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Show A PROTESTANT I'KOTKST. Oue Thousand Men Duniand the Repeal of the Bennett Lair, Milwaukee, Wis., June 4. Special. Spec-ial. Following the example of the (lermau Human Catholic societies, a convention of Ccrman Protestant pastors pas-tors and congregations ir the state was held here today not only to protest against the Bennett law but to demand its repeal. There were nearly 1000 delegates in the conventiou, represent-ir.g represent-ir.g every assembly district iu tho state. Tho speeches, wliile not as violent as those reccutly delivered at the Cat holic gathering, are unmistakable in their demand which was in substance tho unconditional un-conditional repeal of the Bennett law. The platform which was prepared by seven Lutheran clergymen was to the same effect. The delegates would not hear of any compromise or amendment to tho law. Nothing will satisfy thorn except its repeal. Speakers representing represent-ing the various nationalities in tho slate aiklres-ed the convention among them being Mayor Peck, August Boss, Colonel Kroz, John C. Luilwig. and ex-Covemor ex-Covemor Hoffman of Jefferson. Before Be-fore the convention assembled the .delegates .dele-gates wore informally discussing the availability of (ion. Bragg, minister lo Mexico under the Cleveland administration adminis-tration who is mentioned as the democratic demo-cratic candidate for governor and who has come out in opposition to the Bennett Ben-nett law. A great public meeting; aud parade will be held this evening. |