The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-29
WILD ENTHUSIASM IN OHIO.
The Republican Convention Goes Wild
Over q Truce.

none OF the expected contention in TIE re-
publican state convention to-day. Harmony
and prompt action prevailed from the
opening to the adjournment. Gov. Nc
Kinley, as permanent chairman, called the
convention to order amid a tremendous
outburst of applause and waving OF hand
kerchiefs. His reference to the administra-
ton of President Harrison brought out
hearty applause, succeeded few moments
later by an extraordinary hurrah that shook
the roof when the speaker gave utterance
to the name Of Secretary Blaine Mention
of Obio's son, Secretary Of the Treasury
Foster, by Gov, Mckinley was also
well received. lie closed by saying: Nov
whatever else happens here to-day let us
have harmony, unity and fraternity; and
when we 20 out Of this convention, whether
have had nv way or you have had yours,
let the voice of this convention be the law
of republican action. LApplausel
Reports of the committee on rules and
order of business, which was expected TO
occasion dispute, were adopted without OPP
position. The platform was adopted with
out a single negative vote.
samuel II. Taylor was nominated as
candidate for secretary of state on the first
ballot and it was made unanimous.
Judge William z. Speerar was unopposed
supreme court judgeships. The other went
to ]. F. Burkett on the first ballot. The
nomination was made unanimous. Ex-
Gov. Foraker, meantime had modestly en~
tered at side door and seated himself I'M
observed back of the chairmaus desk to
witness the full ratification of the treaty.
1t was picturesque spectacle to see Senator
Bherman's trusted lieutenant, Mark Hanna,
In the next chair to Mr.. Foraker, the two
complacent and innocent looking as twin
lambs.
For supreme court clerk one-armed
veteran, Capt. Josiah b. Allen of Stark
county, was nominated by reclamation.
For member OF the board Of public works
E. f. Lybarger was chosen.
THRILLING SCENE.
Now came the most thrilling scene in the
proceedings. The white-haired. but hale,
ruddy old general, w. ii. Gibson OF Tiffin,
came forward to name The great quartet
who it had been agreed were to represent
Ohio Ia the national council at Minneapolis.
''As the Oldest republican on this floor, -
shouted Gen. Gibson, trembling with emo-
ton, land beng in this convention in the
interest of no man, l want the privilege of
naming for the convention a big four to
Minneapolis l am a republican heart
and soul, and when every man that has
been mentioned in this convention shall
be moldering in 1.-THE dust that party will
still be living In its immortal principles and
help to humanity. 1 promise you that if
/ am allowed to do as beg you to let me
that Ohio shall be, as she should be, first in
war, first in peace and first in the hearts Of
the people. First, want to name our own
governor, Mckinley. Immense cheering.
Next, be who could not be terrorized bv
earthquakes nor stampeded by floods, that
leader, imperial in his magnetism
Joseph B. Foraker" 1t seemed as though
ha al " mould CraoB haFnra tba
could be brought to order, so instantaneous
and extraordinary was the colossal hurrah
that went up from every nook and corner
of the hall. The names of the two remain
ing proposed compromise delegates at large,
William NJ. Hahn of Mansfield and Asa
Bushnell of Springfield were scarcely
heard In the tumult, when the question on
the adoption OF the four was put by Gen.
Gibson, who impulsively seized Chairman
Mckinley's gavel TO do it.
Every body in the big hall, delegates and
spectators alike, were on their feet assent.
ing with voice and arms till they grew black
in the face.
FORAKER SPEAKS.
Mr.. Foraker's appearance now alongside
Of Chairman Mckinley and Gen. Gibson,
completed the deafenlng uproar. When,
after an ovation lasting nearly five minutes,
his voice could be heard, be said: 1--WE are
repuhllca 10. and republicans only. We
came here determined TO have
peace, harmony and unity OF action,
even if we had TO fight for it. We have
secured it, and we have secured it without
any lighting among ourselves. The selec-
ton of the candidates on our ticket are
ones with which all shades OF republicans
in Ohio are satisfied and can support
Zealously from this day, let every repub-
Iican have his gun pointed at the common
enemy. At Minneapolis we shall
strive for a result as harmonious
as here. l don't know whether
the nominee will be our excellent
present President [cheersl OF that match
less man from Maine, James G. Blaine,
wild applause continued several minutes1
or any republican, but in any event we, in
Ohio, will be prepared to take off our coats
and work for the success of the whole
ticket. Alternates and electors at large
were chosen without further excitement
aud the convention adjourned.
THE PLATFORM.
We declare our unbounded confidence in
President Benjamin Harrison, and without
qualification indorse and commend his admin.
istration OF the great office which he nolds He
has gwen the country wise Just and patriotic
administration. He has maintained the national
dignity and honor at home and abroad. He has
upheld the glory OF the flag. while promoting
peace and securing prosperity. He has faith
fully redeemed the pledge given before his cleo
ton, and zealously guarded the interests of the
whole people While carefully aud inteligentlv
observing the platform and teaching of his
party, he has yet been a statesman wise,
broad and eminently American and patriotic
The people of Ohio have just pride in the ad-
minlstration of the affairs of their state by
Gov. Mckinley. He brought TO the discharge
of his duties as governor ripe experience, or at
learning and craftsmanship, and an honest aud
patriotic purpose. and he has already shown
himself capable
We heartily indorse his administration thus
far and assure him of our great esteem and CON
fdence.
The best exempiifcation of the principle of
protection, cardinal one that has found ex-
preston in the statutes, is the Mckinley BILL
and we cordially declare our adhesion to its doc.
trines, including as worthy of particular men
ton its reciprocity features 1t will not escape
Democratic party coming into power in the
House of Representatives as the inplacable foe
of the law then just enacted, and Of its under
lying principle of protection TO American labor
and interests, with the avowed purpose to wipe
II from the statute $boo1s so far
as its power extended at the first opportunity.
has, after witnessing its splendid operation
for single year. deliberately deemed
1t an inexpedient and unsafe party policy pend
ing the general election to attempt its repeal or
modification, except as to less than half a
dozen out Of its thousands of items, and with
respect to these 1t has taken the precaution re-
peatedly TO show the country in advance that
absolutely nothing can come Of its attempts in
this direction.
We condemn the bill recently passed by the
democratic majority in the House of Represent.
atives to place wool on the free list as an unjust