer Haywood are
commended, and the legislature is also
praised for the enactment of laws In
the interest Of the laboring classes, and
the Pennsylvania senators and repre-
sentatives in congress are thanked for
their position on the tariff question in
the extra session. The platform con-.
cludes:
"We recognize that the results of the
energy and ability of our senior sem
ator, as engrafted upon the Dlnsley
bill, are but a continuation of his past
achievements In the senate of the Unit
ed States in behalf of American labor
and American industries"
The harmony which prevailed was
Of the most pronounced sort, and there
was not a ripple on the surface to mar
the serenity of the proceedings. The
delegates appeared to take only a Ian
uidinterest In the work of the conven-
tion although the nominees, when they
were introduced at the close of the
I..I ttx.,s
The convention was held, as usual in
lhe Harrisburg Opera House. The gath
sring was notable for the absence Of
The usual throng of visitors and shout
rrs that has marked the conventions
Df the party in past years The rear
Of the stage was set aside for mem
bers Of the legislature and other prom
inent visitors. United States Senator
Penrose was greeted with loud ap-
plause when he entered the hall and
took seat at the head Of the Quaker
City delegates.
The convention organized by the Sc
lection Of State Chairman Elkin as
temporary chairman, and he was sue
ceeded by Senator S. J. McCarrell as
permanent chairman. The nominating
speeches for Beacon were made by
Congressman Robbins and John r.
Byrne. Of Fasette A. c. Robertson of
Allegheny, presented the name of State
Senator John W. Crawford for state
treasurer. The ballot resulted: Bea-
com, 80; Crawford, 40.
Colonel II. H. Gilkeson, of Chester,
nominated Levi g. McCauley for au
aitor general, and the nomination was
gecondcd by Congressman Hicks of
Blair, j. c. Harvey OF LuHrrne and
.. W. Throckmorton Of Susquehanna.
The nomination was made by accla
nation.
Deputy Attorney General John P.
Elkin, of Indiana, was reelected chair
man of the state committee by the can
Aidates and permanent chairman of the
convention. Mr.. Elltln will open head.
quarters at Philadelphia next week,
Md says he will make an active can
vsss. The campaign will be formally
opened at the convention of the State
League of Republican clubs. which will
be held at Williamsport Sept. 8 and Q.