Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-05
We GET THERE, AS USUAL.
REPUBLICAN, STATE OORvENrI0H
I'm SPRiEGFIELD, JUNE ~. Ia

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The Chsnpson city laissiSa Bass. vith
some Eminent and Able Outside Help,
Succeeds In Psrsuad,ng the state Man
agsrs This Ii the Place to Come To-
The Promise IL Out That All Will Be
Glad They Uame, and Must be-, made
Osod- Meeting Of Proninsns 1sspsbli-
eans TO Enter Upon the Work In Haad
At Once.
The member Of the delegation which went
to Columbus yesterday who remarked: I'VE
are going for the State Convention and pro.
pose to bring Il back with US" knew what he
was talking about ind had reckoned with the
host. BY vote of the Republican State Gem
tral Committee, in session 10 the Neil House,
Columbus, last evening, the Republican State
Convention Of 1885 will BE- held IN this city,
Thursday, June II. This result was brought
about by the good work Of the able delega-
tion which went from here, assisted by such
staunch Republicans and friends of this city
as Governor Charlie Foster, Secretary Of
State J. 8. Robinson, who held the proxy of
the Toledo committeeman with instructions
to vote for Springfield, "St. Geghan," Of
Cincinnati, whose influence secured the votes
OF both Hamilton county committeeman, our
own J. F. Oglevee, and one or two others
The promise was recorded before the
State Committee that the convention
should be cared for, delegates, alter
mates and spectators, in such man.
nef that the unanimous verdict
would be when the convention had done its
work, they were glad they came. The con-
tract Is one Of magnitude, especially this
year, which, on the basis of representation
agreed upon, will witness the largest con-
vention ever held, but this city Is adequate
to the undertaking and will 20 prove to The
world and Dayton. There is an aiectation of
surprise in some quarters, and no end of
prophecy therefrom Of evil results, but be 1t
remembered by these prophets and all tia
Springfield never yet undertook anything,
great or small, she didn't put through accord
ing to plans and specifications furnished,
and this will be no exception. The men
who organized and took to sister State .
brigade OF 1000 uniformed men as a little
Incidental Occurrences last fall, have taken
hold Of this new contract and Wilt, zee to it
that Il Is done up 10 well, IL not little better
than anybody else would do it. Capt. Bush
nell proposes, II the opera houses are decided
inadequate to the accommodates Of the pros
pective gathering, thar a wigwam be specially
erected In the center Of Market square, with
seating capacity Of 5000 or 1000 snd with
every facility provided for the transaction Of
business. II necessary, also, from, 200 70 900
Of the best private residences in tho city will
be opened for entertainment Of visiting poll
ticiaus. Nobody need remain away through
fear OF lack OF accommodation.
The State Central Committee met in the
parlors Of the Neil House at o'clock p. m.,
with every member but two present, in per-
son or by proxy. There was large attend
snce Of representative Republicans from ali
over the state, and perfect harmony combined
with great good feeling throughout. The
FIRST business was the selection Of location
for the convention. Columbus, Cleveland
and Springfield were named. 10 pressnting
this city. Mr.. j. s. Miles said that thirty
three passenger trains arrived and
thirty-eight departed each day. He
claimed that Springfield can be
reached by all the counties Of the state,
with but three exceptions, with but one
change of csrs, and that three -fourths OF the
state Is in direct connection with that city.
He promised that all the expenses Of the con-
vention, committee rooms, music hall, print
ing badges, ETC., would be supplied, and he
guaranteed that the hotel rates would not
exceed $3.50 at one and $3.50 at the other Of
two leading hotels Of the city. He said that
the people Of Springfield ard all the surround
ing country would take 1t as great honor to
have the convention there, and that its pres
ence would enthuse them to roll q glorious
msiority in October.
Hon. T. J. Priugle followed to the same ei-
feet, promising everybody should be well
taken care Of.
1t was agreed q majority vote by ballot
should decide the matter. The first ballot
STOOD Springfield 0, Columbus 7, Cleveland
!, and 2 blanks. The two blanks we're cast
by the representatives Of the Cincinnati dis
tricts. The second ballot stood Springfield
10, Columbus 0. So the Chair announced
that the convention would be held at SPRING
field. Great cheering by the Champion City
delegation. There was q wide difference Of
opinion a. to the time for holding the con-
vention, % between date In June, July or
August. The "early meeting advocates pre-
vailed, and June II was agreed to, one day
This time, with the facilities for rapid work
promised, being deemed sufficient. The
chief points stated in favor OF an early con.
vention were that it was the best season from
business considerations, to farmers particu-
lsrly so; that ample time for organization
would be given, and that sny soreness that
might arise on account Of the nominations
wsuld be given time to heal over. The vote
on date stood: June II, IL; August l3, 8.
Hon. J. d. Taylor, of Guernsey county, was
unanimously chosen temporary chairman Of
the convention, and the basis of representa-
ton was fixed at one delegate TO every
five hundred votes for Blaine, and the usual
provision for fractions. This will give con-
vention Of 7sO 10 800 delegates. The COM
mittee adjourned to meet in this city ON the
evening Of Wednesday, June 10, prior to the
convention. II 10 said that the friends Of
Foraker and Kennedy are satisfied with the
action of the committee.