New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-07
OHIO DEMOCRATS FOX THURMAN


TIE DELEGATES INSTRUCTED FOR THURMAN OFT OF
CoURTEsY--tHE UNIT RULE ADOrTLD-JLWEiI
THE SECOND CHOICE.
COLUMBUS May 6.-1he Democratic Convention
met here to-day. 1t adopted the unit rule and IN
structad the delegates for Thurman 1t Is generally
conceded that the Ohio Democracy thus did It's duty
to Allen g. Thurman and discharged whatever
debt of gratitude may have been due him. There is
10 denying on tho part of the Democracy them
selves that the Endorsement OF Thurman WAS
hollow and the apparent enthusiasm of the C0nven-
ton in that respect mockery in every particular.
,1lronghout tho entire proceedings It was treated
"a a business matter that the Democracy Of Ohio
had come up to discharge its obligation to Thur
man. and consequently ii was one OF the most
unanimous and the greatest Democratic COuVcn-
lions that this State has experienced i'll many
years PAYNE Jewett aud TIden factions threw
aside all desires and preferences and turned all ac-
ton to securing the united Endorsement OF Thur
man in the National Convention.
The Payne and Jewett men we're opposed to the
unit rule and voted IN their delegations last night
to oppose it strenuousy, yet its adoption to-day
met with no opposition, and not word was ad
vanced against the instructng resolution but at
time was the mention of Mr. Thurman's name re-
ceiyed with enthusiasm even warmth. and at the
close OF tho Convention there remained with the
delegates no sense Of satisfaction except that of
duty fulfilled.
There is no doubt that the second choice of the
is Of e%t Mi m lfenG yeTy
slight and lies principally with the adheents Of the
Bishop faction who wish TO see the Ex-Governor
available as Vice-Pre6idental candidate.
It is needless say that the hopes OF the faction
were all but settled to-day by the adoption OF the
| two-thrds rule. .
enthusiasm confirms the belief that Senator Thur
rnau viii be supported by the Ohio delegation only
so dong as it is absolutely necessary.
The cOnYen ton assembled at COmstOcks Opera
House. and was called to order by John }. ThOmp-
SON Frank Hurd, of Toledo, was temporary chair
man. After a recess George l.. Converse, OF Frank
lin County, WAS chosen permanent chaIrihdn' ana
W. j. Gleason, of CuyabOga County, secretary.
THE rLATFORM.
The following platform was adopted with cheers
| and without discussiOnt
RosOlrod That the Democratic party Of Ohio rec:
ognize tue long service and tho great ability and
steadfast advocacy of constitutional liberty which
marked the career of Allen G. TLurulan: and, con-
ddlnG in his rectitude and fitness for Chief Execu
tive of the Republic. cordially instruct the dele
Large this day appointed, aud request the
district delegates chosen by the several districts OF
the State, to present to the National Democratic
Convention the mime of this tried statesman our
candidate for President of the United States, and
10 all hOnOrab means to secure bis nomination.
Resolred. That, in order that Ohio may have the
full influence aud power In the National Democratic
Convention to which her position ia tho Union
titles her. hereby instruct the Ohio delegates to
that Convention TO cast the vote OF the State as
Resolred. That we recommend the Democratic Ma
tional Convention TO adopt tho two-thirdS rule in
nominating candidates.
The delegates-at large are as follows:
III. Wade Of Cleveland Jas. b. eieedman, of To-
edOi JnO. McsWeenoy Of Wooster and Duben Ward. Of
Lebanon. o -. a., .
DeaWare; C6as Hibb, OF Hamilton and A. vAncieai
| OF PIckawaY, were chosen olternates