New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-07
OHIO FOR JOHN r. MLEAN.
THE DELEGATES UNPIEDGED. But AN OVER
WHEI.MING MAJORITY FAVOR HIM.


wHEIMING MAJORITY FAVOR HIM.
Chicago July G-The Ohio delegation had an i'm
porant and Interesting meeting to-day. and the up
shot of it that the delegation will go into the
Convention practically unpledged. but with an over
whelmng majority in favor OF the candidacy Of
John r. Mclean. Trouble started by the intro
duction Of q resolution by General T. Il. Finley that
tho delegates be instructed TO for McIean a
unit The resolution was debated bitterly for some
time and Mr. Mclean subjected to considerable
criticism s. III. Holding, Of Cleveland. led the at
tack and was Joined by Barton Smith. of Toledo
and l.. A. Claypool. of Springfield Mr.. Smith made
some remarks in opposition 10 the unit rule. while
Mr. Claypool maintained that Mr.. McLean's news
poper had not been a straightout Democratic jour
nal and that Mr.. Mclean, therefor was not good
man 10 indorse Friends of Mr. Mclean defended
him warmly but said they were not particular about
the adoption Of the unit rule All they wanted was
that the vote Of Ohio should be for him. Several
of the gold men expressed their intention of voting
for Mr. Mclean. and said that their opposition
directed entirely against any attempt at gag rule.
General Finley finally amended his resolution SO as
TO make It read that the Ohio delegates should
present Mr. Mclean as their candidate for President
and request all delegates 10 vote for him To this
propcsifion an amendment offered providing
that the delegation cast its vote for Mclean. but
that If his chances became hopeless Individual men,
bers be permitted TO vote for whom they pleased
These propositions were vigorously debated. Judge
said that while he would not have selected Mclean
as the Ohio candidate. he would support him Tom
Johnson said he sorry that the question OF unit
rule had been brought up but admitted his willing
ness in the interest Of the party. to bow to the
Will OF the majority. Ulrich Stone made speech
IN defence Of the unit rule and Landed Mr.. Mclean.
4 motion was finally made that the whole subject
be laid on the table, ard this was adopted after
agreement that the delegation express its preference
FOR candidates by an Informal vote The vote resulted
as follows: Mclean 3S; Bland, q Carlisle !; Black
burn |; Pattison |; no choice,
a resolution thanking Calvin s. Brice for the
great ability and skill he had shown In conducting
fh. affairs of the Democratic party also met with
orn,sltior Jrlrch Stone asked foI rOllcall the
voie Of thanks and he seconded by John d.
Eost.r While the rocall was in progress Mr.. Stone
Withdrew the demand. but Mr.. Foster persisted, and
he call was made There were only two negative
votes-Mr Foster and Tom Johnson. Mr.. Me-
can was I'm The chair when the delegation met. but
he surrendered MS place to Thomas j. Cogan, OF
Cincinnati =, ,,,.,,,, ,..-o xn,,,..s s..
Tho delegations choice on the Committee on Reso
imtions but General Finley Withdrew during the
baioting and Mr.. Thurman was declared elected by
q ~otn ~ % TO q. General Finley withdrew from
The room during the ballotne and had a consulta-
i'm ,vith Mr. Mclean. and when he returned the
annonncement OF his withdrawal was made.