Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1889-09-06
OHIO DEMOCRATS.
Hon. James q. Campbell Nomin-
ated for Governor

Hon. James 10. Campbel Nomin'
ated for Governor
ON tho second Baiiot-wiiiiam V. Marquii
Chosen for Second Place-Tarif Re-
form tho Principal Feature OF
tho Platform.
DAYTON, o., Aug. 29.-The Democratic
State convention met in the skating rink at
1920 a, m. yesterday and was called to order
b. Dr. j. A. Norton, chairman OF the Stats
Central Committee. Mr.. Norton congratu'
lated the convention that was sent here by
no boss a ovcrnor Foraker got n terrible lash
ing from the strong voiced chairman of the
State Committee His severe arraignment
of Foraker was received with lively salts
| faction. Tho speakers reference to Grover
| Cleveland elected the most hearty cheer.
ing which was kept up for some time.
The report of the committee on permanent
organization, read by Hon. o. j. Cosgrove OF
Cincinnati, was soon disposed of and Chair
man Hartor was introduced. Mr.. Harter's $
voice was in bad shape and his husky tones
could hardly be heard ten feet from the stage.
| When Mr. Harter had finished his speech n
banner was brought forward which was to
be presented by the ladies OF Columbus to
the county that showed the biggest Demo-
cratic gains at the last Presidential election
That honor fell to Butler County, the home
of Campbell, one OF the candidates for tho
Govcrnorship. The flag was presented on
behalf of the ladies by Hon. j. E. Mon
nett and accepted by Mr.. Joseph Hughes, OF
Hamilton. General McMahon chairman of
the committee on resolutions, then appeared
on the platform bearing in his hand tho
declaration of the principles of the Democ-
racv of tho State. The following is the
platform:
THE Democracy OF Ohio in convention as
sombloh approve the declaration OF principles
made by the national Democracy In ST. Louis IN
1883, and especially that part OF 1t demanding
reduction OF tariff taxes. We will continue the
battle for tariI reform until the cause OF the
I've regard trusts, in whatever form organ.
izod, rs the legitimate result OF our present
tariff system: and we demand the repeal OF all
tariff taxes that enable them TO extort from the
people cNorbitant prices for the products they
S-We again acknowledge tho great debt of
gratitude the nation owes the heroes OF the
late war and we declare In favor OF Just liberal
and equitable pension laws.
I've denounce the Republican adminstra-
tion for It's repeated violation OF its peuges IN
behalf OF civil service reform.
5-We denounce the present State admins.
traton us the most partisan, demoraliLing and
full investigation OF all citizens into our financial
AFFAIRS as shown by the official records.
Give protest against the repeated enact
mont Of laws vcs,ing the appointing power In
the Governor enabling him TO control the local
boards OF our leading cities. While deprving
them OF seltgovernment, II constructs vast
political machine that is ut all times dangerous
and. In the hands OF partisan Chief Executive:
has become positive menace TO the people oil
7-The nomination OF the Governor of Ohio
for third tsrm-in violation Of all precedent
by the notorious and disgrucetul use of patron
age at his command is an outrage against the
people and should be rebukcd at The polls.
s-We heartily favor home rule in Ireland and
we demand II also for Ohio. While tavoring all
laws that sacrcdy protect the ballot.bo& and
the honest voter, we demand the enactment OF
laws that will enable our cities to choose their
own servants and control their own affairs.
The report was adopted with unanimity
and applause.
Nominations for Governor were next in
order. Speeches for this purpose were lin
tied to ten minutes. Hon. Samuel y. Hunt
made the opening spesch, placing In nomi-
nation Hon. James L. Campbell, of Butler
County. General Anderson, Of Darke
County, seconded the nomination.
Hon. NJ. A. Foran, of Cleveland, presented
the name of Virgil p. Kline, of Cuyahoga
County. Mr. Henry Apthorp, Of Ashtabula,
seconded the nomination.
Hon. Frank c. Dougherty placed in nomi-
nation Lawrence 7. Neal, of Ross County.
Mr.. Seward, of Richland County, seconded
this nomination.
With these three candidates the nomina-
tiols closed and the first ballot proceeded.
il resulted: Campbell BIZ, Neal 252, Kline
147. 1t required 800 votes to nominate
Auglaize changed TO Campbell, quickly fol
lowed by others, so that Campbell was
nominated on tho first ballot. Before the
ballot was announced difficulty arose in
,-gsrd to the vote of Hamilton County, the
assertion being made that 1t had been re-
corded solid for Campbell, while there were
three or four votes for Neal Pending this
disturbance several votes changed to Neal.
Great disorder resulted aud the chair an
nounced that no definite result could be
reached until order was restored. The chair
said that the vote of Hamilton County must
be repeated. 1t was done, giving Campbell
is instead of 20 votes. Other changes were
made generally in favor of Neal, but all
efforts to rectify tho confusion were unsuc-
cessful. Finally the chair announced the
vote Campbell, 3S5; Neal, 29Oi Kline, 1O3.
The band played "The Campbells Arc
Coming The delegates acquiesced in this
clearing of the tangle and the second ballot
proceeded. The total vote was 1904, of
which Campbell received 39Tif, Neal 299,
Kline "a. This nominated Mr., Campbell
and the hall was wild with shouting men.
The band again played "The Campbells Are
Coming and a motion to make the nomina-
tion of Mr.. Campbell unanimous was car
ried with another season of shouting. Mr..
Campbell was sent for and a recess of fif-
teen minutes was taken.
At the conclusion OF the recess, Neal,
Campbell and Kline appeared in response
TO the invitation. Mr. Campbells remarks
were devoted almost entirely to arraigning
the administration OF the present Governor
Passing from State TO national affairs ho
said that the first duty of the party was 10
educate the people on tariff reform. This
sentiment was received with hearty appro
baton, eliciting greater applause than any
thing the speaker said. When Campbell
had taken his seat Noal's tSrn came, and he
met with warm reception Virgil p
Kline of Cleveland also had his say. 1t
was III silly on tariff reform.
Then the regular business was resumed
and the ticket was completed rs follows:
For Lieutenant Governor, William V.
Marquis of Bcllefontaine; Judge OF
the Supreme Court, Martin d. Fol-
lett. of Marietta; State Treasurer W. L.
Bodcn, of Guernsey County; School Com
missioner Charles C. Miller of Putnam
County; Attorney General, Jesse NJ. Lewis,
of Urbana; Member Board Public Works,
Frank Reynolds. of Cincinnati; Clerk OF
Supreme Court, /. j. G. Schumacher, Of
Thin. The convention then adiournnd
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