Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-06-08

licans OF Ohio are Just as earnest as
they have ever been. The convention
itself will be little more than love
feast Governor Mckinley will be re-
nominated by acclamation. and accord
ing to present indications all Of his asso
ciatcs will be similarly honored. There
was a wild rumor this morning that the
governor proposed 10 step aside in favor
of ex- Secretary Foster. and that the lat
ter was 10 receive the nomination a. an
expression OF sympathy in his recent
financial misfortunee. but State Chair
man Pursell quickly put quietus on
the story. An effort was also made 10
start boom TOR Purseil for lieutenant
governor. and this also died s-borning.
Interest I'm the Platform
Moro interest is manifested in the
prospectis1 platform than in the ticket.
The younger element is in favor Of
following out the suggestions Of the re
cent Louisville convention. and OF in.
cooperating new IDEAS and doctrines
that have hitherto been considered the
exclusive property II the third party.
but this is not palatable to the older
heads. who are in favor OF adhering
platform. especially on the financial and
tariff questions. The pension plank is
likely 10 make the committee some
trouble. some of the delegates being in
clincd. in view of the discussion now
going on among the Grand Army posts.
10 modify the usual declaration and
simply affirm that deserving and de
pendent soldiers should be literally
..-.x L. n II
fontaine is on hand with ringing wool
tariff plank. which. in accordance with
time honored custom. he expects 10 have
incorporated among the resolutions.
Temporary Chairman Grosvcnor.
IL was after . O'Clock when the con
yention was called 10 order in the Grand
opera house by State Chairman PurseIl
The stage was draped with tri-colored
bunting. but with this exception the in
terror ~ the opera house was bare Of
decoration. Prayer was offered by the
Rev. DIR. David X. Moore OF Logan. and
then Gen. Charles ii. Grosvenor %
Athens was introduced IA temporary
chairman. There was warm welcome
in store for the veteran. and when the
applause subeided be commenced a
speech that occupied over an hour in its
delivery.
General Grosyenor after eulogizing
the republican party as the party of
principle. which was never stampeded
by defeat. declared that the result of
last Years election was due 10 mis-
representation. misunderstanding and
inconsiderate action. The democrat ad-
ministration. be said. would be unable
10 redeem ifs pledges. II had thrown
overheard the Morrison bill and now
proposed much leee wise tariff scheme.
Where Grover Expects Aid.
Mr.. Groevener continued How stands
the democrat party upon the subject 81
currency, That the administration 81
Grover Cleveland proposes 10 sfand by
the doctrines. statutes and practices ~
the republican party wc must freely adj
nit. That his purpose is u uphold the
circulation of the country 40 that the re.
publican doctrine that the dollar ~ the
Iahorer shall he the equal in purchasing
value az the dollar of the bond holder. Is
manifest But where does he look 90
uphold theae wise and judicious lawsy
He "a booking With hope and confidence.
not 20 the democrat majority m the
senate. not 70 the great majority - tho
democrat house ~ representatives. but
10 the inslOmitatle courage and wisdom
~ three -fourths ~ the republican sena
tors. and toat least lie ~ the rs repub.
licsn votes Ia the house of representa-
uves.
After paving tributes n ex President
Harrison and er Governor foster. Gen.
eral srosvenor cioeed with an appeal n
republicans 10 reoTgansze ss republicans
without liuitstio1s or qualifications, 70
pnbIicsns sosely snd not ss followers II
any particular leader.
Governor firusFenors address wss 70
pestr,iiv interrupted with eppiaase. and
there uas isrse burst n cheering ~ben
he resumed ats seat Comuiittee~ on
permanent oTgsnizstion sud creientisl.
psrs appointed sra reces- tskeG unit
THURSDAY morning.
A Financial Plank
The anMitte~ sn permanent arvsni
Ssrion aftsr several bsliogs selected To-
Hon " VI Dsughefty 4 Fay~tts -
chairman ard + kess8aQey a
Aftsns a. -ssfetssf TIE eoFe oaftee -
fta atlors sFp<4nfha set q mr ttee
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