Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1885-09-04
RENOMINATED.
81. Hoadley Renominated by Acclamation
he Ohio Democrats state CONVEX

he Ohio Democratic state conven-
met ln Columbus, Ohio, on the 18th inst
Nj Nc but routine work was done at the first
'tss.on and the convention adjourned untl
q. ~ morning, when the convention WAS
ca,. order, and Hon. John Foile,t of Gin.
clnnat, was chosen permanent chairman ana
ton George w. Hun of Lima, for permanent
see cttrY.
The principal feature of the short speech
ilaao - Mr. Fo!'ctt was strong indorse-
ment OF the present national administration
and complimenting the convention on the
favorable auspicies under which II had met
with the national government Democratic ana
states promising so.
The committee ON resolutions not being
ready 10 report, the convention proceeded 10
the nomination Of candidate for governor
Congressman George w. Geddes was the lrst
10 appear. aud offered the name OF GOV.
Hoadly in quite lengthy speech. recounting
his brilliant record as governor and his admin
istration, and also paying high compliment
TO Judge A. G.. Thurman, and announcing that
he could not allow the use of his name before
the convention. Geddes concluded his eloquent
effort by moving suspcns on OF the rule, ana
the nomination of Hoadly by reclamation.
This was Te eived with long applause, and no
word OF objection was heard 10 the motion
Gen. Michael RYAN of Cincinnati, followed
secondng the motion, and defended the gov
ernor at myth against charges that be hau
made mistakes. When the motion was put the
vote was unanimous and enthusiastic, with the
exception Of a few voices from the Hamilton
county delegation.
The name of John G.. Warwick Of Massillon,
for nomination for lieutenant governor was
presented The motion was Immediately put
aud carried unanimously amid great applause.
Before proceeding To further nominations,
GOV. ioadly was introduced amid much en-
thusiasm, and explained why he had not been
an outspOkcn candidate for the nomination.
The party had brought him through before IN
an ambulance without much effort on part
l.. H.. Ias.N VtfrIHf tHIIf
nomination under the rules o precedent, the
convention being free to act without asking.
lie could not help responding To the call, and
/ with better health would hope even better re-
suits In the discharge OF his trusts ne de
manded the most searching criticism IN all his
Official acts. He indOrsed The EO.k oil the Ia
/ legislature, saving nothing was done by II
! which Judge Foraker would have dared veto II
he had the power. He thought Foraker in
1 stead of finding fault with the present
| administration should be- defend NJ
/ the memory of Rutherford b.
/ HaveS and the legislature which robbed Gin
/ cinnatl of local self-goyernmcnt GOV. Hoadly
| defined himself a. against prohlhtlon ana dd
| not believe regulation and taxation were
/ eternal Taxation was odiOus 10 HIM
Hon. Charles u. Martin, of Fairfield county
| was n minated and the nomination was for
/ supreme Judge for the long term made unani-
/ nous by acclamaiOr
The platform congratuiates the country
upon the election OF "a Democratic pres dent
/ and yiCe-pre idcnt, and points " i'm prde. 10
/ the revival of prosperity rs indicative 81 the
/ peoples faith in the party. Congratulatcs the
president upon the uuspic ou- leg ming made
/ In necessary reforms and heartily indor,cs the
administration: approves the methods taken
/ 10 prevent railroad companies from retaining
unearned lands aud iudOr-cs the president 3,
action for firmly holding public lands for pub
/ lie uses: commends the administration
| of Gov. lIoadly; comments The fidelity OF
the Democratic legislators who favored the
licensing Of lquor-seling, and dcuounccs
| the hypocrisy of the Republicans. who defeated
| the measure: declares thai the Democratic
. party is and ever has been friendly 10 agricul-
! tural interests. favors arbitration rs the best
| means 10 settle difference between capital and
/ labor. urges prison reform; iayOrs Tie prcser
! Walton of the canals; lnIorse. the pending con
| stitut.onal amendment changing the date %,
/ state county and congressional elections o.
| November, refer, fcelingly 10 the death of
| Gen. Grant and extends sympathy TO his be
reaved family.
The principal fight Of III, convention was in
the selection OF a candidate for tnc vacancy on
the supreme bench. vice Oaky, deceased. ca
the third Holt, O'hcrtpn Was nominated and
| his nomination. was made unanimous.
The ticket was completed by ne nomination
/ OF Peter Brady for treasurer, James Lawrence
for attorney general ard Henry Wcible for
member of the board Of public works. AL
were rtuomiuatcd and by reclamation. The
| platform was read al $50 p. H. p, Hon. w W
| Armstrong, chairman Of the committee on res
olutons, and the several sections were received
with applause and unanimously adopted.
The convention then adjourned.