The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-07-16
GOV. CAMPBELL OF OHIO
WILL BE RENOMINATED
ON FIRST BALLOT.
DELEGATES MAKE A GUN PLAY.
The 4uti.G Gumpbellites Refuse to Bury the
tIatehst but the Governor Says
His Calling is Certain,
His Election
Sure.


omor Campbell will be the nominee OF
The Democratic convention tomorrow
for lOye-nSr of Ohio. The logic of the
situa.ton impess every unprejudiced
observer r. this conclusion and only
tAg PERSIST ncy of other candidates in
remaining N the race prevents this
conclusion Deing accepted by all par
ties The contest will be short and
decisive I'D will be concluded with
the frs. lllot. Governor Campbell
vii receive far more than enough
votes to dominate him but anti
Campael. delegates insist they will go
on record N opposition in order to
prevent al lnimous nomination. This,
80 FAR IS the convention n is
concerned, hamony is delib erately
rejected as an unnecessary p olitical
cg.oIulJl,y and the only question is
now, will he anti, Campbell faction
carry rheir grievances to the polls
There hlv been many wordy war
salo. Ia thr hotel lobbies today be-
tween CUmpbell delegates and their
demousCrf We opponents and in sew
grll !ustntAs disputes went to such
au extent nat admirers of the gov
arnoc ans red threats of the Hamil
tou county delegates by
DEBgrs = THEIR OPPOSITION
and declaring that Campbell should
be both non mated and elected with
.st the he,r of Cincinnati. All these
disputes are deprecated by both
Campbell I'D Neal, but their i'll effect
js none the ess felt in the party ranks.
The day vels not destined to pass,
however wiGhout these disputes term
mating III 'oodshed. While an angry
wro lie was in progress this evening
in front Of yhe Plaindealer office be-
tween Fete- Nolan, Il Campbell man
and az amateur prize higher,
and W illiam and James
Patterson Veal delegates, all under
stood 10 Ua from Cincinnati. the lie
was uas.a3 and in instant revoivers
wera draw3. A lively fusislade fol-
lowed IN ylich four or five shots
were Gre, with wild results. An
innocent ISLANDER received one OF the
bullets. r,tec which the weapons Were
used rs ,.ubs with more appreciabIe
results 81 tNe contestants. They ell
cEor,lD D NUMEROUS GAsHgs
over IT,. cad and were bleed
;og rurfuiely when arrested.
me ul,o, tunate incident tend
ell al nee to restore more
nhilosaphlgal feelings all around.
Farty leaders of all factions lmmedl1
ntclv ru,..l in a"vigorous protest
sgaIer rloHon wraDgles which have
continued roughout day and night.
Petty disp, es are discountenanfed by
all ana strong attempt is being
made o restore party harmony. :,
The full strength OF the Campbell
following vas not appreciated until
the Governor reached the city this
afternoon His arrival at Hollenden,
at the head of the Jackson and
Thurmeu clubs of Columbus, was the
SIGNAL for an ovation. Cheer after cheer
was given f"r the next governor OF
Ohio and lere were loud demands
for a speech The governor mounted
q ranIe in tie center of the rotunda
md bowed lis acknowledgements, but
lis speech Wls brief.
- am glad to see you all, my
gFisnds.n sad he, 'but l have not
much OF q eech to make now. l ex,
DccV, howey :, to make one tomorrow
after the animation" Laughter and
nlsrrg.1 there is no doubt of my
nominstioD on the first bal
lot said he governor to an
Associated press reporter this evening
ut is G sr.pIe little question of ad-
ditiou, rs ] already have assurances
from more +lan enough delegates to
insure INV domination. | think that
tie result. vhatever it may be, will
be accepted philosophically by all
worthy cor 2etitors, and that tne e
Democracy f our state will present an
upj2o1ken .,ont to the enemy this fall
am confident Of my election"