Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-07-15
OHIO DEMOCRATS.
They Will Assemble in Conven-
ton at Cleveland To-day.
CAMPBELL WILL BE The MAN.
He Has More Than Enough Votes % Nominate
Him on The FIRST Ballet
Many Heated Disputes. One of Which Re
suits in Blood Letting. Bringing
Democrats to Their senses
Governor Campbell Given
an Ovation.
CAMPBELL WILL BE The MAN.


CLEVELAND. ONO, July lt.-GoveInor
! Campbell will be the nominee OF the Demo
cratic convention tomorrow tlr governor
Of Ohio The logic of the situation imp".S
, every unprecedented observer 10 this con-
Clusiou, and only the perSistency of the
other candidates in remaining in the race
prevents this conclusion being ac-
cepted by all parties. The contest viii
/, be short and decisive. and VIII be
concluded with the fist ballot.
Governor Campbell will receive far more
than enough votes 20 nominate him, but the
anti-Campbell delegates insist they viii 90
on record in opposition in Ordcr TO prevent
a unanimous nomination. THIS, so far as
the convention is concerned, harmony IS
deliberately rejected as an unnecessary
political commodity. and the only ques-
ton is now will the anti-Campuell faction
carry their grievance to the polls.
There have been many wordy warfarcs
in the hotel lObbies to-day, between Camp
bell delegates and their demonstrative OPP
ponents, and in several instances the dis
OuteS went 10 such IN extent that the ad-
mirers of the governor answered the
threats of the Hamilton county delegates
by defying their opposition, and declaring
that Campbell could be both nominated and
elected
WITHOUT THE HELP OF CINCINNATI.
All these disputes are deprecated by both
Campbell and Neal, but their ul-effect is
none the less felt in the party ranks. The
day was not destined 10 pass. however,
without these disputes terminating
IN BLOoDSHEDs.
While an angry wrangle was in progress
this evening in front of the Piaindea!er Of
flee between Peter Nolan, a Campbell man.
and ameteur prize fighters William and
James Patterson, Neal delegates, all I'M
derstood to De from Cincinnati. the lie
was passed ana il an instant rcvolvers
were drawn. A lively fusilade followed in
which four or five shots were firel with
mild results. An innocent bystandnr Ie-
ceived one of the bullets, after which the
weapons We're Used as clubs, with more
appreciate effect on the contestants. They
all received numerous gashes over the h, ad
and We're
BLEEDING PRoFUsELY
when arrested. This unfortunate incident
tended at once to restore more philOSopA-
ical feeling all around. Party leaders Of
ali factions Immediately united in a
vigorous protest against the fractional
wrangles which have continued
throughout the day and night.
Petty disputes are discountenanced by all.
and Il strong attempt is being made 70 re-
store party harmony.
The full strength of the Campbell follow
ing was not appreciated until the governor
reached the city this afternoon. His ar
rival at the Hollenden, al the head Of the
jackson and Thurman clubs OF Columbus,
was the signal for an ovation. Cheer after
cheer was given for 1.-The next governor Of
Ohio" and there were loud demands for a
speech. The governor mounted a table in
the center of the rotunda. and bowed his
acknowledgements but his speech was
brief. Il am glad TO see You all, my
friends" said he, but have not much Of
a speech TO make now. expect, however,
10 make one tomorrow after the nominal
ton Laughter and cheers
There is no doubt OF my nomination on
the first ballot" said the governor TO an
Associated Press reporter this evening.
at is a simple question of addition.
IS l already have assurance from
far more than enough delegates
to insure my nomination. think that the
result, whatever it may be, will be accepted
philosophically by all my worthy rompeti-
tors, and that the Democracy Of the state
will present an unbroken front to the
enemy this fall = am confident of my
election"