The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-22

DETROIT Mich. Sept. 2.-Gov. Pin
gree was unanimously renominated by
acclamatOn this afternoon by the Re
publican state convention. His reform
ideas and efforts toward regulating al
legged inequalities of taxation were
heartily commended in the platform
adopted, and many members of his
party who have heretofore not been in
accord with the governor joined in the
cheering when he appeared and made
a characteristic speech Of acceptance.
The light guard armory contained
The usual patriotic convention decora-
tions and pictures of distinguished Re-
publicans Dexter M Ferry, Of De-
troit, chairman of the state central
committee, called the convention to
order. In his address Mr.. Ferry urged
perpetuation by this convention of every
Republican principle by adopting a
thoroughly Republican platform, and
he added that all the candidates will
be expected to stand squarely upon the
platform and be loyal and faithful to
the party. Said he:
with such a platform and a ticket
headed by our war governor. with our
own Gen. Alger having a part under
President Mckinley in the national ad-
ministratiOn, the conditions are espe-
>ially favorable for Republican vic
tory"
The chairman deplored criticism by
Republican newspapers of the war de-
partment, which, he asserted, will be
used by demagogues of the other side
In the campaign. In conclusion, Mr..
Ferry announced positively that he was
not a candidate for reelection.
Grant Fellows, of Hudson, president
of the State League of Republican
clubs, was called to preside as tenn
pOrary chairman.
Mr.. Fellows address was devoted
mainly to the currency question and
strictly avoided any reference to state
issues and candidates.
contest between the so-called Shell
don and Stephenson sets of delegates
from Marquette county occupied the
committee on credentials most of the
afternoon. Meanwhile the convention
and crowd Of spectators in the galleries
listened to addresses by Webster Davis,
assistant secretary of the interior, and
eX-Congressman O'Donneu (who was to
have been Pingree's opponent, but
Withdrew, and others. 1t was late in
the day before the credentials commit
tee reported in favor OF the Sheldon
men. The report was adopted after a
sharp fight
E. o. GrosvenOr, state dairy and food
commissioner, Pingree appointee, was
made permanent chairman.
THE PLATFORM.
Pingree men largely outnumbered the
others on the resolutions committee
When the resolutions were reported bv
the committee they were unanimously
adopted without debate. On the war
issue the resolutions say:
'We indorse the present national admins
trauon and express confidence in the honesty
integrity and patriotism of President McKin-
ley. During the trying times that culminated
In war with Spain, he displayed rare abiI-
1ty and discretion, until the final cessation of
hostilities. which we hope will speedily result
in permanent peace.
We indorse our honored secretary of war
ana commend his conscientious, patriotic and
unsel1sh devotion to the honor Of the nation
ana the welfare of the army. We denounce
the unjust attacks made on him and Offer
him our undivided support and confidence.
We reatiirm the principles of the ST Louis
platform and pledge them our supnOrt ae a
sure guarantee of national PROSPERITY and
honor. We stand upon the existing gold
ote.iu'.i "iu Cohueilll the proposition to ad-
nit silver to free and unlimited coinage AT
the ratio of 16 to 1 by this country alone
The platform congratulates the coun-
try upon returning prosperity under
Republican rule and the operation of
the Dingley law; offers honor and de-
Votion to the volunteers from Michigan
IN the war; cOngratulates the nation
upon its land and sea victories, and
leaves the future destiny of the peoples
over whom the nation has gained con-
troll Throughout the war confidently in
COnfinmad frnr,, n.e4n