The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-16


was considered doubtful In the last cam
paiSn but on election day she showed a
1000 plurality for Mckinley. The posi-
ton OF Minnesota was that Of Micidgan's
guest, but Michigan ought not to bring
candidate against the present faithful.
efficient secretary.
Missouri seconded Dowling's nomina
ton, endorsing the nomination OF
Downing. and President Dingley OF Mich
igan surprised the convention by declar-
ing that Michigan had no candidate for
secretary, idicating dissatisfaction in the
state delegation at the candidacy OF
Blakely
Michigan wants TO do what is right
and she therefore seconds the nomina-
ton Of Michael ]. bowling" concluded
Mr.. Dingley.
ArkIn was the next state to come 70
the front with an emphatic endorsement
OF Bowling. President Copely, of the
Illinois league, said that in behalf Of 80
per cent Of the Illinois delegation who
refused to be dashed into line for Chaplin
by 10 per cent, he supported Bowling.
Then there was a scromble on the part OF
delegates to secure recognition to second
the nomination Of the present secretary.
Wisconsin. New York, North Carolina.
Vermont, Pennsylvania. hocked 10 the
Bowling standard in rapid succession and
the College league and Commercial Trav-
elers. league added their voices TO his
support Many calls were heard for his
election by reclamation, but the regular
order was demanded and the roll call
proceeded with. Michigan was disposed
at first to announce a divided votet, bu.
later got together on Bowling. Ohio.
whencs the nomination Of Blakely had
come. then changed Blakely 10 Downing.
The vote resulted: Bowling 1889;
Chaplin $50 2-3; Blakely 3s 2-3.
1t was made unanimous for Bowling.
Secretary Downing thanked the dele
gates for his reelection, and promised
as good work under President Crawford
as had been done under President Wood
mansee. He expressed his determine ton
to shape the destinies Of the league &C
cording 70 his best ability. regardless Of
the criticism of those who might not like
his methods. Three cheers for Bowling
followed.
IHEASC hEh.
President Crawford called Marcus Pol
lasky to the chair during the election of
a treasurer.
Congressman McEwan Of New Jersey
named Frank ]. Higgins Of that state,
and the sentiment Of the convention was
50 evidently unanimous for him that the
rules were suspended and Mr.. Higgins
elected by reclamation.
TINE AND PLACE.
The report of the committee on time
and place Of the next convention was
submitted by the chairman, Governor
Barnes OF Oklahoma. He announced that
Omaha had been selected by unanimous
vote. with one exception. The commit
tee recommended that the date be left
10 the next national executive commit
tee.
Mr.. Boyd Of Maryland made a minori-
ty report, in favor Of Baltimore, signed
by Boyd and by Steinberg Of New
York.
Michigan seconded the substitution OF
Baltimore for Omaha, and Mr.. Boyd con-
tinued his argument, asserting that the
had actually done more
real fighting and sacrificing for Repub-
licanism than any state in the union,
Until finally he formerly ostraciZed Re
publicans became successful and did so
through the work of the Maryland Re-
publican league clubs. He closed by
describing Baltimore's charms
and varied conveniences, including the
city's good eating and beautiful wo-
men.
A minority report in favor Of Chicago
was submitted by George Bird OF Hi
nois, and others
Gen. Willard Warner Of Tennessee,
moved that the question Of time and
place be referred to the executive COM
mittee for determination, but il was not
seconded.
c. ]. Green Of Omaha spoke fervidly
In support Of the majority report. He
said anarchy had for years run riot in
Nebraska, and If the convention would
come to Omaha il would do much to
win the state back.
D. H. Atwell OF Texas presented the
claims of the city OF Dallas, as the only
city in Texas. He said the
Texas newspapers had never printed any
Associated Press reports Of Re-
publican league gatherings, and the on
Iy way to get the proceedings before the
people OF his state would be to hold the
next convention in Dallas.
State Senator Hamilton OF Chicago
said that Chicago would be happy to
see the next convention in Chicago. but
other conventions should be so con-
trolled that out OF them should come
The "sinewS OF war" He moved that
the whole subject be referred TO the
executive committee for determine ton.
for the reason that the committee could
the situation and decide best for
The league, financially and otherwise.
Delegate Hays of Toledo. a member
" the executive committee, declared
mat he had rather exercise his preroga- |
i've as a delegate on the floor. in set |
ling this question, than to act upon |
( In the committee.
After further disorder, during which !
.hree-quarters Of the delegates were on |
their feet. motion 20 table the motion |
20 refer the question ot convention psce |
% the executive committee prevailed. |
,gainst chorus OF protests from Illinois, |
reinforced by many other delegates
The question then required on the sub |
,titu,ion OF Baltimore for Omaha. bu; |
,f;er a deal OF confusion. substitute |
'or the whole matter was adopted, IN |
Ter which the roll % states was called |
md the delegates voted for the cities |
II their choice. respectively.
The result o. the ballot sustained the |
majority report and gave the conven ion |