Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-15
Designated as the Arch Enemy Of the
Mckinley Administration.
SPEECH OF ". R. PAYNE At DETROIT
Convention Selects Officers and
Omaha as Next Meeting Place.
CRAWFORD IN THE CHAIR

National Republican League delegates this
morning about a coming departure from
the program of Crawford for president
bowling for secretary and Omaha for next
meeting place.
Maryland men wanted the convention to
decline to ratify the action of the commit
tee on time and place and select Baltimore
| as the convention city, thus giving the east
| a show for league benefits along with the
west. AS to the secretaryship, the Michi-
gan delegates had started an active boon,
| for Fred J. Blakey Of Detroit. and the men
from Illinois were still in the field with
Ora E. Chaplin of Chicago for secretary
and Chicago for the convention.
Before the convention was called to Or
der the committee on credentials was
obliged to hold meeting to consider ques-
tions of proxies and changes made in the
personnel of the delegations from New
York and from Illinois. caused, it was
claimed. by the absence of some of the
delegates who had gone home.
The new president, Mr.. Crawford, called
the convention to order at II o'clock A
| motion was passed directing that copies of
the plank in the platform urging passage
OF discriminating duty act for the protec-
tion Of American shipping in the foreign
trade be sent to the President, Vice Presi-
dent and members of Congress.
A resolution of thanks for and apprecia-
ton Of the efficient services of Mr.. Wood
mansee as president was adopted unani-
mously. The citizens of Detroit were
thanked for their bountiful entertainment.
List of Vice Presidents.
The list Of vice presidents was then read
as follows: Pennsylvania Mahlon ID. Young
Oregon, H. NJ. Cake; Nebraska. w. p. Nc
Creary; Iowa, John S. McQuiston; Indiana,
j. w. Egnew; Virginia, Samuel Burroughs;
West Virginia. Stuart Reed; Illinois. w. A.
Rodeberg: Alabama, Chas. Henley; New
Jersey, Thos. McEwan; New York. John
w. Totten; Ohio w. L. Seton; Tennessee,
F. l.. Case; Texas, ]. E. Lutz; Vermont,
H. g Peck; Wyoming F. F. Warren; Wis
consin, c. E. Buell.; Louisiana, w. S. Hero:
Missouri, John l.. Gleason; Mississippi,
Joshua Stevens; Maryland. John G. Friedel;
Massachusett w. Murray Crane; Michi-
gan. A. F.. Peake; Kansas. D. A. Hook
Kentucky, VIM. NJ. Donaldson, Minnesota,
X. E. Thompson; Colorado. Benjamin r.
Kimberly; Utah. Dennis c. Eichnon; Geor-
gia, ]. F. Hanson: Arkansas, NJ A. Elliott
Oklahoma. c. NJ. Barnes; California, L. &.
Brow; New Mexico, Max Frost; South Da-
kota. W. G. Porter; college league, J. b.
Whitney, Illinois.
When nominations for secretary were
called for, w. r. Payne came forward and
presented the name of Ora E. Cnapin Of
Chicago in a vigorous and somewhat SEN
sational speech. He characterized his can
didate as a man. earnest, active capable,
klnley from the beginning; upholding the
administration not in a half f-hearted way,
but earnest and straightforward.
Scores Gov. Tanner.
Chicago is not asking for the convention
next year and the Chicago press Is not
asking for it," said he. but there are
some men here. paid ernissaries who want
to make some money out of it. John Il.
Tanner can't place me under the lash; he
can remain If he will the arch enemy of
the Mckinley administration, he can't lash
me into line"
Melville w. Hayes of Ohio nominal ted
Fred j. Blakely of Michigan in a glowing
speech. Ohio. he said. had never swung
her electoral vote in behalf of democracy.
He would present a man worthy and cap
able, who had no enemies. always an in
defatigable worker for the league His
manhood, said he, spoke for itself and his
ability was of the highest.
r. S. Reese of Minnesota presented the
name of Michael j. bowling for secretary.
He predicted that the battle royal in the
politics Of the country was coming within
the next two years. and the league must
Rave man in charge Of the details of It's
organization VINO was tried and true and
experienced.
Minnesota was considered doubtful in
the last campaign, but on election day
she showed $1,000 plurality for Mckm-
ley.
Minnesota's Position.
The position Of Minnesota was that of
to bring a candid lite against the present
faithful efficient secretary.
Missouri seconded Dowlings nomina-
ton.
Missouri indorsed the nomination OF
Dowling, and President Dngley OF Michi-
gan surprised the convention by declaring
that Michigan had no candidate for secre-
tary, indicating dissatisfaction in the state
delegation at the candidacy of Blakely
Michigan wants to do what is right,
and she therefore seconds the nomination
Of Michael ]. Dowling," concluded Mr..
Dingley.
Arkansas for Bowling.
Arkansas was the next state to come to
the front with an emphatic Endorsement of
bowling. President Copely of the Illinois
League said that in behalf of 90 per cent
of the Illinois delegation. who refused to
be lashed Into line for Chaplin by 10 per
cent. he supported Bowling.
Then there was a scramble on the part of
delegates to secure recognition to second
the nomination OF the present secretary.
Wisconsin, New York, North Carolina, Yer
mont, Pennsylvania f1ccked to the Dowling
standard in rapid succession, and the Col
lege League and Commercial Travellers
League added their voices to his support
| Many calls were heard for his election by
reclamation, but the regular order was de-
| manded and the roll call proceeded with.
Michigan was disposed at first to announce
| divided vote. but later got together on
Bowling. Ohio, from whence the nomina-
| ton Of Blakely had come, then changed
| from Blakely to Bowling.
The vote resulted: Dowling, 1850; Cha
pin. $50 2-3; Blakely, 3S 2-3.
1t was made unanimous for Bowling.
Secretary Bowling thanked the delegates
| for his reelection, and promised as good
work under President Crawford as has
been done under President Woodmansee.
| He expressed his determination to shape
| the destinies Of the league according to
his best ability, regardless of the criticism
of those who may not like his methods.
| Three cheers for Dowling followed.
| President Crawford called Marcus Pol
lssky to the chair during the election of
| treasurer.
Congressman McEwan Of New Jersey
| named Frank ]. Higgins of that state, and
| the sentiment Of the convention was 30
| evidently unanimous for him that .he rules
| were suspended. and Mr.. Higgins elected
| by reclamation.
| Committee Favors Omaha.
| The report Of the committee on time and
place Of the next convention was submitted
by the chairman. Gov. Barnes Of Okla
! homa. He announced that Omaha had