Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-07-15
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Ohio Democrats

CLEVELAND, July 15-One OF the largest,
and at the same time most inharmonioue
conventions that ever assembled In the his.
tory OF Ohio democracy met In this city at
1890 this morning. The denomination OF
Gov Campbell had been conceded by bic
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 10 united and harmoni
Gus democracy reate the only hope of vic
tory In the coming campaign. The vast
music hall 10 which the convention wes heo
YES packed to Its utmost long before the
hour of meeting arrived. The decorstions
we're profuse. Electric fans at each window
created q gentle breszs. Promptly at 1880
O'clock Chairman Norton, Of the Slate GER
trail committee, called the convention to OIL
der, and with stirring address introduced
Allen W. Thurman as temporary chairman
Mr.. Thurman made ringing speech.
The committee en- permanent organ!za-
tion reported that e1-Congresaman Frank
Lsb,onG Of Mercer county had been aslectec
as the permanent chairman OF the oonveD-
don. The announcement was FeceiYad With
great applause and COMMITTEES Was sp'
pointed to escort Mr. Lebond TO the chslr.
Chairman Leblond's speech was brief and
to the poiat. He thanked the convention
for the honor conferred aud then proceeded
to dcnouace the laa. republican Congress
for its bad legislation and its atteDptto pass
she Ubiquitous Force bill aud the.eb? per-
oe,nste in power the party which for de-
cade has been the representative OF tao me-
nopolies and the enemies of the people
Applause
Nominating speeches for Governor com
mencsd at ] o'clock and Campbell, Meal
and Kline were placed 10 nomination. The
ballot d-Oampbsll sos, Neal 1874, Kline
&c, Johnson l. When Hamilton county Was
called che cast for Campbell and SIS for
Neal amid great excitement. Gov. Camp
bell was thea escorted to the platform end
made . ringing spaecb accepting tee uomi
nation.
The platform opposes all Class legislation
and bseyes in tariff levied for the so't
purpose OF producing rsvenue sufficient to
defrsy the legitimate expenses OF the gov
ercment, economically administered favors
graded Income taZ. and denouDoes the
decentralization OF silver 10 1878 by the party
then la power, and demands the reius!ate-
ment Of the constitutions standard OF both
gold and silver, with the equal right OF each
to free ard unlimited coinage; denounoes
the republican "bul!ion dollar" Congress,
~h!ch by extravaganza expenditures ex-
haus.ed surplus In the national treasury
Left there By democratic Naturalization,
and congratu'stes the people on the defeat
OF the odions force bill favors liberal pen
sions to deserving aud dcaoled go diers and
sailors who fought for the maintenance Of
the government, and like pensi ns to their
widows and orphanp, and urged that this
government, 10 connection with the govern
ments of E1rope, should take proper steps
to alleviate the wrongs Inflicted upon the
Jews by the Russian government.
minority platform report setting forth belief
in honest money. the coinage OF gold and silver
and circulating medium convertible in:o such
money without loss opposing all legi laton which
tends to drive either gold or silver out of crcua
ton, snd for the consge of both metals on parity
WAS defeated by vote OF 300 to 800.