Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1891-06-18
Editorial Correspondence.

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iastic, sweltering Republicans. The
heat is intense in the midst of this surg
ing crowd, but that does not in the least
lessen the vigor of the hosts gathered to
do honor to the Republican party. 1t is
common remark among old convention
goers that never before were there larger
numbers, more activity, or more har-
mony. All feel that Ohio this year is
the skirmish line of '92, and there is
manifest oneness of purpose in all this
great crowd to act for the best interests
of the party without regard to faction or
personal prejudice.
The preliminary work of the several
Congressional districts was transacted
Yesterday morning. The Belmont coun-
ty delegation met with all members pres
ent except Capt. Danford, and with
several alternates present to fill vacan-
cies. A. H. Mitchell was chosen chair
man. In the District meeting Col. Poor
man was made chairman. Over the
matter of the election of State Central
Committee there was a sharp contest,
the names of Will Hanlon of Belmont.
G. A. Keepers of Monroe, and J. r. Rose
of Washington, being presented. On
the third ballot delegates Lewis and
Heinlein of Belmont voted with Noble
and Washington, electing Rose. From
the Congressional district the members
of the different committees are as fol-
lows: Vice President, G. A. Keepers,
Monroe; Resolutions, Col. Poorman, Bel
mont; Rules, T. b. Rouse, Monroe; Or
ganization, Frank Martin, Noble; Gre
dentials, C. NJ. Watson, Noble.
In the Grand Opera House, where the
Convention is being held, the arrange
ments are very elaborate and complete,
for the building, which is much too
small. A profusion of red, white and
blue is found everywhere. Over the
stage is fine portrait of Hon. VIM. Nc
Kinley, enclosed in an oxidyzed silver
frame. Yesterday at noon Major Nc
Kinley arrived on a special train from
Cleveland, and alighted from the train and
was escorted to the Neil amid cheer aft
er cheer Of enthusiasm. People seemed
to go wild as they caught sight of the
face of the Ohio protectionist,and shout
ed themselves hoarse in honor of the
next Governor. The reception to Senator
Sherman was equalled only by that ac-
corded to Mckinley. The gathered thous-
ands rent the air with their cheers for
the veteran Senator. At late hour
last night telegram was received from
Secretary Foster saying he could not be
here owing to an unexpected press of
official business.
The Convention met yesterday after
noon at P. NJ. Chairman King, of the
State Central Committee, called for Or
der in brief but pointed address, in
which he reviewed the situation, and
congratulated the party on the propiti-
Gus outlook. Col. Bob Nevins, of Day
ton, as Temporary Chairman, delivered
forcible, polished, cheering and caus-
tic address, which wasreceived with ear
splitting plaudits. At every reference
to the names of Harrison, Blaine, Nc
Kinley, Sherman, Foster and Foraker,
the Convention went wild.
Gen. Asa Bushnell was chosen Per-
manent Chairman.
Last night a tremendous ovation was
rendered Major Mckinley at the rooms
of the Lincoln League. Senator Sher-
man was speaking when Major McKin-
ley arrived, and he at once introduced
the distinguished Major, and declined to
further address the audience at that
time. Major Mckinley spoke to the as
sembled thousands, treating on issues
of the present campaign with point
edness and vigor. The entire evening
was given up to speech making, music,
and general all-round hand shaking
and good fellowship.
The delegates wore badges made from
tin-plate, with this inscription, 'McKin-
ley nominated and elected, 1891. Amer
lean tin plate" The corridors of the
Neil are crowded, and the different can
didates and distinguished visitors are at
home to callers. Thousands of young
men called on Senator Sherman, eager
to grasp the statesman's hand, and none
were disappointed.