The herald., 1893-08-11
A TRIUMPH FOR THE SlvERITE
Ohio Democrats Nominate a
State Ticket.
Az Out-and-Out silver Man Put Up
for Governor.
The Platform. Nevertheiess, Expresses
Confidence in President Cisvsisnd
and His Administration Of
the Government.
Rx the A ssocisted Press.

CINcINNATI, Aug. 10.-The Democratic
state convention to nominate q state
ticket assembled in Music hall, at
O'Clock this morning. The hall wal
elaborately decorated At the opening
there was practically no change in ths
situation from last night, when it wal
Lawrence I. Neal, an out-and-out silver
ite. against the field, with Baker next iu
strength, backed by the friends of ex'
Governor Campbell. The outcome wal
entirely problematical. Though the de-
termination of the platform COMMITTEES
to give silver the cold shoulder was
something OF blow to the Neal men,
they claim to be able to nominate him
on second ballot at the furthest. The
Baker men said they could not lose, and
the Taylor men made like claim.
1t was 9 80 before the delegates were
in their seats. Then, after prayer, Chair
man Critics OF the state central commit
tee delivered brief address, in which
be took "crack" at ShsrmsHism
McKinleyism and Republicanism as re-
sponsible for the financial ills OF the
country. and named Hon. H. Barger "a
temporary chairman.
Bsrgsr in speech said Cleveland left
bis Republican successor q surplus oi
over 800, 900, 900 in the treasury with
annual revenue OF $95, 600, 600 in excess
of the expenditures. Gold and silver
purchased was coined, not stored away
az useless metal. The free gold above the
reserve was $95 100000 and the
gold stream from Europe was
turned toward our shores, the net
gain during Cleveland's administration
being nearly $55 600, 900. Four years OF
Republican control lett the country con-
fronted with the question: What shall
We do with the deficiency? as the result
Of reckless extrsvagsnce. Yet the Re-
publicsns. who were responsible for this
condition Of affairs, hoped to profit by
it politically through the distress of the
masses. In other words, they hoped the
people would censHre the assignee OF an
improvident, reckless spendthrift, and
reward the ependthrift that caused the
trouble with which the assignee must
deal.
He then took up the silver question,
declaring the constitution of the United
States never intended that the govern
ment should purchase and store either
gold or silver, but that it should fix The
weight of coins. Congress might, how
ever, limit coinage, but coinage should
be free up to a limitation. Currency
should be based on coin, but the Iatio
should not be controlled by the ideas OF
the governments OF Europe, nor be DOM
mated by those of single city OF this
country whose interests turn toward
Europe.
He declared the party was still in
favor of tariff reform; denied that the
bank failures were the result of fears of
the people that this reform would inter-
fere with the industries of the country.
The temporary organization was made
permanent. The platform was then
read.
The platform approves the platform OF
the national convention at Chicago,
especially the tariff and currency planks
congratulates the country on the pros
pect of measures OF relief as outlined in
the presidents message; expresses con-
6dence that the Democratic congress
will devise wise laws to that end, and
continues as follows:
1.-THE financial situation, the un-
fortunate legacy Of the Republican ad-
ministratioH, is the natural result of the
Mckinley tariff, the Sherman silver
law, the extravaganza of the party lately
in power and the creation and fostering
of trusts and corrupt combinations by
that party, all combining to shake credit,
create distrust in the money of the
country and paralize its business. We
recommend the national banks be per-
mitted to issue currency to an amount
equal to the par value of the United
States bonds deposited with the treas.
urer Of the United, States to the end
that the volume of currency be i'm
mediately increased"
The platform then declares that the
interest of every true soldier md pen
sioner demands that the pension roll be
made and preserved roll of honor; de-
clares in favor of the just and liberal
recognition of the claims Of veterans,
and favors granting them all that
patriotism could ask and national graft
tude demand, but that the granting oil
pensions ON fraudulent claims for parti
san purposes in contravention of the
law, as practcod under the last admin
istration, need investigation and cor
rection, the party pledging itself thai
the rightful clai III of no union soldier tC
a pension shall be denied or the allow
ancs OF any worthy pensioner dis
turbed.
The platform closes by saying the
country has abiding faith in the integ
riry, patriotism and exalted courage o
President Cleveland. True to the peo
pie and watcnful of their interests, be
will enforce honest economical methods
in the conduct of public affairs and Sc
cure to every section the blessings o
good government.
The platform was adopted with {
whoop. Then Neal, Taylor, Baker an(
J. H. CLARK were put in nomination fol
governor and Neal was chosen on frs
ballot, decided. triumph for the FIRE,
silver men.
At the conclusion of the calling of thu
roll on nomination for governor, Nea
had 4081a votes, enough to nominate
Then changes to him began and wher
completed the ballot stood: Neal
4871a; Taylor. 571a; Baker, 1859; Clark
81; Lentz, 27. The rules were sus
pended and the nomination was mad,
bv acclamation amid much enthusiasm
Col. w. A. Taylor OF Columbus wa
nominated for lieutenant-governor b,
scclamation.
Neal made q speech OF acceptance
predicting victory, and was followed b.
Taylor.
The ticket was completed as follows
Judge OF the supreme court, X. W
SAlter; state treasurer, B. l. Blackburn
attorney general, J. P. Bailey membe
| of the board of public works, L. B