The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-26

HARRISBURG. Pa. April 25.-There was
a veneering OF good feeling in the Repub-
lican state Convention here today. but 10
was SO slight that even a stranger unac-
quainted with the existing political condi-
tions in Pennsylvania would easily have
seen through the transparent surface and
perceived the seething bitterness and dis
appointment beneath
A night OF conference and coincidence
had, in measure assusged the first poig-
nant grief OF the friends Of Col Matthew
Stanley Quay over his rejection by the
Senate at Washington. but it will be many
days and nights before the men who stand
so Loyalty back Of the leader OF the party
in the state will forget OF forgive the men
who were responsible for his undoing-
II was plainly apparent throughout the
convention proceedings today that the
leaders Of the party had determined in the
night 10 put aside an thoughts Of retail
iation against President Mckinley. The
platform praised his Administration and
there was not anywhere throughout the
proceedings the slightest note of discord
affecting the national policy.
Governor Stone was invited to address
the convention and he made 1t very clear
that the Republicans Of Pennsylvania had
not only stood shoulder to shoulder with
Mr. Mckinley during his Administration
thus far. but declared that they would
stand back OF him throughout the next
four years.
The Platform.
The platform was read by Senator Pen
rose and is as follows:
The Republicans Of Pennsylvania by their rep
reseutstires IN convention assembled, extend con-
EratrIaiions 10 their feow-R Republicans through
out the nation on account Of the prosperous CON
ditians everywhere existing and the conJcntmonf
and Happiness enjoyed by She American people
under the administration of President Mckinley.
All these conditions have resulted from four
wears Of Republican rule in our national affairs
We therefore, rcafirm the doctrines enunCiated
in the last Republican national platform and
again congratulate the people upon the faith
iul fllfllment Of al the pledges therein con-
tanned.
The business economic, and social conditions
prevailing in the country at the close Of the
Cleveland Administration were deplOrable. In
dustry paralyzed: trade and commerce Ian
guished; business was unsettled; monetary values
were uncertain. and the public treasury de
plered. All these conditions are now changed.
All branches 4 industry are active. and less
than one per cent of our population is unempl0y-
cd our export trade is larger than ever known
IN cur history. business is active and rcmuuera-
tive. monetary values are permanently settled.
and in the public treasury large surplus re
places the deficit Of the last Administration.
These splendid conditions are largely due to the
wise and patriotic administration OF the Presi-
dent We firmly support and fully endorse his
Administration, and again record the wish Of the
Republicans a. Pennsylvania that ne he renomi-
mated 20 lead our hosts 10 victory az the NoVem-
her election. and 20 this end we instruct the
delegates tins day c.e Ted % iaVor ms candiddcy
in the National Convention.
For the national defence. for the reinforcement
Of the Navy. for thc enlargement Of our foreiga
IT srkctg Tor the employment of American work
men m the mines. forest farms mills factories
nul shiuvard,: we demand the immediate enact
meut Of legislation similar 90 thar fIv0rlhiy re-
ported to each branch ct Congress 20 that Amari-
cIu-huiit. Americsu-9Uned, and Ameriaau-mauntd
shir7 may regain the carrying ei our foreign com
Ireree.
. We congratulate Tie whole country upon ta
isct taai the money question no longer dlstur'S
Fur busine7' conditions on account Of tho wise
fuiicy adopted hN Acprolcan President and
Republican congress. tie gold starulrd Is nHU
scceptea as the monetary unit Qf Nalle- This
places uur business tram. .Cti0us rn stable basis
ari VIII encourage capital 90 seek iurtsrmaut and
iHhr 90 tud employment
The elcctioa ci tho United States Senators hy
the legi-'ItureS hv tHe different Safes Us pro-
yided r the Federal Constitution. u8. haCn at
tended. oi late YEARS u5tl many charges 0f
corruption. delays tc-dlo-Ls. ard failures o. elect
yaIU tine Senate EIs lu-L .u many Instance. The
c1uadgnce ui the people and frequently state
i~i.s Of representation tn1ftin contrary 90 che iH
tent 0i the Trainers OF the Constitution and tne
VIII ~ Che people. We declare. therefore, that
tle tiule has come ta charge tae -y-tam which las
lot met tae expectation ai its founders and which
is not favored by tle great masses " the people.
We declare in favor lf 30 amendment % the
sieral Constitution. which shall provide for tha
election of United States Senators by the people
IN The same manner as other State officials are
elected, and we hereby instruct our daleEates-a--
large TO the Republican National Convention from
Pennsysania, % oher and support this resolution
a. the convention q l9iJ.
We heartily endorse tH- wise. conservative.
husiuess-lEe and clean adm a.-i--tlnn of Gov.
W il-am A. stone. lie la- uF.I lle fullest eN-
pectaulns li ihe bepuhlilaI- no 'It state ID me
administration ot tie hlga eih.e 60 which he has
been elected. When De was Iuaugurated there
existed an actual deficit 10 tha state Treasury oi
more than three and oue-hlif millions Of dollars.