The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1892-04-28
Republicans Hold Them I'm Ohio and
New Jsrsey--Democrats In
Illinois.
The Sherman Wing In Ohio VIII Prob
ably Concede Half the Delegation
to Foraker.
Palmer and Cleveland Factions I'm III.
linois Having q Hot Contest THAR
mony In New Jersey.

CLEVELAND, April 2s.-Music Hall,
which always put on gala attire in
honor OF such occasions, never looked
more bright or attractive that IL did
when the Republican state convention
assembled. When State Chairman G.
w. King arose to bring down his gavel
on the mahogany desk he stood beneath
an immense floral arch twelve feet in
height that shed its fragrance Car and
near and having for its siiken back
ground . fan sixteen fest By forty made
mp Of the national colors. The foot
lights were banked with palms, exotics
and growing flowers, while the rails of
the balconies and the pillars were
hidden from view by flags and drapings
of the old far1iliar red, white and blue, the
entire ensemble giving the vast interior
carnival air. The upper balconies
and the rear OF the stage, which hsd
been reserved for special guests, were
packed soon after noon, the fair ser
especially turning out in force, and as
one well known Republican after
another made his appearance upon the
floor he was quickly recognized and
treated 10 round of applause. The
crowning ovation, however, was re-
served for Ex-Governor Foraker, who
entered ut the head Of Hamilton county
delegation, and was given o succession
of cheers that fairly shook the building.
It was $50 when Judge King called the
gathering to order, and the delegates
rose TO their feet while DR.. G. IS.
Pomeroy. of the Second Presbyterian
church, invoked the divine blessing on
the deliberations OF the gathering.
Then Hon. Charles p. Griffin Of Toledo.
who has been selected by the state
comnittee as temporary chairman,
was introduced and delivered
lengthy address devoted principally
70 the eulogistic review Of
the course OF the party toward state is-
sues. There was deafening applause
when speaking of the men whose names
had ben identified with tariff legisla-
tion. He mentioned in turn Mckinley,
Blaine and Harrison, but 1t was notice
able that the references to the man
from Maine evoked the greater enthusi-
asln. The speaker concluded by an ap-
peal for harmony that was well under
stood by both factions in the conven-
ton. He said: "The Republican party
has never failed to win q glorious vic
tory in Ohio when it went forth to
battle with fraternity and harmony in
scribed on its banners, and the spirit of
those words in the hearts of its leaders
and people. Today, as at no other time
in its history, should fraternity and
harmony fill the hearts and con-
troll the actions of the Republicans
OF Ohio, and especially of you,
gentlemen of the convention, as
their accredited representatives. If
that wisdom, conciliation and unsslfish
fraternity which characterized all the
leaders and members Of the party dur
ing its early years shall find firuition
here, it viii insure not only victory in
Ohio, but gladden. the hearts and in
crease the endeavors Of Republicans
every where, and greatly aid in winning
that grand national victory which
awaits us in November next
At the conclusion of the address, the
committee on permanent organization
and platform were announced and
thereupon an adjournment was taken
until morning.