The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-17
A Great Convention.


Yesterday there was universal con-
graduation among Republicans upon
the results of the state convention and
upon the unanimity that marked
its decisions. 1t is true that before
these were reached there was a hot
contest; but when II had been settled
by & clear preponderance of the con-
venfion's strength. there was no fault
finding. no contention and no sulking.
Like good Republicans as they are, all
the delegates Joined In naming the state
ticket by reclamation. and today the
party Is solid behind it.
1t was great convention IN the rep
reseptatiye character OF the men who
composed II. All the leaders OF the
party were there: no faction thrust 9TH
ers to the wall. nobody was ostraclsed.
II contained the men who are recog-
nixed in all parts OF the state as FORE
most In Republican councils. and their
rivalry though earnest was without the
bitterness that has marked too many
contests in the past Its decision left
the ranks of the party solid and ready
for the fight in November.
1t was a sober-minded. ievel-headed
convention. II was not 10 he STAN
peded or taken OF Its guard. Keeping
In mind always the best interests OF the
party. II set out to serve and accom-
piish them. Its platform Is admirable
The Republicans OF Washington have
national record for clear. strong dec
larations Of policy. They have no Xix
ing for straddles, and they are not
afraid 10 say exactly what they believe
and why. The announcement OF Re-
publican principles here is made so ex-
plicit and positive that no one can mis-
take Its meaning. The party has moth
ting 10 conceal and nothing to explain
away. II stands on the record OF this
great national administration. and Il
announces what may be expected OF II
ness OF honesty that the people admire
and VIII sustain.
The verdict upon convention ana
It's work IL rendered after the assembly
has adjourned and It's members return
te their homes. Then the temporary ex-
elements fade away. acts done show
In their true outlines and colors, the
sense o. the people succeeds the plan
ming aud combinations 81 the e0uven-
tion itself. and each man learns from
his friends and nelghbors whose judE-
ment is unaffected BY the turmoil OF
the convention exactly what opinion
the masses - the party have formed "
the work of their representatives.
In this case party opinion and public
epsnlon irrespective OF party Is more
than favorable. Il i enthusiasts. The
candidates placed upon the state ticket
are men who enjoy a more than local
popularity and whose reputation is by
no means limited 20 the constituencies
that stood By them 80 loyalty, They
are uen 81 weight Influence. charac-
ter and high standing. They are men
who wiil grow in favor with the voters
% this state every day untH Novem-
her. The strength % 49, state ticket
viii Increase continually. and before
! election IL viii be even betiNr under
stood than Il is now how wise and FOR
| ;uDRts was the action % the convention.
The Republican party Is proud OF It's
| convention and their work II met not
% register DEGREES already prepared,
not 70 trade and decker with others. not
10 deceive or cajole the people. but 70
place before the public list az can
! didates and declaration OF principles