The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-08
BOON FOR M'KINLEY.
It u Started ct the Convention
Of Ohio Republicans
SENATOR sHERMAM.s LETTER.
He 1oeiees The weakness e Democracy
anA st.ssgtA 81 Republics Pria-
eiplee-ChesRs for Heraker.

ColuNBrs. June 7.-Tomorrow's sun viii
sec the beginning Of . new race for the
presidency. Before the Ohio Republican
convention adiourns for the day tho first
candidate will be fairly in the field. His
name ID Wiiiiam Mckinley. Tonight. At
least, that is the outlook. Barring IN
earthquake or something equally unex-
pected. il seems we'll understood that Nc
kinley's nomination tomorrow, which
promises to be by acclamation, - only the
start of . campaign for the highest honor
in the gift Of the nation. Whatever oppo-
sition there has been here has apparently
failed to organize its forces against the IA
nous governor, or, with chivalry worthy
of the occasion. has been unwilling to take
such an ungracious part. Tho latter n.y.
pothesis finds some confirmation in the
fact that no name, not even that Of Nc
kinney, wrought . greater whirlwind of
applause in the convention today than
that of McKinley's old-time rival. ex-Gov.
Foraker. The mention of Foraker created
great enthusiasm, which found vent in the
widest cheering. 1t was . picturesque
beginning of the political conventions of
the year.
The state Republican convention met
here this afternoon for the purpose of nom-
mating state ticket and firing the frs:
gun In the renewal Of the fight aftev the
party's national defeat. The rival leaders,
Sherman and Foraker. are absent, though
their friends are on the ground to see that
no undue advantage is taken Of their re-
spectivo cAptains' absence. It seemed
probable In advance Of any action that the
present officers would be re-nomiuated.
Temporary Chairman Hon. Charles Gros-
venor, on assuming the duties Of presiding
officer, delivered an extended address,
chiefly devoted to the tariff. and giving
the probabies keynote for . platform for
Mckinley - presidential! candidate.
He dveit on the wisdom OF the Mckinley
bill, aud the number Of articles which came In
free under 1t, while at the same time protecting
American industries. and declared that II the
Democrats attempted to pass an I'd valorem
tariff they would have to make . rate OF 80 Per
cent. all round, leaving nothing on the free list
He attributed the present hard times not 20
much to the silver problem - to apprehension
that the Democrats win carry out their pledge
in regard to upsesting the tariG He declared
that protection aud reciprocity were the twin
coursers OF American prosperity.
Senator Sherman, writing from Wssh-
ington City, said:
Matters Of business prevented his intended
prssence q the convention and added that no
had scfupulously abstained from any interior
euee In the selection Of oandidstss and the ID.
justmsnt OF principles. - he believed this duty
could b best performed By the delegates a.
sombled In convention. He said that fortu-
nately public opinion seemed to have coneen-
trated in favor Of the renominatIon OF the
candidates selected two ysass ago. and gave .
special good word for Gov. Mckinley. The
letter then touched on desirable legislation for
Ohio, and concludes with Q review Of
the achievements Of the Republican party. de-
claring that IL hes eugIaftsd IL principles
In the laws Of the country TO the latters great
advantage - . irce aud prospectus nation. In
contrast with this the Democratic party and
Democratic presidens could not agree on or
formulate singie Affirmative measure Of public
policy. nor even on how and whore to attack
any measurs Of the Rspublican party. In view
OF this 1t should b the pride and pleasure Of
Ohio Republicans to take the lead In the com.
ing election In rsviviug the enthusiasm Of old
times.
After the appointment OF committees,
the convention adjourned till tomorrow.