The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-09-14
A GRAND CAUSE GRANDLY
HANDLED.
Editorial Cincinnati Enquirer.l

| Editorial Cincinnati Enquirer
Alarmed by the threatened peril to their owl
party, the Republican daiies have warned theil
readers that the convention held at Dayton yes
terday was the greatest in point of attendance
| that Ohio has witnessed in many a long year.
| They might have added the far more serious
warning that 1t was quite as conspicuous for the
| harmony of its procedure and the intelligence OF
| its results.
Contests there WERE earnest and determined,
as to differences, clear and firmly pre-
sented, as to measures but they were born OF
the bright promise of success, and they termi-
mated in unanimity of opinion which goes far
toward insuring it. Intellect sharpened itself
upon intellect judgment shaped itself upon
Judgment, and out OF the conflict there came,
without cangor and without clash, an harmo
nious whole that Is II JOY and glory to all con-
| cerned in 1t. Rejoicing goes not to a man nor
to a faction; IL was the victory of cause, the
triumph of people.
Candidates failed of nominations whom the
party could proudly have followed us its leaders.
But their good work lives I'm the vigor and
soundness OF the platform, in the admirable con-
duct Of the convention, in the common content
ment which follows it-lives in the affections OF
our citizens, Neal and Kline riding in the same
carriage with Campbell before the nominations
Neal ana hllnc nODiy, earnestly, sincerely
supporting Campbell upon the same platform
after the nominations-these pictures which
our people will long remember, and remember
TO the credit OF those who were manly and so
true.
Manliness was pre-eminently the characteristic
of the convention. Its controversies leave no
bitterness, its disputes feuds. Unanimous
support not perfunctory, but genuine, came
swiftly to both platform and ticket; and in the
victory of al there remained none who were
vanquished. Honor rests with those who were
named and not called equally with the more for
tunate who were chosen.
II will be both cunning and cranky critic
who can find fault with the personnel OF the
ticket 1t is framed for popular approval in re-
spect OF merit for political success In all that
legitimately assists campaign. In Mr.. Camp
bell we have n leader trained in school of widest
experience, and yet possessing the vigor the
brilliancy and the magnetism of youth. An ad-
mirable campaigner, long famed for the breadth
Of his personal acquaintance he has kept him
sell remarkably free from onmities, and distin-
guished himself for his devoted friendships.
Thoroughly in accord with his party on the
issues OF the campaign, always champion of the
people, he conspicuously combines all requisites
as a successful leader.
ihc tiChtt VIII IcctlNc
from NJ. V Marquis, of Bellefontaine, as Lieuten-
ant Governor. successful and highly respected
business man, he has often aud again exhibited
his great political strength In his own locality.
and will now do likewise in the State at
large NJ. d. Follett, Of Marietta, for Supreme
Judge, is most commendable selection, highly
authorized by his admirable record upon the
bench; while Jesse NJ. Lewis, of Urbana, for
Attorney General, has long given proof OF his
legal ability In the Courts OF his circuit, and OF
his political experience In the counties about
him.
The candidate for Treasurer. william Z. Boden,
OF Guernsey, made himself most fayorably known
as a member OF the Slxty-elghth General Assem-
bly,. and q. Miller for School Commissioner.
has, as u graduate of the State University and as
superintendent OF the Public Schools OF Ottawa,
secured 1 well-merited reputation as a scholar
and an educatoE ~. C. 'shumaker, nominated
for Clerk ID the Supreme Court is II resident OF
Tiain, with-a>splendid record as n soldier and
citizen. and thoroughly equipped for the duties
of the position; while Frank Reynolds, Of Gin
cinnatl for Board of Public Works, Is a business
man OF excellent standing, and thoroughly
familiar with the more important questions per
tanning TO that Office
Such. In short, is the work done by the Demo
cratic party OF Ohio In yesterdays convention.
In the methods pursued and In the results at