Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-08
FOR QUAY'S SUCCESSOR
GRAY SECURES AN INSTRUCTED
DELEGATION.
Sweeping Republican Victory in
Oregon-Porter Not a Candidate
Other Political News.

dispatch from Harrisburg. Pa, last
night says: conference to- determine
whether the senatorial vacancy created by
Senator Quays death shall be filed by
appointment or by an extra session of the
legislature was held tonight at the ex-
ecutive mansion between Gov Penny
packer, United States Senator Penrose and
Insurance Commissioner Durham who con-
troll the situation
The governor spent several hours today
examining the law the subject, and 1t
is thought he reached decision and will
announce it in the near future. The opn-
ion still prevails here that an extra SEES
sion of the new legislature will be held
next December for the election of Sem
ator. and that the governor is in perfect
accord with the republican state leaders.
Those who profess to know the gov
errors plans say that he prefers to make
an appointment for the remainder of Sen
ator Quay's term, which expires next
March, but that he believes under the
state constitution it is mandatory on him
to call an extra session before the meet
ing of the next legislature, which will con-
vene In biennial session In January.
Gray Men Win in Delaware
A dispatch from Dover Del, last night
says: The democratic state convention late
this afternoon Endorsed Federal Judge Geo
nay iOI tile pTesfOeHty anu the
six national delegates to support him. This
was brought about by the Gray followers.
despite the announcement that the Judge
had written letter to ex-Judge David T.
Marvel of Wilmington asking that the in
struction of delegates in his favor be with
held in the interest of party harmony and
as he has ambition for the presidency
The anti-Gray forces fought for the sub
stitution of the word request" and it was
believed at last nights conferences between
the factions that they had carried the day,
but this afternoon the committee reso-
lutions by vote of to adopted a reSo-
luton of specific instructions and the con-
venton upheld this action.
The platform denounces the administra-
ton of Roosevelt, criticises the tariff, and
wants the growing militarism of our gov
eminent checked. The money issue Is
avoided.
Oregon Majority Exceeds Expectations
A dispatch from Portland. Ore. last
night says: That the republican party in
the state scored overwhelming victory
yesterday is being made more apparent as
the count comes in. Returns from isolated
counties are coming in slowly Representa-
tive Binger Hermann has been reelected
in the first district with a majority of about
1000, while J. N. Williamson. the republic
can nominee in the second district, rolled
up majority of 10000 and later returns
may swell this estimate somewhat.
Porter Not Candidate.
A dispatch from Paris last night says:
Governor Oden of New York made num-
Der of farewell calls today preparatory to
sailing tomorrow. Asked concerning the
results of his conferences with Ambassador
Porter the governor said they went over
the New York situation. as the direction of
the campaign entailed upon him getting the
views of the various leaders. Mr.. Odell
added that whatever may have been said
during the conference relative to the nom
ination for the governorship was without
prejudice to any other candidacy and was
mainly tentative.
The result of the governors visit strength
ems the general impression that General
Porter's wishes not to be regarded as a
candidate for the nomination will prevail.
Democratic Contest in Kentucky.
A dispatch from Louisville. KY. last
night says: The Kentucky democrats Will
hold their state convention tomorrow for
the purpose of naming delegates-at-large to
the national convention at ST. Louis and
to elect state central and state executive
committeeman. On one side are arrayed
Gov. Beckham and the administration
forces, supporting Mr.. McQuown of Bowling
Green for chairman Of the state central
committee. Opposing them is what is
known as the, ''anti-machine" element, led
by United States Senators Blackburn and
McCreary and Representative D. H. Smith,
supporting Representative j. N. Kehoe for
chairman of the state central committee.
The administration leaders are for Judge
Alton B. Parker, and most of the leaders
of the opposition are likewise inclined to-
ward the New York man.
Colorado Delegation Uninstructed.
A dispatch from Pueblo Col, last night
says: The democrats of Colorado today
named an uninstructed delegation to the
national convention. The adherents of Will
liam R. Hearst captured the caucus held
by the second district delegates, but when
they attempted in the convention to pass
a resolution instructing for. Hearst 1t was
defeated by a vote of 379 to 1893 The plat
form indorses the Kansas City platform
of 1900 and instructs the delegates to use
harmony Herewith.
Virginia Democrats and Primary Plan
A dispatch from Richmond, Va, last
night says:
The state democratic committee will as
semble here tomorrow for meeting in adj
vance of the state convention, which meets
the following day. The main object of the
meeting is to receive report of the SUBJ
committee of ten appointed recently to
make suggestions looking to amending the
primary plan formulated by the COMMITTEES
some time ago. certain features of which
are Objectionable.
Exactly the nature of the amendments to
be offered Is not yet known. but 1T is gem
orally supposed that the viva voce feature