The record-union., 1891-06-17
Special TO the REcoRD-UNIoN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
COLUMBUS (O.), June 16.-This has been
4 gala day to the Republicans of Ohio.
No one can derive so much unalloyed
happiness from the discussion of politics
and the denunciation of his political enc
mics as the average citizen of the Buckeye
State, and 1900 enthusiastic citizens have
lo-day devoted themselves assiduously to
arraignment of the Democratic party and
Incidentally to the nomination of State
icket. There has been little room for
strife in this last business, as the nomi-
nation Of Major Mckinley will be made
oy acclamation tomorrow, and, although
here is sharp competition for the lesser
places, these offices are almost lost sight of
N the interest manifested in the question
Of Republican or Democratic success in
Ohio, for it is believed that as Ohio goes
next fall so she will go in 1892.
To the casual observer to-day the OPEN
.ng scenes of the convention presented
more an appearance OF Blaine Foraker
ratification meeting than an ordinary
state COnven ton. 1t is no secret that
Foraker aspi res to succeed Sherman in
she Senate, and the young men, who are
liS followers, dominated in the cOnven-
ion. In like degree the young Repub-
leans appeared devoted to James G..
Blaine, yet the ovation which greeted the
mention of the distinguished Secretary of
State was by no means confined to the
younger element. President Harrison
md Senator Sherman are also dear to the
leart Of the average Ohio man, as the up
rOarouS applause which greeted the men
ion of their names testified.
Mckinley arrived about noon, and
flnf
me ninetieS, thousands of men turned
Out and marched to the station to greet
aim. Mckinley was escorted to a car
ciage and march to the Neil House
commenced. Along the entire distance.
1early one mile, the sidewalks were
literally packed with people. Upon
coaching the hotel Mckinley retired to
.he parlOr.
1t was after 2 o'clock before the dele
gates began TO arrive. At exactly 2:45
l.. NJ. King, Chairman of the State Cen
raj Committee, called the convention to
order. He paid a tribute to William Nc
hinley, which was loudly applauded.
Colonel Neven was then Introduced as
temporary Chairman.
The welcome which Robert NJ. Neven
received from 1000 cheering Ohioans
gave evidence that the State Central Com
nittee had made no mistake in the selec-
ion for temporary Chairman of the con-
yention.
''This convention.' said the Chairman.
will make history in this great COM
nonwealth. 1t is distinguished honor
o be delegate to this convention. 1t is
IN honor to be member Of the Repub-
lean party, and as such to be entitled to
R share OF its glory and its achievements.
Applause.l With regard to all the great
measures 1t has ever advocated, our party
stands to-day where it always stood,
With nothing to regret, to explain, or to
apologize for; it stands upon its old plat
ormS, true in its allegiance to every
principle it has ever enunciated." Con-
inuing, the speaker arraigned the Demo-
ratio State Administration and Iegisla-
.ure for its record the past two years, and
beside denouncIng the gerrymander OF
he State, made repeated attacks on Gov
4rnOr Campbell and his official acts.
After indOrsing President Harrison and
Speaker Reed, he said: But not to these
llone is all the glory. There stood upon
he floor of the House OF Representatives
he Chairman of its Ways and Means
committee, another man whose services
need mention. His name is linked with
hat Act that is bringing to-day, and rs
he years go by will bring in a greater
measure prosperity TO the American
oeOple-the man who, having led upon
he floor of that House to the support OF
every important measure an unbroken
column of Republicans, will be chosen
Oy acclamation tomorrow to lead the
Republican hosts Of Ohio to victory this
all, William Mckinley, Jr.'
This was received with great enthusi-
2sm.
Continuing, the speaker said: ''I need
say nothing about our candidate for Gov
.srnor. He is already chosen. II Demo-
Gratis were In accord and harmonious; if
hey stood foot to foot and shoulder TO
shoulder i'll the fight this fall, still, with
William Mckinley, Jr., as our leader,
and united as we are, they must go down.
But disorganized and broken, with the
Campbell faction and the Neal faction
and the Dark Horse" faction, the ques-
ion is not will Mckinley be elected, but
.2ow much is his maiority?''
The enthusiasm of the convention
Iound full vent in the ratification of the
PARTISAN thruSts of Chairman Nevin. and
approving his eulogy of the Republi-
AN leaders. Near the conclusion of his
address, NeVin said: AT the right hand
IF the President stands a man who, for
Keen intellect broad craftsmanship and
devotion to American interests and
American progress, is the peer of any
nan who ever lived, who lives to-day or
ever viii live-James q. Blaine.'
The name of Blaine was never heard
)y the convention. Little by little as the
oeroration reached its hight, the audience
aught the infection, and from general
land-clGpping the applause developed
nto one mighty roar that shook the
building Men shouted themselves hoarsc
and women waved their fans, while u
thousand voices over and over again re-
leated in musical chorus, Blaine, Blaine,
Blaine"
After the appointment Of committees,
ne convention adjourned until t0-mor-
'ow morning
=, The evening was devoted to receptions.
The Lincoln Club rendered a reception to
Mayor Mckinley, which was attended by
an immense crowd, including the lead
ng republicans of the State. Senator
onerman made brief speech. and was
olIowed by Mckinley, who received an
Dvatlon when he arose. Senator Sherman
having insisted that the next Governor
Of Ohio should now speak
Mckinney, IN his speech said. in part:
i congratulate you tonight that the Re-
publican party OF to-day, like the Rcpub-
lean party OF the past, is right upon
syery question concerning the welfare of
be American people. 1t is right upon
very one, and ! care not what issue Won
make, whether il be sound currency for
he American people, a protective tariff
n promote American industries or
yhateyer it be, the Republican party
oads to-day as il has always led. tho adj
tnnced thought of the American people,
and the Republican party tonight can
ooll forward with hope and eNRltation.
~ have witnessed to-day the largest
,ssemblage Of Ohio Republicans that ever
not i'm the State. Their earnest and
enthusiastic faces Indicate tnat they
nean business, and Republican vic
forv in Ohio. / want to say TO you to-