Telegram-herald., 1891-07-16

GOV CAMPBELL had been conceded
by his opponents since Tues
day evening. but their sturdy de-
termination TO refuse. after the
formal result shoald be assured. the
time-honored courtesy Of unanimo Gus
nomination wrought dismay IN the
hearts Of all those who declare that in
harmony rests the only hope of victory
IN the coming campaign
Chairman Norton, OF the state cen
trail coIamitte. formally opened the
convention and introduced Hon. Allen
w. Thurman as temporary chairman
After Mr. Thurman's speech accepting
the craftsmanship, the committee
on permanent organization report
Ell exCongressman lie Blond, of
Mercer county, rs permanent
chairman Mr.. lie Blond spoke
briefly. The convention decided TO
adopt the picture of victorious roos-
ter a. the device 10 designate the dem
ocratie ticket, ties recent ballot re-
form law requiring the selection of
some device The report of the COM
mittee on credentials was adopted and
the committee on resolutions presented
the following platform:
lt heartily indorses the honesty and
economy Of the administration OF Gov.
James T. Campbell and commenis the sixty
ninth general assembly for ns business auaIifi-
cations economy aud reform. AID especially for
having provided for secret ballot
by watch every voter can east his
ballot IN seer~. as he desires and
have his vote eouated as cast; opposes class
legislation; favors iarir for revenue Only and
accepts the issue rendered b. the republican
party on ths subject OF the tariff, as repre-
sented oy the soeailed Mckinley tarin act,
confident that the verdict OF the people OF Ohio
will be recorded against TIE iniquitous
policy OF so-calicd protection ehampioned by
the republican party in the interest of favored
classes against the masses; favors a graded In
come tax. denOuaees the characterization of
silver In 1879 and demands the reinstatement
OF the constitutional standard Of both gold and
silver with the equal right OF each 10
free and unlimited coinage; denources the
last congress for its extravaganza and for sub
stitntiHg despote rule for free discussion in the
house OF representatives; coneratuiates the
people on tho defeat u the force bill: op-
poses the enactment OF ali laws which unneces-
sarily Interfere with the habits and customs of
eur people which are not offensive 20 the moral
sentiments OF the civilized world and de-
clares that the personal rights Of the indi
sentiai To the maintenance OF the peace good
order and welfare OF the community; favors
laws establishing a uniform system OF munic-
ipsl government, through the state, in which
the executive ard legislative power shall be
separated the former to be lodged in u mayor
aud the latter q council. both to De elected by
the people. thereby realizing the principle oil
home rule. safe from the dangers and evils of
special legislation; favors closer commercial
relations with Canada liberal pensions to de
serving and disabled veterans de
n0aaces the persecution Of the
Jews by the Russian government. and be
lleves that this government in connection
with the enlightened governments of Europe
disposed 20 unite with us. should take proper
steps to alleviate the wrongs thus inflicted on
this long suffering and oppressed people.
A minority report Was presented recommend
ing the striking cut OF the resolution for a
graded income tax and substituting the follow
ing for the resolution favoring free and unlim
tied coinage Of silver:
We believe In honest money. the coinage oil
gold AMI silver and circulating medium con
vertIbse into such money without loss; and We
oppose all legislation which tends TO drive
either gold or silver out OF circulation. and we
believe in maintaining the coinage Of both
mctsis on a parity"
The tedious task of calling the roll OF
counties was gone through. nearly one
half IF the delegations being split, and
In the result the majority report was
adopted by vote of 500 to S0011. The
ants refused TO make the vote unani-
nous.
At 100 the convention proceeded "a
nominate candidates for governor. Ex-
Congressman Toilette presented the
name OF Mr.. Neal Gov. Camp
belts name was presented by
Mike Ryan, of Cincinnati. and Delegate
Dodge. of Cleveland, nominated Virgil
L. Kline. A vote was reached at Ara,
which resulted in the denomination o,
Gov. Campbell