The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-24
HANNA HELD A WINNING HAND.
OHIO's REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
BOWS TO HIS WISHES.

He Delivers n Speech Which the
buckeyes Claim Stamps Him as an
OratOr-His Delivery Described as
Eloquent and FOrcefuI-GOv. BUSH
nell Accepts the Victory of the
Boss Gracefully and Is RenomInat-
ed For Governor.
Toledo, o.. June 28.-The republican
state convention completed It's work to-
day in a session of less than four hours.
While there had been a hard fight for
two days for the control Of the state CEN
trail committee, there was every appear
ance OF harmony and enthusiasm to-day.
The two contrasting districts were de-
cided in favor OF the Dick candidates. and
this showed that the state committee
stood II for Dick and for Kurtz. sena-
tor Hanna was not only Congratulated on
the result. but all the delegates were seek
ing admittance TO his apartments for con-
ferences.
Gov. Bushnell not only accepted the sit
uation complacently before the convention
assembled by having friendly consuita-
lions with Senator Hanna. but he also
made strong speech of acceptance In
the convention.
When Gov. Bushnell declared ''In spite
OF the statements OF the democratic press.
/ accept" there was a loud demonstra-
ton.
In the organization of the state central
committee this afternoon, Gov. BUSHNELL
named the vice chairman. while Senator
Hanna selected the chairman and the
secretary.
Senator Hanna returned to Cleveland
this afternoon, and will soon be back in
Washington.
Gov. Bushnell remains here till to-mor-
row. The two leaders had friendly meet
ing before separating, and 1t Is understood
that they have reached an agreement on
the organization Of the state committee.
The feature of the convention was the
speech of Senator Hanna Gov. Bush
nell, Lieut.. Gov Jones, Gen Crosvenor
ana others who spoke, had been frequently
heard, but Senator Hanna was not known
before in his own state as an orator al
though he had for years been recognized
as leader In management and orQaniza-
ton. His delivery was eloquent and forci-
BILE, and he captured the convention by his
commanding oratory. He was enthusiast
ticaly cheered and congratulated more on
his effort to-day than on his triumph OF
yesterday.
The ticket as nominted Is as follows: ="
For Governor-Asa q. Bushnell
For Lieutenant Governor-A. w. Jones'
For Supreme Judge-Jacob r. BurIatt.
For Attorney General-Frank Monett
For State Treasurer-Samuel Campbell.
The platform reafiirms the principles In
the national platform. indorses the admin
istration, sympathizes with Cuba and
favors Hawaiian annexation. President
Cleveland's order extending the civil serv-
Ice act beyond lts purport and intent''
Is denounced; reforms inaIgurated in the
pension bureau are commended; a ma
tional board Of arbitration Is favored, and
Gov. Bushnell and Senators Hanna and
Foraker are Endorsed.
The platform concludes as follows: DE
string TO continue such representation and
appreciating his services to the party ana
10 the people Of the state and nation and
OF his eminent and proven fitness for the
position. we indorse the candidacy of the
Hon. Marcus A. Hanna Cor United States
senator to succeed himself, and pledge
the support OF the party in the next gem
eral assembly to his election TO both the
short and long terms"