The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-17
FOR BLAINE, OF MAINE.
The Ohio Republican Convention
Develops an Overwhelming
Sentiment for Him.
Harrison's Name Cheered, Blaine's
Stirs Up a Mighty Whirl-
wind of Enthusiasm.

Mckinley To BE Chosen as Candidate and
Grandson's Administration Per-
functoriIy Endorsed.
COLUMBUS, o., June 1G.-This has been n
gala day to the republicans of Ohio. No
one can derive 40 much unnlloyed happi-
ness from discusAon of politics and de-
nunciation of his political enemies as the
average citizen of the Buckeye state, and
2OoO enthusiastic republicans have to-day
devoted themselves assiduously to the ar
raignment of the democratic party and in
cidentally to the nomination Of state
ticket. There has been little room TO,
strife In this last business as tho nomina.
ton OF Major Mckinley will be made by ac
clnmation tomorrow and although there il
sharp competition for the lesser places
these officers are lost to sight in the interest
manifested in the republican or democratic
success in Ohio, for it is believed tnat a.
Ohio goes next fall SO she will 90 in 1892
10 casual observer to-day the
opening scenes of the convention
presented more the appearance oil
a Blaine-Foraker ratification meeting than
an ordinary state convention. 1t is nc
secret that Foraker aspires to succeed Sher
man In the senate and the young men. who
are his followers. dominated the oonven-
ton. In like degree the young republicans
appeared devoted to James G. Blaine, yet
the ovation which greeted mention of the
distinguished secretary of state, was by nc
means confined to the younger element
President Harrison and Senator Sherman
are also dear to the heart of the average
Ohio man, as the uproarious applause
which greeted mention or their names testi-
fed.
The importance of the result of this cam
paign, not only to the state, but to the ma
ton, is fully realized. and all the devices
known to modern politics will be exerted by
both parties to win favorable verdict from
the people In November next. 1t was arranp-
ed early this morning before the conyen-
tion came to order that there should be no
disputes over the organization. Gen. Asa
5. Bushnell, OF Springfield, was unani-
mously decided upon as permanent chair
man. The grand opera house. which has
been the scene of stirring political conven-
tions for years. is beautifully decorated
with flags and bunting, the national colors
being conspicuous everywhere upon the
stage, and large picture of Mckinley is
suspended over the chairman's place,
/, II was arranged that the convention
should occupy two days. This forenoon
was devoted to a meeting of the various
congressional delegations and the selection
of new state central Commits and COM
mittees on Credentials, resolutions and
organization. The nomination of VIM.
Mckinley, e1-oongressman and author
of governor, has been fore
gone conclusion and made the
convention which opened with so much en-
thusiasm and good feeling to-day rather a
lovefeast than the contentious OF a politi-
cal gathering. Mckinley arrived about
noon. Although the temperature was away
up In the nlneties, u thousand men turned
out and marched to the station to greet
him. Mckinley was escorted to carriage
and the march to the Neil house began.
Along the entire distance of nearly a mile
the sidewalks were literally packed with
people. On reaching the hotel Mckinley
retired to the parlor, whore he was joined
by Sherman, Foraker and many others.
1t was after two O'Clock before the dele
gates began to gather. At exactly 2:45 L.
M. King chairman of the state central COM
mittee, called the convention to order. He
paid tribute to VIM. Mckinley, which was
loudly applauded. Col. Nevin was then
introduced as temporary chairman. The
welcome which he received from 2 2Oo0 cheer
ing Ohioans gave evidence that the state
central committee had made no mistake in
the selection of temporary chairman of the
convention.
He arraigned the democratic state admin
istration and legislature for its record the
past two years, and besides denouncing the
gerrymanderine of the state, made repeated
attacks on Gov. Campbell and his official
acts. After endorsing President Harrison
and Speaker Reed, he said: "But not to
these alone is all the glory. There stood
on the floor of the house of representatives
tho chairman of its ways and means COM
mittee, another man whose services need
mention. His name is linked with that act
that is bringing in to-day, and as the years
go by will bring in n greater measure of
prosperity to the American people, an
American who, having led upon the floor of
that house to the support of every impor-
tant measure, the unbroken column of re-
publicans. will be chosen by acclamation
to-morrow to lead the republican hosts of
Ohio to victory this fall-Wm. McKin-
ley, Jr."
his was received with great enthusiasm.
Continuing, the speaker said: II need say
nethinH about our candidate for governor.
He is already chosen. Ii the democrats
were in accord and harmonious; if they
stood foot to foot and shoulder to shoulder
in the iight this fall, still, with VIM. Nc
Kinley, Jr., rs our leader and united as we
are they must go down. But, disorsanized
nnd broken with the Campbell faction and
the Neil faction and the dark horse fac
ton, tho question is not will Mckinley he
elected, but how much will be his ma
jority2"
At the conclusion of his address, Nevin
said: "And ut the right hand of the presi-
and devotion to American interests and
American progress, is the peer of
any man who ever lived, who
lives to-day, or ever will live, James G.
Blaine" The name of Blaine was never
heard by the convention. Little by little
M tho per e'oration reached its height the nu-
tlience caught the infection, and from
general hand-clapping the applause devel-
oped into one mighty roar that shook the
Men shouted themselves hoarse
and women waved their fans, while thou
sand voices over and over again repeated in
musical chorus, "Blaine! Blaine! Blainem
After the appointments of committees the
adjourned until tomorrow
The evening WAS devoted to re-
ceptons. The Lincoln club rendered a re-
ception to Major Mckinley, which was
attended by an immense crowd, including
leading republicans of the state, Senator
Sherman made n brief speech and was fol-
lowed by Mckinlov, who received IN ovation
when he arose. Senator Sherman insisted
that tho next governor of Ohio" should
now speak.
Major Mckinley eulogized Speaker Reed,
the work OF the last congress, etc., and,
sreaking of the assei..i0s Of democrats
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