The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-06-05
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OHIO REPUBLICANS
A BLACK EYE FOB TIE, GRANT
BOOM AND A HELP FOR
sHERMAN.&
IN. CONGRESSMAN Charles later hayHfs Candidate
the Nominee for GovsrncF.

State Convention met III musiO h"l ~
lilo a. M. The Convention vas called
to order by W, Q. Cooper, Chairman OF
the State Central Committee. After
praver by Rev. DR.. Walden, Hon. Allen
TJBrinsmaid Of Cleveland, was mad 9
Temporary Chairman, and s. N Field of
Columbus, Temporary Secretary. After
the election Of members of the various
committees, the Convention took recess
until 2 p. m. i
ia On rsassembllng, Ex-Governor Denni'
son was elected permanent Chairman
Hon. Richard G, Parsons Of Cleveland
nominated H ong Alphouso TAFT candi'
date for Governor. Hon. Ben. Eggleston
seconded the nomination. Geo. W. Wll1
liams (colored) in an eloquent speech
followed in favor Of Taft.
B. Gen. Gibson OF Seneca county, amid
great cheering, nominated Hon, Charles
Foster. In his speech, he recounted the
success of Mr.. Foster against the Democ'
racy in Northwestern Ohio and elsewhere
and his speech produced intense enthu
siasm among the delegates and audience
The nomination was seconded by Mr..
Jackson (colored) of Cleveland.
Gen. ]. W. Kefer of Clark county,was
also nominated, but was withdrawn.
The Convention then proceeded to
ballotiDg.
The first ballot resulted as follows
Whole number ofvotes cast, 554 of which
Foster received 2SO 6 aud Taft 27l l'6.
The announcement of the vote was re-
ceived with deafening cheers, and on mo-
ton of Hon. B Eggleston, Fosters nomi'
nation was made unanimous.
The following nominations were then
made, For Lieutenant Governor, Hon.
Lewis Seasongood of Cincinnati; Andrew
Hickenlooper of Cincinnati; General
Samuel Fl. Hurst Of ChilliCothe, and Col.
A. s. Mcclure of Wooster. While the
ballot was progressing the name OF Hurst
was withdrawn, and at the close Of the
ballot, McClure's name was also with
drawn. The announcement OF these
changes caused the transfer of a number
of votes, and when the full announce
nent was made, the ballot stood as fol-
lows: Hickenlooper, 800; SeasongoOd, l3l.
The formers nomination was made
unanimous.
After the selection Of Lieutenant Gov.
~ hinh had hoan q N
pointed to wait on Mr.. Foster appeared,
bringing that gentleman with them. His
appearsnce on the platform caused live
" exhibition of enthusiasm throughout
the vast auditorium. His speech was quite
lengthy, but its points were loudly ap-
plsuded.
Following is the remainder of the tick.
ct nominated Judge of the Supreme
Court, W. W. Johnson Of Lawrence; At
torney General George K,NAsh of Frank
lin Auditor Of State, John Oslevee of
Clark.
The rules were suspended and the
Committee on Resolutions reported a
platform which was adopted.
THE PLATFORM.
The following is the report of the Com.
mittee on Resolutions:
Firs-Pesolped That the Republican party Of
Ohio Ieathrming the cardinal doctrines OF It's
adOpted faith, ar heretofore proclaimed, especially
Dledges itself anew 10 the maintenance OF tree
RnfTTsRe equal rRhu, the unity OF the nation and
tine supremacy Of the National Government In all
matters pl iced by the Constitution under It's con-
troll.
Ssooud-Pesolvsd That we earnestly appeal to
the people IN the exercise OF their power through
the ballot box to arrest the mad career OF the par
" now controlling both brt inches OF Congress un-
der the domination OF MAJ j)rliy OF men lately In
arms against the ,vernment, and now plotting
TO regain through the power OF legislation. the
cause which they lost IN the Held, namely the es
tablishment Of State sovereignty Oy Ihe OVerthFOW
OF National supremacy.
Third -Pesolved, That the Democratic party
having committed itself to an attemptto break up
the Ioverument by refusing to OapprOpriate 70 their
legitimate OH 'cts the public moneys alre dy col.
leGted from Tue people une 81 The Executive shall
give is official signature 10 measures NhlCh ne
consceu.iOuSly dbapproves, measures plainly III;
tended to allow free course 10 fraud, violence ana
corruption in the national elections aud 10 impair
the constitution supremacy OF tue nalOh Deserves
the signal condemnation of every honest and law
abiding citizen.
Fourth Res lued That the present extra session
of q Iugress compelled by Democratic cOnSpira.
tors has been prolonged beyond all possible ex'
cuse. not only To the depletion of the Treasury,
but also the grave detriment OF every industrial
and commercial interest of the GOun ry; to nnCAl
ed for agitation Of several questions by persistent
effJrts in hostility IN the resumption ~ spel
payments, already happily Accomplishment by con
ttantly tampering with currency system unsur'
pas ed In the world; by reODening and slimulat
ing sectional controversy, especially through the
aVOWed determination tO repeal all war Seglsla
ton and by seeking 10 inaugurate q reactiOnaTy
revolution designed 10 restore ull power 10
solid south in the aff drs Of the Government.
Fynh-Resolved Tnat the financial administra-
tlOn Of the G Isernment by tine Republican party
in accom- pllshiOg the great work OF the resumO'
tiOD OF specie payment, 1T restoring our currency
to par value In greatly reducing the burden Of
the National debt, In refundnga large proportion
OF the same at iate OF interest Onetnlrd less Insh
the former rate, thershy alone saving to the TTea
Hury tnirteeu million dol ars a year, and IN ell
h4nOiDg the NauODal credit " a standing never
bsfOre attained is a source OF Just pride to the
Republicans Of 0liO, and deserves the Just apprO
baLiOu Of the American people.
Si1th -Resotued That this perpetual disturbance
OF lne cJuutry 10 response u the cOnciliatory
measures OF the administration, should by
the judgment Of the people, be thoroughly con-
demDed.
SeUenh -Resolved That the Democratic Legisla.
ture Vt ONO, gulug on from Dad to worse, from
the O'COuuOr reforms of our publiC institutions
resulting In scandals uunumb5red and misch efs
HnmeMured, 10 outrageous attempts 70 revise any
reverse the Will Of the people as declare ed by their
suffrage, fotstl lg upan them leg sla,ive usurpa
tiOn, defeated candidates Tor local Offices Ia pa
of those duly elected by lawful aud uuqupsliOned
balOis cast In the interest OF honest aud decent
home Government, merits he most Indignant re.
buke Of every intelligent voter OF the State.
Eighh -ResOtred, Tnatthe memories Of our dead
heroes VIM gave their lives N save the nation
from destruction piOteSt agai At the expulsion VI
their living comrades from public Ofi res to graft.
fy the partisan purpose Of the deninant party in
Congress.
Hinth-ReSO'Ued, That we send greeting TO the
President Of ftnsUnited States aud uur Republican
mem 6ers Of Congress, and we cordially thank
and honor them Tor the firm aud pa riOtic stand
they have taken In opposition to the designs Of
the majority OF the present COngr. S. aud we
hereby pledge them our earnest aud undivided
support.
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