The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-17
TO SUCCEED M'KINLEY.
OHIO DEMOCRATS NOMINATE LAW
RENEE T. NEAL FOR GOVERNOR.
Success Predicted For the Party Next FALL
The Platform Brands the Present FL
nancial Panic as Result
Of McBinleyism.

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ton to select an opponent for Gov
ernor Mckinley gathered this morning
in Music hall. Delegates came slowly.
AT $50 not over half were in their
seats. Then they came more rapidly,
and after the band and organ had
taken turn at entertaining, Chairman
Critics gave three blows with his gavel
and convention was on.
In a few words the chairman intro
duced Rev. Geo. A. Thayer, who de-
livered brief prayer, and at its con-
clusion Chairman Critics in a brief
speech introduced G.. NJ. Bargar, tenn
porary chairman, who was greeted
with cheers long and loud. At the
conclusion of the address by Mr.. Bar
gar reviewing the political situa-
ton, the committee on credentials re-
ported,
The only contest of any consequence
was from Chillicothe, where Meals de-
legation has been attacked. The COM
mittee reported in favor of seating
Meals men and a deafening outburst
followed. The committees on per-
manent organization reported in favor
of making the temporary organization
permanent which was done. The re-
port of the committee on rules and
regulations was adopted and Chair
man Bargar acknowledged the honor
of being made permanent chairman.
After the report of the committee on
rules John A. Mcmahon OF Dayton,
chairman of the committee on reso-
lutions introduced and read the plat
form, which was received with cheers.
The platform approves the platform
of the Democratic party adopted by
tie national convention at Chicago,
especially the portions referring to
tariff and currency legislation, con-
graduates the country upon the early
prospect of measures of relief, declares
the financial situation an unfortunate
legacy of a Republican administration,
the natural result of the Mckinley
law, the Sherman silver law and ex-
travagance 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
market and paralyZe its business;
recommends that national banks be
permitted to issue currency to an
amount equal to the par value OF
United States bonds they deposit with
the treasurer of the United States; ia
vors Just and liberal recognition of
claims of worthy veteran soldiers; con-
demns the unbusiness like administra-
ton of Mckinley and expresses conf
dence in Calvin Brice and abiding
faith in the integrity, patriotic and
exalted courage of President Cleve-
land.
After reading the platform Judge
Ermiston of Hamilton county jumped
to his feet and moved the adoption of
the report. 1t was seconded, the
chairman rushed it to vote and it
was passed in hurry, the convention
standing and giving a GLORIOUS of ayes.
Only one mo" was heard
Then the chairman said the counties
would be allowed to present names for
the governorship nomination. James
P. Seward of Mansfield placed in nom
nation Lawrence II. Neal of Chilli
Gothic and General Clark of Columbus
presente the name of Col. VIM. A.
Taylor The name of Mr.. Baker was
presented by the first district delegate
from his seat. No nomination speech
was made in his behalf. John Fl.
Clark of Youngston was also put in
nomination, no speech being made.
The convention then proceeded to
ballot for governor and at the close Of
the calling of the roll Neal had 409 &
votes. Then followed wild scramble
for the band wagon, countil after
county changing it's vote to Ney amid
the widest confusion. The rules were
suspended and Meals nomination was
made by reclamation.
For Lieutenant governor, Col. W. A.
Taylor OF Columbus was selected by
reclamation.
For judge of the supreme court.
John W. Safer of Dark county was
nominated on the first ballot.
At the conclusion of the roll call
Neal was brought into the hall and
made an address prophesying Demo
cratic success in the fall and thanking
the convention for the nomination.
William A. Taylor was then dragged
forward and made a pleasant, witty
little speech.
For state treasurer B. @. Blackburn
of Coshocton was nominated by accla-
nation.
For attorney general John P. Bailey
of Putnam county was nominated by
acclamatIon.
For member of the board of public
works Lewis B. Wilhelm of Akron was
chosen.
For food and dairy commissioner P.
H. McKeown of Cincinnati was chosen
by acclamation.
The convention then adjourned sine
die.
NASHVILLE BANKS.