The record-union., 1895-05-29
to the REcoRp.UNIoN.

Special to the RECORD.UNION.
GAINESVILLE (O.) MAY 2S.--The Repub-
lican State Convention was called to or
der here to-day promptly st P. NJ. by
Colonel Joseph G.. Bonner, chairman of
the State Committee. A half hour pre-
vious the hall was packed to its full ca
pacity of 5000, and many were unable to
gain admittance. Senator Sherman was
given stirring ovation when he was es-
corted into the hall ut $50 by Congress
man Van Voorhis and Judge Granger.
Ex-Secretary Foster, the members OF
Congress, several candidates and others
were cheered rs they entered. Among
the working delegates were Herman q.
Denison, son of the war Governor, and
Harry Garfield, son OF the murdered
President.
While Chairman Bonner, who is q
member of McKinley's staff, was elo-
quently congratulating the Repu ublicans
on the result of the last Ohio election
and forecasting another triumph for next
November in his introductory speech,
Ex-Governor Foraker entered the hall,
and u very boisterous demonstration fol-
lowed his appearance. After Chairman
Bonner had made repeated efforts to Sc
cure order and proceed with his intro
ductory remarks. Ex-Governor Foraker
came to the front of the platform and
said:
''Gentlemen of the convention: hope
you will not any longer disturb the de-
liberations of the convention. There
will be time for us all to be heard before
we leave GAINESVILLE. More shouting
than previously 1t is good town to
stay over night in, and we will stay just
as long as our business may require. At
tie proper time, when that will be in
order, l will be very glad indeed to ex-
change greetings with you, but l beg for
the present that you will let the Chair
man of the Central Committee proceed
with his speech in order to expedite the
business of the convention" [Great ap-
plause.
Even after this appeal it was with great
di .ficulty that Colonel Bonner concluded
his remarks and introduced Senator
j ohm Sherman as the Temporary Chair
man. Senator Sherman met the demon
strations at first with the remark that he
hoped TO see the Republicans OF Ohio
keep up such pitch of enthusiasm till
the next November election. The Sena-
tor spoke at length in favor of protect
i've tariff aud against the free coinage of
silver at the old ratio. but in favor OF a
bimetallic currency based on an interna-
tional agreement in accordance with the
market values Of gold and silver.
at the conclusion OF the Senator's
speech the twelve Congressional districts
were called for members OF the COM
mittees and other positions, and 1t was
found that there were bitter contests for
seats, especially in the Toledo and SPRING
field districts.
A Committee on Resolutions was ap-
pointed, and afterward organized with
ex-Secretary Charles Foster as Chairman.
The convention then adjourned to s p. NJ.
On reassembling the temporary organ
ization was made permanent.
The contested delegations from the To-
ledo aud Springfield districts were not
unseated.
With corresponding number of
speeches, the following names were pre-
sented to the convention tor the nomina-
ton of Governor: j. W. Barger, J. War
rem Keifer, j, II. Hoyt, George w. Nash,
Robert Nj. Nevin, l.. A. Harris and E. w.
Poe. General Bushnelps name was not
presented by any speaker.
There were S27 delegates in the conven-
ton, 4l4 being necessary to q choice. The
first ballot resulted as follows; Bushnell
5S, Barger S6, Harris Sc, Hoyt l764, Keller
"a, Nasn 16S. Nevin 80. Poe 146l. Chair
man Sherman announced there was no
The second ballot: Bushnell SO, Bar
ger SO, Harris A; Hoyt 1854, keifer 63,
Nash 1864, Nevin 81, Poe 133
The third ballot resulted: Bushnell
l59, Barger S6, Harris u, Hoyt 165, Keller
4O4, Nash 1898, Nevin IS, Poe "a. At the
end OF this ballot the name of T.. w. Poe
was withdrawn.
Fourth ballot: Bushnell 347, Barger 80,
Harris 26 Hoyt las. Keifer Ii. Nash 257
Bushnell lacked only 81 votes of nomina-
ton.
On the sixth ballot General Asa A.
votes, Nash 20l, Hoyt ii. Necessary for
a choice, 4l9.
President Woodmansee, Secretary Mil
League, together with Ex-Governor
Foraker, who we're sitting on the stage
at the time, telegraphed their congratula-
tlons to General Bushnell at his home in
springfield. The Clark County delega-
ton, from Bushnelps home, stood out for
General Keifer until the last ballot, when
it gave each half OF its votes. The result
of the nomination was received as a great
victory for Foraker.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing the
of Governor Mckinley for
President in 1896, and pledging him the
absolute and unswerving support of
Ohio in the National Convention, and
also indorsing John B. Foraker for
United States Senator.
SOUND MONEY.
Opening Gun of tho Campaign In the
East Fired at Philadelphia.