The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-06-24
BUSHNELL IS NOMINATED
He Will Again Head the Ohio
Republicans.
MARK HANNA AS AN ORATOR
He Has Everything His Own Way and
the Delegates Kneel Down and Wor-
ship-His Speech Surprise
Accepts situation.

Toledo. June 23-The republican
state convention completed its work
to-day In a session nf less than four
hours. While there had been hard
fight for two days for control of the
state central committee there was rv-
cry appearance uf harmony and enthu-
siasm to-day. Two contested district
elections were decided In favor of the
Dick candidates. aud this showed that
the state committee stood IL for Dick
and four for kurtz, senator Hanna
was not only congratulated on the re-
suit, hut all delegates were seeking ad-
mittunce To his apartments for confer
ences.
Governor Bushnell accepted the sit
uation complacently before the cunNen-
tion assembled by having friendly con-
situations with Hanna. but he also
made strong speech Of acceptance in
the convention. When Governor Bush
nell declared in spite of the state
ments of the democratic press, | ac-
cept.' there was loud demonstration
In the organization " the state central
committee in the afternoon Governor
Bushnell named the vice chairman,
while senator Hanna selected the
chairman and secretary. Senator Han
ma returned To Cleveland this after
noon and VIII soon b. back In Wash
ington. Governor Bushnell remains here
until tomorrow. The two leaders had
friendly meeting before separating.
and II Is understood they had reached
an agreement on the organization of
the state executive committee. The
feature of the convention was the
speech of Senator Hanna. Governor
Bushnell, Lieutenant Governor Jones,
General Grosvenor and others who
spoke had been frequently heard. but
senator Hanna was not known before
In his own state as an orator. although
he had for years been recognized as a
leader IN management aud organiza
tion. His delivery was eloquent and
forcible and he captured the convention
by his commanding 0ratury. He was
more enthusiastically checred and con-
graduated on his effort to-day than
On his triumph nf yesterday.
Win the contest for chairman settled
IN favor of Maiur Dick and the entire
Hanna slate, the tepuhlican state con
vention proceeded to-day with the usual
business. The stport ~ t,r credentials
committee was adopted without opposl-
ton. The temporary organization. with
GrosvcnOr In the chair. was made per-
/ biaIfhNs NV NiilllillAtf on DlbllnlIil
was In session all night trying To frame
platform so as TO prevent contes,
over the civil service. Cuban and other
/ resolutions.
The platform declares: That the re-
publicans of ohio rejoice In the mag
niiicent victory last year whereby the
people OF the United States oVerwhelm.
ingiy declared in favor of an honest
dollar and a chance To earn II and elect
ed as president that splendid son oi
Ohio. William Mckinley The platform
upon which that victory was won de.
clares the principles and policies uf III,
/ republican party. To all declarations
Of that platform we pledge anew gu,
allegiance The republican party al
ways and been the friend Of the down
| trodden and oppressed and deeply sym
/ pathizes with the struggle of the peopl,
for Independence. We extend sympath,
to the patriots of Cuba In their effort,
To achieve freedom and hope the da,
of their deliverance is near at hand
L We commend the course uf the presi
/ dent and express confidence In hi,
| speedy patriotic disposition of the Gu
ban question In accordance with wis,
statesmanship and firm and v.gorou.
policy.
we believe the administration IL
| negotiating the treaty of annexation
| with Hawaii has acted wisely. We de
nounce the violation of the spirit ~ III,
civil service act by President Cleve
land We favor the passage by congres,
/ Of such law as will provide "A nationa
board of arbitration for adjustment ~
| differences between corporations en-
gagged in interstate commerce and theit
employees. We demand for the wool
grower OF Ohio such ample protection
as shall speedily increase the American
hocks sufficiently Ia supply all Ameri
can needs. W. endorse the CandidaoN
Of ". Hanna for the United States sen
ate To succeed himself and pledge th,
support or the party al the next gen
rral assembly to his election for botl
the short and long terms
The mention uf Hanna's name wal
I greeted with loud demonstration.
Hanna was called FOR, He said the re
puhlicans had been warned this was
dangerous year He joined I'm accepting
the challenge The opposition Viii reViv'
free silver in Ohio. hut never again. FREE
wool. The senator paid a high tribute
10 the presidents efforts To bring abnu
prosperity.
The following nominations wcr
made:
Governor Asa Bushnell.
Lieutenant governor 4. W Jones.
Supreme Judge. J. f. Burl<ei
Attorney general, Frank Mouncit
Treasurer. Samuel Campbell
The new state committee orgariZp'
with II. D. Doueherty chairman, Pete
Durra secretary.