The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 25, 1896, Page 1

— VOLUME LXXIX.— NO. 116. SAN FRANCISCO, WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 25, 1896. PRICE FIVE CENTS, MORTON'S BOOM NOW LAUNCHED, Republicans of New York Indorse Their Governor for President. BUT NOT UNANIMOUSLY. Commotion Caused by an Attempt to Name McKinley as Second Choice. FAVORS THE GOLD STANDARD. The Platform Opposes Unrestricted Coinage Until There Is an Inter- national Agreement. NEW YORK, N. Y., March 24.—The Re- publicans of the Empire State to-day pro- nounced emphatically in favor of Governor Levi P. Morton as their first and only choice for President of the United States. By a vote in the ratio of 6 to 1 they voted down an attempt to secure a declaration in favor of McKinley for second choice, and if the friends of any other candidate should have attempted to secure recognition for him it is cer- tain that they would have fared no bet- ter: The State convention held in this city to-day was, from beginning to end, an enthusiastic demonstration in favor of New York’s favorite son, and the effort made in behalf of the Ohio statesman only served to emphasize the unanimity of the party in favor of Morton. The introduction of a resolution to sub- “stitute General Sam Thomas of this city and Mayor Edgar B. Everett of Buffalo for ex-Senator Platt and Edward Lauter- bach for delegates-at-large to St. Louis and to instruct the delegation in favor of McKinley as sezond choice led to the only exciting incidents of the convention. The resolution was offered by Thomas Fitchie of Brooklyn, formerly Supervisor-at-Large of Kings County, and its introduction was followed by an attempt on the part of Mec- Kinley men to create a demonstration in bebalf of their favorite. The applause of the two or three hundred delegates and spectators was speedily squelched by the cheers of several thousand Morton men. Aside from this incident the proceed- ;s of the convention were largely of a wtine.character. An hour before the convention was scheduled to he called to order the specta- tors began gathering in the hall and by 11:30 o’clock there was a goodly assem- blage. At 11:20 a delegation of 275 strong from the Capital City Club of Albany filed into the hall. A big colored man preceded them eafrying a banner upon which was inscribed s *‘Capital City Club, Albany. For Presideht, Levi P. Morton.” Directly behind the capital city men came another Albany delegation, 250 strong, from the Republican League. All wore silk hats and in the front band was {fastened a small photograph of Governor Morton. At12 o’clock, the hour named in the call for the meeting of the convention, about two-thirds of the delegates were present and the remainder rapidly marched in. Ex-Senator Thomas C. Platt, who had at 12:15 got up from & sick-bed to attend the convention, was given an ovation. After he had taken his seat in the third row from the front the crowd gave three cheers for the Republican leader. Chairman Hackett came in unobserved and at 12:22 p. m. called the convention to order. At 12:45 the rollcall was concluded and Chairman Hacket nominated as the temporary presiding officer of the conven- tion Senator Cornelius R. Farsons of Rochester. Senator Parsons was greeted with applause when he appeared on the platform. The mention of Governor Morton’s name in his speech was the signal for prolonged applause, which was repeated at the conclusion of the address. Resolutions for the appointment of committees on credentials, permanent organization, resolutions and nomina- tions were then offered and adopted, and after they were named the convention adjourned until 7:30 ». M. The hall was packed when Temporary Chairman Parsons called the evening ses- sion to order. Permanent organization was effected by the election of Congress- man Southwick as permanent chairman. Mr. Southwick was received with enthusi- asm, it being several minutes before the crowd would let him say a word. In tak- ing the chair he said in part: ©If I were to assume the role of a politi- cal prophet I would predict that in Novem- ber next the American people will vote into pewer at Washington that party which declares for the American system of promction to home labor and industry and the mamtenance of a system of sound and honest money. No Republican pos- sesses a pateut on the issue of protection nor a monopoly in any other form. The oniy monopoly of the issue at the present time is enjoyed by the Republican party, and each Republican enjoys an equal share of the honor with every other Re- publican. No sturdier protectionist will be presented to the favor of the St. Louis convention than Levi P. Morton.” The American people, the speaker said, voted for a change in 1892. It came. This year they will vote for a change to the conditions which prevailed in 1892, having suffered from 8 process of educationon the tariff question during the past three years, the like of which has not been experienced in the present generation and will not likely be invited again. The speaker al- luded to the tariff policy of the Wilson- Gorman act as a tariff for deficiency, and commented at length upon the financial deficiencies during the present adminis- tration, which bstl also inyolved bond issues, which has been vreferred by Presi- dent Cleveland to increased revenues. Between a President devoted to bond sales and a Democratic-Populistic alliance devoted to free silver coinage, every meas- ure of treasury retief provided by the Re- publican House has failed to receive Democratic support, and hasbeen returned 1 Kinleyites were completely drowned out. to the House loaded down by the Senate with a free silver amendment. Along with a revival of the protective tariff, said the speaker, must come a restoration of the policy of reciprocity of trade with the nations of the West Indies, Central and South America and Europe—the brilliant creation of James G. Biaine—which was denounced by the De- mocracy and ruthlessly destroyed by the ‘Wilson-Gorman act. ““To-night the representatives of mili- tant and triumphant Republicanism have assembled here for the purpose of sending to the National convention at St. Louis four delegates at large instructed to cast their votes for Levi Parsons Morton. Our Presidential candidate requires at my hands ueither introduction nor eulogy. The American people in their collestive capacity have honored him by their suf- frages. The Empire State has honored him before and is honoring him again. She presents him to the Republicans of the United States as her candidate for the Presidency and asks on the part of the delegates from sister States a calm con- sideration of his qualifications for the highest office in the gift of the American people—calm consideration and that alone. On that basis we ask and urge his nomination.” The point against McKinley made by Mr. Southwick at the outset of his speech, when he declared that no Republican had any monopoly of the principle of protec- tion, was enthusiastically applauded. Mr, Platt nodded his head in approval and clapped his hands. After Congressman Southwick concluded his speech Chairman Aldridge of the com- | mittee on nominations was called upon for | his report. He presented the names of General Tracy and E. A. Butler for elec- tors at large; Messrs. Platt, Miller, De- | pew and Lauterbach for delegates at large, and Messrs. Fish, Babcock, Witherbee and McMillan for alternates at large. Before Mr. Aldridge had finished reading the re- port he was interrupted by ex-Supervisor Thomas Fitchle, who had refused to agree to the action of the committee in the after- noon, but the chairman refused to yield the loor. As soon as he resumed his seat Mr. Fitchie again addressed the chair. He said he had a minority report to make. l’!‘ne chairman said there could be no mi- nority report in this instance. “Then make it what you please,” said Mr. Fitchie. Call it an amendment. Mr. Chairman, I move an amendment to the report of the committee on nominations.” The amendment presented by him was as follows: New YORK, March 24, 1896. To the Republican Convention of the Staté of New York — GENTLEMEN:mThe undersigned minority of the committee on nominations respectfully disagrees with the reportof the majority in the choice of delegates-at-large to | the Republican National Convention at St. | Louis. Mesars. Chauncey M. Depew and War- | ner Miller are, it is understood, willing to cast | their votes in the National Convention in sc- | cordauce with the sentiments of their State. | It is therefore desirable that their associates be men of kindred spirit, and the minonty of the committee on nominations respectfally pre- sents as the other two delegates, Hon. Edgar B. Jeweit of Buffalo and General Samuel Thomas of New York, with the recommendsa- | tion that if it appeat after the first ballot that Hon. Levi P. Morton caunot be the choice of the National Convention, the delegates- at-large from this State use all honorable means to promote the cause of William MeKin- ley of Ohio. Respectiully submitted, THOMAS FITCHIE, Of the Minority of Committe on Nominations. During the excitement following the in- troduction of the amendment some one in the orchestra balcony swung a small ban- ner.over the railing wnich was inscribed, | “McKinley, Prosperity’s Advance Agent.” Then a Morton banner was thrown out alongside of it. In all partsof the upper galleries Morton banners appeared and tremendoas cheering followed. The Mec- Nothing could stop the wave of Morton enthusiasm. Delegates and spectators stood upon their seats and shoutea and handkerchiefs and hats were tossed in the air. The chairman repeatedly tried to re- store order, but no attention was paid to him. Morton banners were placed upon the platform and the crowd cheered again. It seemed impossible to get the conven- tion to order. Finaily the confusion sub- sided and the voting on the amendment to the committee’s report was begun. The result of the ballot was announced by Secretary Kenyon as follows: For the amendment 105, against the amendmenti 663. The amouncement was greeted with great applause. The majority report of the committee on nominations was then adopted by acclamation. Senator Lexow was called upon for the report of his committee and presented the platform, reading it himself, and then moving its adoption. There was no ob- jection and the report was unanimously adopted. Following is the platform: The Republicans of New York, in convan- tion assembled, again declare their firm and unyielding adherence to the doctrine of pro- tection to Amerlcan industries, protection to the productsof the American farm and pro- tection to American labor. We are in favor of a tariff which, while providing an income sufficient to meet the expenses of the Govern- ment,nonestly and economically administered, at the same tilme secures home labor and home capital from unequal foreign competition. We believe in & reciprocity with other nations, which shall give our producers and manufac- turers an opportunity to dispose of their sur- plus products and to obtain articles we desire from those countries on the most advantage- ous terms. The agitation for the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 seriously disturbs all in- dustrial interests and calls for a clear state- ment of the Republican party’s attitude upon this question, to the end that the trade of the country at home and abroad may egain be placed upon a sound and stable foundation. ‘We recognize in the movement for the free coinage of silver an attempt to degrade the loog established standard of our munetary system and hence a blow to public and pri- vate credit, at once costly to the National Government and harmtul to our domestic and foreign commerce. Until there is a prospect of international agreement as to silver coinage, and while gold remains the standard o: the United States and of the civilized world, the Republican party of New York declares itself in favor of the firm and honcrable maintenance of that standard. We believe in & business adminis- tration of the Government by business men on business principles for the benefit of the busi- ness interests of this great people. For nearly four years the material progress of ihe Nation bas been blocked. All branches of trade have suffered and the workmen have been deprived of reasonable and living wages by the utter lack of business commonsense among our Democratic rulers. It is the duty and privi- lege of the Republican party to promptly amend this unhappy state of affairs by nomi- nating and electing a business man for the Presidency, and we ask tbe aid of thoughtfal Republicans everywhere in this great and meritorious work. On this platform we present Governor Levi | Orenstein that his master was a confirmed / 7 ’ o EFOR Ny : Boss Rainey — ““Come, you fellers; hurry up and get that stream going!” P. Morton as New York's Republican candi- | date for President. He is in every way fit for | the high honor, and he is practically the man | of the hour. He would prove a business Presi- dent for the good of all interests of the people. Governor Morton’s long and honorable service, his spotless character, his great executive abil- 1ty, his devotion to his party end its principles eminently fit him for the Presidency and en- titles him to our hearty and enthusiastic sup- port. Therefore we instruct our delezates to the St. Louis Convention to present him as our candidate for President, and urge upon them 1o use every honorable means to secure his nomination. The convention adjourned sine die at THIS TRICK IS VERY NEW. Neat Confidence Game by Which Two Sharpers Swindle a Clark-Street Merchant. CHICAGO, Irn., March 24.—A new con- fidence trick was played to-day by two men on Leopold Orenstein, a Clark-street mer- chant, the loss being watches and jewelry valued at $267. A carriage stopped at the merchant’s place and two men alighted, one a fine-looking elderly person with a wild, wandering gaze and an ostentatious display of fine jewelry and costly clothing. While the elderly swimaler was examining the jewelry, the other whispered to Mr. kleptomaniac and payment on the spot would be made for any goods which the unfortunate might take, the merchant be- ing reassured by a show of bills in the sup- posed servant’s hands. The goods were taken, he owner counted the value and was given a roll of bilis. After the swind- lers left the store, the roll was found to be counterfeit, except for a $10 bill. T WILL T COME HER San Francisco Shuf Out of the W. C. T. U. Convention by the Railroad. Favorable Rates Could Not Be Secured and a More Central Site Is Selected. CHICAGO, ILn., March 24.—At a meet- ing to-day of the general officers of the W. C.T. U.called by Miss Willard, who has just returned from a trip to the South, it was decided not to hold the next annual convention in San Francisco, although that City bad been previously chosen. Among the reasons for the change is the request of the National Suffrage Associa- tion that in view of its own active opera- tions on the Pacific Coast this year the white ribbon convention should be post- poned one year. It was also believed that the convention should be held near Kaneas, as a crisisin the temperance ques- tion was impending in that State. The railroads have also refused to make the concessions that were expected. The convention will probably be held in St. Louis next October or November. A telegram was sent to-day from National headquartersto Ballington Booth protesting against the new army wearing a white ribbon as a badge on the ground that it belonged to the W. C. T. U. OPPOSES ALL FUNDING BILLS, Barham Before the House Committee on Pacific Railroads. PRESENT PLANS FUTILE. If an Extension of Time Istow Denied the Lines Will Pay Their Debts. Rates in California Not Arbitrarily Lowered Twenty-five Per Cent by the Commission. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 24.—Rep- resentative Barham of California, to-day appeared before the House Committee on Pacific Railroads in opposition to the vari- ous funding and foreclosure plans. He ciaimed that if the Pacific railroads were given to understand that the time in which their debts were to be paid would not be | extended they would find the money to pay up. He presented the resolutions of the Leg- islature of California adopted February 1, opposing any extension of the payment ot the debts, and the *‘Reilly”’ funding bill, or any bill of like import. The reso- lutions request the California Congres- sional delegation to use all honest means to defeat any such proposition, and demand the immediate coliection on matarity of the debts of the roads. Barham criticized certain statements made before the committee by Mr. Stubbs, vice-president of the Central Pacific Com- pany. He read from Ms. Stubbs’ state- ment the charge that the Democratic members of the Csliféornia Railway Com- mission had been elected to office upon the distinct pledee that they would de- crease freight and passenger rates on the California roads 25 per cent, and that the commission had arbitrarily made such a reduction and put it through without any hearmg or opportunity for appeal. In contradiction of those charges Mr. Bar- ham read a letter justreceived from Chair- man La Rue of that commission, in.which he saia that the only reduction made by the commission was 8 per cent on grain alone, and that instead of being an arbi- trary reduction, “put through without a hearing,” as charged by Mr. Btubbs, the reduction was only made after a hearing Governor Levi P. Morton, Who Has Been Republ 7, 7R\ U 70 // 2 WA 3 /%““\\ ”fi. i'"' \\\\ \ 7 7 Indorsed for President by the New York icans. occupying nine days. Mr. La Rue also certified that he never made a pledge o any sort as to what he would do if elected Railroad Commissioner. Barham said that the people of Califor- nia were almost unammously opposed to any sort of refunding bil! for the Pacific roads and explained why Congress should not consider such a proposition. Barham closed with an argument to prove that the United States was not barred by the statute of limitation from collecting its debts against the roads, as had been claimed, and read from the recent Stanford decision to show that this point was not considered 1n that case, but was explicitly reserved in the decision. No statute ever runs against the Government’ he said, and if the companies owed the Government $97,000,000 and had never paid in but $2,000,000 they could clearly be com- pelled to pay the remaining $95,000,000. The books were full of cases where stock- holders had not paid in their full capital stock, and the corporation having become msolvent they were sued and made to pay up in full He contended that a case involving so many and such intricate legal points should not be decided by Congress, or a committee of Congress, but that the courts “should be permitted to decide upon and settle the whole case. HUNTINGTUN MAY XET WIN. Sub-Committces to Draft a Bill to “Set- tie’” the Debts. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 24.—The Senate Pacific Roads Committee to-day apoointed a sub-committee, eonsisting of Frye, Brice and Wolcott, to meet with the House scb-committee and. draft a bill to adjust the debts of the Pacific roads. If there has been any doubt that Hunting- ton’s plan of ‘‘settlement” would be | adopted that doubt is expelled now. Frye is notorivusly a railroad man. He is known in Washington as Huntington’s “man Friday.” Nothing may be said of Brice, as itis well known that he owns stock in the Union Pacitic. THE CALL correspondent has contended from the start that Hubbard’s plan would fail and that the Smith-Frye bill would be agreed upon. This fact is now patent to | all who are familiar with the situation | here, but it is exceedingly doubtful whether the bill will pass at this session, if it passes at all. Tne bill's opponents | are beginning to believe there isa good chance to defeat it. KOREANS WERE REPULSED. Japanese Troops Engaged in Fierce Fighting Near Fusan. YOKOHAMA, JaraN, March 24.—Fight- ing that lasted for several days occurred between Japanese troops and Koreans near Fusan. The Koreans were repulsed. The Japanese warships have been sent to Korea. Tbe King remains at the Russian legation at Seoul, whither he recently fled after the crisis that resulted in the assas- sination of several of the Ministers. e e Examination of Jameson. LONDON, Exa., March 24.—The exami- nation of Dr. Jameson and his officers was resumed in the Police Court this morning. The courtroom wascrowded with members of the aristocracy and admirers of the de- fendants. The testimony of witnesses was of the same character as that taken at the former hearings. The trial was adjourned till tc-morrow. There was little excitement as compared with the former sittings in the case. s S0 Th An Insult to Italy. ROME, ItavLy, March 24.—The Senate to-day debated the African credits, amount- ing to 140,000,000 lire, which were lately approved by the Chamber of Deputies. When Prime Minister di_Rudini arose to speak in favor of the Government’s de- mands he was loudly applauded. He em- phatically denied that King Menelek had demanded the payment of a large indem- nity as a condition of e, and declared that the report was an insult to Italy. P s Re The Lincolnshire Handicap. LONDON, Exe.. March 24.—The Lin- colnshire handicap run to-day was won by A. F. Basset’s Clorane, 5 years old, the winner of the’ Royal hunt cup last year. Rord Rosebery’s Quarrel (late Tarrare), 5 years of age. was second and Colonel North’s El Diabio, aged 5, was third. The purse ‘was 200 sovereigns and the distance a straight mile. e A e William at Gen GENOA, Irsny, March 24.—Emperor Wiliiam and Empress Victoria arrived here this evening. Their Majesties were enthusiastically acclaimed. A meeting between the Emperor and King Humbert has been fixed to take place on April 12, at Venice. e The Pop=~ 1s Recovered. ROME, ItaLy, March 24.—The Pope has entirely recovered from his recent indis- position. He held a reception to-day. ———— A British Steamer Ashore. LONDON, Exe., March 24. — Advices received here state that the British steamer Irawaddy, Captain McMillan, from New York March 5, for Grenada and Port Spain, Trinidad, is ashore on the island of Nevis, one of the Leeward Islands. She is leak- ing considerably and Ler cargo 1s being discharged. B g MYSTERY OF A WOMAN'S DEATH. Arrest of a Prominsnt Business Man of Philadelphia in Connection With a Crime PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 24.—The finding of the dead body of a voung and pretty woman in Girard avenue last night caused a decided sensation in the neigh- borhood, a sensation tnat became more general as the police investigated the affair. The body was socn identified as that of Annie McGrath, and the identifica- tion was quickly followed by the ar- rest of Samuel P. Langdon, president of the Union Coileries Company, a man widely known in business and social cir- cles in this city. Langdon is a man about 55 years of age. The authorities have refused to make public the charge against Langdon, nor will they tell what is known or suspected as to the cause of the young woman's death., It hasleaked out, however, that Langdon and the girl have been living together for the past month. The police have also taken into custody Bertha Stewart, a colored servant. It is not thought that she was concerned in the crime. She is probably held asa witness. g LR NOT ACCIDENTALLY KILLED. It Ie Now Believed That the Family of Oldnouse Were Murdered. ALMA, Wis., March 24.—It was discov- ered here to-day that the family of G. F. Oldhouse, which were cremated in their burning house two weeks ago, were mur- ry dered, and their deaths were notaccidental as at first supposed. The family consisted of the father and mother and five chil- dren. A neighbor revorted to-day that Mr. Old- house had $500 in the house a day or two before the fire, and the belief is gaining ground that somebody knew this and murdered the farmer and family to se- cure it. ROBBED AN AGED MISER Big Haul Made by Two Most Daring Bandits in Chicago. They Secured Many Thousands in Cash, Bonds and Gilt-Edge Securities. CHICAGO, TrL., March 24.—Christopher Schrage, an old miser who has been saving up his meney in an old shanty at 711 South Jefferson street for years, was robbed. of ail his hoardings this evening by two robbers, who bound and pagged him while they went through his posses- sions. Although he possessed about $100,000 his anxiety tov rent a room, thus bringing in a few more shekels, caused him to forget to lock his safe and the sav- ings of a lifetime were gone in a minute. Schrage owns the frame building in which he lives and rents rooms to a man named Martinson, whose wife Hannah has been accustomed to prepare his meals. In the rear of the building is a cottage, which has long been anoccupied. This evening two men called on Schrage and found him a typical Gaspard, counting his gold, as was his nightly custom, in front of his safe. They said they under- stood he had rooms to rent. Schrage re- plied that he had, and taking a lamp pro- ceeded to show them to the cottage. In his haste he neglected to lock his safe. TLe men looked at the cottage and after they came out said they were satistied, but be- tween the cottage and the front dwelling they suddenly seized the old man, threw him down, bound and gagged him and left bim lying on the ground. They then hur- ried to the safe and took ail they could find. As they were engaged in their search they were surprised by Mrs. Martinson, who called Schrage, asking him if he was ready for his dinner. One of the robbers answered, telling ber that he was not Schrage, and ordering her to go about her business. Hannah, however, insisted on intruding, and the robbers fearing cap- ture, made haste to escape. Before doing so they bad succeeded in pocketing about §700 in gold, several hundred dollars in paper, $45,000 in Cook County bonds, $900 in Government bonds, several valuable mortgages and a few other good securities, Hannah followed the robbers into the street and succeeded in creating consider- able excitement, but the men escaped. Schrage, who is nearly 80 years of age, is wild with rage and disappointment, and it is feared he will lose his mind. A ey FIRE CREATED A WILD PANIC. An Explosion Followed by Flames Caused Great Consternation and Delayed an Opera, CHICAGO, Inr, March 24—An ex- plosion of oil ;n tke picture-frame factory of Newcomb, Macklin & Co., at 307 and 309 ‘Wabash avenue, shortly before 8 o’clock this evening, created a panic among the fifty persons at work in the building, and caused so much excitement in the Audi- torium Theater, on the opposite side of the street, that the performauce oi ‘“‘Carmen’’ by the Abbey-Grau Company was delayed for half an hour. The explosion was fol- lowed by a fierce fire, which in a few moments attracted thousands of persons to the scene. The streets were filled with carriages of opera-goers and the arrival of the Fire Department caused great excite- ment and confusion. Many ladies left their carriages and had their costumes ruined by mud and water. The loss by fire is $30,000. g Destroyed Ninety Houses. COLON, Corowsia, March 24.—The fire which occurred here yesterday destroyed ninety houses. Traffic and transit, which were completely stopped, have been re- sumed. PE RTINS Considerabls Lumber Burned. LA CROSSE, Wis., March 24.—Fire this afternoon did $75,000 damage to the stock of the Holway and the La Crosse Lumber companies. f B g RE Remenyi Very 1L DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 22. — Rem- enyi, the famous violinist, is very ill at the home of Henry Sartorious, in this city. His wife, who is in New York, has been telegraphed for, and is expected to arrive here to-morrow. DAVIS RETIRES FROM THE FRAY, Minnesota Republicans Are Therefore Pledged to McKinley. MEET IN CONVENTION. Leaders of the State Declare for Ohio’s Favorite Son and Statesman. SELECTION OF THE DELEGATES, The Platform Opposes Free Coinage of Silver, but Urges Protection to Industries. MINNEAPOLIS, Mixy.,, March 24.— William McKinley carried Minnesota’s State convention of Republicans to-day! His only barrier to a solid delegation ta St. Louis, the candidacy of Senator Cushe man K. Davis, was removed in the morn- ing by a telegram from the distinguished Minnesotan, who is now in Washington, and when the message was read McKin- leyism swept the meeting in a huge tidal wave. The Ohio protectionist is now as- sured of the solid vote of the Minnesota delegation at St. Louis. At the opening of the convention a tele- gram was read by Congressman Tawney from Mr. Davis announcing his retirement as a candidate for the Presidency of the United States. This step on the part of Mr. Davis was not unexpected and leit everything wide open for the McKinley men, who had easy sailing from that time. R. G. Evans of Minneapolis, George Thompson of St. Paul, L. P. Hunt of Blue Earth County ana Charles F. Hendrix of Stearns County were elected delegates-ate large by acclamation. All are stanch Mc- Kinley men. Cheers followed the reading of Senator Davis’ message at all points and when his name was read three wildly enthusiastic cheers were given. On every hand Mec- Kinley and Davis men were congratulate ing one another on the outcome of the contest. The fact that McKinley-was the man first, lJast and always was assured, and the Davis supporters were well aware of that fast and koew that their case.was hopeless. Every time the name of Ohio’s favorite son was mentioned cheer after cheer shook the raftérs of the hall. - The first speaker, William Henry Eustis, said that while Senator Davis had tihe respect and admira- tion of every citizen of the State of Minne« sota nevertheless he would be but an ex- periment, while on the other hand with William McKinley it was an assured fact that if ie were elected, and he certainiy would be, the zood old times of yors would again be felt on every hand. William Me« Kinley would sweep this country in No« vember next from.the Golden Gate to Bangor, Me., and from Florida to the State of Washington. The platiorm deciares for the use of both gold and silver “to the extent to which they can be maintained in circula- tion at a parity in purchasing and debt« paying power; that we are earnestly op- posed, under the present conditions, to the free and unlimited coinage of silver, for the manifest reasons that it would de- stroy such parity, enormously contract the volume Jof currency by forcing gold out of circulation and immediately place us on a silver basis; believing also that it is a self-evident fact that the effect of the international demonetization of silver can be overcome only bv international remone- tization of that metal, the Republican party of Minnesota most heartily favorsan international conference for that purpose. *In the language of him whose memory is enshrined in every Republican heart we are in favor of a tariff duty on foreign im- portations producing sufficient revenue for the support of the Government, and so adjusted as to protect American induse tries. 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