The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1889-06-27
Republican Convention.


Republicans Of this county for the selec-
ton OF delegates to attend the State Con-
vention was scrupulously exact as to
time. The echoes OF the town clock
striking the hour of two had scarcely
died away when the convention was in
active operation. Judge Kelly, Chair.
man OF the Central Committee, called
the convention to order. The sparring
began when the selection OF chairman
was called for. Motions were made on
the double.quick and some seconded in
the same style Of time. Cyrus Newby
was finally--not finally, but immediate.
" chosen chairman, and motions again
were poured in. Some of the rulings Of
chairman did not give satisfaction, as
there were appeals from the decision of
the chair. The convention met in the
office of the Probate Judge, but the
room was found to be too small and an
adjournment to meet in City Hall was
carried. 1t is not the intention in this
to discusy men, but methods-and first,
why the hot haste manifested on last
Saturday? What vital issue was at
stake that this county must be repre-
sented by certain men in the State Con.
vention? Why the determined effort to
keep the selection of men in the hands
OF few, and not leave that selection to
the judgment Of the Republicans from
the different parts Of this county who
had assembled for that purpos, at the
call of proper officials? 1t is useless to
disguise the fact that ring-methods were
tried, but it is comforting to notice that
the Independent voter was numerous
quantity last Saturday. It is to be
hoped that the result of last Saturdays
proceedings will be lesson to those
who think that they have been the
potent factors and that they will here.
after recognize the judgment of the peo.
pie. Principle and people first. Let in
dividuals follow as individuals. The fol.
lowing are the names of those who were
chosenby ballot in the City Hall:
DELEGATES.
Ewing Newly, Paint.
T. A. Walker, Liberty.
Jerry Kerr, Madison.
P. D. Matthews, Fairfield.
J. M. Holiday, Dodson.
o. @. Wickerham, Brushcreek.
H. A. Landess, Hamer.
ALrERNATEs.
G. NJ. Overman, Liberty.
R. B. Barrett, Fairfield.
E. Carson, Liberty.
G. w. Miller, Marshall.
DIR. F. M. Thomas, Penn.
John A. Gilmore, Jackson.
Martin Mcclure, Liberty.
The following resolutions, presented
by Capt. E. Carson, were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the Republicans of
Highland county heartily indorse and
recognize the administration of Govern
or Foraker in the past four years as one
OF the most brilliant and successful in the
Resolved, That we cordially approve
the administration of President Harri.
son, and congratulate the country upon
the promise it gives Of great success"
The delegation isn't instructed, but
no uneasiness need arise from that fact.
The men who represent Highland
county in Columbus now will do their
duty for the best interests OF all coz.
cerned, not only OF this county, but of
the party throughout the State. That
there was difference of opinion as to who
should be sent was quite evident, but
that the convention to select delegates
was so largely attended, declares plainly
that this years campaign will be no off
year is also evident. All that may be
deduced from the sharp contest on Sat-
urday last is that the great body of the
Republican party in this county is
jealous for the principles of Republi.
canism, and that no corrupt methods
shall prevail.
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