The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-18

tion. The nomination Of Mr.. Jordan
was accompanied by a great display Of
enthusiasm.
Promptly at 10 o'clock T.. p. Kings
bury, chairman Of the senatorial com
mittee, called the convention to order in
the Central Republican club rooms and
asked to be relieved from further work
as chairman as his duties as foreman
of the grand jury made it necessary for
him to return to that body at once.
On motion of William Dawson. DR.. j.
w. Houser, of Taylor, was named as
chairman. J. y. Geldcr, of Carbondale
and Attorney r. w. Rymcr, of Jermyn,
were selected for secretaries. The chair
man named the following committees:
Credentials-Wiliam Stevenson. Moosc:
Hon. c. +. OMalley, Scranton; $. II.
Master. Carbondalc; James Edwards,
Scranton; James Strong. Winton.
Resolutions--E. ID. jenkins. Scranton;
David Jones, Carbondalc: Joseph Moore.
Miners Mills; r. w. Taylor, Blakcly.
Otto Schriefer. Scranton: j. ID. Davis,
Avoca; W. j. Brokenshirc, Carbondae.
FEW CONTESTS.
The credentials in the meantime had
been received and the roll prepared
showed that very few contests had been
instituted. On motion OF Alderman
John r. Howe. all contestants and those
contested were granted one half vote
each.
Nominations for state senator We're
declared in order and w. A. Stanton
named John b. Jordan, a candidate
who, he said, is sure to win. "He is one
of the strongest young men in the dis
trict," continued Mr.. Stanton, a young
man who has won an enviable position
at the Lackawarila bar by his own
unaided efforts
Alderman Howe was then recognized
by the chair and after paying Il most
eloquent tribute to the worth, manli-
ness and patriotism of II. j. Bourke.
said that in the interest of harmony his
name would not be presented to the con-
vention.
"Mr. Bourkc's career will not end with
this convention" said the alderman.
"You will hear from him again and you
will live to do him honor for none
deserves 1t more. He is "A Republican
of Republicans from the crown of his
head to the sole of his feet"
Hon. G. p. O'Malley seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Jordan and in doing
so paid high tribute to the worth of the
man who he said will be the next sem
ator from this district and worthy
successor of the lamented Hon. j. G.
Vaughan. The speeches were warmly
applauded and at their conclusion Mr.
Jordans nomination was made by ac-
clamatlon.
A committee consisting of Hon. c. r.
was appointed to bring the candi-
date before the convention and while
the convention was waiting II. ID.
jenkins read the report of the committee
on resolutions which were adopted as
reported. The resolutions follow:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
We, the representatives of the Republic
can party of the Twentieth senatorial dis
trict In convention assembled again ex-
press our unswerving allegiance to the
time honorcd principles of the Republic
can party, as set forth In the last ma
tional and state platforms; and pledge
our united support to the candidates
nominated at state, county and legisla-
tive conventions, and to the person nom
mated here today
We deplore the death of our gret chief
tain, william Mckinley, and praise his
magnificent administration Of national az
fairs 80 successfully continued by his H.
lustrious successor, Theodore Roosevelt,
The splendid policies inaugurated and
continued by their administrations have
been carried on with wisdom, and fidelity
to all the American people.
Believing that the perpetuty of Repub-
lican institutions depends upon the pur-
ity of the ballot We earnestly recon-
mend the passage by the legislature of a
uniform ballot law-by which the primary
elections of all parties may be held on
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