New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-15
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citing State conventions ever held In Ohio Is about
TO take place, and the result must be an over
whelming defeat for the Democracy Early this
evening a disgraceful street braw wound up the
days doings. Three Cincinnati delegates, 4" Pat"
Nolan and the Patterson brothers, engaged in
political argument regarding the respective merits
of Campbell and Neal Words led to blows and
blows to revolvers. The three men drew revol.
vers, and fusilade followed that drew thousands
of people TO the street. All three men bled more
or less, but no vital spots were hit and amid the
greatest excitement the representatives, of Hamil-
ton County Democracy were hustled of to the
police station.
The feature of the day was the arrival Of
Governor Campbell a special train and num-
ber of his followers clubs in uniforms and half
a dozen brass bands. The Governor was in an
open carriage, smiled benigny at the people who
lined the Streets tipped his hat, and defantly
rode past the Kline and NealSheadquarters in the
Weddell House. II was n genuine old-tme
"triumphal entry" Every band Of music that
accompanied the Governor played The Campbes
are Coming" and to say that excitement ran high
would be expressing it mildly.
Early in the morning the news spread around
in headquarters that the Campbell cohorts were
beginning 10 weaken, but the entry of the Gov
ernor put new enthusiasm into his followers, and
his lines are as firm as ever. Realizing that
something must be done and in a hurry, the anti
Campbell men called a hurried meeting, and about
900 Kline and Neal followers responded.
Speeches were made by members of the Cuyahoga
and Hamilton delegations, dcnouncing Campbell
in the bitterest terms and declaring repeatedly, in
the most emphatic manner, that Campbell, if
nominated, could not by any possible chance
defeat the Republican champion of Protection.
A. da,-ica
plans whereby Campbell can be beaten for NOM
nation but the Governors enemies were not
willing TO give up their particular pets so it was
thought the best way out of the dilemma was
the appointment Of committee
The committee appointed by the anti-Campbell-
ties made its report late tonight, and the out
come, though not exactly bolt from the noml-
nee should he be Campbell, is so near to it that
it made the heads Of the Campbell leaders swim
when they heard Of it at midnight The anti
Complexities gathered in the Neal headquarters
and adopted resolutions addressed TO the Ohio
Democracy insisting in the most emphatic terms
that Campbell cannot be elected, and calling upon
the true and loyal Democracy of the State to beat
him at all hazards in convention hail. The most
serious resolution adopted was one to the effect
that the anti-Campbell delegates will insist upon
a rG1 call of couptes should any efolt be made
TO make the Governors nomination unanimous.
This will be resisted with vim and 1igor, and
no matter what the outcome may be CampbeIs
nomination will not be unanimous. Campbells
bitttrest- foe, Reemen, of Cincinnati. declared
that Hamilton County, which gave him two
years ago majority of 1000, will roll up
majority for Mckinley of at least $4,000.
If said he, in an address to an assembled
throng of delegates you can afford to begin your
With ahead
ana do it. l have given you my warning; so
beware"
There were many mighty contests tonight in
the district meetings. but Campbell carried every
thing before him. The CuyahOga delegates, who
have chaZe Of the convention arrangements, have
given the Governor a direct slap in the face by
refusing his followers, not delegates, tickets OF
admission to Convention Hall. This act is un-
precedentcd. and Dr. Norton, Campbells rigllt-hand
bower. Immediately had 5000 tickets printed to
be distributed among Campbell'S shouters
Governor Campbell undoubtedly will be the
nominee Of the convention tomorrow for Governor.
The logic of the situation leads to this conclusion
and only the pcrsisency Of the other candidates
in remaining in the prevents this conclusion
being accepted by all parties. The contest Will
he short and decisive and will be concluded prob
ably with the first ballot. Governor Campbell
will receive far more than enough votes to noml-
nate him. but the nti-Campbel"aelegates Will 90
on the record in opposition in order to prevent
unanimous nomination. Thus, SO far as the con-
vcnton is concerned harmony is deliberately re-
iected and the only question is, will the
anti Campbell factions carry their grievances TO
the polls? There are twenty-five or thirty of the
Hamilton County, or Cincinnati, delegates who
vow that they will, and these recalcitrants Will
have the sympathy, if rot the company, of
dozen or more Of the Cuyahoga County or Clevc
land delegates There have been many wordy
warfarcs in the hotel lobbies to-day between the
Campbell delegates and their demonstratve op
Moments and in several instances the disputes went
70 such an extent that the admirers Of the Gov-
ernor answered the threats of the Hamilton County
delegates by dcfyng their opposition ana declaring
that Campbell could be both nominated and elected
without the help of Cincinnati. The day has
passed" angrly exclaimed in stentonan tones
country delegate in the lIoenden Hotel this even
ing. when Cincinnati can rule the Democratic
party of Ohio You kckers can do your worst.
We will elect Campbell without Hamilton
County" All such expressions are deprecated by
both Campbell and Neal, but their lll-ehect Is
none the less felt in the party ranks
After the revolver incident tonight, the leaders
of all factions Immediately entered vigorous pro-
n
throughout the day, and tonight strong attempt
is being made 10 restore harmony. This afternoon
and evening the Governor remained at his head
onorters and received his friends. There is no
doubt Of my nomination on the inst pailot'
said he at is a simple question OF
addition, as | already have ASSURANCES
from far more than enough delegates to insure my
nomination. | think that tho result. whatever II
may be. will be accepted philosophically by all
my woshy competitors, and that the Democracy
of the State will present unbroken front to the
enemy this fall ! am confident OF my election
At the meeting of the Congressional delegations
this evening the following were selected as 'he
new State Central Committee TO conduct 'he
coming campaign: ~,
Ist DstrIc: Michael Mullen. Of Hamilton County ilu
District Michael Deyenny Of Hamilton lllu DSc"
rhorIss + Can,nd n, Montgomery Ivth District, c. f.
III. prnhle conn,r. v.h district. q. w. Hul Aneh