Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-28

OHIO DEMOCRATS.
They Gather In Great Force at Dayton
Today.
AN HNrHusrAsTro CONVENTION WHICH n At
TENDED BIT Az IMMENSE cRowp-ruLL TEXT
OF THE PLATFoRn ApoPrEp-EIoouryr NOM
MATING SPEECHES MADE.
Special Dispatch to THE Evrsxe stan.
CONVENTION HALL, DAYTON, ONO, Aug. 2s.-I
The old home Of yallandingham has not wit
messed such an outpouring Of the faithful
since his time a. Ia assembled today in the
beautiful city Of Dayton. The democ-
racy Of southern Ohio, especially
the followers of Mr.. yallandingham in the
olden time, have renewed their youth
and the citizens Of Dayton have spared no
pains or expense to make this an occasion
memorable not only In the history of the Seem
CITY," but also Of the Ohio democracy.
There are those who believe that OF
Dayton the tide Of affairs in the political
status Of the state will xbe changed,
and that the obstructions that have impeded the
current of democratic success will be dashed
aside, and hereafter the grand old days and
good old times will once more come as bless
ing upon q party that has been faith
full through storm and defeat for
thirty years with but now and then a flower by
the roadside to encourage the members in their
fortitude and faith. To the citizens of Dayton,
regardless Of party affiliations the greatest
credit is given. Both democratic and repubii-
can clubs have entertained the visitors roy
ally at their respective headquarters.
The convention 10 . monster one, and it might
be added that it 10 an orderly and well dressed
one. The convention hall is filed with conf
dent and enthusiastic democrats, while the
galleries are crowded with ladies who add Q
charming contrast TO the rugged delegation be-
low.
THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
At 1880 O'Clock the chairman OF the state
central committee, DIR. Norton, called the con-
vention to order. Mr.. Norton's speech
was directed mainly at Governor Foraker,
and while il was generally spplauded
reference to ex-President Cleveland was
cheered to the echo. At this hour
both the friends Of Campbell and Neal are con-
fdent. 1t is not believed that any candidate
can be nominated on the first ballot, as Neal
will follow Campbell pretty closely while Kline,
the Cleveland statesman, viii hold the balance
OF power. halt in the proceedings
Of half hour was caused by
contest in the Lucas county delegation. in
the wrangle and major part of the delegation.
Hon. NJ. ID. Harter of Mansfield, a wealthy
manufacturer and free trader, was made
permanent chairman. Mr.. Harter wearied
the convention with long speech, aud hun
dreds left the hall, completely worn out or
prostrated by the intense heat. The
crowd is so large however that two applicants
presented themselves for admission when one
went out. All the speeches made smack
strongly of tariff reform, while some Of the
speakers, with a view OF making themselves
prominent, are inclined to cry ''Free trade and
victory"
THE READING OF THE RESOLUTIONS
on the tariff which are virtually the same as
those of the st. Louis convention, was received
with the widest enthusiasm, and the liberal
pensions to the disabled soldiers warmly COM
mended. The third term candidate of the re-
publicans was held up before the audience with
marked oratorical effect and the enthusiasm
was unbounded. At noon an effort was made
to adjourn, but this was voted down most en-
phatically.
1t might be said in this connection that the
democrats have massed both preliminary and
nominating work into one day, hence the slow
ness of the work of the convention. Hon.
Samuel F. Hunt made one of his most brilliant
speeches, and presented the name Of Hon.
date OF his party friends, and at its conclusion
the widest enthusiasm prevailed. indicating
the feeling Of the convention. Congressman
Anderson Of Darke county made a most dash
ing and effective speech in seconding the nom-
ination of Campbell, which was also received
with much enthusiasm. Hon. Martin A.
Foran presented the name of Virgil
P. Kline Of Cuyahoga. Foran is
the only democratic Congressman elected from
q republican district in the state of Ohio.
howavar in nd
sooner kick in the traces than support Neal,
who is controlled by the free traders.
The nomination Of Hon. L. I. Neal by Hon.
Frank Dougherty Of Hardin county was suf6-
Of enthusiasm seldom before equaled and never
surpassed, and Allen W. Thurman was in the
lead. Roll is now being called, and the first
ballot is being watched with the greatest in
terest.
There is a break when Hamilton is reached,
and in the interest Of harmony the progress of
the vote is stopped while Hamilton county
warriors fix up their differences. Hamilton
county gave Campbell sixty-fve, Neal eight,
and Kline 8. The first ballot resulted in
Campbell wanting IL votes. Before announce
ment change was made in Hamilton county
which more than gave the required number.
The Platform.
/. The democracy Of Ohio in convention as
sembled approve the declaration of principles
made by the national democracy in st. Louis
in 1887 and especially that part Of it demand
ing reduction Of tariff taxes We will continue
the battle for tariff reform until the cause OF
the people is triumphant.
q We regard trusts in whatever form organ
lied the legitimate result Of our present
tariff system, and we demand the repeal OF all
tariff taxes that enable them to eItort from
the people exorbitant prices for the products
they control.