New-York tribune., 1873-07-30
THE OHIO GOVERNORSHIP.
THE LIBERAL REPUBLICAN CoSvENT1oN-sPECULA-
TIoNs on THE CANDIDATEs-LEADING DEMOCRATS

THE LIBERAL REPUBLICAN CoNyENTIoN-sPECULA-
TIOHs on THE CANDIDATEs-LEADING DEMOCRATS
PRESENT.
COLUMBUS, July 29.-A large number Of
delegates TO the Convention tomorrow have already
arrived and good attendance from all portions Of the
State will here. All the counties will be well
represented. Tue active movers favor the nomna-
ton OF full ticket and the adoption OF a
platform. A thoroughly organization. free from
any attempt at OF trading with any ex-
ising organization is their ardent desire. Cen Brnker-
hoR says the party will advocate free trade, aud ne
thinks that If they nominate ticket and issue proper
declaration Of principles, they are certain OF the
support Of such papers as The Nation and
Chicago Tribune, and that their platform will
be accepted and indorsed by leading men in other
parts OF the country. Since the positive with
drawal of Judge Caldwell attention has centered upon
Chiffon A. White OF Brown County aud Judge Collins as
candidates for Governor. A s. Pratt Is mentioned as
Farmers candidate and NJ s. Townshend is also talked
OF, but the strongest the last two named above
number of leading Democrats are present,
among them Senator Thurman, Messrs Van
trump Dodts, and Caring, but they are look
ers on. Many here are holding back
TO await the result. The Convention will be called
to order by Mr.. Cunningham Of Allen County. Geefge
Z. Pugh will be temporary Chairman, and possfsly
Chiffon A. White viii be made permanent President.
The Liberal Republicans held informal meeting to-
night at which an unanimous sentiment prevailed In
favor OF the formation Of party and the nomina-
ton of a full ticket.
A CAUCUS HELD-TIIE ALLEN COUNTY MOVEMENT
NDoRSED.
COLUMBUS, July 29.-The Liberal Republi-
cans held a caucus tonight Most OF the evening was
spent in an interchange Of opinion to the prospects
for SUCCESS in this party movement, and while all
the speakers hoped for success several OF the most
prominent among them declared they did not expect
success this year. but willing TO wait for the future
resolution indorsng the Liberal State Executive
Committee in changing the time OF the Liberal Conven-
ton from the time first selected was after long discus
siou laid on the table. number Of speakers argued
that the time had when the Liberal Republican
party as distinct organization, should be abandoned
and the following resolution finally adopted;
Resored That we heartily JOIN with the Democrats OF
Allen County and all Others VINO choose TO participate
IN the formation of party Ia deal with living Is
sues and unite with them in the adoption OF platform
and the nomination of "A ticket.
Col Lowe of Dayton, in the Of remarks favor
ing this party movement said that he was fully
satisfied personal knowledge, that Senator Thur
man was at heart In favor OF this party but did
not openly say So because he felt he impotent to
bring up the masses Of the Democratic party TO its sup
port. Col Lowe said he hoped some highmnded Demo-
crat would he chosen head the ticket TO be nominated
tomorrow. The sentiment was heartily applauded.