Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 28, 1892, Page 1

x ] ( - THE OMAHA DailLy BEE. TWENTY—FIRST YEAR THURSDAY MORNING 8 NUMBER p—— 315. FOR HARRISON The Republican State Convention Gives Emphatic Expression for Harrison, THE GHOST DANCERS MEET A REBUKE Fdward Rosewater Endorsad for Member- ehip on the National Committee. CANDIDATES FORCED TO GO ON RCCORD Amaca Cobb, E. D, Webster, U. D, Richards, John L, Webster, Delegates-at-Large. SOME SOUND REPUBLICAN - DOCTRINES Soreheads Find Little Favorin Detall— Disgrantle the Conv ton—Proceedings Scenes and Incidents of the Day— Specchies and Resolutions, Nobraska has chosen fourteen of tha six- teen delogates who will represent her at the national republican convontion at Minneap- olis. Theseare the four delogates at largo selected at the state convention at Kearney yesterday and the delegates cliosen by the First, Secoud, Third, Fourth aud Sixth congressional district conveations At the state convention held yesterday a resolutior instructing the delegatos at large 1o vote for Prosident Harrisou's renomination was udopted, and av each of the congressional district conventions hald a similar resolution has been adopted. Iach convention has clected a full list of alternates. This is a list completo to date of delegates and al ternates: Delezates-at-Large. Alternate John L, ‘Webster.... ioreneds L Kock L. D). Richards . W, H. Needham Amasa Cobb Mutt Dauzherty E. D. Webster A. P, Tarbox D strict Delezates. Alternates 160 Garr AL Stewart 1 George W. Holland W. H. Neweil Sinzleton 9 John & Thompson... M. ¥ 10 R Seott i W. Hassett 3| Larun Clurk. v, W, Clark O Atlee Hart.. .. 1. P Shamway 4 SO A MeClond E. E. Good 1 L. E. Walker 11 C! Munury 54 Convention to be beld May ("/ T, Ronk...cooeeee . 8. Chadwlel. )i B B, Wareer. .50 AL B. Wood BUSINESS FIION THE FIRST, Convention at Kearn Losses Little Time In Completing its Work, Keansey, Neo,, April 27.—|Special Tele- gram to Tue Ber.]—The doors of the opera house were mot opened until 11 o'ctoc and an hour was consumed in getting the 502 delegates seated. Two _couut- jos weie mnot represented, Frontier and Hooker. The lower floor bad oeen re- served for delegates avd an overflow of 190 were seated upon tho staze. Tue balcony and gailery were tilled with interested spec- tators. At just fifteen minutes before noon, Chair- man Mercer of the state central commit! rapped three times with the gavel, and the conver.don, already in order, was at once at sttention. Without any prelimivarics, Dr. Mercer spoke as follows: “Mijway between ocean and ocean, on tho east and on the west; and midway between the gulf on tho south and the British po:sos- ions on the morth; and also midway be- tween the eastern and the western bound- aries of our own state, is the focal spot, the Lub of tho nation, tho axis of the state, around which revolve all of our social, com mercial and political interests, When the republican party was born this spot was the center of the Great American desert. Today it is the center of the uation’s oasis. “s iLnot ominous indeed that we, s re- publicans of Nebrasks, should meet here togay under such auspicious circumstances 1o set into motion the wheels of political ma- chinery that roll us on to Minneapolis, where we will do our partas factors of the grand old republican party of the nation in con- structing & platform for the coming cam- paign, drawn strong and lineral enough for sll—a platform on which @l men can meet upon ono common level regardless of location or position fn life, There also we will name the man who shall be our standard bearcr, and who- over he may be, bis record shall be clear as the noonday sky, and until November he sball be our king and thereafter wear the crown of success.” After the applauso which greeted Dr. Mer. cer's speech bad subsided, Secretary Scely read the call for the convention, The Temporary Orgunization, Chairman Mercer then introduced wn a few words Brad Slaughter, as temporary chair man of the convendon, and he was greoted with applause. Heo spoke as follows: “Geatlomen of the convention, we meet to select four dologates to the national conven- tion. They will belp select the standurd baarer who wiil be elected next Noveibel [Applause,} We have a grest work to do wext fall, Iseo Rere many men with stiff- enea arms and scarred bodies, the mark of # patriotic service thirty years ago. They now Lave silvered locks, but their hearts are Joyal to the priveiples which led them to offer their lives on the altar of their couatry, Thelr sons are now voters and if they are gathered fnto tbe party folds this fall the republican ticket is assurea saccess, What is your furtber ploasure, gentlemen (" As there were no contests from any of the countics the credentinls as prepared by (he state ceutral committee were adopted. It way announced that Bovd couuty had beeu given five votes, witbough she nhad cast Lo voies at the time of the election on walch tho represoutation was based. Oa motion of Harmon of S3wara the temporary organiza tion was made permaueat, Edward Ko, Endorsed, Elgutter of Douglas then recd the resolu- tioa adopted by tue Douslus county del- legation at 8 caucus held tois morniug evtorsing Mr. Rosewater as natiousl counnitteeman as follows Lesolved, By the republic 'n delezates of Nebraska in state convention wssembled, April 22, 1502, thiat 1t be the sease knd desire uf the conventiun us an earnest des re of the ro water publican yary of Nebruska 10, ununimousiy Fecommend Hon. Fdward Mosewater of Owmabs as thelr se.ection us committecm of the national comuiiitee for sthe ytate of Ne- Lrasky: and Resolvod, Thet the congressional district ates und delezutes-at-lurgo of tho re- publican party of the state of Nebraska to the nationsl republican couveution to be held ut Minueapolis June T, be hereby requesied to eloct Hon. Edward Kusewater as committeo- wn_of the mationsl ubli e ommittee or Nebraska 1o the manuer and spirit ex- pressed in this resolution. The readiug was juterrupted by plaise, aud 18 conclusion was greeted by cheers. Orlande Tefft of Cass juwped o his foet in a stirring speech, in which boe said want barmony, and if we endorse Mr water the repudlican_ party Uraska oext fail.’ C arke's head pill maker, moved the resc tion be referred to tions. ceeded with, Ap- | and on behalf of hig county saconded the res- olution. Paul Schminke also seconded the metion “We Rose- will car [Loud applaase. | of Lancaster, Henry . C. J. Daubach the committes on resolu Tom Cooke of Lancaster moved as an amendment that the resolution be tabled, and the roll reigued for a moment, but the roll call pro ceeded izterrapted by as the numbers agninst talging the resolution rolled in. three votes solid against tabling the resolu tion, northeast counties voted for call was demanded. Confusion plause and cheers Douglas county cast her sixty wiile ter_with the it. Tho vote was auvounced amid applause as 175 for to Dodge and Lan 411 against. Moved the Previous Question The guestion then recurred on referonce to committoe on resolutions. Ben Baker of Douglas moved the pre vious question and said in support of his motion : We should not repeat the ais- thi graceful conduct which markea a recent as- semblage n O naha. low.g speeches will therefore move the previous g It is not probable that uffect the result, and I stion.”” The roli call was demanded and was pro- Dodge county switched and and one yes, call on Daubach's amendment voted ten ni The roll was_proceeded with until Lancaster was reactea, when Bushnell arose and moved that the further call of the roll be dispensed with. Then thore was a protest, and Chair- man Slaughter asked on what grounds the motion to dispense \¥ith the call was made. Bushuell responde: “We want to put the Lancaster county delegation in this positivn. We have no persor.al fight to make upon any- one, and as it is evident from the way the vote is going that the motion will be de- feated, 1 make tho motion to susnend the call in'order to save time. [Shouts of “No,” no," and *Make Lancaster county vote,”| Luncaster was then passed in order to poll the delegation. Later Lancaster voted thirty- six no. When the roll call was completed Chair- man Slaughter said there was 1o need of an- nounciug the vote, as the motion to refer the resolution to the committee was defeated by un overwhelming majority Carried Amid Chee He put the question on the original motion to endorse Mr. Rosewater as national com- witteeman, and it was carried with a rousing chicer, the throwing up of hats und the wav- iog of handkerchiefs, only @ dozen voices calling out “no,” when the nays were called. John Peters of Booue then read the follow- 1g resolution, which was adopted with ap- plause: Resolved. That the delegates elected by this convention bo instrucied to use all hou- orable means to secure the nomination of President Hareison at Minneapolis, and all candidates be requested to puounce to this convention their position on this matter, A motion was made that the convention proceed to the nominution of four delegates- at-large, An ottempt was made to take recess, but without suceess. Then somebody wanted a committeo on resolutions nawmed, but the convention voted it down. Tnen the motion to nommate delezates-at- large preveiled and nominating specches were declared in order. J. L. Webster was nominated by Bartiett of Omaha, ““Got a mai who is for Harrison,” shouted a delogate; cries of “Webster, Webster ! The chatr calied on Mr. Webster to come to the platform. L. W. Gilchrist of Saunders objected. T'hat was unnecessary, he said, because no aclegate could vote agaiust flarrison in the faca of Peters’ resolution. “The chair ruled that under the resolution Webster would have to publicly svow his alleziance to Harrison. Bartlett urose aud began saying, T am au- thorized by Webster tosay,” bul his voice was drowned in the confusion and by cries of “Get aown,” “Webster, \Webster.” Thought Him Webster then came into the hall and mounted the stage. do not know,” sgid he, “why 1 was sent for, but every man in this convention must kuow that there stands before vou a man who has kuown nothing but loyalty to republican principles. For four years wo have had a republican presi- dentand cavinet who have brought houor and credit on the country, and the disposition of the party seems o be 1o continue that ad- ministration. We shall have performed our whole duty when we can return from Minne- apolis with the sumo standard bearer and the same stalwart republicans in charge of the government.’ t the conclu Equivocal, fon of the briefl speech, a delegate arose and in a strong voice shouted, “Tuo gentleman has made us o very finé speech, but ho bas not saia a word of whom be {s goiug to support at Minneapolis.” |Cheers Mr. Webster was taken back by the bos- terous demonstration. After referring to the Ber editorial republished in the Hub, he denied that he had ever boen disgruntled, and closed with the declaration, “as things now stund, aud unless some unforseen cir- cumstances should urise thst would change the most loyal of Mr. darrison's friends, I will caruestly support his candidacy for re- nowinatior [Cbeers). Richards Will Support Iarrison. Ross Hammond of Dodge next nominated L. D. Ricuards. He characterized Mr. Richards as as a staunch republican s ever stood ou the soil of the stato of Nebraska. He represented the principles enunciated by Willism McKinley and James G. Blaie. Mr. Richaras was thon called for and ro- ceived with epplause. He spoke in substance us follows : “It would scem that the mission of the delogates to Minneapolis will be simply to enuuciate a platform und satisfy the desire of the party to bave Prosident Harrison suc- cced himsell. I cau ot understand why there sbould be a thought of change. This administration bas accomplished woro than any otherin the history of the nation in times of peace. If you see fit to send me to Minoeapolis 1 will Yote and work for Har- rison.”” [Greeted by cheers Other Nominatl J Moore of Buffaloin a ringing speech named Josiah I. Keck. Keck responded to calls and declared bimself ungualitiedly for Har- rison. He closed by referring to the fight that bad been made on him und character- ized bis detractors as miscrean! H. M. Bushoell named Judge Amasa Cobb as Launcaster coanty’s choice for delegate-at- large. Iu the course of his remurks be said: ‘Some men Zrow old in years, aud others in the service of the party.” I wish to nominate % mun who bas alwuys been in the forefront of the battle. General Cobb is the ehoice of the young men, butisanold man in the council. Genilemon, this is tuo wnniversary of General Grant's 'birthday, and Goneral Cobb went through the dark days with the ereut leader from Doualdson to Appomattox. fleis u man of bonor whom Laacaster de- lights 10 hovor aud we bespeak the good will of tnis couvention, Judgo Cobb was called for, ately cawe to the fromt. 'The conveution greéted Lim with applause, After saving that he was no speechmaker, Judge Cobd said: *Itgives me great pleasure to pledge wy faith, uot to ihe republican party, bes cause you will uot question that, but o' the wan Who is 10 be renomivated av Minneap- olis, Harrison is uot a new nume to me. It was familiar to me in L3 and 1540, Al- though I was not old evough to vote for tne hero of Tippecauoe, in 1840, I fougnt at least turee fights for biw—|applause)—and I won at least two of them. [Coeers.| " 1f the nom ination of my frionds aud neighbors wmeets your approval I will go to Minneapolis, with 10 second cholce, and Join in voting for Har- rison first, last and all the time." yurtleff of Hitchzock county nominated Coloael B. D). Webster of Stration as & man who was & comrade and confidant of Abraham Lincoln and W. E. Seward ana Lad ever siuce Leen 8 staunch republi Wa and immedi- ted w Strulght Auswer, Wili Gurley of Douglas saconded Colonel Webster's uvomination. Webster was called for' but while the couvention was walting for his appearance C. N. Powell of Douglas came 10 the frout sud said since J. 1. Web- ster bad spoken it bad been learned when he appeared and spoke be did not kuow of ml passace of the resolution instracting for Har- rison. It had peon later reported that Mr. Webster had given an equivocal answer to the direct question whether he would be for Harrison, He wanted J. L. Webster called before the convention that he might be put on record fairly and squarely, At this junc- ture Colonel k. D. Webster appeared on the stage. ¢ [ donot understand,” he said ‘‘why I have been ca to this stage as a sort of exhibition. I'rom my boyhood days when my father aided fugitive slaves to escape, it has been my alm in life to do everything to diguify labor, and that has been the mission of the republican party. Whatever you wish me to do, | will carty out yopr desire or fling the commission in your Taces. An honest man can do nothing else. [Cheers.| And I hve considered myselt such s one. [Applavse| T am not s speech. maker. The other \Webster makes the speachies for the family. [Laughtor.] I used to be an editor and now I'm a_cowboy and I have mada the bestexhibition 1 could.’” |Ceers.] 1 will support anyone designated by this convention.” As Colonel Webster was leaving tho stage several delogates demanded that he vead the Peters resolution and be more explicit. Brad Slaughter began reading, but Web- ster interrupted the reading to say, I never was a repeater before, but them's my senti- meats.” |Cheers. ] Spells Mis Name with Capitals. At the conclusion of Colonel Webster's speech, John L. Webstor came to_the_ front and said: “If it had not been for Colonel Webster, who aiways claimed to be au elaer brother, - | laughter|—I stiould not have come to the couvention a second time. A gentles man in the rear of tho house said there was some doubt about my position.” A delegate—* It was Rosewater.” longed cheers. | “If there 1s any doubt inthe minds of any of you about whom I am going to support, 1 want you to spsll his name H-A-R-K-I- S-0-N' [Applause.] E.J. Hainer named W. H. Streoter as Hamilton county’s candidate, aua Mr. Strecter declared for Harrison. IKnox county named W. H. Needham, editor [Pro- of the Bloomfield Monitor, and Mr. Neod- ham responded by saying: *I'm n news- paper man and no orator. 1 am frst, last and all the time for Harrison.” A young mun namod Krank Deboard of Pawnee county took the couvantion by storm with his inusical abilities as vocalist and guitarist. He had two rattling campaign songs which were great take offs on Bryan, Van Wyck, McKeignan and Kem. After the musical eutertainment loud calls for J. G. Tate brought that gentleman to tue stage and he made a short, ringing speech, predicting victory at the coming election. He closed by putting on a cap with band end visor made of Black Hills tin and urged that it bo used as a campaign emblew. After this brier relaxation the convention got down to work by voting for delegates. Voting for Delegates, After the voting began Needbam of Knox withdrow his name oud stated that he would asic the support of tha delegates for alter- nate. : Ou the nominating roll call Adams county, the first on the list, passed in order that the delegation might be polled, so dia Buffalo county, Douglas following suit for the same cause. As the roil call procaeded, it became evi- dent that Richaris, Webster and Amasa Cobb wero sure of olection with the four.h probably E. D. Wobster and Stractar a slose fifth, At2:50 p. m., the vote on delegates-at-large was announced as follows: J. L. Webster, 573: L. D. Richaras, 5013 4. L. Keck, 1917 Amusa Cobb, 405; E. D. Wobster, 403; W. H. Stroeter, 31%. Tho two Webstors, Richards and Cobb were declared elected, then Keck, Streeter, Needham aund A. P. Tarbox were by viva voce voto named as alternates-at-large. Got His Owa Medicine. When tho call was completed C. J. Daubach of Henry T. Clarke's Lincoln drag house in- troduced the following resolution, amid con- siderable confusion. [During Daubach’s reading of the resolution there were shouts of “choke him of.” | The resolution read: Resolved, That the chalrman of this con- vention bo instructed to ootain from Mr. ward Rosewater an expression as to his in- tention to support the republ can state ticket this fall. and in the ovent of his refusal to pieige his support to such state ticket, then thie reqaest mnde n the resolution recom- mending Mr. Rosewater's aupointment uvon the national committee be withdrawn Heury St KRayner of Sldney was first on his feet, and moved that the resolution be tabled, Immediately thero was a hubbub and a hundred people were on tnoir feet calling, “Me. Chairman.” Afte: o hot and exciting discussion the roll cull was domanded on the question of laying the resolution on the table, and Chair- man Slaughter ordered ths call to proceed There wes a delay, bowever, and the Doug- las county delogation took advantage of the opportunity 1o decide on tho best course to pursue o obtain quickly and surely the senti- ment of the convention on Daubuch's resolu- tion, It was sgreed that a motion to adjourn would settlo the matter in the best possible w Baldridge of Douglas then made a motion to adjourn, but Streeter withdrew as alter- nate, and Matt Daugherty of Ogalalla was vhosen 1n his place, “Then the vote on adjournment was begun by call of the roll call, and the vote resuited @ favor of adjourning sine die—335 ayes; 212 nays. Some Extra Resolutions, Pending the footing of the vote on the motion to_ adjourn S. C. Smith of Beatrico offered the following resolution Whereus, The term for which Paddock was elected will expire Murch 4, 1803 an Whereus. The members of the legisluture to ve elected noxt November will huve the cloosing of bis successor, therefore be it re- solved 1. That this conventlon does most heartily and fully endorse his course In the senate, recoznizing lis honesty, industry and ability congratulating him upon his vietory in th passage of the purs food bill, and commend Pat i eiforts a's chairman of ‘the committos on ugriculture to further by all practieal menns the material interests und prosperity gricuitural clusses. t in the judgmeat of thls co the interosts of the republican party. and the peop e of ull purtles, will be best subserved by his re-elceiion, and that coming lezislative nominating conventions eannot better serve the party than by seleeting candidutes known to be in wecord with this sentimient. ‘The resolution was greeted with a chorus of objections, ®na the chair ruled that it could not be entertained. C. . R. Williams of Hall futroduced tho following resolution, which was adopted: Kesolved, Thut we favor the encouragement of the beet sugar Industry in every bossible way, belleving thut the establishment of such plunts as those inoperation at Grand Island and Norfolk in this state will prave not only a great biessing 1o the ugricultural and muiu- fucturiuz Jnterests of the Unitod States by creating & new and profitab'e industry, but Wil wiso as it deve:ops prevent the possibility of iny trust to control the suzar markets of this country. Baldridge of Douglas moved a vote of thanks to Kearney for its generous hospital- iy, and the motion was carried with an en- thssiastic whoop. Keurney bad made elubo- rate arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors, ana the kindly ettention ot its citizens were the subject of compliment on every hand. All comers were hundsomely rovided for, many of them in the nospitable omes of the city, aud Lhere were accommo- aations for wany more, indicating that Kear- ney is preparsd Lo take care of the largest of state couventions, Atan informal mesting of the delegates to Miuvneopolis John L. Webster was authorized to negotiate for headguarters iu that city duriug the national convention. He was also requested to call the aelegates together later to pass upon the proposition, . Judge Cobb, a Hon. A. 8 United States senator vention Amasa Cobb Is a native of Illinols, whose parents removed to Wisconsiu when be was 19 years old. Volunteer in the Mexican war in 1847-45. Was admitted 1o the bar after his return from Mexico. Was elected dis- trict attorney in 1852, serving two terms. Was elected to the Wiscousin state senste fo'1854. Was elected speaker of the Wiscon- sin assembly in 1861, ‘Eotered the army as colonel of the FKifth regiment, Wisconsin volunteers, and was promoted to the com- mand of a brigade iu 1862 Soon after the [CONTINUED ON THIRL FaGE. ) NATTERSIN POLITICS Mee ngs of Variohs State Oouveutions Throughout the Country, SHERMAN AND FORAKER MEN IN OHIO Situation in the Republican House of the 01d Buckeye State, SPLINTERS FROM PLATFORM. PLANKS Echoes from Convention Halls Showing the Drift of Political Opinions, HARRISON PROVES A GENERAL FAVORITE Republican State Conveations Show Thelr Approval of His Administration and Demand His Renomloation—Do. ings of Democrats, CLEVELAND, O., April 27, —Whirling at top speed was what the whole of the Ohio repub- lican state convention was doing tonight. Five importaut committee meetings were in session at different hotels, with a prospect of beng at it until after midnight, and a secret conference between representatives of tho opposing Sherman and Foraker camps had boen arranged to ascertain if it were yet possible o keep tho floor of the convention free from bad blood. Opinions were that the Sherman forces were apparently more than ever de- termined to name their mea for delegates-at- large tc the convention at Minneapolis, For- aker forces were inslsting with iucreased eageruess that the ex-goveruor's friends should have the choosing of at least two of the four. The Sherman supporters scemed to feel that Foraker bimself was makinga “tremendous and all suficient effort. The Volce of Peace. In the terrific Jangle the still small voico of poace was piped oaly from strictly Benjamin Harrison sources. Thy certain withdrawal of A, L. Conger from lxe list of possibilities was one of the developments of the eveniog. Ho quictly ackuowledges himself that ho was out of the race. Frotn ether sources came the information that Conger had been placed on the national administration’s compromiso siate and that his withdrawal probably meant the retirement of Poe, one of the For- aker candidates. The Forakerites made a paculiar move in the meeting tonight in the committee on permanent organizativn, - The ex-governor is in a certain sense boyeotbed in the gathering not one Forakerite coming forward to take a hand in the procéedings The result was perhaps not materixly aifferent from what would have happened in any event. The committee desided to report the name of Governor McKiuley for permanent chair- man of the conventipn, John R. Mallory, clerk of the Ohio housb ef representatives, for permguent secretary, and A.'C. Kain for sergeant-at-arms. g Plunks from the Platform, . The platform commwittee scems to have practically acreed upop o platform endors- ing Harrison's national administration and McKinley's course as governor, besides eulozizing the McKinley bill and inserting a separate wool plask, as well as one con- demuing the action of congress regarding cotton ties. Referring to the silver question, an honest dollar is demanded, honest elec- tions south and north called for. Another feature being a conservative pension plank. The elaboration of the planks was left to a subcommitice Direct o tructlons for Harrison were understood: bave been omitted iu defer- ence to McKinley's contingent caudidacy and also because some of Foraker's lieuten- acts might, it was feared, cndeavor to defeat them, ‘Tne action tonight of the committee on rules and order of business may prove a firo brand tomorrow in the couveution. The committee decided to report in favor of post- pouing the nomination of the delegates at large until after the state ticket 15 completedi A good deal of trading as to state offices has been ROInR on, based on promises of support to the Sherman slate for delegates-at-large and the effect was supposed 10 bo in the nature of Damocles’ sword, 10 preserve 2ood faith fa carrying out piedges. It was the zossip, how- ever, that the Forakerites might stronuously oppose the protty plan, when reported by the committee, and eudeavor to have the dele- gatos-at-large chosen b tho start, while everybody woula be full of it, fnstead of at the tail ond of the session, when all bands would be tired and ready 1o vote for almost auything to get through and go bome, In Possession of the Shermanites, The first meeting of the new central com- mittce tonight was clearly in the full posses- sion of the Shermau people. It was & most harmonious gathering, and the enthusiastic friouds of the senator claimed that sixteen of the twenty-oue members wero loyal to the sage of Mansficld, Sherman men were elected to all the oftices in the gift of the committee. F. S. Purcell of Hocking counry, permauent chairman; . J. Grant of Stark, vice chairman, and George R. Davies, secre- tary. Would Not Compromise. Shortly before micnight mutters as to the delegates-at-large reached a chmax and all the talk of compromise was thrown to the winas, Coutrary 1o expectation no joint conference of opposing leade was held, Instead, emissaries from the Sherman ranks were sent 10 ex- Governor Foraker to ask what Le would propose and adhere Lo as 1o the cowmposition of the quurtet. A conference of the ex-goy- ernor and his friends returned an answer later that the Foraker slate would ve McKinley, Foraker, Bashnell and Gibson. A full meoting of the Sherman managors was at once beld the more the matter was discusscd, the higher grew the wrath of all present. 1t was decided to take the bull Ly the horns ang aproposition was even made to not only declive to accept the Ioraker proposal, but to leave him out entirely, as well as his friends. ‘I'bis, how- ever, was declared undignificd, William Hahn, wbo awanaged Sherman'e successful fight for the senatorstip and who bas been on the Shepman siate from the out- set for oue of -the delogatesut-larg outlived 8 plan which was unan mously decided upgu. It was to make # brand new slate—McKiunley, Sherwan, Foster and Foraker, with a possibality, if the latter proved desperate, to puton &omo one else and ride over kim rough sbod, afier first electivg McKiuley, Sherman and Fos- ter. Phe Shermunites claim to bave 453 out votes in the convention. civg of Seualor Sherman’s name and that of President Harrison's secretary of tre treasury on the anti-Foraker slate created intense excitemert among the scores of delegates congregated in the hotel lovbies. Ex-Governor Foraker preserved bis equan- imity when be beard this, but declined to say what would be bis next move. MIKE M'DONALD'S T! ILM Judge Altgeldt Nominated by the Illinois Democrats—Pulmer Endorsed. SeriNoriEL, 1., April 27.—Ope of the largest democratic conveutions in the bistory of the state met here today. The city snd hotels are crowded with demoeratic poiiti: clans. A telogram from Seastor Palmer last night, ingicating that be would not object 10 baving the delegaiion o the national couvention in- structed for bim for president, made his friends aggressive aad confident this morn- ing and slightly discouraged the Clereland taction, but they resolved to make a vigorous fight. ‘The hall of the house of representatives was crowded to suffocation. The convention was cailled to order by Chairman D. P. Phelps of the state central committes at 2 o'clock. He introduced Congressman J. R. Williams of Carmi as temporary chairman. Congressman Willlams Talks, Temporary Chatrman J. R. Williams 1n as- suming the gavel congratulated® the conven: tion on the flattering prospect of naming the pext governor of (llinols as woll s other stato officers to be elected the coming fall, and furthermore on the privilege thoy were t if & candidate colnage of silver; threags th unfavorable to free col @ « was nominated & new party would bo ¢ zoa were made, I'he delogation to Minne== lis will favorany- one favoraoie to free col = . When the delezates 1% mittoo on resolutions prZ s tollows = ved, That wo re-afl 3 SUIDN 10 THE KreAt -8 vened the com tod their report our a'le es and anc rin ciplea of the republl y und piedg ourselves anew to IRbor for supremucy of vaat party in the state and " Resolved, That we are opy 1o anv ¢ slon of arid lands to the sig or otherwise eXcoDt uvon such terms as W ully protect the rizhts of homescokery he publle domatn. \Whereas, The great erime of the demoneti- about to enjoy of selecting delegates to the | Fatlon afsliver in 155 wus conebived [ HECCIS democratic national convention, which will | JIO FECTEER FIFOIEY @Iital and deliberat have tho greAt responsibility of nomi- | wisreprosentation on tho part of the com nating the next president and vice | bined influence of the money Jenders and prosidcut of the Unitea States. Cop- | boniholders of the country wnd Europe: and tinuing his remarks Mr. Williams at- Wheroas, T orime hus rlw.n;nnw} the tacked the McKinley law and the prosent | broductsof the mine fof the faxul wnd tie the cAmpaign was the tariff question, and outiined the policy that should be pursued by the democratic party on that issue. He de- nounced the present silver law and favored tho caactment of one that would place silver on & parity with gold, and counseled tho holding of an international monetary confor- once to that end. The rest of his remar s were eulogistic of the democratic party and in denunciition of the rapublican. At the conclusion of Mr. Williams' speech the announcement was made of stato com- 28 at the ex- been a benefit toghe noney ki pense of the people; wnd Wheraas, Wo. beljove that the question of free colnage of silver isthe principa issue now before the Amorican 1 that stops should be in r tho full 1ostoration of siiver as rotal; Now, thercfore, the republican party Colorado. In convention assembled. here demunds the enactnient by congress of a ia providing for the free and unlimited co.nug of silver on an equal basis of gold. Resojved, That the consistent, fearless and ablo fight made by our represeutatives incon- mitteomen, presidential etectors and the 1ist | ¢rascon Lolalf of the white et l fully and of district delegates to the national conven- | wccurately reflects not oniy the sentiment of tion at Chicago. the republican party of this stato, but ulso of Presidential electors were chosen as fol- [ the whole Rocky mountain mining re h-u,mm‘ lows: First district, Thomas J. MaNally: '1 ut this convention "-"""'.’r"n WL D] Second, Prank Lawler; Third, = William | §18% &5 U5 i dehnly chiforse their action, Lenner; Fourth, Fred Atwood: Fifth, I B. | [icillding ns wail tha fiiai financial doctrines KO‘;’*D!;W: Sixth, g" W, Ullnltl!‘ell- Seventh, | enunciated ..n.ll pronu wuted by them in the . H. Thompson; Eighth, D. W. Cressey; ress of the United States Nioth, Michael Cléary: Tenth, Meredit solved, That the matchless abllity and Walter; EBloventn, J. H. tlanby Plants; R hin disy wal ""'","."‘,i,"\”',? Teelfth, Mark Myerstoing Thirteenth, | {h Baine in oir thedip omatie poilcy T R lo government. as well as the doctrine of re Thomns M, McNeelly; Fourteenth, Thomas | (i BN W alidnclated und earriod out vy H. Stokes; Fifteentn, Dr. Irwin; Sixteenth, | him is descrving of tho highiest commendation . L. Creighton: Seventeenth, David Enloe: Eighteenth, A. R. Prickett; Ninetecath, Vol Choisien; Twentioth, 8, O. Whitnell. Palmer Men Score a Point. The various committees were then ap pointed, and quickly following the announce- ment of the committces tho Palmer men gaired the first victory of the day by the adoption of anotion to refer all resolutions to the committee on resolutions without debate, thus preventing the reading of any extravagant Cleveland resolutious in the con- vention. A prolonged squabble then followed over a motion for a tomporary adjournment. The Altgeld forces fighting for a onc day’s ses- sion, and those of the opnosing for & two day's session. The Altgeld resolution finally carried and the couvention adjourned to reassomble at 4:30 in the afteruoon. ‘Wkhen the convention reassembled Clayton E Crafts, speaker of tho Illinois house of representutives, was announcod as perma- neut chairman and was ereeted with enthu- siastic applause when Lo assumed the offico with a brief speech, Afteralong and heatod debate, the con- voution decided to proceod with the nomi- nation of a state ticket. A. E. Stevenson, A. T. Graen, C. B, Crafts, B.'T, Caole, N. E. Worthington. Walter L. Watson, Johu A. King and S. B. Chase were clected delegat 1-large: Mouroe (. Craw- ford, Jcsie J. Phillips, J. M. Riges, Charles Dunbam, J. H. Miiler, A. J."Resvell, Dr. David Le Roy and Thomas their alternates. Altgeld Nominated for Governor. Senator A. J. O'Connor of La Salle then placed in nomination for governor Jobn P. Altgeld of Chicago as a candidate who would appeal 10 the great muss of laboring men. A map who is_“pre-eminently a self-mado man. His courage and patriotism were mani- fested at the eariy age of 10 by his enhstment as a privete in the union army. Upon the bench a fearless, honest judge, and who, as o business man and financier, has proven his ability by his success.” A. D. Webber, Mucon count, Altgeld’s nomination as candidate. General John C. Black was then put in nomination. g Altgeld was nominated for governor on the first, ballot. James Gore, Macoupin county, was nomi- nuted for state auditor. Joseph B. will, Jackson county, for lieutenaut governor by scclamation, as was a1s0 \W. H. Heiarichsen of Morgan county for secretary of state. John C. Black of Daaville and Andrew J. Hunter of Paris were also nominatea con- gressmen-at-large by acclamation. Rufus C. Ramsoy of Clinton was nominated for state treasurer on the first bailot, For uttorney general Morris T. Maloney of La Salle was chosen on the first_ballot and his nomiuation unanimously confirmed. For trustees of tho uuiversity of Illinois the following wero placed in nominati J. E. Armstrong, Cook county; J. W Marshai; I. 5. Raymond, Champaign: Morrison, Marion, and George M. Lecrone. ‘The vote resuited: Raymord, 862; Arm- strong, 745: Morrison, 60S; Cook, 207; Le- crone, 93, Armstrong, Raymond and Morri- son having received the highest number of votes were declared the nomiuees for trus- tees. seconded Synopsis of the Platform, Immediately after the mecting of the con- gressional deicgutions and the selection of committeemen, the committee on resolutious met and began the preparation of the plat- form. It was soon agreed on a denunciation of the McKinley law aud reaffirmation of the tariff plank of the democratic platforw of 1584 and 1888, he financial plank declares for a gold and silver stundard, estavlishment of a currency convertable without loss to the ho!ders and fixing the ratio by an 1ternational monetary congress, so that the parity be maintained and all mints thrown open 10 free coinuge: favoring the election of senators by a popular vote, an unrelentiog war on trusts and 2om- bines and the parly pledged to legislation that will ala proceedings against them. Sumptuary laws are declared unwise snd vexatious, Governor Fifer's admiuistration is scored for nullifying ihe counstitution. Child Jabor is opposed and tho creation of & board of arvitration favored. Compulsory E Tlank, Following is the plank on compuisory edu- cation: We are proud of our common school system and pledgo ourselves to uphold aud fmprove it. " A {ree institution caunot exist witbout universal education, We denounce the republican party forenacting a law whica tends to bring the ¢ause of popular education into disrepute. A law which takes from a urent the right to educate his child accord- Gg Lo the dictates of conscience, @ law which creates state supervision over schools toward which the state contrib. utes nothiug; ®iaw which gives absolute ower to every local school bowrd, no matter ow ignorant or spiteful its actions, to harass and persecute a large class of people who do their full duty both toward the state and children, and who, by their labor, patriotism and intelligence contribute very much to our prosperity and_greatness. This law is aiso 10 be condemned us au invasion of that re- ligious liberty guarauteed by the constitution zod amounts in_effect Lo intorference vy the state with the church. This law 14 antago nistic to democratic institutions, aud we de- maud its repeal. Good Words for Palmer, Tno resolutions conclude with the follow- fog: We congratulat ucation the democracy of Tllinols and the whole couutry under thie great tri- umph achieved by the democrats of [ilinols in the election of that grand mun, batriot, sol- dier and statesman, General Jolin M Painer, 10 1L sena nited Stutes, and should it be aeemed expodic » 10 the groat west for eandldut presidency. to lead the democratl: hosts to vielory, we cou- mend b vorabie consldération of by the people of the wholo country. Resolved, That this convention does hereby instract 118 delogutes to the national conven- tion at Minneapolis to oppose by every honor- ablo weans the nomination of any man for the office of president or vics president of the United Stutes who fs not known to be eartily in favor of the enactment of a law providing for the free and uniimited coinage of silver “The rosolutions were unanimouxly adopted Toe mention of Scerctary Blaiuo's rame brought forth prolonged cheers. — Gen eral McNotey of Custer county offered a olution endorsing the administration of Pre ident Harrison. Instantly tuere were & dozen men on their fect asking for recogni- tion. ' greatest excitement continaed for sevoral minutes and & number of speeches made against the resolution. ‘The resolution was killed by a vote of 625 10 2. The coavention then adjourned sine die. AT THE AMEKICUS CLUIL Distinguished Republicans Pny Grant's Memory. PirrsuunG, Pa., April 27.—The annual batquet of the Americus Lepublican club in commemoration of General Grant's birthiay was held &t the Monongahela houso today and was one of the most successful cver given by that organization. Covers were laid for 400 aud every seat was occupled. Among tho prominent guests were Governor McKinley of Ohio, General Alger of Michi- zan, Judge Thurston of Nevraska, Hon John Dalzell and Hon. William A. Stone. It was 8 o'clock when the guests marched into the banguet hall to the music of the Grand Army orchestra. Hon, George Orlady of Huntington, Pa., was toastmaster. After doing justice to the splendid meou Mr. Orlady ivtroduced Gov- ernor McKiuley, who responded to the toast of the evening: “Grant.” Hon. John M. Thurston spoke in reply to the sentiment of “The Republican Party.” He introduced bis aadress with a high e of the life and churacter of Gencral Graut He spoke on the silver question as follows: “The republican party stands for bonest money. It does not propose that a flag shail bo displayed at the door of the national treasury upon which the cheap Johus of tho country have written 30 off for cash,’ but while the ropublican party stands for honest money and must necessarily be oppused to such & measurc as the Bland Dbill, which per- mits the unlimited conage of silver dollars worth 70 cents, yeu the best thought of this country oughi 10 bs directed to the determia- ation as to how far, or in what manner, American silver may e placed i circulation. “Republicans have a right to differ amonz themselves and all perfect party declarations aro the result of honest discussion and con- tention, Jor myself, 1aw in favor of such legistation as will permit the American 1o take one dollar of American silver dug out of American mines, representing American en- terprise, intelligenca, perseverence, hardship ana tabor, to the mint of the United States and have the goddess of liberty stampod upou one side ard the American cagle on the other; and I am furtter in favor of such ad- ditional lagislation as will make it impossible for any man, by coutract or otheriwiss, Lo ex- clude the goddess of hiberty from the best Tribute to Aumerican society, or 10 put the bar across iho American cagle. Oue thing is cer- tain, American silver must be made money or remain merchandice, 1 do not belicve the greatest government in the world should put & pawnbroker's check in circulation. The well known sign of three balls of gold is not apyropriate’ for the treas- ury to use. The clamorous ena unthinking rabblo cried fon cheap monoy. Woat tne American peopie ' ed is cheap interest, and any legislation which tends Lo cheapen the incerest rate by an increased supply of hon est money ought to receive the cordial sup- port of ali fair mided men. Filty pounds of gold is not worth as much to_civilization and to humauity as 15 pounds of man, 1 sm in fuvor of endeavoring o lucrease tho wages of the wah and decrease the wago of the gold. “TLe democratic party,” he s win, Whether 1ts candidate be the maa who stole the logislature of New York or the man who stole the presidency of the United States, the deliverate juaguient of the Amer- ican people will not try the douptful expori ment of once more turning this government over to its enomics. The republicuns of the Uuited Statos are united and enthasiastic Under the banncr of uniou, freedom ana Awericanism they will go marehing on; on under the dearest flag that freajom ever bore; on to the inspiring music of the uniou; on along the graud pathway of the nation’s glory 10 the future of our couutry’s hope." General Russell A. Alger being called on to speak did so briefly, in o most happy avd felicitous manuer, Congr ssman dohn Dalzell spoke in re- sponse to the toast “‘Pennsylvania,” in an eloquent agdress and was followed by Con gressman William A. Stone who in a bumor. ous vein replied to *“The New Congressman. 1d, “will not New derscy Wants Harrison, Trextox, N; J., Avril 27.—The republican state convention met at noon. Tho piatform endorses Harrison's administration, applauds his foreign policy, pralses reciprocity, de clares in favor of & protective tariff, oppose all attempts to debase the natlonal curvency, aud declares unyiclding opposition Lo fre silver. John A. Blair, temporary chairma delivered o lengiby speech. After appoint meut of commitiees a recess was taken, When the couvention reconvened, temporary oficers Were made per: Tue clection of delegates-at-la national conveution was then proceeded with and resulted in the choice of General William the national de L. convention, und In- | J. Sewell of Camden, Garrett A, Hooart of s OUF delogatey Lo “*fi' mvention to | Passaic, Henry Georze A. Halsey of Essex present s nawe and use all honoruble means | yud Joho Blair of Warren, Cougressman Rewo Thut the delegates sen by this Huchanan, s chairman of the committes on resolutiors, then reud resclutior conventi 1o the national convention are ana hereby fustructed to eust the vote of thestate | they were adopted. 1o President as i unit on ull questions wnd cundidates In | Harrison was mueh Adjouruea. A rdauce with a majority thercof, COLORADO WA 5 A SILVER MAN, Resolutions*Adopted by th Republican Staute Convention to That Effect, Dexver, Colo,, April 27.--The republican state convention met hiere at noon. The esn. timent of the delegatos is solid for We free Republicans in New York Preparing. Avpany, N. Y., April 27.-The leaders of the republican party In this state are now bere, and the details for the orgauization of the state couvention tomorrow are nearly completed. Hon. Tom Platt, Senator His [CONTINUED ON BECUND 1AGE.) | (AFRAID OF THE REDS Gay Paris'ans Aro Panio Stricken Over the Dynamite Outrages. RAVOCHOL GETS OFF Looked Upon as Partial ondonation of His Crimes, VERY LIGHTLY His Sentence QUEER LOGIC OF THE TRIAL JURY How the Members Arrived at Their Rather Singular Conolusion. WERE AFRAID TO ENFORCE THE LAW Threats of the Anarchlsts Volced by Thelr Attorney Affects the Jury's Judge ment—Anxiously Awaiting the Coming of May Day. [Copyriohted 1992 By James Gor 11 Benasth. | Panis, April 27.—(New York Herald Cable —Special to Tre Bk, | —It would bo entirely useless L0 attempt to deny that the situation in the very hoart of France s fraught with creat dangor, The outrage which occurred the day bofore yosterday proves that the anarchists are thoroughly organized aud are still active in spite of the numerous arrests, and yosterday's vordiot, which was civen by twelvo jurors, all of whom are intelligent business men, proves that in the eyes of theso jurors, and cousoquently in the oyes of the large portion of the population of Paris, the anarchists aro really a political party. Of courso it is possible that the jurors were influonced by Ravachol’s lawyor, who remindea them that “In tho interosts of pubd- lic order it would bo wiser not to condemn the prisoners to death.” A dread of fresh explosions may have also influenced thom in coming to a verdict. There is also, however, anotter explanation of their couduct. I haa a conversation this morning with one of the jurors, a wealthy widdie aged merchant, and be told me that he and his colleagues had not given their attention to Ravachol's formor crimes ast the common law, but to the dynamito outrages perpetrated by him i Paris, and tuat as thero was abundant proof that he had not perpetratod them through porsonal motives, it was im- possible for them to condemn him to death, Logic That is Hun Such logic is torrifylng and plain proof of mental aberration. If in such a serious crisis mirth were permissible, the bumor of the situation would = certainly ex cite to laughter. Tho government causes the Chiamber of Deputies o enact a law with the special object of condemning Ravactol o death, and now the jurors refuse to avail themselves of tho law, though it was enacted pecially for the occasion. A deplorable impression has been produced by the verdict, not only in Paris, but aiso throughout Krance, aud also. in forcign couutries. Statesmen what tho results will be, especiully iu Russia, where the czar has pitilessly pursued the Russian anarchists and where so many diffi- culties must bo overcome in ovder tocon- vince the people that France, aithough a re- public, is able to maintain order. Paris 1s Terrorized. Certuinly these latost events give grounds forexpocting troublo on May day, and even those who bLeretofore were undismayea are 50w bocorgang frightened. Many foreigners ars leaving tho city, 2nd in many first-class hotels, like the Bristol, the C bam, the Westminster and the Hotel du Rhein, soveral dispatches have been recelved cancelling orders for apartments. The gov- croment is acting with energy, but for the past fortuight it has been practically baflied and has not been able o prevent explosions from taking pl Itis aunounced thattwo anarchists have been arrested on suspicion of having blown up M. Very’s restaurant, but on the otoer bund M. Dresch, the commissiare of police, who arrested Ravachol, rocelved tlis morn- ing a very calm anonymous lotter, assuring him that the author of the outrage is stili at liberty and that the writer of the letter had himself placed a bomb st the door of the ‘restaurant. The writer concluded vy suying that, to matter what precaution the police might tako, M. Deesch and ProcureurGenerale Quesnay would be blown up before the Ist of May. The polica do not believe that the lotter was sent as a practical joke, but main- tain that it was written by & crimival wno 18 & braggart but in oarnest, Only One Hope, To sum up, the situation is a bad one on [ accour.t of the anxiety of many pcrsons and tho faint-heartedness of olhe What seves us is the fact that tho anarchists are not numerous. I do not believe, therefors, that there will bs either a revolution or any widesprend disturbance on May 1 Tsolated outrages are possibls and one must confess it probable ot omly in Pars, but also in Spain and Ialy, for tho reasop 'that the latest events bave renewed 1ho cOurage of international anarchists in all countries, Pre.id ent Carnot visited today at the hos. pital Suint Lows the persons who were wounded vy the explosion the day bofore yesterdny. He shook bands with cach of them and dfstributed money among nll. The visit produced the best possible effect upon the peopld. The mnarchists who wera arrested on suspicion of having caused the explosion in M. Very’s restaurant, aro Lo be veicased. Jacques St. Ceue, Revising the Belgian Constitution, [Copyrighted 1872 by James Gordon Bennett.) Buvssens, April 27.—|New York Heruld Cablo—Special 10 Tus Bes. |- Tho discus- sion on the revision of the constitulion was coutinued today in the Chamber of Repre- soutatives, Woesto opposed those wlo wished to modify the present organization of the seuate 10 corrospord With the Awmerls can body. *Our customs,” he said, *'are not the same, and if the house of ropresentatives gives way before the sensale in the states it is bocause the houso bas lost much of its prestige.” Woesto was not in favor of uni- versal suffrage nor of the referendum which would trausform tho constitutional sovereizn 1t u party man, thus eitter incressing or weakening tte regal authority. Freere Orvon, formerly minister of state, ne of the clicfs of the moderate lberal party, opposed universa suffrage, 1o which ho attributed the aificuities of France dur- ing the fifty years of rostricted suffrage. On the contrary it bud given Belgium the finest b history Lus seen for 1,000 yvears, e two bodies of militia called out in view of possible May day demousirations will reach their respective barracks LOmorrow, ©F, Buried with Grea \Copyrighted 1892 by James Gordos Bennatt) FrouexNce, Apnil 27.—[New York Hersld Cable—Special to Tuk Bk )-Peruzzi was buried with great pomp this worning la | Sapta Croce. Sixty thousand persons were | 10 the funeral procession, which included | forty societies with bauners, aod ten bands, The hearse was followed by epresentatives, deputation of the army, Mioister Villari, and many senutors sud deputies. Iu the church @ muguificent mass was celebrated, Perfeeh order prevuiled, np.