The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-08-27

bLtUptu iUlWhIu hhu bVNuuu'u WV h'"'
inati0n OF Governor H0adly, ~ follows
Governor Hoadly has been one OF the
best governors that Ohio or any other
State has ever had. While private
affairs might demand that he sever hia
connection wit poi'ics, the good OF
the people demand hat he again be-
come the standard bearer of their party,
His action during the coal miners
strike was cited az another reason why
he should be TenOmira ated, M he had
carried words OF cheer ana comfort IN
The hearts of those who we're suffering
because OF the strike,
Upon the conclusion Of General Ryan's
speech the question OF nomination by
Acclamat0n was put and carried, win
only few dissenting voices, mostly on
the platform. Governor Hoadly was
therefore declared the nominee OF the
convention.
GOVERNOR HoADLY's sPEEoH.
At this juncture Of the proceedings
the committee made its appearance
with Governor HOadly and was accorded
a royal reception, aud when introduced
by Chairman F0llett he spoke as fOi'
lows.
Mr., PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CONVENTION: | have received tle
information Of my nomination for re-
election with profound emotion and the
deepest sense OF grateful obligation,
Two years ago, | sought the nOmlna-
ton. Confident In c0nsti Ion,
which hal proved true In every trial OF
my life, hoped to lead the army OF VIC
t0TlOua Democrats 10 fnrthe victory
My health failed, and | was carried to
the front on an ambulance. Ii was
your victory, not mine. These facts
made II my duty, AZ II was my interest
and desire not to seek nomination
now. Not only this, but they compelled
me TO place this nomination universally
in your hands, 40 that neither the force
OF precedent In favor OF u second term
nor any courtesy TO me might prevent
your free and untrammeled choice OF u
leader Tor the campaign, Accordingly
| embraced the opportunity OF the Slh OF
January banquet TO declare publicly
that should not seek this nomination,
but should avoid II, II might hOnorably
do 30. From that day my position has
been unchanged, have not felt ut lib
erty TO assume that you would. notwlth-
standing my deCllnation, place me In
nomination, and have not, therefore,
until the will Of the party should be
manifested, felt at liberty either TO nc
rept or decline position which might
never be rendered. NoP that this will
Ia manifest have TO say that the same
sense Of gratitude which leads me to
relieve you from obligation 10 me,
makes II my duty to accept your nom
inRti0n.
But, Mr.. President and gentlemen, !
do not say this with the same confidence
In myself which | had two years ago
Warned by failure then, | can only hope
that better health will result In better
service now. The duties Of my office
must be discharged; ambition to gain
the expression Of renewed confidence
must not lead 10 neglect Of the existing
trust, Subject TO this condition, what
ever can do 10 promote the success OF
the Democratic party will DO done. Two
years ago you took me upon trust. Now
you take mo with knowledge. ] ask
your kind indulgence and charitable
construction OF George HOadly and
Hoadly's mistakes. But ut one point |
ask no kindness, solicit no charity. For
my administration Of the on 20 OF Cover.
nor demand unsparlng criticism. II II
will not bear this do not deserve TO be
re elected. Into the action OF the legls.
lature | ask relentless scrutiny with
serene confidence that the result cannot
but be favorable. My distinguished OPP
p0nent cannot name one act, no, not
one, OF the late general assembly which
even he will assert Ia open to the least
censure or anlmadversion whatever, un
less II be an act OF political municipal
organization based on Republican
models In Ohio and followed during this
very year and since the adj lurnment OF
the Legislature by the Republican party
OF Massachusetts,, and as TO which his
mouth ought TO be closed by the law OF
est0ppel and out Of decent respect TO tho
memory OF Governor Hayes and the Gem
eral Assembly who struck the llrst blow
nj local f-g0yernmont In Ohio,
MIR, President and gentlemen, what
ever mistakes | have committed or may
commit, there Ia one political error OF
which am not accused, | conceal no
opinion, | straddle DO fences, dodge no
issues, shirk from no responsibility, |
am not "neither for nor against pro-
hibitlon."
IAN AGAINST PROHIBITION,
~ everybody In Ohio knows. "There Is
no eternal principle Of regulation and
taxation" There are eternal principles,
but they lead TO liberty, economy and
solf-control. The wise statesman recog-
nlZes the necessity OF regulation, but
reduces II 10 the minimum. Taxation
does not enrich, but impoyerishes na
ton, and In its new'faDgled capacity ~
n remedy for intemperance Will prove o
failure.
PROHIBITION DoEs NOT PROHIBIT.
Prohibition does not prohibit. II may
banlah the manufacture OF beer aud
wine and whisky IN Kentucky, but will
not even check consumption. II en-
forced II would simply convert Nv Into
n nation OF hypocTites. The Democratic
members Of The Sixty'sixth General As'
sombly Kept the pledge OF cur party, to
establish license system as the wieest
and most ealutary plan for the control
OF the liquor trafllc, and to relieve 80
ciety from the burdens Of lts abuse, We
had three 'afths Of the Senate-it passed
the Senate. We lacked three votes OF
tho necessary number TO pass the House
three Republicans, ayowod friende OF
license, we're present, client In their
seate, refusing TO vote, Upon them aud
their party rests the lurden OF this post.
ponoment, and not upon us,
PLEDGED TO DEFEAT PROHIBITION.
Mr.. President and gentlemen, my
power and influence, II elected, shall DO
exerted TO defeat prohibition and secure
license; TO enforce economy, and " pre-.
serve the liberty, the property and the
pence of tho State from dangers OF every
kind, TO secure 10 every citizen his full
equal rights, irrespective Of color, place
of birth or condition of Wenlth, and TO