Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-09-05

equipped in all the essentials OF executive ca
pacIty, and being richly endowed with all the
attributes which nre 10 be found ina superior
and noble mind, he would discharge the du-
ties of the high Office of Governor with bene-
ft TO our people, credit to our party and
honor to himself. Our candidate is no car
pet knight, no untried leader in political con-
tests. He has many times been called upon
to lead forlorn hope and never refused, no
matter how great the sacrifice. and in every
instance the enemy felt his prowess and We
had reason to he proud of his achievements.
Always thousands ahead; never a single vote
behind his ticket. This il his record. In
northern Ohio are found to be entrenched
strongholds, the embattled ramparts of Re-
publicanism. For years we have stormed
these strongholds, scaled these ramparts and
won mauy splendid victories. In these in
telIectural combats Mr.. Kline has been hon.
orabiy conspicuous; he has shared all our
tolls, has been always in the fore front of the
fight, where the contending hosts waged hot
test and fiercest battle. He has rejoiced with
us in victory, Erieved with Us
in defeat; he has been with us always and we
admire, respect and love him. We believe
northern Ohio is entitled to this nomination;
that we have earned it by the vigorous, de-
termined, persistent struggles we have so
successfully waged for twenty years against
fearful odds, for in the political annals of
America doubt il there be found brRver
political soldiers, more superb or gallant men
than the fighting Democrats of northern
Ohio. Though oft defeated they never lost
hope or courage, but have been ever ready
at the roll of the drum to spring again into
line in contest after contest until now they
can almost see the waving banners and hear
the exultant shouts of coming glorious vic
tory. We ask you. then, to nominate this
man who is the hero and the choice of our
people; who is respected and admired ever
by his enemies-admired and respected be-
cause he is strong in intellect and has been
ever pure in heart, honest in purpose, clean
in life.
NOMINATING NEAL.
Hon. Frank Dougherty, of Hardin county,
WIS IOuuly Hppluuucu dr HC CHhlO W
present the name of Lawrence T. Neal. He
spoke in a clear, f0rcible manner, making
a good impression on the convention. "Gen-
tlemen" he said, "this is r campaign of
principles rather than men. Republicanism
says there is no limit to the oppression of
taxation for the benefit Of the favored few.
Now, gentlemen, come to my candidate.
His name is Lawrence T. Neal. Tremendous
applause. delegates rising to their feet.
As Virginia has been called the mother of
Presidents, why not call Ross the mother of
Governors? She has five of them buried
with her limits. At the st. Louis conven-
tion when the giants of the party were unable
to agree he came forward, not like Clay with
a compromise, but with practicable solu-
ton of the question.
The nomination of Mr.. Neal was seconded
by Mr.. j. P. Seward. of Richland, who stated
that the advancement or personal preferment
of any candidate should not be considered.
He referred to Mr.. Meals Democracy as be.
ing free from the dross of Republicanism
on the all important question of the tariff.
He paid high tribute to the Democracy of
Mr.. Neal and closed amid applause. This
closed the presentation of candidates and i'm
mediately the delegates began calling their
respective candidates.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The band played and when it ceased the
calling of the roll began. Adams county cast
6 votes for Campbell, which was received with
applause.
The vote of Butler, Is for Campbell, was re-
ceived with applause. When Columbiana
cast 10 votes for Neal it was received with ap-
plause.
Coshocton county gave Neal 81 and Camp
bell IL. This was questioned by delegate,
but Chairman Fisher explained that one dele
gate was absent, and two alternates being
present he had divic ed the vote.
When Hamilton county was called Chair
man Cogan asked for time. The cheering
for candidates began and the band struck up
to sooth the hearts of the warriors in Hamil-
ton. The vote being announced was 6S for
Campbell, s for Neal and Kline 2.
When Tuscarawas voted for Neal and 5
for Campbell it was protested, but Chairman
Curtis squelched the croaker, who was Beriah
wilkins brother.
Auglaize county cast her s votes for Camp
bell, which was the signal for stampede.
Erie county cast her solid vote for Campbell.
Tom Cogan attempted to cast the solid
vote of Hamilton for Campbell but it was
protested.
The usual row in Hamilton took place and
| it developed that Tom Cogan had deliberate
ly attempted to cast the vote of Neal men for
Campbell.
Stark county started wave for Neal by
casting her 1S votes for him. Judge Van
Cleaf changed Hardin to votes for Neal.
Fairfield county changed votes to Camp
bell. In the meantime scenes of disorder
were prevalent in every part Of the hall and
the band was ordered to play until order
could be restored. Chairman Norton an
nounced that nothing would be done until
delegates take their seats.
A motion was made to take another ballot
but was yelled down.
Seneca county 9 for Neal, for Campbell.
Morgan county changed votes to Neal
Joe Dowling complained that the chair did
not recognize Campbell men and Tenn Cogan
wanted to know who was chairman of the
convention. The Campbell men attempted to
continue the stampede by announcing
changes to Campbell several times over.
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