Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-06-16
OHIO NOT In LINE
A Divided Delegation is
Elected.
CAMPBELL is FOR CLEVELAND
But His Three Associates Are Not-No
Instructions Given the Delegates
Result Of the Ballot.


that dim. musty. cramped sweatbox
dignified by the name OF the Grand
opera house, and the interior OF which
has been rendered somewhat attractive
for the moment by the judicious use OF
a profuson of bunting, plants and
evergreens, the representatives. Of the
democracy OF the Buckeye state assem-
bled this morning for the purpose OF
naming its delegates 10 Chicago and OF
placing q state ticket Ia the fieid. IL
will be the last convention IN the
historic structure that has gwen 70 the
state so many tickets for victory or Tor
slaughter, for the democracy has re-
belled against 1t as q summer bake
oven. and yesterday q mighty pro-
test went up 10 which future
state committees will be compelled
10 pay heed. A fine portrait Of Ohio's
old Roman, veiled with the stars and
stripes, was suspended over the center
of the stage, and on either side Of the
proscenium arch were portraits of ex-
Governor Campbell and Andrew Jack
son. Ex-President Cleveland, however,
had apparently been forgotten in this
regard. and so had David B. Hill aud
many other national democrats who
may be expected 10 figure in Chicago
next week AS presidential possibilities.
Called to order.
Nine O'Clock was the hour appointed
for the commencement of the proceed
ings, but II was forty minutes later
when "Doc" Norton of Tifiin. by virtue
Of his position as chairman of the state
central committee, gave the table q
resounding wnack with MS gold
headed cane and requested order.
When this had been secured, with some
difficulty, The delegates and spectators
arose while the divine blessing ano
guidance WAS beeought by the Rev. DIR.
c. ii. Robe of the Columbus German
Lutheran church. James G. Neal of
Hamilton had been selected by the
stat. d committee as temporary chair
man, and his introduction awakened
the first manifestations OF enthusiasm.
OF the morning. After thanking the
convention for the honor conferred
upon him, Mr.. Neal made Z few re-
marks.
Its state Platform.
The most exc iting business Of the
convention, the selection OF delegates
at-lArge to Chicago, was declared in
order at 1:20. just as nominations for
delegatee-at-large were reached ex-
Secretary of State ]. w. Newman ap-
peared with the report of the commit
tee on resolutions, and it was at once
received.
The platform presented is 40 follows:
The democracy of Ohio in conven-
ton assembled declares: First-That
confiding in the careful judgment of
the national democratic convention
about to assemble In Chicago, we
hereby pledge an earnest and cordial
support to Its nominee for president
and vice president. hoping to seek
glorious and lasting victory as the re-
suit of its intelligent action.
2. We are opposed to all class legisla-
ton, and believe in q tariff LEVIED for
the sole purpose of prod ucing revenues
sufficient to defray the legitimate ex-
penses OF the government, economi-
cally administered, and TO protest
against the iniqult0uspolicyo of so-called
protection illustrated by the Mckinley
bill as champloned by the republican
party. And in the interest OF agricul-
ture and labor we demand reform OF
the present tariff and the reduction of
unnecessary and burdensome taxation.
3. That in the high tariff recently
imposed or threatened by certain Euro
pean nations upon American grain and
American meat, We recognize an effort
on the part of these governments to
strike a destructive blow at American
agriculture in retaliation for the high
duties imposed by the Mckinley iaw
and on behalf of American agriculture
we demand of congress an immediate
modification of our tariff law, such rs
will secure the admission of these agri-
cultural products into those countries
free OF duty.
Delegates Elected.
J. NJ. Meyers of Hamilton was elected
on the first ballot as nominee for mem
Der of the board Of public works and
nominations for delegates At large were
then declared In order. Allen w
Thurman was named by Congressman
Cultivate, Lawrence I. Neal by Gen
g. p. Finley, Senator Calvin Brice by
the Hon. Thomas Powell, Ex-Governor
Campbell by l.. G. Cole, the Hon,
Frank Hurd by Elmer 4. White. John
4. MacMahon aud Robert Blee OF
tieSeAait0 Wele atso kboStu III BoHius
ton. The first ballot resulted: Brlce
705; Campbell. 663; Neal, 452; Hurd
1858; BIee, 1854; MacMahon. 3ol
Thurman, 2l71. Brice, Campbell
and Neal were declared elected
the success of the latter being with
loud cheers. On the second bAilo
Thurman ana Mcmahon withdrew. and
Blee received 1928 votes 10 349 for Hurd
Ex-Governor Campbell Is the onl,
supporter of ex-PresIdent Cleveland "
the delegation at large. the others re
garding him as unavailable as presi
dental possibility. Strong favor VA
shown toward Governor Campbell as .
dark horse. As alternatesst-larg'
Senator NJ. n. Shaw OF Wapakaueta
Senator w. e. Gear of Wyandotte
John r. Filler of Hamilton and Thomsl
J. Corsn of Hamilton were chosen
James y. Seward of Rlchisnd and II
s. sternberger of Pickaway were tn
nominees for presidential electors. 4
rooster was chosen as the emblem, AND
a. 40 the convention adjourned sip'
die. No effort VAS made 20 instrnc