The record-union., 1898-06-03
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
STATE CONVENTION HELD AT
HARRISBURG YESTERDAY.
Congressman William A. Stone
Nominated for Governor on
the First Ballot.

HARRISBURG Pa.), June 2.-The
only semblance of contest in. to-days
/ Republican State convention was over
the head Of the ticket. Colonel William
A. Stone, member of Congress from AL
legheny, the favorite from the start,
won on the first ballot. John Wanna
maker of Philadelphia was good Sec
ond and Congressman Charles w. Stone
OF Warren brought UP the rear.
The fight practically closed yesterday
when Senator Quay advised his friends
that Colonel Stone was his choice.
Mr.. Wanamaker was the distinctly
anti-Quay candidate, and his hackers
claimed that his vote represents the
sentiment throughout the State against
the organization of which the senior
Senator is the head. Charles w. Stone
is a friend of the Senator, and he de-
clined to go into combination with
the anti-Quay forces.
Senator Quay did not attend the con-
vention. He came over from Washing
ton Monday night, and was in confer
ence day and night with his lieutenants
until 10 O'Clock this morning, when he
started for the national capital
No time was lost in making up the
ticket. Senators Merrill Of Harrisburg
and John Grady of Philadelphia with
drew from the contest for Lieutenant
Governor last night. This left a clear
field to their colleague, Senator ]. P. s.
Goblin Of Lebanon, Communicating Chief
of the G. A. r. James w. Lattice of
Philadelphia was nominated for Secre-
tary of Internal Affairs, and Galusha
Grow of Susquehanna and Samuel A.
Davenport Of Erie for Congress at
large. William Porter of Philadelphia
was nominated for Superior Court
Judge.
The convention was called to order at
IL o'clock by State Chairman Elkin.
Frank w. Wheaton of Wilkesbarre
was elected permanent Chairman.
The convention then proceeded to the
selection of a candidate for Governor.
Thomas NJ. Marshall, Jr., of Allegheney
presented the name of Colonel W. A.
Stone. Representative Chidsey named
General Frank Reeder and Joseph M.
Huston presented the name OF John
Wanamaker A. L. Shields presented
letter from Mr.. Wanamaker with
drawing as a candidate. Mr.. Wanna
maker asked his delegates to vote for
Charles w. Stone.
Vote for Governor-W A. Stone 1913,
H..
The platform reaffirms the Repub-
hcan national platform of 1896; ap-
proves the course of the President and
Congress in the war with Spain, and de-
mands a vigorous prosecution Of the
war to a successful conclusion; pledges
earnest support to the President in
whatever measures he may deem nee
essary; rejoices with the people of the
nation upon the navy's brilliant record
in the present war; demands an in
creased naval force and adequate coast
defenses: views with pride PennsylVa-
MAS prompt response to the Presidents
call for troops; reaffirms adherence to
the doctrine Of protection of American
industries; urges the imperative neces-
sity for the construction Of the Nicar-
aqua Canal; advocates the construction
of a waterway connecting the OhiO
River with the Great Lakes, and the
lakes with the seaboard; reaff1rms the
law restricting foreign immigration;
heartily indorses the administration Of
President Mckinley, and commends
the wise, careful and efficient admins
tration Of the present State Govern
ment
Wanamaker provided the only SEN
sation Of an otherwise cut and. dried
convention by presenting letter OF
Withdrawal, in which he denounced the
methods of the dominant Republican
faction, and urged his friends to sup
port c. w Stone. Mr.. Wanamaker's
retirement from the fight came as a
startling surprise to his delegates, and
lit is understood the determination upon
the course was made by him only a
short time before his letter was ready
to the convention. The withdrawal
/ is interpreted to mean that Mr.. Wana-
maker has placed himself in position
| to run as an Independent candidate for
Governor, if he so elects. He has re-
peatedly in his speeches served notice
on the convention that if w. A. Stone
was nominated he would continue his
fight against the Quay organization.
The convention adjourned without
giving the nominees a chance Of .ex-
pressing themselves.