New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-06-28
TIE OHIO CONTENTION.

II is good to begin we'll, and that is what the
Ohio Renublicans have done. The ticket which
was placed in the field at Columbus is strong
and nopular; it will command the hearty sup
mort, Of united party. The convention was
an earnest but good-natmed one. ana us
spirit will be the spirit OF the campaign
The denomination Of Governor Foraker was
q tribute to his sturdy, uncompromlslnG fc-
publicansm, and to the general satisfaction
which is felt with his good and faithful admin
iStration of public affairs The Governor Is
not Of those who belong to party "a little.
He is a radical of the radicals in his devotion
TO Republican principles. 1t is largely because
Of his uncompromSing loyalty to these pm
cipeS that he enjoys TO SO large degree ID"
confidence Of his party friends. Ana even
those politically opposed to him must Conc"de
that he has made an excellent Executive. Inc
last Democratic Governor Of ONO was lloadIN
and Ucadly retired from Office leaving good
deal of the public business in a wrctCh"d condl-
ton. The sinking fund during his term had
been treated as one Of the sinking funds Of our
own State was once treated while under Dem
Cclatic managcmcnt-it-was diverted from us
legitimate use, not to say pltndcred' Inc
Uoadly administration also acquired bad
eminence because of the policy which IT p'ir-
sued in regard to certain public institutions
II was a policy which turned them over TO poll
ticianS whose main purpose was their own per-
sonal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Governor Foraker mas
straIghtened out the State finances. removed
tho public institutions from partisan control ana
met the best expectations all along the line oil
his official duty.
The plat form matches the candidate. IL
sucaks in no uncertain tone in regard TO any
of the great political issues of the hour. The
principles adopted by the Republican National
Convention Of last year arc reatlirmed-par-
,icular stress being laid upon protection. We
renew our adherence" these true and unSwcrV-
ing Ohio Republicans declare, " to the principle
Of protection in its twofold meaning and opera
tion-protection TO every American citzen NJ
home in all parts OF our country protection I"
every American citizen abroad in every land,
on every sea ; protection TO every Am@1cah
citizen in the exercise Of all his political nights
and nrivilcyos: protection to American industry
and labor against the industry and labor Of tho
worldn This is as emphatic a. II is specific,
and is we'll calculated TO send the cold chlils
down the backs OF the Democracy OF Ohio IN 1t
prepares to get ready to make another stand for
free trade The administration Of President
Harrison is heartily indorsed the policy puE-
sued by the Pension Bureau is singled out for
special commentator, neither wool nor wor>ted
Is neglected, the action OF the Legislature on
the liquor question is approved Of, and an
affectionate greeting is sent 20 the Republican
warhOrSc John sherman.
The canvass in Ohio opens auSpiclouSly. II
cannot fail to close successfully If all the Ohio
Republicans do their whole duty from now on
to Election Day They deserve to win, and the
tide i with LhCm.