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May
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1888
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BÜST POLITICIAXS. New Haven, Conn., May 17.- The Repub llcan State convention has chosen the following delegates-aUarge to Chicago: Samuel Fessenden, Samuel L. Warner, E. 8. Day and H. S. Henry. Nashville, Tenn., May 18. -The State Prohibition convention, in session here Wednesday, nominated J. R. Anderson, of Bristol, for Governor, and G. W. Armistead and J. A. Tate electors-at-large. NAsnviLLE, Tenn., May 18.- The Republican State convention met at noon Wednesday and chose the following as delegatesat-large to the Chicago convention: A. A. Taylor, L. C. Houk, General George Maney and S. A. McElwee (colored). The delegation was instructed for Blaine. Cincinnati, May 17.- At its convention in this city yesterday the Union Labor party nominated A. J. Streeter, of Illinois, for President, and Charles E. Cunningham, of Arkansas, for Vice-President. No fusión was effected with the United Labor party or the Greenbackers. The platform f avors pensions for soldiere, condemns foreign contract labor, demands the exclusión of Chinese, favors woman suffrage, arbitration in labor disputes, a reduction of the hours of labors. education of the masses and the abolition of usury, monopoly and trusts. A resolution opposing fusión with the Republican or Democratie party was adopted. Springfield, 111., May 17.- The Prohibitionists in session in this city yesterday nominated the following ticket: D. H. Harts for Governor, Joseph L. Whitlock for LieutenantGovernor, J. Ross Hanna for Secretary of State, Uriah Copp, Jr., for Auditor, F. E. Andrews for Attorney General and J. W. Hart for Treasurer. The platform favors entire prohibition of the liquor trafflc, female suffrage, a tariff for revenue only, compulsory observance of Sunday and teaching of temperance in t'ae public schools. The delegates-at-large to the National convention are : Miss Francés E. Willard, James Lamont, Hale Johnson, and James B. Hobbs. Blffalo, N. Y., May 17.- The Republicans held their State convention in this city yesterday and elected the following aelegates-at-large to the Chicago convention : Senator Hiscock, Chauncey M. Depew, exSenator Miller and ex-Senator Platt. Tneir first choice is Blaine, Depew seeond. The resolutions adopted pledge united snd zealous support of the Republican standardbearers in the coming contest, whoever they may be, and condemn the free-trade theories of Mr. Cleveland's annual message. St. Paul, Minn., May 17.- In this city yesterday the Bepublicans selected F. F. Davis, G. G. Hartley, C. G. Edwards and Joel P. Heateweale as delegates-at-large to the National convention. The platform says the tariff legislation proposed by the Democratie party is a glaring subterfuge and an attempt to destroy the American policy of protection to American industries and labor in the interests of foreign countries. Datton, O., May 17.- The Democratie State convention was held in this city yesterday, and the following nominations were made : Secretary of State, Boston G. Young ; Judge Supreme Court, Lyman R. Critchfleld. The platform indorses President Cleveland's Administration, declares that nis renomination is demanded by the , interests of the country, and approves the Mills Tariff bill. Delegates-at-large te the National convention were chosen as fol-; lows : Calvin S. Brice, Thomas E. Powell, Charles W. Baker and L. E. Holden. Sedalia, Mo., May 17. - The Republicans met in this city yesterday and nominated i E. E. Kimball for Governor. The platform i áenounces ballot box frauds in the South;! Bxtols the financial achievements of the] Republican party and opposes f ree trade. I The following are the delegates-at-large to I the National convention : Chauncey I. i Filley, Congressman William Warner, ! Colonel D. P. Dyer and Joseph Pelham. ■ Montgomery, Ala., May 17. - The Repub-: licans met here yesterday and nominated a otate ticket, with W. T. Ewing for ] ernor. The platform condemns the ; üent's message, the Mills bill and thej President's disregard of civil service. The i following were chosen delegates-at-large to j the National convention : B. M. Long, J. D. Hary, J. W. Jones and A. Boyd. Portland, Me.. May 17.- The Prohibition ; oonvention nominated Volney B. Cusing as j its candidate for Governor, and chose these ; delegates-at-large to the National convention : Neal Dow, N. F. Woodbury, E. T. Burrows and Mrs. Hannah J. Bailey. Lexinoton, Ky., May 17.- The Demo-; erats met here yesterday and selected the ■ following delegates-aHarge to St. Louis:! Coneressman McKenzie, J. H. Hendricks, Henry Watterson and J. D. Harris. lutions were adopted indorsing President Cleveland' s Administration and the MÍ1Í9 Tariff bill. Norfolk, Va., ;May 17.- The Democrats met here yesterday and selected John S. Barbour, J. W. Daniel, P. W. McKenney and R C. Marshall as delegates-at-large to the St. Louis convention. Resolutions indorsing Cleveland were adopted. Rochester, Ind., May 17.- Senator V.. Zimmerman was nominated for Congress yesterday by the Tenth district Demoorats. San Francisco, May 17.- The Sixth district Democrats yesterday nominated Ried B. Terry for Congress. St. Pail, Minn, May 18. - The Democrats assembled in this city yesterday and selected A. A. Ames, Miehael Doran, Robert Smith and John Ludwig as delegates-atlarge to St. Louis. They were instructed for Cleveland. The resolutions demanded tariff reform. Greenshoro, N. C, May IS.- The Prohibitionists in State convention in this city nominated a full State ticket with W. T. Walker, of Greensboro, for Governor. Los Angei.es, Cal., May IS. - At the Democratie convention in this city yesterday M. F. Tarpey. W. D. English. C'. W. Taylor and Stephen M. White were chosen delegates-at-large to St. Louis. The platform indorses President Cleveland's Administration and favors his renomination. Petersburg, Va., May 18.- The Republicana met yesterday in this city and chose William Mahone. John G. Watts, T. Z. B. Allen and A. H. Harris as delegates-atlarge to Chicago. Wichita, Kan., May 18.- The Democrats ín session in this city yesterday selected S. F. Neeley, H. S. Wingley, Angelí Matthews, E. F. Hagan, W. F. Harris. G. A. Collet and M. J. O'Meara as delegates to St. Louis. They were instructed for Cleveland. Baton ge. La., May 18.- The Democratie legislators yesterday renominated R. L. Gibson for United States Senator. Jamestown. D. T.,May 18.- The Republicans met yesterday in this city and selected as delegates to Chicago Messrs. Bailey, Bogarts, Moody, Sullivan, Hopp, Foster, Plummer. Hubbard, Hansbrough and Richardson. AH are for Blaine save one. am is second choioe of the entire delegation. The platform arraigns the Democratie party for refusing Dakota admission Dover, Del., May 18.- The Republicana convened in this city yesterday and chose Henry C. McLear, E. tí. Bradford, J. R Whitaker, A. C. Connor, Charles B. Treai and C. H. Maull as delegates to Chicago The resolutions denounce the President's tariff message and the Mills bill and indorse high license. The delegates are uninstructed, but favor Blaine. Sedalia, Mo. , May 18. - In this city yesterday the Democrats elected the following delegates-at-large to the St. Louis convention: John O'Day, D. W. Carruth, E. L. Martin and Nat C. Dryden. The platform indorses President Cleveland's Administration and instructs the delegates to vote for his renomination. Easton, Md., May 18.- The Maryland Republieans met here yesterday, and Walter B. Brooks, Adam E. King, William D. Burchinal, Daniel D. Dickson, W. G. Tuck, Milton G. Urner and Thomas Gorsuch were selected as delegates-at-large to Chicago. They were uninstructed. The resolutions denounce the President's free-trade message. Graxd Rapips, Mich., May 18.- The Prohibitionists yesterday selected Rev. John Russell, Samuel Dickie, Mrs. Mary T. Lathrop and Alfred Wise as delegates-atlarge to Indianapolis. The platform declares for absolute National prohibition and woman suffrage. Virginia, Nev., May 18.- The Democrats met here yesterday and elected as delegates to the National convention ex-Senator J. G. Fair, N. H. W. Mason, J. W. Dorsey, George Ernst, J. S. Mooney and B. Garragen. Congressman George W. Cassidy was renominated by acclamation. Cincinnati, May 18.- The United Labor National convention yesterday nominated Robert H. Cowdry. of Illinois, for President, and W. H. T. Wakefield, of Kansas, for Vice-President. Mr. Cowdry is a Chicago druggist. Colümbia, S. C, May 18.- The Democrats in convention here yesterday selected as delegates-at-large to St. Louis A. F. Hart, F. W. Lawson, W. Jones and C. A. Wood. The platform indorses the Administration of President Cleveland. Petersburg, Va., May 19.- The antiMahone Republicans yesterday in State convention elected V. D. Groner, Samuel M. Yost, R. A. Paul (colored) and C. A. Herman as delegates-at-large to Chicago, and they were instructed for Blaine. Bbazil, Ind., May 19.- The Prohibitionists of the Eighth Congressional district nominated here Friday Dr. J. J. L. Myers, of Bloomingdale, for Congress by acclamation. The State platform was adopted. Tuscola, 111., May 19.- The Prohibitionists of the Fifteenth district have nomi nated for Congress James A. Sheldon, of Champaign County, who will make an active canvass. Bangor, Me., May 22. - The Democrats of the Fourth district nominated Thomas J. Stewart, of Bangor, for Congress yesterday. Baton Rouge, La., May 23. - Governor Francis T. Nicholls and Lieutenant-Governor James Jeffreys were inaugurated yesterday, and afterwards held a joint levee and reception. Boston, May 23.- A State League of Republican clubs was formed m this city yesterday with George A. Marden as president. Baton Rouge, La., May 23.- Both houses of the Legislature yesterday elected Hon. Randall L. Gibson as United States Senator to succeed himself. Augusta, Me., May 23.- The Second district Democrats yesterday nominated Charles E. Allen for Congress. Augusta, Me., May 23.- The Democratie State convention met in this city yesterday and nominated Hon. William L. Putnam, of Portland, for Governor. The following delegates-at large to St. Louis were chosen : Payson tucker, Arthur Sewall, E. C. Allen and James Tobin. The platform indorses the President's Administration and f a vors his renomination. Springfield, 111., May 23.- The Democratie convention of the Thirteenth Congressional district met here yesterday and renominated Hon. William M. Springer, the present member of Congress. Moust Airt, N. C, May 23.- The Republicans of the Fifth North Carolina district renominated J. M. Brower member of Congress yesterday.

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