The Washington weekly post., 1900-05-01
STAND FIRM FOR QUAY
Pennsylvania RepublicansAre
Pledged to His Reelection.
CONVENTION INDORSES M'KINLEY
state Senator Finn strikes the Only Dis
cordanr Note in the Proceeding. Of the
state Convention at Harrisbrrg-Hi. Mo-
tion to Omit Quay Resolution from Plat
form Defeated BY n Vote of $50 TO 6S-
Congressman Grew Renominated.

Harrisburg. Pa. April 25.-The Repub-
| llcan State convention, which was held in
| TINS city to-day. cordially indorsed the
| administration Of President William Nc
| ktnley and instructed the delegates TO
| the national convention at Philadelphia TO
| support his candidacy for denomination
| The convention also declared in favor OF
| the election Of United States Senators IN
| the same manner that State officers ere
| elected; indorsed Senator Penrose. the ad-
| ministration of Gov. Stone and other
State officials. and pledged tits hearty
| and cordial support OF Col. VI. 5. Quay
| for reelection to the United States Sen
| ate"
| The convention nominated Senator Z.
| L. Hardenbergh, of Wayne County, for
auditor general. and GaIusha a. Grow, OF
Susquehanna County, and Robert Ii.
Foer1erer. of Philadelphia, for Congress
| men-at-large The Endorsement of Col
Quay was opposed by Senator William
| Finn, of Pittsburg, the leader of the
anti-Quay Republicans in the last legis-
! latuTe. Mr.. Finn explained that he Was
| in sympathy with the platform in every
| thing except this plank, and moved that
! it be stricken out. His motion was de-
| feated and the platform was adopted as
| reported from committee.
Henry W. Oliver, Of Allegheny. was the
| permanent chairman of the convention.
| He was the caucus candidate for United
States Senator in the deadlock of 1881,
| and finally withdrew in favor of John l.
Mitchell. of Wellsbore. Mr.. Oliver has
taken no active part in politics for many
years, and his appearance in State poll
| tics again caused much comment.
| Senator William Finn, of Allegheny,
| the leader of the anti-Quay forces, offer
| ed three resolutions, prepared by Quay's
| opponents. The first was read without
| creating much comment The other two
were greeted with jeers and Kisses, SO
| that not dozen delegates knew what the
clerk was reading. Order was restored
| by Chairman Oliver ruling that they
could BE- read and debated when the plat
| form was reported to the convention. The
| first two resolutions referred to the prev
GIence of election frauds and made the
penalty not less than ten years impris-
onment and disfranchsement. The third
favored election of United States Senators
by the people.
The three Finn resolutions were not
considered by the committee
Senator FenrOse, as Chairman, read the
Platform as agreed TO by the committee
or resolutions.
The platform cOngratulates the Reubli-
cans Of the nation on the prosperous con-
ditiOn OF affairs, and the cOntentmert
and happiness enjoyed by the people
unGer President McKinley's administra-
tlon. As a consequence, the convention
reatfirms the last Republican national
platform, indorses the administration of
President Mckinley, and records the wish
of the Republicans OF PennsyiNani that
he be renOminated, and Ito this end We
instruct the delegates this day elected TO
favor his candidacy in the national con-
vention." The immediate enactment OF
legislation similar to that favorably re-
ported to each branch of Congress is de-
manded, so that American built, American
owned, and American manned ships may
regain their carrying of our foreign COM
n.erce The country is congratulated that
the money question no longer disturbs
business conditions, and ADDS that the
gold standard is now accepted as the mon
et2ry unit of value.
The election of United States Senators
by the people is favored, and AT amend
ment of the Federal Constitution to that
effect is demanded.
Referring 10 NJ. s. Quay, the platform
says:
We again record our firm conviction tina; in the
appointment OF The Hon Matthew Stanley Quay as
member Of The United States Senate from Penn
sylysnia Gov. Stone acting within his con-
sttutiona authority, and the thanks of the Repub-
licsns' Of Penns,iyan are due TO Hon. John P.
EIkin attorney general for his mastery and lOgi
cal argument before the Elections Committee Of the
United States Senate clearly demonstrating the
existence Of this power in the chief executive of the
~ sha TFrfHa Ef.s.
Senate in denying US the right Of full represen-
tation to which We are entitled under the Federal
Constitution. We still contend that the gOyerr<r
had constitutional authority TO make the sppotnt-
ment ana in selecting the Hon Matthew Stanley
Quay acting in accordance with the clearly
expressed will Of large majority Of the Republi
cans Of the State. We express confidence in
Senator Quays leadership and We believe in his
political and personal Integrity. great wrong has
been done him. which the people will right the
proper time and therefore urge and insist that
the Hon Matthew Stanley Quay shall be eandi-
date fo- reelection the United States Senate in
which he has so lorg served the people with such
distinguished ability and fidelity. And to this en-
We pledge him our hearty and cordial support.
Senator PenrOse is commended for his
earnest insistence that Mr. Quay be seat |
ed, and he Is commended also for the |
tireless diligence and ability with which |
he looks after his constituents In con- |
cluson the platform says:
We declare against all unlawful and Illegal CON-
binsti0ns Of capital the detriTneut Of business |
and trade. and against the best interests Of the
lsboring people. We also favor the enactment OF
such immigration laws will protect the Amsr- |
eau labOrer from the unfair competition Of the |
cheap and psuper labor Of Europe
After Senator PenrOse had read the /
platform and moved its adoption. Senator |
Finn was recognized. There was a dis |
position TO howl Mr.. Finn down, but the |
chairman insisted on fair play. and there |
was little disposition after that TO inter- |
rupt the Pittsburg senator
Mr Finn opposed that plank advocating |
Mr.. Quays reelection, because he was /
not instructed by his constituents 10 ap-
prove his candidacy. We don't intend u /
support Col. Quay" he said. I'VE believe |
he has entirely disappeared from the |
United States Senate" He then moved !
all reference to Mr.. Quay's candidacy be |
stricken out, and demanded a roll call. |
The motion was los . go to c.
The delegates at large were then chosen |
unanimously. as follows: Senator Quay. |
Charles A Porter, James Elyerson, and /
J. b. Steele.
The following were also chosen UnauI-
mously:
Alternatss-st-lsrge-J. Preston Thomas Chester
V Z Rice Warren; G Barclay. Cameron Edward
A Price, Delaware. u. Z. LIIIey. Bradford, v. e.
Kreps Franklin. Jesse L. Hartman, Blair, DE. C. /
George Edward Reed Cumberland
Electorz-s st-isrgs-ClsreHce Wolf Phlladelphlz:
Frank II. Buhi Mercer: 4. B Roberts. MoutEon-
cry: ". c. Arnold. CieaTfed.
The secretary OF the convention cast the
ballot for Senator Hardenbergh for audi
tor general.
BallOting for COngressman-at-large then
began. and FOerderer and Grog were
nominated The vote was Foerderer. 20:
Grow. 30. Flood s.. Arnold. a