St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-29
His Opponents in the Conven-
ton Take Defeat Without
a Gpimace.
A Platform Adopted That
Democrats May Be Proud
to Stand On.
It Rakes Foraker Fore and
Aft, and Harrison as
Well.

1920 by Mr.. Norton, of Seneca, chair
man of the state central committee.
Rev. Mr.. McFarlen read from slip in
his hands an appropriate prayer. Mr..
Norton congratulated the convention
that it was sent here by no boss. In
short, Gov. Foraker got terrible lash
ing from the strong-voiced, eloquent
chairman of the state committee. His
eloquent but severe arraignment of
Foraker was received with lively salts
faction. The speakers reference to
Grover Cleveland ELECTED the most
hearty cheering. The report of
the committee ON permanent organ
lzation, as read by Hon. o. j. Cos
grove, of Cincinnati, was soon disposed
of. Chairman Harter was introduced.
He came forward and the much-talked-
OF keynote was fuug to the breeze.
But Harter'S voice was in very bad
shape, and when at first his husky tones
could hardly be heard ten feet from the
stage the hot, weary delegates settled
back in their seats. When Mr.. Harter
had finished his speech banner was
brought forward which was to be pre-
sented by the ladies of Columbus to the
county that showed the biggest Demo
cratic gains at the last presidential
election. The honor fell to Butler
county,
THE HOME OF CAMPBELL,
one of the candidates for the governor
ship. Gen. Mcmahon, chairman of the
committee on resolutions, then appeared
on the platform, bearing in his hand the
declaration of principles of the Demo-
cratic platform of the state. He said in
preface that he wished to say the plat
form he would soon read was the unani-
nous expression of his committee; that
it was a harmonious gathering that
evolved this document, and that the re-
suit of their labors was brief, concise
statement as to what the Democracy be-
lieve in. "Ihis is BRIEF" said he, land
requires but few words. 1t takes pro-
liX and tedious method when you want
to say something that you do not be-
lieve." The platform, which is as fol-
lows, was adopted with cheer:
First-The Democracy of Ohio. in conven-
ton assembled. approve the declaration OF
principles made by the national Democracy
in st. Louis in 1888, and especially that part
of it demanding reduction of tariff taxes.
we will continue the battle for tariff reform
until the cause OF the people is triumphant
Second-We regard trusts, in whatever form
organized, as the legitimate result of our
present tariff system, and we demand the re-
peal of all tariff taxes that enable them to
extort from the people exorbltant prices for
the products they control.
Third-We again acknowledge the great
debt of gratitude the nation owes TO the
heroes Of the late war. and we declare in
favor of just liberal and equitable pension
laws
Fourth-We denounce the Republican ad-
ministration for its repeated violation of its
pledges i'll behalf of civil service reform.
Fifth-We denounce the present state ad-
ministraton as the most partisan demoraliz-
ing aud extravagant in our history. We in
vite the careful investigation OF all citizens
into our financial affairs as shown by the Of
fetal records.
Sixth-We protest against the rHpeated
enactment of laws vesting the appointing
power i'll the governor. enabling him to con-
troll the local boards of our leading citizens.
While depriving them of self-government, it
constructs vast political machine that is at
all times dangerous, and, in the hands of a
partisan chief executive has become posi-
tive menace to the people of the state
Seventh-The nomination of the governor
of Ohio for third term, in violation of all
precedent, by the notorious and disgraceful
use of patronage at his command, is an out
rage against the people and should be re-
buked at the polls.
Eighth-We heartily favor home rule in
Ireland, we demand it also for Ohio. While
fayoring all laws that sacredly protect the
DdllOl DOX, 6uu lue uOlleSI NOtGT, We u6ulduu
the enectment of lays that will enable our
cities to choose their own servants and con-
troll their own affairs.
Then came the fight of the day-the
nomination for governor. A hum of eX-
pectancy followed the announcement.
Hon. Sam Z. Hunt, of Cincinnati came
forward to place in the race the name of
James E. Campbell. Gen. c. NJ. Ander-
son, of Dark county. seconded Camp
BELLS nomination. Mr.. Foran, of Cleve-
land, was greeted with applause as he
came forward to present Virgil P.
Kline, of Cleveland. The speech of Mr..
Foran was impressive and effective.
The name of his candidate was received
from the CuvahOga delegation. Hon.
Frank g. .Dougherty placed in nomina-
tion Lawrence L. Neal, of Ross county.
Mr.. Seward, of Richland county, sec
onded this nomination. With these
three candidates the nominations closed
and the first ballot proceeded. 1t r"-
suited: Campbell. 3SS; Neal, 292; Xii
100. 1t required 800 vote to nominate.
The band played
''THE CAMPBELLs ARE COMING"
The delegates acquiesced in this clear
ing of the angle, and with some de-
gree of order the second ballot pro-
ceeded. The total vote cast was 7S9I,
of which Campbell received 39711;
Neal, 299; Kline, SO. This nominated
Mr.. Campbell, and the hall was wild
with shouting men. The band again
played ''The Campbells Are Coming"
and motion to make the nomination
of Mr.. Campbell unanimous was car
ried with another season of shouting
by the crowd. and more of the campaign
air by the band. Mr.. Campbell was
sent for, and recess of fifteen minutes
was taken. At the conclusion of the
recess, Neal, Campbell and Kline ap-
peared in reSpone to the invitation.
Campbell received congratulations and
other assurances of regard and, finally
Norton presented him as the next gov
ernor of Ohio, in spite of the power of
the Republican party. Mr.. Campbell's
remarks were devoted almost entirely
to arraigning the administration of the
present governor, whom he styled as
the
MOST PRoFLIGATE AND IMPERIoUs
that the state of Ohio was ever cursed
with. Passing from state to national
affairs, he said that the first duty of the
party was TO educate the people on tariff
reform. This subject was received
with hearty appreciation, eliciting
greater applause than anything the
speaker had said. Neal followed Camp
bell. To say that he met with a
warm reception would be putting it
mild indeed. His remark that
Campbell himself would not do
more for himself than he (Neal
would do for him captured every man