The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-17
HURRAH FOR M'KINLEY.
Ohio Republicans to Name Him
for Governor Today.
BIG CONVENTION AT COLUMBUS.
Mention of Blaine's Name Sets the
Delegates Cheering Wildly.
Author Of the Tariff Bill Defends
the Work Of Congress. and Sees VIC
tory In the Party's Horizon.

COLUMBUS, June l6.-IhlS mas been
gala day to the Republicans of Ohio. No
one can derive so much unalloyed happi-
nessafrom the discussion of politics and
the denunciation of political enemies as
the average citizen of the Buckeye state,
and 1900 enthusiastic Republicans have
today devoted themselves assiduously to
arraignment of the Democratic party, and,
incidentally, to the nomination of state
ticket. There has been little room for
strife in this last business, as the nomina-
tion of Major Mckinley will be made by
acclamation tomorrow, and, although
there is sharp competition for the lesser
places, these officers are almost lost to
sight in the interest manifested. AS Ohio
goes next fall, so she will go in 1892.
To the casual observer today the opening
scenes of the convention presented more
the appearance of a Blaine Foraker rati-
fcation meeting than an ordinary state
convention. 1t is no secret that Foraker
aspires to succeed Sherman in the Senate,
and the young men, who are his followers,
dominated thesconvention. In like de-
gree the young Republicans appeared de-
voted to James g. Blaine, yet the ovation
which greeted the mention of the distin-
guished secretary of state was by no means
confined to the younger element. Presi-
dent Harrison and Senator Sherman are
also dear to the heart of the average Ohio
man, as the uproarious applause which
greeted the mention of their names tes-
titled.
1t was arranged early this morning, be-
fore the convention came to order, that
there should be no dispute over organiza-
ton, and so General A. S. Bushnell, of
Springfield, was unanimously decided
upon as permanent chairman. The Grand
opera-house, which has been the scene of
stirring political conventions for years,
was beautifully decorated with flags and
bunting, the national colors being con-
spicuously suspended over the chairman's
place. 1t was arranged that the conven-
tion should occupy two days. This fore
noon was devoted to meeting of varions
congressional delegations and the selection
of a new state central committee and COM
mittees on credentials, resolutions and
organization. In the afternoon Temporary
Chairman Robert M. Nevin addressed the
convention. Mr.. Nevin said, among other
things:
This convention will make history in this
great commonwealth It is a distinguished
honor to be delegate to this convention. 1t is
an honor to be member OF the Republican
party, and as such to be entitled to share Of
the glory of its achievements. IApplause.l
With regardto all the great measures it has ever
advocated, our party stands today where it has
always stood, with nothing to regret. to explain
or TO apologize for. 1t stands upon its old plat
form, true in its allegiance to every principle
that it has ever enunciated.
Continuing, the speaker arraigned the
Democratic state administration and the
legislature for its record of the past two
years, and, besides denouncing the gerrv-
Wandering of the state, made repeated
attacks at Governor Campbell and his
official acts. After indorsing President
Harrison and Speaker Reed, he continued:
But not to these alone is all the glory. There
stands upon the floor of the House of
Representatives that chairman of its WAYS and
means committee, another man whose services
need mention. His name is linked with that
act that is bringing today and as years 20 by
will bring in greater measure prosperity to the
American people and America: who having led
upon the floor of that House to the support of
every important measure an unbroken column
of Republicanism, should be chosen by accIa-
nation tomorrow to lead the Republican hosts
of Ohio to victory this fall-william Mckinley.
jr.
This was received with great enthusiasm.
need add nothing about our candidate for
governor-he is already chosen. If the Demo
Gratis were in accord and harmonious: if they
stood foot to foot and shoulder TO shoulder in
the fight this fall, still with William McKinlev.
jr, as our leader and united as we are, they must
go down; but disorganized and broken, with the
Campbell faction and the Neil faction. and the
'dark horse faction the question is not, win
Mckinley be elected. but how much will be his
majority?
The enthusiasm Of the convention found
full vent in ratification of the partisan
speech of Chairman Nevin and in approy-
ing his eulogy of the Republican leaders.
At the conclusion of his address Neyin
said:
And at the right hand of the president, stands
a man who for keen judgment and devotion to
American interests and American progress is the
peer of any man who ever lived who lives today
or ever will live, James G. Blaine.
The name of Blaine was never heard by
the convention. Little by little. as the
: peroration reached its height, the aud
fence caught the infection, and from gem
eral handclapping the applause developed
into one mighty roar, which shook the
building. Men shouted themselves hoarse
and women waved their fans, while
thousand voices over and over again re-
peated musical chorus: "Blaine. Blaine.
Blainel"
After the appointment of committees
the convention adjourned until tomorrow
morning
Mckinley arrived about noon, and al
though the temperature was way I'D in
the 90's a thousand men turned out and
marched to the station to greet him. Nc
klnley yas escorted TO his carriage. and
the nls h to the Neil house began. Along
the EN- distance of nearly mile the
sidews were literally packed with
people. On reaching the hotel Mckinley
retired parlor, where he was Joined by
Sherma +, Foraker and others. The even
ing wa, devoted to receptions. The
Ii coin Club rendered a reception
te Ma. Mckinley, which was at
teI led Y an immense crowd, including
III, eadi e Republicans OF the state. SEN
ator Sac nan made a brief speech, and
was oil Fed by Mckinley, who received
an fati iwhen he arose. Senator Sher-
ma ms ted that "the next governor of
Oh - sh nld now speak
1.AJoR M'KINLEY's SPEECH.
tKin " in his speech said in part:
It ngra .late you tonight that the Republi.
can hrty today, like the Republican party of
the kst, Is cight upon every question concern
ing 3e We are of the American people. 1t 10
right upon every one. and care not what issue
J ~ make, whether il be sound currency for the