The Portland daily press., 1891-07-16
THE SOUND OF A PARTISAN STORM
Heard Am ong the Democratic chee,s
at Cleveland.
Campbell Was RenomInated But tho
Usual Courtesy Was Refused.
milton County Voted Against Making
the Nomination Unanimous.

CLEVELAND. o., July 15.-One OF the larg-
est and and at the same time most inharmO-
nious conventions ever assembled In the hIs-
tory OF Ohio Democracy met In this city at
1880 O'Clock this morning The renomina-
tion Of Gov. Campbell had been conceded by
his opponents since last evening, but their
sturdy determination to refuse. after the for
NAL result should be.assured, the time-hon-
ored courtesy Of unanimous nomination,
wrought dismay In the hearts Of all those
who declare that in an united and harmo-
nious Democracy rests the only hope Of vic
tory In the coming campaign. The vast Music
Hall In which the convention was held was
packed to Its utmost long before the hour OF
meeting arrived. The decorations were pro-
fuse and consisted largely Of the American
eolors, which draped pillars, galleries and
boxes, and gave TO the interior OF the vast
hall all the c0l0rs Of the rainbow. Suspended
over the stage and Just over the chairman's
head was vast floral creation bearing In
letters OF violet, Democrats OF Ohio.
welcome to Cleveland" Electric fans at
each window, tmpelled by a far of motive
power, created gentle breeze which was
more than appreciated on this sultry July
day, and, as II TO awaken livelier gratitude,
the hospitable forest city served TO It's guests
10 huge tankards 900 gallons Of lemonade
At 1890 Chairman Norton OF the State Cen
tral Committee called the convention 10
order. Allen w. Thurman, the temporary
chairman, was enthusiastically received and
addressed the convention briefly.
Ex-C0ngressman Frank LeblOnd, OF Mer-
Ger county, was chosen permanent chairman.
Gen. Armstrong, Of Cleveland, moved that
the convention adopt the picture OF victO-
Tious rooster as the device to designate the
Democratic ticket, the recent ballot reform
law requiring the selection Of some device.
Gen. Armstrong; motion was adopted BY
acclamatiOn.
The platform. as adopted. endorses the ad-
mlnistratlon OF Governor Campbell, and com
mends the secret ballot act 1t opposes class
legislation and favors tariff "leved for the
sole purpose Of producing a revenue SUM-
cient to defray the legitimate exdense OF the
government. economically administered"
IL favors graded Income tax, denOunces the
decentralization OF silver In 1873, and de-
mands the reinstatement OF both gold and
silver with the equal right of each to free
and unlimited coinage. The "Billion Dollar
Congress" and the 'Despotism In the
House" are denounced and the people are
congratulated on the defeat Of the Force
Dill. The platform favors closer CONNER
cial relations with Canada, and the removal
OF embarrassing and annoying restrictions
thereon; also liberal and just pensions. The
persecution Of the Jews In Russia Is severely
censured.
A minority report advocating circulating
medium which would keep gold and silver
on parity, and dissenting from the plank re-
lating to an income tax, was overwhelmingly
defeated.
The nomination for Governor was next in
order. Ex-Congressman Follet, Of Cineln-
natl, placed In nomination Lawrence T.
Neal OF Boss county. s. ID. Dodge, Of CleVe-
land, nominated Virgil p. Kline, OF CuyOh0-
ga county. A deafening cheer of applause
arose when Gen. Michael Ryan, OF Cincin-
natl, arose to nominate Campbell Hats
vera flung In air, handkercbefs waved and
umbrellas swung. After Hon. John A.
Rltchie. Of Lucas county, had seconded
CampDelPs nomination, and A. X. Bolin, of
Pickaway county seconded Meals nomina-
tion, the roll was ordered called. When the
result was announced, showing CampbelPs
wild scenes OF enthusiasm. The official vote
was:
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"On behalf Of Cuyohoga county," said Mr..
Dodge, the leader of the Kline men, "Imove
we make the nomination Of Gov. Campbell
unanimous" Applause Tne motion was
declared carried, although the Milton county
men voted no In chorus. Hon. W.. V. Mar
quis, the present incumbent, was ren0minat-
ed by Acclamation for Lieutenant Governor.
Governor Campbell appeared, and there
was another outburst of enthusiasm. Gov.
Campbell spoke briefly. For auditor OF
state, Hon. 4. Il. Peckinhaugh, Of Wayne,
was nominated by aeclamation.