New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
WANAMAKER WITHDREW.
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN CONVEN-
TON NOMINATED COL wM. A. STONE.
HE RECEIVED FIFTEEN VOTES MORE THAN HIS
CHIEF OPPONENT MR. wANAMAKERS


CHIEF OPPONENT MIR wANAMAKER's
REASONS FOR LEAVING THE FIELD.
Harrisburg Penn June 2-The Republican
State Convention met in this city to-day and
named the following ticket
Governor Colonel WILLIAM A. STONE. Of Allegheny
Lieutenant Governor General J. P. s. GOBLIN. Of Lee
anon
IATTA of Philadelphia.
Judge o. The Superior court-w1ILAAM NJ PORTER
Philadelphia
Congressman -Iarge-GALUsIIA A. GROW. Of sus-
quehanna: SAMUEL A. DAVENPORT. OF Erie
The last five are denominations. There was
scarcely any opposition to the programme for
the work Of the convention. those opposed TO
the nomination OF Mr.. Stone for the head OF the
ticket contenting themselves with the concen-
tration Of their vote on Charles W. stone. The
vote uncomfortably close. Colonel Stone re-
ceiving only fifteen more votes than the num-
Der necessary to a choice. The 163 votes cast
for c. w. Stone represented the combined
strength Of that candidate and John Wanna
maker.
The latter provided the only sensation OF an
otherwise cut-and- dried convention by present
ing a letter OF withdrawal. In which he de-
nounced the methods OF the dominant Republi-
faction and urged his friends TO support c.
W. Stone. Mr.. Wanamakers retirement from
the fight a startling surprise to his
delegates and II Is understood that he deter
mined upon that course only a short time be
fore his letter was read TO the convention. The
withdrawal Is interpreted to mean that Mt
Wanamaker has placed himself in position TO
run as al Independent candidate for Governor
II ne elects He has repeatedly, In his
speeches. serv-i notice on the convention that
II W. A. Stone was nominated he would con-
tinue his fight
The candidates and chairman Wheaton met
after the convention and reelected John p.
Ekn OF Indiana chairman OF the State Com
uittee. Mr.. Elkn will arrange a reception for
the candidates at State headquarters in Phila-
delphia, at which they will receive formal notice
OF their nomination.
FORMAL PROCEEDINGS.
The convention WAS called to order at II
O'Clock by State Chairman Elkin. and Senator
Boies Penrose chosen temporary chair
man In taking his seat ne spoke in part fol-
lows:
Tho United States has been compelled By force
or circumstances to engage in war against Spain
IN the cause OF humanity. The cruelty and corrup-
brought about condition in that island which our
res sons and which by reason Of those generous
promptngs Of sentiment which characterize Us as
purpose that Spain must relinqush cuba and with
draw from the Western Hemisphere. and We have
Tho close Of this century. when the nations ara
armed as hey ncver were before. may witness a
as giant Power upon r. shores q ne Pacinci
without design. having acquired In the Philippine
Islands greater territory han most of the ma
region by generations Of diplomacy. becomes a
dominating factor IN a section Of the world where.
the next renerntor.
NOT MERE TERRITORIAL ACQUISITION.
Neither IN our suddenly acquired position in the
Affairs ~ the world nor IN our desire FOR trade
tension ia there ct. and hope there never Will
be. any sentiment among our people for more ter
ritorial acquisition: but there IS well-derned
sentiment. and {, Is n harmony with Republican
policy that the United States should acquire such
territory. Tx" the islands OF Hawaii. As Is abso-
lutcly necessary for coaling stations ror naval pur
poses and for merchant mRrlne-lu other words,
o. h.tf.- ,rof...t,r ~ ,ro American .orfl-
nent from foreign aggression and FOR tho promo
uon and extension OF our foreign commerce
The construction OF tho Nicaragua Canal will
better enable US 20 protect 'he fncno and Atlantic
feaboard and VIII be an enormous advantage to
the merchant marine and 10 the foreign and do
pregnant with these great events. We can indeed
congratulate ourselves that our National Govern
William Mckinney. In his great patriotism and
trained e1persnc,e, as salesman the American
so do the people Of Pennsylvania
Frank W. Wheaton. Of Wikesbarre WAS elect
ed permanent chairman. The convention then
proceeded 10 the selection OF candidate FOR
Governor. The name Of Colonel William A.
Stone was FIRST presented. followed by those OF
Frank Reeder. OF Northampton County. and
John Wanamaker. When Mr.. Wanamaker had
been named. the following letter from him was
read. Withdrawing as a candidate:
MR.. wANAMAKERs LETTER
Harrisburg. Juno T. 1888
Dear Sir; In the event OF my name being pre-
scented 70 the Republican State Convention OF juno
2. lsS thir IL 10 withdraw such nomination and
ask that this letter be placed on record containing
I accepted The cali Of the State Convention. rep
rcsentlng Afty-hye counties. held In Philadelphia
on the ID Of February last. requesting me to be-
II was perfectly understood tina, did not want
70 he candidate. and that would retire whenever
ceanoe o The delegates tn the %. do S
lean organization had declared their unwillinsness
20 support me- II | received ne nomination 81 tho
ness TO go forward as candidate only until tho
representatives. OF the Bourse conference desired
in good faith Within the last hour have re- u mex
pectedly received tho following letter:
Harrisburg. June q 1885
AT a meeting q n. Representatives Of IN.
Issoaons wefe "nSn"ousiy adop,ed de 0o""s
g Resolved, That. IN view Of The means employed
ton OF delegates in tho interest Of ono candidate
and the control OF the convention by machine
rather than regsterins the viii OF the people We
respectfully request YOU not 20 permit your name
TO be voted for by the said convention: and fur
Their be Il
Resolved That we request n delegates friend.
~ 10 you TO vote for the Hon. Charles ". Stone
II is plain. therefore. that cannot conrent 70 ia
a candidate before the convention. may, how
ever, be permitted to thank all friends through
out the State whose goodwill 60 highly value for
their earnest and hearty support OF my candidacy.
There never has been moment that | would
not have Withdrawn II any one OF the five men
named in my letter TO the Bourse meeting. or any
other man OF such type. had been selected Tor
Governor by any representative body OF the Re
publican leaders
Inasmuch the Hon. Charles w. Stone
OF those suggested at the Bourse convention. II Is
most agreeable TO me to now express my salts
faction with the recommendation by the members
Of the Bourse conference. In favor OF Charles W.