The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-24
HANNA STILL THE BOSS,
Ohio Republicans Did as the Admin
istration Dictated.
GOV. BUSHNELL WAS COMPLACENT.
nnd Mckinley, and Demands Rc-
neal Of CiNil Service Orders.

While there has been hard fight for NV
aays for the control of the state ccnu'
there was every appearance
harmony and enthusiasm today TWO cor
tested districts were decided in favor
the Dick candidates and this showed lh'
Tho State committee stood seventeen fe
Dick and four for Kurt,
Senator Hanna was congratulated on u
result and Governor Bushnell accepted IN
situation complacently, making suoh
speech OF acceptance In ;he convention
no organization OF the state central CON
mIttee Governor Bushnell named the VIC
chairman. while Senator Hanna selccte
he chairman and the secretary. inc NV
leaders had "A friendly meeting before ser
4ratlon and IL is understood that they nav
reached an agreement on the organlAauo
Of the State executive committee.
The following platform was adopted
The republicans OF Ohio rejoice IN
the magnificent victory Of last year
whereby the people OF tho United states
overwhelmingly decided in favor OF an
honest dollar and chance TO earn IL
and elected as president that splehd'u
son OF Ohio. William Mckinley.
was won declares the true principles
aud policy OF the republican party. To
all the declarations OF that platform
we pledge anew our allegiance and I'M
qualihodiy commend the president and
congress FOR their wise aud statesman
like execution OF It's pledges.
The republican party has always heen
thu friend of the down-troddcn and op-
pressed and has always deeply sym
pathized with the struggle of any
people for independence. We extend
our sympathy TO the patriots in cuba
in their efforts to achieve freedom
from Spanish cruelty and oppression
and hope that the day of their Dolly
orance is close at hand. We COM
mend tho course of the president and
express our confidence in his speedy
and patriotic disposition OF the Gu
ban question in accordance with wise
craftsmanship and a firm and vigorous
foreign policy.
We believe that the administration In
negotiating the treaty for the annexn-
tlon of Hawaii has acted wisely and
We express the hope that the senat"
Will ratify the same.
We dennuncc the violation of the
spirit OF the civil service act by Pres
ident Cleveland In those orders which
extended it's operation beyond it's pur-
pose and intent and demand such
revocation of orders. or modification of
the law as VIII accomplish this mani
fest purpose.
We commend the reforms iuausurat-
ed II the pension bureau under the
present administration and regard
them as enrnest of the sincerity of
our pledges to the veterans of the re-
public. which hprn ,,F
watchfui care and recognition aud on
lolcemenr of their just claims upon n
grateful people.
we f"Ior the passage by congress of
sucl law as VIII provided National
arpltrdSe 10 sacsire, so far as pOsht-
pie' inc adjustment and settlement of
such dinerences as may arise between
corporations engaged in Interstate
commerce and their employees.
Faithfully welded TO the principles
OF protection VIC demand for the wool
growers Of Ohio snch ample protection
iof WOOL as shan speedily Increase
american locks sufficiently TO supply
all American needs.
We endorse the Wise. fojtbf,l ~,
satisfactory administration of Goyormn l,r
bushnell. and congratulate The neorJe
OF TINS State upon the financial ronIi-
tlon OF their commonwealth which
demonstrates that the Legislative nowar
OF the state WAS economically and hon
,stly exercised by Il republican logis.
IatuTe' We promise a continuance Of hi
chhlal sessions, such legislation as may
pe necessary to remedy the present in
epualltleS 81 taxation. the making of
such appropriations ns may be properly
required for the needs OF our rauidlv
growing State, and the avoidance NJ
unnecessary special legislation, beucv.
ing that the republican idea Of home
rule is best subserved by leaving tho
broadest possible powers of local eoy-
eminent with the people The siIccess
OF the republican PARTY viii insure the
advantages of better schools better
roads and al those progressive ideas
which viii keep Ohio nj the head OF the
sistorhood Of States.
The thanks of tho people Of this State
are due to Senator Foraker and Senator
Hanna for their splendid efforts during
the present session Of congress md we
the people on thicr repre-
sentation in the United States senate.
Desiring TO continue such rcpreeenta-
tion ana In appreciation of scrvlces
TO the party and to the people Of the
state and Nation, and his eminent and
proven fitness for the position. We en-
dorse the candidacy of the Hon. Mar
cus a, Hanna for United States senator
10 succeed himself. and pledge the sup
port of the party In tho next general
assembly to his election 10 both the
short and the long terms.
The mention Of Senatro Hanna'g name
rs greeted with loud demonstrations and
ter the resolutions were adopted Scna-
= Hanna was called for. He thanked the
invention for this expression of conf
nee, and pledged himself to Cooperate
IN the standard bearer BnshnelD Tor
publican success in Ohio.
Senator Hanna said the republicans had
en- warned that this was a danperou,
arr He Joined In accepting the chai-
lge. The republicans OF Ohio ALWAYS
hit best when there Is danger ahead The
position propose to stir up the once
reshed straw. They Will revive free sill
: In Ohio. and never again free wool
discussed the pending tariff bill at
9Th. and paid a high tribute TO Cen
i Grosyenor for his work In the house
representatives, for protection. Senator
ma said he was new trying IN the sen.
10 keep up with General Grosvenor's
e In the house The senator paid the
,hest tribute to President Mckinley.
Irts to bring about prosperity and the
4 possible conditions for the country.
. president had many dlff1cultie. 10
'rcome, but he would meet the predjc-
MS Of his friends and the hope Of every