The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-08-19
THE EARLIER DISPATCHES.

TOLEDO, w., AuRueb ll.-In6 nTSt
notes OF the Democratic State cOuvsn
tiOn have been sounded. The prelim.
mary steps have been taken, and the
result Is satisfactory and assuring to the
great body of the party here assembled,
as it must be to the masses at home
waiting for the convention news. The
chief men of the p0rty came here to do
that which will most benefit the party,
and do it in way that would leave no
unpleasant stings behind 1t. In this
way all that has thus far been done has
been contaminated with good feeling,
and out of 1t has grown degree of
confidence In rOusing victory at the
coming November polls. The Dem0cra-
cy Of Ohio is In the field this fall full of
ambition, full of good impulses and
ready to do battle In straightforward
manner and with confidence In the Tea-
son and Judgment of the people before
whom they will go for suffrage.
Doubtless thousand Democrats have
arrived in Toledo since o'clock this
morning, and there is ample acc0mmo-
datiOn for the thousand or more who
will yet come. The loyal hosts of the
Democracy seem determined to make
The occasion one long to be remembered
for Its harmony. Among the arrivals
are many leaders of the party, while a
noticeable feature Is the infusion ofnew
blood into the delegations. This Ia q
welcome augury. 1t signifies that the
party has renewed its life and with that
its usefulness, and that while the old
men are Tevered for themselves and re.
spected for their counsel, the new ele-
ment is ready to tsks the burden of Ia
Dor off their shoulders and carry 1t up
and over the bills of conquest.
John Mcbride has been surrounded
all day by local Knights Of Labor who
are eIdeaVOliOg to give strength to his
candidacy for Secretary Of State by their
presence. Their NUN heTs are not cOn-
fined to party, but Republicans of the
order are with Democrats tO extend him
brotherly greeting. When asked what
condition his fences we're 10, Mr.. Nc
Bride replied: II don't know who Ia for
me or who against me. It's mixed.
have many favorable expressions from
Stark county, Mahoning, Summit, etc.,
and a good many friends In northeastern
and southeastern Ohio. If they all
come up and vote for me, will be IOm.
Iuhbtu, Dub uUW Cdu v bhS Wudb NY
strength is." Among Mr.. MCBride's
hardest workers is Tom 0Neil, of Lucas
county, who Is tramping around at a
lively pace.
Wallace q. Phelps, editor of the ALI
ance Leader, will present McBride's
name to the convention. He says: "The
Mcbride men have made quiet canvass
and will have solid support from the
Stark county delegation and others.
There Ia no conflict between Mcbride
and Davidson. II the former should be
nominated Davidson would be defeated,
as two candidates from the same county
would not work. McBride's chances at
present are not so good as Young's.
At 8 o'clock every hotel lobby was
overhOwiDg and the candidates gained
confidence with the added forces that
appeared and there wss disposition to
count noses. John Mcbride shot way
ahead of the mark by claiming 220 dele
gates and Bell, for the first time. gave
out figures sggregating $50 Young
wisely refrained from expressing an
opinion, but claimed he would he nOmi.
mated. The &St that the Hamilton
county delegation Is almost solid for
Young has had the effect to practically
| decide the contest In the minds Of those
best posted.
Senator Van Clesf says there Is a
chance to knock Bobbie Kennedy out In
the Eighth district with an independent
candidate and indications point that
way. In the old district he says 0uth
waite will be ren0minRted. In fact con.
grejslonal matters In Deariy all the dis
tricts invite attention.
Mr. Otto E. Young, of MassillOD, ia a
member Of the committee Ol creien-
tials, Wallace q. Phelps, Of Alliance, of
the committee on rules and order of
business, ex-Congressman j. II. Wallace,
Of COlUmblans, and John McSweeDey, of
Wooster. Of the committee on resolu-
tioDs. John + Blake, Of Canton, Of the
State committee.