Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-06-11
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ia Rsspsnss 10 Calls Makes Two short
Speeches to IN Immenss and Enthusi-
astio crowd Of People.
Kennedy clearly had the lead among the
delegates and outsiders yesterday morning
an rumon few thick and fast to the effect
that Foraker's name would not be presented.
Careful observers estimated that the head Of
the old ticket II placed In nomination would
not get more than two-ffths vote on the
6rst ballot, and would get less thereafter.
But the shrewd Cincinnati politicians In
charge Of Foraker's interest circulated the
word that Judge Foraker, accompanied by
moro than one hundred delegates pledged to
his support, would arrive at half past three
and then prepared to give him q hearty
reception. Runners were sent out and Fora.
ker men In abundance were prevailed upon 10
wait at the Arcade Depot for the train, and
handsome Foraker badges were distributed
among the large crowd present. The train
was nearly On hour late, but the crowd waited
patiently and welcomed II with cheers. When
Judge Foraker appeared on the platform the
cheering was renewed. The Judge was &C.
companied by Amor Smith, W. B. Smith, D.
W. McClung, L. A. Eshelby, Lewis Season.
good, and most Of the other seventy.seven
Hamilton county delegates, and the Mont
gomery delegation, headed BY Major Bick-
ham, R. N. Nevin and AL. Kumler. escorted
bya Dayton and q portion Of the Twelfth
ward Foraker club. As soon as he entered
the Arcade Hotel Judge Foraker was called
for, and after some lively music from the
band, stepping out upon the balcony, made
the following speech:
M FELLOW CrTIzRNs-I sincerely thank
you for this very kind, cordial aud comph-
mentary greeting, and l sincerely trust that
BY this time tomorrow afternoon may have
occasion to thank you again. [Applause.1 ] I
have come here, however land with just
. word l shall excuse myself), in order that
might attend this convention and with YOU
help to give expression to the Republican
sentiment Of the State of Ohio. lAp-
plsuse. Whether you see 6t to
entrust our party banner again
TO- my hands, or to give it TO nv
worthy and esteemed friends, General Ken.
nedy or General Beatty. or to anyone else
who shall be wanted, pledged you that no
man In Ohio will better satisfied with the
result than shall be. And l say TO Won
that whether you give it 10 me or to one Of
them, the ticket nominated by this Conyen-
ton will have no hesrtier support from any
man than that which | shall give to it from
the FIRST to the last day Of the campaign.
(Applause.)
1t 10 matter Of but little comparative con-
sequence what one OF the leaders You NAV
name, but it is a matter of the highest mo-
ment that the campsign which we have come
here for the purpose Of inaugurating shall be
made triumphant and successful. What We
want to do is to keep up ON this time until
the election in October this enthusiasm with
which you have inaugurated this opening.
to the end that when the election has been !
held the result NAV inspire and rive |
new life to Repablicanism throughout the
whole United States Of America.
At the end of this neat little speech Mr..
Foraker was Enthusiastically applauded,
After the band had played another selection.
The crowd again set to yelling for Foraker
And presently be again appeared upon the
balcony, and spoke as follows
IL certainly very much appreciate the
compliment Of being called here A
second time. II there are anv
people that would more gladly than any
other make such q response to. II in the nec.
pis who are bore today who came from the |
city Of Dayton.
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