New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-11
THE BUGLE BLOWN IN OHIO
4 GREAT REPUBLICAN.RALLY.
AN EXTRAORDINARY MAss-MEET1NG BE-
GINS THE STATE CAMPAIGN.

GOVERNOR FORAKER. GENERAL BUSHNELL
AND GENERAL JONES ADDRESS VAST
ruRoNa AT sPR!NGFIEID - INDoRsE-
MENrs OF FORAKER FOR SENATOR
THE FEATURE OF THE FAY.
[BY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.1
Springfield Ohio. Sept. l0.-The campaign Is
an in earnest in Ohio. The gallant Republicans
OF the State held their first great meeting to-
day in the home Of General Bushnell, the popu-
lar candidate for Governor. over three months
ago the Ohio Republicans met In convention
u GAINESVILLE The ticket and platform pre-
rented then and there have met with approval
but not until to-day were they formally rati-
aed The occurrences Of to-day will bring into
the campaign vim and vigor which cannot but
result in victory. In the three months preced-
Ing the demonstration which ushered in the
actual campaign there has been generous
putting aside of disappontments. such as al
Ways follow the contests Of conventions.
There was a coming together of Ohio Repub-
ucans to-day in more senses than one The lie
has been given to Democratic assertions that
factional quarrels endangerng Republi-
can success. Remarkable as was the opening
meeting in size II was much more remarkable
for q display of the kind OF harmony which
begets the enormous Republican pluralities
which have made Ohio famous in years gone
by The appearance of John Sherman. William
Mckinley. Joseph Il. Foraker and General Bush
nell on the stage was in itself a reputation
of Democratic ISLANDERS. Never before have Ohio
Republicans seen at one meeting such an array
Of her most distinguished men-Sherman. for
thirty years a Senator; KcKinley. Oho's can
didate for President; Foraker. the next Sena-
tor and Bushnell the next Governor OF Ohio
all in unison. all standing by Republican prin-
ciples, and making apologies for their party
MKINLEYs ENDORSEMENT OF FORAKER.
But far more significant than all else said or
seen to-day at this auspicious opening OF the cam
paign was the declaration OF Mckinley that For
aker should be- and will be, the next Senator from
Ohio For months the Democratic press has de-
clared that Mckinley was himself secretly Sena-
toria candidate; that even II ne was not he would
never allow Foraker 10 obtain the honor. Because
Mckinley kept silent there some fear that he
and his friends might not personally agree 10 the
Senatorial preference Of the GAINESVILLE conventon
but Mckinley b!ded his time He waited until he
could speak as one having authority to the Ohio
Republicans. and there was no uncertain sound In
his Endorsement Of Foraker. Not only does THIS
declaration make Republican harmony In Ohio
reality and victory more certain than ever. but II
places Mckinley nearer the Presidential nomina-
ton so far as Ohio is concerned. than any speech
or act Of his long public career 1t was in fact the
sensation OF the day. and the cause OF great salts
faction throughout the State McK,nley's manner
in making the declaration and his care to put 1t
first Of ALL caused thrill of surprise and delight
10 run through the audience.
AN OUTPOURING OF THOUSANDS
The occurrences OF the day leading up to the
great meeting were full Of Republican cheer.
Trains from every direction unloaded thousands.
and the city was decorated with flags and ntho-
graphs Of General Bushnell. who Is wonderfully
popular at home. where he is known best ana
loved most. From Columbus came 1900 jubant
Republicans IN marching trim. From Cincinnati,
DAYTON and smaller cities came clubs and large
delegations The railroads alone brought 5000 peo-
pie. while many thousands more came in wagons
and on bicycles 1t was holiday in Springfield
and all the great factories closed to give chance
for the workingmen to testify to their warm per-
eonal friendship for Bushnell 1t a matter of
great regret that the opening fixed for the
same week as the National Grand Army Encamp
ment. The Ohio veterans delight to turn out for
Republican meetings, but many of them had ar
ranged months before to be in Louisville and could
not change their plans. But the crowd was great
enough
The meeting was held in the Fair Grounds. a
mile from the business centre A great stand
was erected under the trees and adorned with
bunting and pictures of Sherman. Mckinley.
Foraker and Bushnell. Thousands were there
hours ahead Of the time fixed for the speaking.
but the greater part Of the audience joined the
parade which escorted the distinguished guests.
Mrs Foraker and Mrs. Bushnell came on the
stage before the meeting began. and when recog-
a11opf nj
weather was clear and hot. but the marching
clubs and citizens did not flag In their enthusi-
asm. After the procession had passed the speak
ers in review there was rush for the platform.
There were few seats and everybody stood up
cheerfully In fact there was much curiosity to
see Mckinley and Foraker come in together after
the Democratic mendacity concerning their re-
lations
CHEERS FOR THE LEADERS.
Senator Sherman came up alone. His tall,
spare figure and smiling face were recognized at
once and mighty cheer went up for the grand
old man Of Ohio" A few minutes later General
Bushnell. known TO everybody, came on. His re-
ception was enthusiastic. But the great ap-
plause OF the day was when Mckinley and Fora
ker came on together. Neither ever received
more fattering and enthusiastic reception and
the scenes OF National Conventions were re-
called General Jones. the candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor, has not been so well known In
State politics. but when recognized ne received
his share Of honor. All the candidates for Gov
ernor who were defeated at GAINESVILLE were on
the stage except Keifer Hoyt. Nash, Poe and
Barger were there. and General keifer would
have BEEN except for previous engagement al
the Grand Army encampment. All the nominees
on the State ticket in prominent places IL
was an array Of distinguished Republicans sell
dom at the opening Of state campaign.
Viewed from the stage. the audience was the
traditional sea Of faces. Fully 10000 people were
standing compactly together. and the attention
was rapt that every speaker could be distinctly