Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-08-10
BAKER IN THE LEAD.
Ohio Democratic C0nven-
vention Opened.
MESSAGE NOT IN FAVOR.
Synopsis Of Chairman Critics Address
aLa to.the Convention. -

CINCINNATI, Aug 10.-The Democratic
state convention was formally opened In
Music hall this morning and thousands Of
Democrats are now hard at work on the
preliminaries which precedes the chosing
Of a standard bearer for the fall campaign.
Hon. G. q. Critic Of Lima, chairman OF
the Democratic state central committee,
in calling the convention to order. thanked
the local committees and the citizens, gen.
orally, of Cincinnati, irrespective Of party,
for the complete arrangements that bad
insured the convenience and accommoda-
tion of the convention. ard urged the dele
gates to go forth. after their work was
done, With vigilance and determination to
do battle with the common enemy un-
til the polls closed In November. when
victory would be complete. Following Is
Crite's Speech,
About two months ago there was held In the
capital city OF this state a ratification meeting
called Republican state convention noted
for Its depleted delegations, its total lack OF
enthusiasm and willful absence OF prominent
Republicans OF the state, many OF whom not
even sought the shadow of an excuse for non
attendance. but their motives were apparent
20 all
every one of eCs delegates In his place. backed
by an equal number Of sturdy alternates and
surrounded by thousands Of the rank and fle
of the party from every district and county OF
the state, all united and enthusiastic for party
success.
Fortunately we may safely rely upon ths
intelligence and fidelity Of these sos tried and
true delegates directly representing the De
mocracy of the state TO wisely transact the
business Of this convention. II speaks for
your deliberations, presence and harmony,
and ticket that shall rebound not only TO
your credit, but to that Of the 100000 loyal
Democrats who sent you here.
Hon. Gilbert II. Bargar OF Columbus
acted as temporary chairman aud Hon
Walter Theme of Cleveland az temporary
secretary. B. w. Layton Of Wapakoneta
is the srrgeant-at-arms Follow ng the
address OF Mr. Critic, Chairman Bargar
said few words to the convention and
then the report of the committee on crs-
dentials was made.
The situation this morning Ia as mixed
and as undefinable az 1t was "a hours ago.
AS John j. Leutz, she Columbus politician
and himself a leading dark horse for the
gubernatorial nomination. put it: THE
situation il unparalleled and indescriba-
ble"
The most and, in fact, the only import
ant 0tNtibpuftuo was tuo PiopuiSioh iheo
the role of an open candidate for the head
of the ticket of Charles w. Baker of this
city. This was brought about at "a caucus
of Meals opponents held at the ST.
Nicholas, convened 10y Il. w. Hughes, ex-
consul to Birmingham and one Of ex-Gov-
erpor Campbell's chief lieutenants, and
participated in by half score of delegates
from as many districts. To this confer
ence Mr.. Baker was summoned, and when
the gathering broke up the announcementi
was made that Baker had been entered inI
the lists and might be regarded as theI
administration candidate for the nomina- ,
tion.
Meals Third Attempt.
Headquarters were at once opened at the
Gibson House, adjoining those occupied
by Candidate Neal, and the word went
around that the prospective nominee of
the convention was ready and willing to
welcome his supporters.
Neal himself says that he does not know
how large vote he will poll, and this is
also taken as sign of weakness by his
enemies. This is his third attempt to be-
come governor of Ohio, and the Campbell
men assert that he by this time knows
perfectly well where his strength lies and
that il he had 405 votes assured he would
lOse nO tllilc III Ciuihiihk ohoh WIN q Aouu
voice.
John A. Mcmahon of Dayton. who was
mentioned for the nomination and who
had quite a following, has kicked the gas
out of his own balloon by declaring that
he would not take the nomination IL 1t
was rendered him by both parties. Then
Mr. Mcmahon, after declaring this,
hastened over TO the st. Nicholas hotel
and locked himself In a room with the
anti Neal people. The selection OF Baker
to lead the Campbell side Of the conven-
ton has hurt Neal somewhat In Hamilton
county.
Neal has declared that he will abide by
the Chicago platform, and his followers
are Democrats of the unterrified stamp.
who will stick to him as long as there is a
show of his nomination. On the other
hand. the Campbellites make no denial OF
the fact that they are with the admins
ton and that they are out to beat Neal,
and to beat him with any man who can be
made available. Campbell will not be n
candidate, and IL his name goes before the
convention by the act Of some enthusi-
astic follower it will be instantly with
drawn.
Presidents Message Condemned.
The committee on resolutions remained
districts was called, and each member re-
sponded with his views on the silver ques-
tion. With two exceptions, the message
of President Cleveland was condemned,
and the opinion was expressed that the
platform should declare for free coinage
st the ratio Of IS TO |. Finally IL was de-
sided to refer the platform to committee.
The committee on organization made
the temporary organization the perma-
nent organization Of the Democratic state
convention Judge Armston and Ed
Hunt, the Hamilton county members OF
the committee on resolutions, are not
committed on the silver question, but
those IN position to know say that they
favor the financial plank OF the Chicago
platform.
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