The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-17
Thrilling Scenes at the Republican State
Convention al Columbus.
address Of The Temporary Chairman.
Wild Enthusiasm at the Mention Of the
Names Of Blaine and Mckinley.
Special 70 THE MORNING CALL.

D9ncatiOn Of his political enemies as the
average citizenIof the Buckeye State, and
1000 enthusiastic Republicans have to-day
devoted themselves assduously to the ar
raignment of the Democratic party, and
Incidentally to the nomination of a State
ticket There has been little room for strife
In this last business. as the nomination Of
Mai or Mckinley will be made by acclama-
ton tomorrow, and although there is sharp
competition for lesser places these offices
are almost lost to sight in the interest mani
Tested in the question OF Republican or
Democratic success in Ohio, for it is be-
heved that as Ohio goes next fall. so she
Will go in 1892. To the casual observer. the
opening scenes Of the convention presented
more the appearance of a Blaine Foraker
Tatfcation-meeting than an ordinary State
convention. 1t is no secret that Foraker
aspires to succeed Sherman in the Senate,
and the young men who are his followers
dominated the convention. In like degree
the young Republicans appeared devoted TO
James G. Blaine, yet the ovation which
greeted the mention Of the distinguished
Secretary of State was by no means con-
fined to the younger element President
Harrison and Senator Sherman are also
dear 10 the hearts of the average Ohio man,
as the uprOsrious applause which greeted
the mention of their names testified
THE LIEUTENANT T-GOYERNORsHIP.
The interest in the convention centers in
the nomination for Lieutenant-G0YernOr,
as the nominee for Governor is to be Major
Mckinley. C. p. Griffin of Toledo and
Colonel A. /. Harris Of EtOn are regarded
as the leading candidates for Lieutenant
Governor, but Colonel John w. Barger Of
Pike County has entered the contest, and he
will prove a close rival of the other gentle
men. Barger is here in a flannel shirt and
farmer clothes. As it has generally been
conceded that this will have much influence
on the Farmers Alliance 1t seems likely
that Bargrr will be the candidate. Senator
Sherman has arrived and was rendered q
reception at the Lincoln League rooms last
evening.
The Importance of the result of this cam
Daign, not only to the State. but TO the
nation, is fully realized, and all the devices
known to modern politics will be eXerted
by both parties TO WIN favorable yerdlcf
from the people in November next. II was
arranged early this morning before the con-
venti0a came TO order that there should be
no disputes over the Org1nization.
General Asa :. Bushnell OF Springfield
was unanimously decided upon as peIna-
nent Chairman.
MKINLEY's GREETING.
The Grand Opera House, which has been
the scene of stirring puliticaI conventions for
years, " as beautifully decorated with flags
and bunting The national cOlurS were con-
spicuOus everywhere upon the stage, and
large picture Of Mckinley was suspended
over the ChaiTman's Place. 1t has been ar
ranged that the convention should occupy
TWO days. This forenoon WAS devoted 20
e
siOnal delegations and the selection of a
new State Central Committee, and Commit
tees on CTedent ais, Resolutions and Organi-
Eat0n.
The nomination Of William Mckinley. ex-
Congressman and author OF the new taglh
law, for the Office OF Governor has been a
foTegOne conclusion, and made the cOnven-
tlOD, which opened with 50 much enthusiasm
and good feeling to-day, rather love feast
than a contentious political gathering.
Mckinley arrived about noon, and al
though the temperature was way up IN the
ninetieS thousands Of men turned out and
marched 20 the station To greet him. Nc
Kinley was escorted TO a carriage aud the
march to the Neil House began. Along the
entire distance. nearly one mile, the side
walks were literally packed with people. On
reaching the hotel Mckinley retired to the
parl0r.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
It was alter o'clock before he delegates
-
ternOUn, King Chairman of the State Cen
tral Committee. called tie convention to
order. He paid q tribute To William Nc
K,ney. which was loudly applauded.
Colonel Neyn was then introduced as
temporary Chairman.
The welcome which Robert NJ. Neyn re-
eeived from 20O0 cheering Ohi0ans gave evil
dence that the Stale Central Committee had
made no mistake in the selection for tenn
porary Chairman Of the convention.
ts'ibfS cnuVRuf on ~ said the Chairman
''wll make history in THIS great common
wealth. 1t IS distinguished honor t0 be a
delegate 70 this cOnyea ton. 1t Is an honor
to he a member OF the Republican partv
and as such TO be entitled 10 a share Of its
glory and its achievements. With regard to
all the great measures it has ever advocated,
our party stands to-day where it always
stood, with nothing to regret to explain OF
b apologize for; il stands upon its old
platforms, true in It's allegiance to every
principle it has ever enuncated." Con-
tnuing, the speaker aTralgned the Demo-
cratic State administration and Legisla-
ture for its record the past two years, and
besides denOunclng the gerrymander OF the
State, made repeated attacks on Governor
Campbell and his official acts. After in-
dOrsng President Harrison and Speaker
Reed, he said: But not TO these alone is
all the glOrV There stood upon the floor Of
the House Of Representatives the Chairman
OF its Ways and Means Committee, another
man whose services need mention. His
name is linked with that act that is brinl-
ing to-day and as the years 60 bv will bring
in a greater measure prosperity to the
American people-the man VINO. having lei
upon the floor OF that House 10 the support
of every important measure an unhrOken
column Of Republicans, Will be chosen by
acclama;iOn Tomorrow to LEAD the RepubI-
can hosts Of Ohio to victory this fall, Will
lam Mckinley Jr."
This was received with great enthusiasm.
Continuing, the speaker said: Il need say
nothing about our candidate for Governor.
He is already chosen, Ii the Democrats
were in accord and harmonious, If they
stood foot TO foot and shoulder to shoulder
In the fight this fall, still, with William Nc
Kinley Jr. as our leader and united as we
are, they must 90 down; but diSOrganlZed
and broken, with the Campbell faction aud
the Neil faction and the 'dark-hOrse' fac
ton, the question is not will Mckinley be
elected, but how much will be his majority p
CHEERS FOR BLAINE.
The enthusiasm If the convention found
full vent in the ratification of the partisan
thrusts Of Chairman Nevin and in APPROX
ing his eulogy Of the Republican leaders.
Near the conclusion of the address, Nevn
said: AT the right hand Of the President
stands man who, for keen intellect, broad
statesmanship, and devotion TO American
interests and American progress, is the peer
Of any man who ever lived, who lives to-
day, or ever will lve-James g. Blaine ("
The name Of Blaine was never heard by the
convention. Little by little as the perOra-
tiOn reached its height, the audience caught
the infection and from general hand-clap-
ping the applause developed into one
mighty roar that shook the building. Men
shouted themselves hoarse and women
waved their fans, while a thousand voices
over and over again repeated in musical
chorus: Blaine, Blaine, Blaine"
After the appointment of committees, the
convention adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
The evening was devoted to receptions.
The Lincoln Club rendered reception to