The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-06-27


should be forgotten. OHIO was proud OF every
one from grandfutbcrs hat down to Baby Nc.
Kee.
Tho governor made un elegant peroration
comparing Ono MS the Lookout battlefield OF
politics. McK nley as Joe Hooker We are the
boys to follow him TO victory. Then, turning
dramatically to Bushnoll, Fornkor moved to
nominate by acclnmation that br liant sol
der statesman and orator Mckinley"
Bob Harlan seconded tho nomination OF
Coy. Foraker"
Tns made tho convent on laugh, but Bob
tricd to make speech in behalf of the negroes.
He was called down and the nomination was
mado unanimous.
w. II. Enochs, Senator Sherman, T.. S. Wal
lace and Robt. Nevins were appointed to bring
the victor in, while the irrepressible glee club
tried TO soothe the sweating delegates.
Mckinley proceeded slowly up the middle
aisle and was given n seat by the side of Fora
ker whom he greeted warmly. There was no
great applause until he was introduced rs the
next governor. Then the fans and cheers raised
grateful cyclone. Sherman, in his delegation
back in the rear, jumped up and waved his fan
Then Mckinley addressed the convention.
The following platform was adopted;
THE PLATFORM
The republicans of Ohio in convention assem-.
bled reaflirm and express their adhesion to the
principles which have guided them heretofore
in promoting the prosperity and happiness oil
the American people.
l. We rcafflrm our devotion to the patriotic
doctrine of protection, and recognize the Nc
IInley bill as the ablest expression OF that
principle, enacted in fulhlment OF Republican
promises, and we pledge ourselves to its sup
port, always having in view its improvement as
changed conditions or experience may require.
9. We favor such legislation by congress and
in this state us will in every practicable mode
encourage, protect and promote the interests
of agriculture in all its departments. Protec.
tion OF labor and the rights Of laborers, such os
will grant to toll its full and just rewards is
among the first obligations of government
g. We demand protection for the wool indus
try, equal to that accorded to the most favored
manufacturer of wool, so that in due time
American wool.growers will supply all wool Of
every kind required for consumption in the
United States.
4. Thoroughly believing that gold and silver
should form the basis of all circulating medium,
we endorse the amended coinage act Of the last
republican congress, by which the entire pro-
duction of the silver mines of the United States
is added to the currency of the people.
g. We demand, and will continue to demand,
until finally and absolutely secured, the free
exercise by every citizen Of the supreme and
sovereign right to cast one ballot at lawful
elections and have ii honestly counted
g. While inviting to our shores the worthy
poor and oppressed OF other nations, we de.
mand the enactment OF laws that protect oar
country and our people against the influx OF the
vicious and criminal classes of foreign nations
and the importation OF laborers under con-
tract to compete with our own citizens; and
earnestly approve the rigid enforcement of
existing laws by the present national admins
tration.
T. We favor economy in the administration of
national and state affairs; prompt and effective
restraint OF combinations OF capitalists for pur
poses unlawful or at variance with sound pub
lie policy; ample educational facilities for the
whole people; the reservation of the public
lands of the United States for homesteads for
American citizens and the restoration to the
public domain OF all railroad grants; and we
| contemplate with pride the progress of the re-
publican legislation and administration in all
of the directions named.
s. The republican party ever mindful of the
services of the heroic men who saved the union,
favor liberal pensions to the sailors and soldiers
of tho republic and u generous care of their
widows and orphans.
o. The patriotism wisdom and ability of the
| administration of President Harrison, COM
| mand our cordial appreciation and support, and
we especially commend the policy of recproc-
| ity by which our trade may be vastly Increased
| by commercial treaties with other nations, and
we also commend the vigorous foreign policy
| of the administration, which has commanded
the respect OF foreign nations for the flag of our
| country.
|
distinguished fellow-citizen, Senator Sherman,
and his republican colleagues in the fifty first
| congress.
| H. We congratulate President Harrison and
| the country upon the selection OF Hon. Charles
| Foster as the secretary OF the treasury. assur-
| ing rs it does, an able and efficient admnistra-
| tion OF that great department of the govern
| ment.
| L. We denounce the late so-called ripper
| legislature of Ohio as the most corrupt and in
| competent, and the administration of James E
i Campbell as the most partisan in the history OF
| our state. We denounce the present governor
| OF Ohio for having converted the benevolent
institutions into political machines, making
| political merchandise of the sufferings and
| caamitles of the helpless wards OF the state
| and we point with pride to the more patri
otc and wise management of state affairs
| under the administration of Gov. ]. b.
| Foraker. We denounce Gov Camp
| bell and the 69th general assembly for violating
| their party's pledges and the rights OF loca
| self-government by legislative reorganization
| of numerous towns and cities for solely parti
san purposes. We denounce the late ripper
| legislature for having sanctioned and encour
| aged the increase OF local taxation, and for in
| creasing the expenditures of the state more
| than q half million of dollars in excess of the
appropriations of any preceding two years
thus bringing the state to the verge Of bank
| ruptcy in spite Of the generous appropriation
made by Il republican congress in the act re
| funding the direct tax. We denounce the late
ripper senate of Ohio fol unseating the legal
| ly elected lieutenant.governor, thus robbinl
the people OF their right under the constitution
to select an important public officer, and we ap
peal to all intelligent and patriotic people o
Ohio to unite with us in the recovery OF the
| state from the hands of party that for two
years past has disgraced it,
For leutenant-governor H l.. Morey present
ed the name OF Gen, A. l.. Harris, of Preble
and Jake Pugsley nominated Uncle Dave Bar
rett of Highland as a representative farmer
referring to the fact that he was superintendent
OF the reform farm at Lancaster.
VIM, H. A. Reed, of Toledo then nameC
Chas p. Griffin, OF Toledo, giving promisor!
note that Lucas county will give Griffin 200
majority. Farmer McKelvey seconded tn,
nomination.
The son.in-luw of Bushnell, MoGrow, o
Springfield, did the tertiary act for Griffin
and Bob Williams, of Preble made talk 70
Harris. Rawins, of Springfield, presented
John w. Barger, OF Pike, as a practical far
mer.
W. D. James, of Pike, seconded Bargar, Sen
alor Gale "thirded' and balloting began.
The big counties were watched with anxiety
Harris leading. Cuyahoga gave Griffin II, Har
ris 20. Franklin divided on Griffin and BargaI
Hamilton went Grimm &c. Barrett /, Harris O.
For treasurer, w. r. Cope, OF Cuyahoga, sar
Campbell, OF jefferson, Lot Davies, of Jackson
and D. NJ. Sheffield OF Huron, w1re named
Delegates became impatient, and Interrupts
every speech.
w. 4. Cope was nominated
Marshall ]. Williams, of Washington @. H.
was renominated for supreme Judge by ACCLAIM
nation