The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-06-03
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
CHARLES FOSTER NOMINATED
FOR GOVERNOR,

CHARLES FOSTER NOMINATED
FOR GOVERNOR.
Hickenlooper for Lieutenant Gov
efnor.
CIsoISNATt, Ohio, May a8.-The Re-
publican State Convention which met
here friday was tue largest and one Of
the finest political gatherings ever seen in
Ohio. II had for its president caGov-
ernor Dennison, while among the dele
gates were General Garfield, Congress-
men Mckinley and Keif.r, and Danford
Gardner Egglest,n, General Gibson and
many others whose names have been as
socisted with the republican party !of
Ohio almost,since its birth. The tone
Of the Convention was decidedly "stal-
war;" though by the nomination OF Mr..
Charles Foster the moderate element of
the patty was conciliated. That its feel
ings we're decidedly 1T t,lwart vas eviuced
by the fact that the mention OF GRAFT
Which occurred several mes, never fail
ed to bring rounds Of applausf. This
was apparent when the pl.ttorm was pre-
sented, and made t e more so nhen tue
plank indorsing President Hayes Was
read. Although it was negative, or
equivocal at best, it was received in utter
silence. All the interest, however, CEN
tired in the nominations for Governor.
Taft's friends had been very confident of
his nomination. Last night, when they
went to bed, they clsimed 3l4 votes. or
thirty ave more than vas required to
nominate. They went Tito .he Conven-
ton believing thst his nomination uas
secured beyond doutt, yet when they
came to the struggle Foster won it, he
having $50 votes while Taft's strength
only reached 272. Besides this votes
were cast for General Keifer, though his
name WAS Withdrawn before tae balluting
commenced.
TRYING TO BUN A OZARK HORSE.
During the morning determined effort
was made by those who we're not enthusi
astic for either Foster or Tat to run in a
third man on his record as soldier, no.
ping to defest both by thst means. They
irst fixed upon General Manning F.
Force, OF Cincinnati, as the proper per-
son, but he would not consent to be can.
didasc against Judge Taft. After that
they undertook to put General Keller
name in nomination without consu ting
him though several weeks ago he had
declined. As it was Keifer's name was
proposed by delegate from tae sout'.-
eastern part OF this State and withdrawn
at once The nomination for Lieutenant
Governor was made to conciliete the
Cincinnati delegation for the loss OF Taft
hat it is spoken OF by many prominent
republicans as a mistake. Mr.. Lewis
Seasongood, OF Cincinnsti. representa-
tive OF the liberal I.raellte element oil
society, had made . fail canvass Of tht
State and expected {, be made the candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor in case ol
Tah's failure to get the Governors nomi.
nation. but in SO doing be had split the
Cincinnsti delegation and thus caused
Tat's defeat. When Seasongood's name
Was presented Taft's friends determined
TO revenge him, and starteda movement
for General Andrew Hinkenlooper, who
is president OF the gas company. He is
run on his soldier record, which is excel
lent, but his present position at the head
Of great corporstion will tend to weak
en- him with tue humber classes. AT the
same time Seasongood's friends are
estranged by his having been pushed out
of the race by the delegates from his OWE
home.
HINKENLooPER's NOMINATION A NrsTAKr
Shrewd managers in the party says
that it will cost them Cincinnati, Hamil
ton county and the control OF the Legis-
lature il some kind OF compromise is
not patched up. The stalwart elemeat
OF the party is not plessed With the no
mination OF Foster, but none OF them
talk sopenly OF rebellion as they die
years ago. Most of them say i, was &C
complished by Washington influence
and particularly that Of President HAYES
Some weeks ago General Beatty. Of Co
lumbus, the leader OF the stalwarts, de
nounced the candidacy OF Foster as ont
the party ought not to consider moment
Subsequently to that circulars were sen
throughout the State quoting from hi
Congressional record and asking dele
gates to the Convention to hesitsts beior,
| putting him at the head OF the ticket
Naw that he is nominated. they have lit
tie to say, excepting that they woult
rather have seen Taft on it. Foster
speech in accepting the nomination wa
not happy one for him. 1t failed t,
raise enthusiasm on the foor Of the Con
vention, and was admitted by oil wht
heard it to be disappointment. Still hi
friends claim that be viii more than nak
amends for his lack of orstory by hi
capacity for mixing around among th'
people,
Taken altogether, the republicans, WHIT
commenced the day with 30 much enthu
siasm in their ranks. 60 out OF the city
tonight with some little disappointment
in their construction Of ticket. Tn
platform, however, seems to meet will
the general approval Of the party, ant
they are confident Of being able to car
! ry the State in October,
PROCEEDINGS or TIE CONVENTION.
The Convention met in Music Hall. o
ten minutes after eleven o'clock. Th,
delegates were called to order by W. c
Cooper, chairman OF the State Centra
Committee. After prayer by the Rev
Dr.. Walden the Hon Allen 7. Brins
maid, Of Cleveland. was made temporal,
chairman and S. NJ Field, Of Colum
bus. temporary secretary. After sh
election of members Of the various com
mittees che Convention took recess un
until two o'clock.
/ On reassembling Ex-Governor Den
nison Was elected permanent chairman
Richard c. Parsons, OF Cleveland
4 nominatad Judge Alphopso TAFT as can