New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-18
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
PARTY ENTHUSIASM SHOWN NORTH AND
SOUTH
WISCONSIN AND TENNESSEE VOTERS PRAISE
THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS CONDUCT OF Ma

THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS CONDUCT OF MA
TIoNAL AFFAIRs-BIG GATHERINGS.
Milwaukee Wis Aug 1.-THE greatest battle
In the history OF Wisconsin politics began to-day
at 300 r. m. when the State Republican tonven-
uon AZ the big Exposition Building assembled for
the selection OF a full state ticket: II was the
largest gathering ever held In this state. and one
Of the largest eyer he'd In any State. The l'o6'
delegates occupied half the fo,r space. the gal
lcries being filed with spectators. Many women
were present. Before the Convention assembled
the supporters Of both Governor Scoheld and Rob
ert NJ La Toilette expressed confidence that their
would bc chosen.
..airnan Coo. 81 the state Central committee
called the Convention to order. John NJ. Ewing
was chosen act secretary. General Mlchaei
Griffin. OF Eau Claire was chosen temporary
chairman and tho announcement WAS greeted win
cheers. As General Griffin stepped forward th''e
great applause He said In part
Republican gatherings this Year. whtrever they
this magnificent asscmbiagc approachine nearer a
pure democracy Than any have ever witnessed
gives assurances OF united action that VIII De rat-
lied by tho people at the polls We are all Rcpub-
leans and viii do our duty ~ Republicans W hen
every man In this convention ~" me pilNiese 10
speak and vote as ne chooses. ! am sure that an
will acquicscc in the decisions Of the cony'nton.
Under ordinary circumstances our thoughts might
be permitted to rest with state affairs; bui
the last eighteen months has mAdc nis,ory VIE" no
have not only become one ~ the nations OF TIE
Wo ha v' at TIT the head OK this nation patriot and
n Statesman. I'm him much 81 the influence we have
moulded since March 1891. is due. lie has not In a
single instance OF FOR one moment iai.errI 10 90
his dny 10 the AmrJm i,bout c casing any
aspcrsions on the Democratic party, .ay II NJ
well that in this trying time We had william Nc
TO lie wise action II the President in preparing
the Army and Navy for war before ne u"claIa,,o"
broken series OF victories ny sea and land. II Is
now necessary that his wise policy shall be con-
November every Republican, every true patrl0i
who wants To preserve the results OF TINS wal, VIII
swing into line and support the who'e hepuo''''"
Ii is as essential that every man on the ReputSI-
McKlulcy shall continue TO occupy the frcsidch'la
chair ". want majority in the next Congress
M f Rayc m @ to 9 Do IN 0 IT'S ne as the
Congress canno, settle these questions
lie closed by paying tribute to the Wisconsin
soldiers I'm the war.
After General GrifHn concluded his remarks Colo
mel l.. J. Rusk chosen as chairman or IN. me
Committee on Permanent a"o q, ma,
on resolutions The convention took recess until
10 business was done al the afternoon session
beyond mak..s the temporary organization per-
A. 90 O'Clock tonight Chairman Griffin called
the convention to order Majority ana minorn ~
RlpsGno Mg'' rhcy were dcncai with the exccp
,s,ro,cn afer sTscchmaking which took up two
hours the ma jority report WAS adopted by 'o''
OF 6i3i 10 il6i .-.t- ,
The platform ndOrF"s the administration o.
President Mckinley and comm"nds the A1hlhs'is"
lions action f. he wal with Spain. welcomes ne
return 81 pcac. md expresses gratitude ana thhkS
10 the brave men ~ the Army and Navy who have
,rainfaired tho honor the flag reafirms IN" dec
lara,ons Of Tn, last Republican Convention, CON
graduates the Nation on ih' return oi W"NIcillh,
The administration of Governor scoh"d Is in1otsci
No plank on annexation Is containci IN IN" p"'-
form. y ,,.ro tof-
lotto irs' votes on an Informal h1oi r m" contest
ror ronination FOR Governor. This Insured The nom
nation Of Governor Scph"la