People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 April 1896 — Illinois Conventions. [ARTICLE]

Illinois Conventions.

Litchfield, 111., April 15—The Republican convention for the Thirty-Eigth Senatorial District passed resolutions indorsing William E. Mason, of Chicago. for United States Senator, and the Senatorial convention passed resolutions decidedly favorable to Mr. Mason. The convention reafirmed its allegiance to protection, reciprocity, and sound money. Mintonk. 111., April 15.—The Republicans of Woodford County in convention gave instructions for McKinley for President, Mason for United Stares Senator. John R. Tanner for Governor, and David Ross for Lieutenant Governor. Rock Island, 111., April 15—The Republican convention of Rock Island County declared for William McKinley for President. Delegates to the various conventions were instructed for John R. Tanner for Governor, and W. A Northcott for Lieutenant Governor.