Omaha daily bee., 1895-08-01
HURST HEADS THE TICKET
Generally Looked Upon as Being Friend
of Senator German.
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CLEVELAND WING
Millionaire Merchant of Baltimore
Nominated for Governor on the
First BnIIot-Gormnn's Name
Cbeered and Kissed.

BALTIMORE, July 31.-When the news
was flashed through the convention this morn
Ing that Senator German had slated the rich
dry goods merchant John e. Hurst Of this
city, for gubernatora honors and State Sena-
tor b. Crothers for the attorney generalship
in place of General Kyd Douglas who up to
today had been conceded to be the nominee,
a howl of surprise and disappointment went
up from many quarters, especially from the
country, where the desire for the reassess-
ment is strong and where the friends of this
measure had supported the candidacy OF
Thomas G. Hayes, leading exponent OF re-
assessment Several of Hayes supporters
were so embttered that they declared their
intention Of voting for Fisher, the avowed
opponent Of German. Senator Hayes, who
asserts that he had from the outset been as
sured of Germans support emphatically de-
clared that he would remain In the fight, and
charged treachery. The other candidates,
however. excepting Judge Fisher, philosoph-
ically bowed to the inevitable. 1t was 1925
when the convention was called to order.
Senator Talbot made a lively address. Dur
ing ii one enthusiast proposed a cheer for
John 70. Hurst. The cheers and hisses how
ever were almost equal in volume. cheer
for Senator German met with better success.
Mr.. Talbot predicted big democratic sue
cess this year. He closed by introducing Mr..
Bernard Carter as temporary chairman, who
made an enthusiastic speech on the demo-
cratic outlook.
The committee on resolutions after an
hours deliberation returned with a unan-
imous report. The resolutions approved the
democratic platform of 1892 and the demo-
cratic administration of President Cleveland.
They declared against free silver and ap-
proved the Wilson tariff BILL which was
characterized as the best the country had
known for thrty-fve years The admins
tration of Governor Brown was highly COM
plimented. The platform contained no refer
ence to Senators German and Gibson. The
nominee, John f.. Hurst although a German
adh rent, has also been a consistent follower
OF the Cleveland administration and will
do lbtless poll the bulk of the party votes.
Hattersly w Talbot chairman of the
democratic state central committee called
the convention to order and named Bernard
Carter of Baltimore for temporary chairman.
Kisses AND CHEERS.
The mention of Senator Germans name by
some in the crowd was greeted with mingled
Kisses and cheers.
In addressing the convention Mr. Carter
said that all indications were that the re-
publicans would be united in their efforts to
elect their nominees, no matter what their
differences before the primaries, and in view
of the fact 1t would be encumbent upon the
democratic party to lay aside all personal
likes and dislilIes and work solidly for the
success of the democratic nominee whoever
he shall be. He asked Maryland to set an
example to all other democratic states by
rolling up a larger democratic majority than
ever before
John e. Hurst was nominated for governor
on the first ballot.
The committee on credentials reported that
the credentials OF all the delegates were
found satisfactory. The temporary officers
were also made permanent.
The report was accepted without any op-
position Colonel T. V. Boughman of Fred
erlck county, chairman Of the committee oil
resolutions read the report of his commit
tee, which was adopted unanimously after
having been read. The committee on resolu-
tions approved the old democratic platform
of 1892. and the able and patriotic admins
tration Of President Cleveland They declare
against free silver and approve of the VIII
son tariff bill, which was characterized as
the best the country has known for thirty
fivo years.
The administration OF Governor Brown was
highly complmented Reassessment was re-
garded by the committee as being demanded
by the people, who would exact of the repre-
sentatives to carry out their wishes for a
fair and equitable assessment No mention
was made of the records of any of Mary
lands representatives in congress.
The nominations for governor were ther
called for. Mr.. Grason of Baltimore county
presented the name of eX-Judge William A.
Fisher Of Baltimore City. His references tc
Maryland's representatives not representing
the wishes Of their constituents In congress
were greeted by loud cries of "Gorman, Cor.
man."
HURST ON THE FIRST BALLOT.
. Mr.. Bernard Carter OF the Second legisa
tive district Of Baltimore City then presented
the name OF John h. Hurst, who he said was
unpledged and uninfluenced by any one. This
statement did not coincide with the views
of the crowd, as Hurst is regarded as the
German candidate, and scene of wild con.
fusion ensued which was only queted by
threat to clear the galleries.
Mr.. Biedler Of the Third district of Balt
more City then nominated State Senator
Thomas G.. Hayes, the champion of Eeassess
ment
The convention then proceeded to ballot fo
the nominee for governor The result Of IN,
first ballot was: Hurst, Sc; Fisher 81, givinl
the nomination to John Il, Hurst. Jones re
ceiyed four votes which were changed fo
Hurst when It was seen that Hurst would b
the nominee. +. Il. Gorrell of Hartford
county moved that Hurst's nomination b,
made unanimous, which was seconded anC
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