Evening journal., 1891-06-17

WILLIAM M'KINLEY. with the inscrip-
tion, "William Mckinley, champion OF
protection, nominated and elected 1891.
American tim A hearty reception was
accorded the ex-congressman on his nr-
rival. He reached the city shortly after
II lo'clock on a special Grain Of fifteen
coaches. Accompanying was the entire
stark county delegation. The trip was
one continuous ovation to the prospective
nominee.
Cheers FOR Harrison and sherman.
II was 2;l0 o'clock when the Republican
state committee was called to order by l.
w. King, Colonel Conger, chairman, being
absent. Mr.. King congratulated the con-
vention upon the fact that the Republi-
cans Of Ohio upheld the clean, conservative
and level headed administration OF the
present president Of the United States
Three cheers, twice repeated, were then
given for President Harrison. The men.
tion of Senator Sherman's name, however,
brought out applause lasting twice as long
Colonel Bob Neyin, upon being introduced
as temporary chairman, received an ova-
tion. His address was defense OF the Re,
publican party, both in state and federal
affairs. When Mr.. Nevin concluded his
speech it was decided that 9o'clock should
be the hour for assembling today. At $40
the convention adjourned.
A Defeat for senator sherman.
When the convention was called to order
today Asa Bushnell, Of Springfield was
made permanent chairman OF the Repub-
lican convention 1t took the committee
just forty-five minutes last night to name.
| its man. The result is signal defeat for
Senator John Sherman and correspond
ing victory for Joseph B. Foraker The
latter had eighteen members OF the COM
mittee out Of twenty-one. Sherman was
not even placed Ia nomination, although
IL had all along been understood that in
coming here as delegate at large he had
expected 20 preside over the gathering.
This means that no resolution indorsinQ
John Sherman for senator will be sub
mitted today. His past course, however,
may be approved by perfunctory resoln-
ton. Yesterday the anti-Sherman feeling
was scarcely apparent, now it overshadows.
even the contested portions Of the ticket
Sherman's friends have made a magnifi-
cent struggle to secure the Endorsement Of
the convention for his candidacy for re-
election, but the odds are against them by
a large majority.
''sherman's sun Has set.V
To quote a delegate who is a power in
his county; "Sherman's sun has set. y The
senator himself realizes that il Is undesir-
able to force matters to an issue at this
time, and intimate friends report him as
saying that he would prefer to step aside
for good rather than endanger the har-
mony Of the party.
Are the knights Against McKinIeyg
Agood deal Of speculation was caused By
the arrival In the afternoon OF Hugh Cav
anagh, worthy foreman Of the Knights OF
Labor, and w. Hayes, Of Philadelphia, a
member OF the executive board Both
fitted around the lobbies OF the hotels.
and at times conferred with delegates that
wore the tin badge
The general impression is that their
visit has relation to the threats OF a boy
colt by the order on Mckinley that have
been made growing out of the troubles in
the government printing Office at Wash
ington. Both Hayes and his COLLEAGUES.
however, aver that they have no interest
or indifcation with the present-political
situation.
Foraker Makes a Speech.
Major Mckinley was rendered a largely
attended reception by the Lincoln league
at its club house last night and made a
brief address. Foraker arrived at l015
last night, and was escorted from the depot
with honors fully equal to those paid ia.
Major Mckinley earlier In the day.
When the Neil House was reached be
made brief address, in which, alluding
TO the prevailing topic, he said he had no
personal motives to grind or to serve. ALI
he wanted was the good will Of his party
and Of his fellow men. II he had the good
will, then other people could have every
thing else