The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-12
Ohio OPENS THE BATTLE
Mckinleyism Is Set Forth in the
State Platform.
THE ADMINISTRATION SCORED
4 National Currency PLANK Endorsed and
BimctaiIism Favored OhiO's Loyal.
~ Is Pledged TO Any Candidate
Who May he Nominated.


Columbus. March 1.-THE Grand
Opera house was una BILE again today to
give admission to more than one-half
of those holding tickets and wearing
badges with McKinley's picture there
on. Some of the delegates to the Re
publican state convention, which was
to have assembled at 10 a. M, We're
crowded out. With a heavy snow fall
ing. standing room on the outside was
not as desirable as yesterday, and there
was much complaint a bout the capacity
of the hail. 1t was 1918 when Senator
elect Foraker called the convention to
order. At that time the stage was
crowded with Ohio congressman and
other party leaders. ExSecretary
Charles Foster had a seat near the pre-
siding officer After prayer by the Rev.
Mr.. Lawrence. the temporary organiza-
ton of the convention was unanimously
made the permanent organization, When
Chairman Foraker briefly acknowl
edged the double honor and proceeded
with business. Congressman J. NJ. Tay
lor, chairman of the committee on reso-
lutions. reported the following platform.
which was greeted with frequent APP
plauSe and adopted:
The platform, as submitted by the
committee on resolutions, was as fol-
lows:
The Republicans of Ohio congratulate
the people of The country upon the growth
of Republican sentiment, as evidenced by
the signal victories of the last three years.
which assure II glorious national triumph
I'm the coming election.
We denounce the Democratic adminis-
tratiOn as the most destructive and dis
astrous the history of our country has
ever known, 1t has not only disappointed
the expectations of the country, but has
justly forfeited the confidence and sup
port of its own party.
We affirm our dherence to the princl-
pies of the Republican party as defined
by the national convention In 1892.
We are faithfully welded to the great
principle of protection by every tie of par
MS now than ever before. 1t has had more
devoted supporters among the great
masses of the American people. irrespec-
tive of party, than at any previous period
recognized and indorsed as the great mas
terful, triumphant American principle-
the key to our prosperity In business. the
safest prop TO the treasury of the United
States, and the bulwark of our national
Independence and financial honor,
We deno,nce the present tariff law as
norance and incoinpetency. bringing, as it
has. to u happy and prosperous people
period of unprecedented adversely and
distress, from which nothing but u return
to the policy of protection can relieve
1t.
We denoUnce the free-wool provisions
Oi tnt present tarlU III w AS an UNJUST ulS-
elimination against an important industry
and against IL large part OF our people.
and demand such protection for sheep
husbandry as Will secure fair prices for
American wool.
The Republican party stands for u reci-
procity that reciprocates. which does not
yield up to another country single days
labor that belongs TO he American work
ingman. 1t stands for International
agreements. which get as much as they
give. upon terms of mutual advantage.
.l, Co., ...l
by and imbued with spirit that is genu-
inely Americana for Il policy that will
revive the national traditions and restore
the atonal spirit which carried us proud
tury. II stands for such Il policy with all
foreign nations as viii insure both to us
and to then, justice. good faith. dignity
ana honor. 1t stands for the Monroe doc
trine as Monroe himself proclaimed 1t.
" stands for commercial policy that
viii whiten every sea with the sails Of
American vessels flying the American
flag, and that will protect that flag wher
ever II floats.
10 stands for u fiscal policy opposed to
debts and deficits in lime of peace. and
favors the return OF the government to a
deb; making policy. II is too plain for
argument that the public credit ana the
commercial interests of the country re-
Huire the revenues OF the government to
he amply sufiiclen; for the public eNpen-
ditures az all times. without danger of
deficit, and TO that end congress should
wit hout delay make due provision.
We contend for honest money: for n cur
rency OF gold. silver and pauer with which
TO measure our exchange that shall be as
sound as he government, and as untar-
niShed as It's honor and TO that end we
favor bimetallsm and demand the Use
OF both gold and silver as standlrd
to he fixed by an international agreement
If that can be obtained. or under such
restrictions and such provisions 10 be de-
ternined by legislation as will secure. .hc
uf M
the two metals. so that the purchasing
and deb:-paying power OF the dollar,
Wilet her of silver, gold or paper shall be
Il; ali times equal.
The platform condemns the present
administration of the pension bureau.
congratulates the Republicans of Ohio
on the fulfllment Of all the pledges
made at their last convention and
promises the loyal support of Ohio to
whatever candidate the national Re-
publica' party may select. II con-
cludeS:
The pcOr.e Of Ohio take satisfaction in
the expression coming from every sec
ton of our common country of poDular ap
proval Of their distinguished fellow-cti
zen. William Mckinley. the great advo-
cate of protection. who has all his life
stood for America, its factories. its farms
its firesides. finds his reward In the conf
dence and affection of The people. whose
interests have been his constant care. The
absolute loyal and unS Wervng support OF
his state at the national convention. ana
instruct the delegates chosen to represent
Ohio to redeem this pledge.
DELEGATES CHOSEN.
Colonel w. G. Cooper. Of Mount Vern-
| on. ex-member of congress, presented
in an eloquent and stirring speech the
following resolution. which was adopt
| ed:
Resolved. That Asa s. Bushnell. Joseph
Il. Foraker. Charles II. Grosvenor and
| Marcus A. Hanna be, a nd they are hereby
elected. delegates-at- lar rye from the state
| of Ohio TO the Republican national conven-
| ton at st. Louis, and they are instructed
| by the Republicans of Ohio to vote and
| work for the nomina tion of William Me-
IIinley, jr.. for president Of the United
States.
DIR. J. ~. Loves. of Dayton. Senator
| Charles Fleischmann, Of Cincinnati, ex-
| Senator John p. Green, of Cleveland,
and Congressman John N. Taylor. of
New Lisbon, were selected for alter
nates-at-large. Il. F.. Mack, editor of
the Sandusky Register and Albert C..
Douglass. jr., of Chillicothe, were chos-
en- electors at large.