The times., 1899-12-16

central locality of ST. Louis was offered as
an argument. and its many attractions as
"a convention city were portrayed
Former Representative Frank followed
Mr. Walhridge ia a similar strain.
But the sensation Of the day was sprung
when Mr. Dubois a Missouri Democrat,
spoke In behalf Of giving the coveted prize
no the metropolis o. the Southwest. In
deed. he said. this matter Of bringing
conventions 20 our city is above and be-
y0nd party. The Republican National Con-
Nenfion viii be welcomed in ST. Louis by
every man. woman. and child i'm Missouri
Sennter Depev Pleads for Nev NOrls.
Waen NV York was called. perhaps the
most eIoqueHt pleas OF the session were
made. Senator Cbauuczy n. Depaw was
the frs. speaker H declared that the
tlace of holding the next national conveU-
ion was about the most important in con-
ractio1 with ir There would be 10 trouble
with r. nomination for President. because
it would ta by acclamation. There would
be no strife over the Vice Presidency, for
Iy The time the convention met candidate
would ba setsled unon aud h would be
nom mated probably without a seC0ud ballot.
There would be no difficulty with the plat
form. for &. would contain three things.
First. there would be- unanimous approval
recognition Of the indisputabla facts OF all
ab0undiug prosperity. And as for the rest
of the platform continued Mr.. Depew. it
can De put into two wOrds-soId and glory" q"
with regard 10 holding the convention In
New York Senator Depaw spoke in his
usual happy and eloqu=nJ vein.
Senator DepeW was followed by Mr.
Woodruff Lieutenant Go zTuor of New
York. who spoke especially OF the ease
OF access and the advantages which belong
only 30 the metropolis Of America.
Following Mr Woodruff. Simon Ford.
PresiLsu; Of the Hotel Mems Association Of
New York. made a humorous speech which
kept BE committee in constant roar Of
laughter.
PhIIadeIphia's Big Committee
Standing around the spacious banquet
room. behind the members Of the national
committee, one hundred men from Phil
adelphia, representing all classes Of citi-
zens. had waited to the last for chance TO
applaud eloquent speakers. and to make an
impression that would be felt and needed
AS Mr. Shields. Chairman of the committee.
arose. the pent uR enthusiasm Of the QuaE-
ar City broke loose. and during the hour
allotted for presenting Philadelphia S
claims the several speakers were Cheered
Dry a verirable storm of hand clapping at
The turn Of every happy expression.
Mt. Henry Bush. President OF the Manu-
facturers Club, Of Philadelphia, was the
first speaker He declared that il was the
happiest moment of his life 10 stand where
Senator BepeW had stood and say Few
words % the Republican National Commit
Zee He made a strc1g plea for bringing
The next convention 10 the place whore
American liberty was horn. and 10 the place
r4Aara old Clg~v- us1z FIRST l0p=pnpT ia the
hrcezes Ct heaven.
Mayer Ashbridge was the next speaker
and SET foI3h in the most convincing man
usr the advantages CT Philadelphia as the
convention city. Amclg the various Tea-
sons advanced were a new auditorium, COM
piete aud admirably suited 10 the pur-
noses cf a mammoth political gathering
case OF access by rail and boat abundance
~ hotel aecommOdat ions. and all the Tecre-
ation anyone could ask for in June or any
other month. al Atlantic City. Mayor
Ashbridge also emphasized the facts that
peunsylvania is q Republican State and
Philadelphia 3 Republican city He de-
clared THAT more money had come from the
Keystone State 10 carry elections IN the
West than from any other Commonwealth
Pennsylvania had always rolled up big Re
publican mai0rities Indeed, it was almost
the only State in the Union that IS not
cause If BepubliCanism, he continued
--for all cur patient sacrifice IN going q
Western conventions. and fer our liberia
contributions 10 campaign funds, we nov
come for cur reward We come in no spirit
~ conflict with other cities. but in friendly
rivalry 20 ask AZ your hands the honol
og holding the next Republican National
Convention"
Gen. Henry II. Bingham was then intro
7rr-- g.Fy- y-tr -
cities and put the entire committee in q
pleasant frame Of mind by an Irresistible
grace Of utterance. He pointed out that
The national convention had long been go
ing West Five times II had met in Chi
c2eo. twice in St. Louis. once in Cincin-
uati. and once in Minneapolis And now,
said General Bingham. I'VE come 10 ash
that at least once in quarter OF cen
Iury the great quadTennial gathering Of
cur party shall come East, and next time
10 Philadelphia"
The last speaker was 3lr. Robert Adams
and after his brief address the rollcaA o
states was completed and the committed
adjourned TO meet at 2.30 O'Clock in the
afternoon
In Executive Session.
The meeting Of the national COMMITTEES
yesterday afternoon was in executive ses.
sion. Il was stated after adjournment
that the two principal subjects considered
were the time and place OF holding tn
next Republican National Convention Al
most without debate Tuesday, June 19. wa
decided upon as the time for holding IN
convention.
Then the all-impOrtant question OF plac
was taken up for consideration. There wa
anything bur unaulmity IN the cOmmitte
and the advantages Of Chicago and Phila
deiphia were debated almost as hOriy a
Fagy had been by rival claimants at th
morning session. The question also be
came involved with prospective action o
The Payne resolution and was finally de
cidei hy Southern committee member
voting with those OF the East in favor o
Philadelphia. Two ballots were taken. tn
frst being Tie vote and the second stand
ing - 10 = as between Philadelphia an
Chicago. II was understood on the Outsid
thar Mr Payne himself had given the de
Gliding vote iU favor Of Philadelphia.
was also the prevailing opinion that Wbe
The Payne resolution comes up today "a
consideration IL VIII be promptly vote
down and killed.
During the executive session. Mr. Lelan
uf Kansas offered the following which wei
over.
Where's tIc Constitution e the United stat
ursFflas rhaE Representative shall he apFgsEtf
saiaIE tae several states according % their q
-reeLlEe members, counting Tie whole number
persons o. each S-aTe. excluding Indians ~
taxed. Bat when tle night 20 vote AZ any Gle
t5ar ter Tie choice " electors f0F President 20
ice President ~ tl- United States, Represent
tlvls lH congress. tae ezecative and Ildlcl
tteCcrs ~ a STATE. cr the members Cf the iegl
IaHure fle..af, is dasied 20 any df Lhe male il
fcil.arrs ~ such State. being tweHty-0uc yea
Il age. and citizens NJ LHe United States, or
-st rlr ahr1iced. excerpt fur participation
rebellion other erlIae tge basis Ct represent
FaH tnetl.u shall ha reduced in thl TrupUTffs
vlieH tEc H1E.bar ~ slch male citizens sss
f-sf t- size Fla., number af male citizens taeat