The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-05
REPUBLICAN,
CONVENTIONS
Delegates to the State Convention Were
Chosen TO day.
Mr.. HOUCK ONE OF THE DELEGATES
His Election Was Made without opposi-
tion by the First District Conven-
tiOn Held Here-M HoucK
Makes a Speech.

The representatives Of the last Republican
convention, in the First Legislative district,
were reconvened in Robbins opera house, in
this town, this morning for the purpose Of
electing one delegate and one alternate to
the Republican state convention, ir accord
ance with the rules Of the party. The at
tendance was not very large, due to the tact
that there was no contest for the honor, all
candidates having withdrawn in favor Of
Paul Houck, of town, who was elected
unanimously.
County Chairman Quail was unable to be
present, and he delegated Hon Joseph Wyatt
to call the convention to order 1t was
shortly after ten o'clock when Mr.. Wyatt
stepped upon the platform and raped for
order. He named as temporary secretaries
David Owens, of town, and G. s. Rossbach
of Lanigaus.
Jacob Bretz. of Mahanoy City, was made
permanent chairman by unanimous vote, and
he selected George w. KEEPER and Thomas
Dove, Jr., as temporary tellers, who
were subsequently made permanent officers.
The chair selected the following committee
on resolutions: James o. Sampsell, chairman,
Joel Leddon, Levi Artz and John Gaughan.
The committee submitted the following,
which was unanimously adopted by the
convention
The Republicans of the First Legislative
district, in convention assembled adopted
the following resolutions:
First That we are carrying out our ma
tiOnal platform, the result Of which has been
the revival of business and prosperity
throughout the entire nation
Second That we endorse the course Of the
national administration in both civil and
military affairs; that the great work of
President Mckinley at this critical period in
our history entities him to the confidence and
respect OF every American, and ranks him
with such statesmen as Lincoln and Garfield
Third That we heartily commend the
state administration, and predict an able.
Judlclous and economical administration of
affairs of the state.
Fourth That the Republican party Of the
County of Schuylkill has been faithful in the
past to an Independent judiciary, and calls
upon the people of all political convictions
who approve OF our course to express them
selves at the polls in November by voting for
the entire Republican ticket,
The election of a delegate to the state con-
vention, and one alternate, was then in
order, and John Watson presented the name
of Paul Houck. of Shenandoah. The nomi-
nation was seconded in neat speech by
Delegate Ledden. There being no other
candidate, the election of Mr. Houek was
made unanimous.
The chairman appointed Joel Ledden and
James Wynn a committee to escort the sue
cessful candidate to the platform Mr. Houck,
by his oratorical effort, enthused his hearers,
and as preface to his speech thanked the
delegates for the honor conferred upon him,
and assured them that his record at Harris
burg will be such as to convince them that
they made no mistake in the choice of their
representative. The Republican party has
here to-day adopted strong platform, TO
which every loyal supporter of the party can
conscientiously subscribe. We can carry the
banner of Mckinley and Prosperity to victory
once again in 1900 The work of our party as
socistes at POttsville, on July 18th, has
harmonized the party and struck terror to
the hearts of our opponents. Victory is in
sight, and it only requires united effort on
our part to record that victory in November
next. In closing he said Gentlemen of
the convention, again thank you for this
evidence of your esteem. l have already
seen you all during my canvass of the dis
trict. desire to again meet you after you
shall have completed your labors here to-
day" Hearty applause greeted Mr.. Houck
at the close of his speech.
James o. Sampsell secured the floor and
nominated Robert Peel, of Lost Creek, as
alternate, whose election was also made
unanimous. In making the latter motion
Delegate Davis spoke of him as REV" Peel,
which caused ''peel' of laughter among
the delegates.
Mr.. Peel was escorted to the platform and
made one of his Characteristic speeches in ac-
eepting the honor. He remarked that he
didn't expect to go to Harrisburg, and didn't
want to. But if something happens to my
friend Houck l will be there and reward
your confidence"
The convention then adjourned, having
been in session about forty minutes.