Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-23
SLATE GOES THROUGH
Ohio Republican Convention Com.
pletes Its Work at Toledo.
RINGING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Governor Bushnell Takes the Nom
lnation for Governor After All.
KCRTZ DID NOT ATTEND

| TOLEDO. Ohio, June 23.-The republican
convention made the following nomina-
tions today:
| Governor-Asa w. Bushnell
| Lieutenant gcvernor-A. w. Jones.
| Supreme judgc-Jacob r. Burkett.
Attorney general-Frank Monnett
| State treasurer-Samuel Campbell.
School commissioner. ID. Bonebrake.
Member of board OF public works-C. A
| Goddard.
| With the contest for the Craftsmanship
| settled so decisively Yesterday i'm favor OF
| Major Charles F.. w Dick and the entire
| Hanna slate, the convention proceeded
| promptly at 10 am. today with the usual
| business. The report on credentials
| adopted without opposition, as II made no
| material difference in the control Of the
| convention, which was overwhelmingly
| with Senator Hanna. The temporary or
| ganzation, with Gen. G. II. Grosvenor in
| the chair was made the permanent organi-
| cation, and the reports of other committees
| were readily disposed of. There was more
| than the usual interest taken I'm the rcso-
| lutions, and the committee was i'm session
| all night, trying to frame the platforms
| SO as to prevent a contest in the conNen-
| ton on the civil service, Cuban and other
| resolutions.
| kurtz Leaves for Columbus.
| Chairman Kurtz had intended leaving last
| night after his defeat, but he did not get
| away then. He did not attend the con-
| yention yesterday today and left at
| noon for Columbus. During the day there
| were confer ences between Senator Hanna
| and Gov. Bushnell. and the question of
| rev man for the state chdirmanship was
| still agitated.
| The following platform adopted:
| The republicans of Ohio rejoice In the
| magnificent victory of last year. whereby
| the people of the United States over
| whelmingly decided in favor of an honest
| dollar and chance to earn IL. ana elected
| as Pre- sident that splendid son of ONO,
| VIM. Mckinley.
| The platform upon which that victory
| was won declares the true principles ana
| policy of the republican party. To all the
| declarations of that platform We pecSs
| anew our allegiance and unquaiihedly COM
| mend the President and Congress Tor thelr
| wise and statesmanlike execution OF IT'S
| pledges.
The republican party has always been
| the friend of the dcwntrodden ana op-
| pressed and has always deeply sympaIhtLed .ts
| with the struggle of any people Tor m
| dependence.
| sympathy for Cubn.
We extend our sympathy TO the patriots
| Of Cuba in their efforts to achieve freedom
from Spanish cruelty and oppression, ana
| hope that the day Of their deliverance Is
| near at hand We commend the course
| of the President and express our commence
| in his speedy and patriotic disposition OF
| the Cuban question in accordance VIII
wise craftsmanship and a firm and vigorous
| foreign policy.
| We believe that the administration in
| negotiating the treaty fer the annexation
| of Hawaii has acted wisely, ana we express
| the hope that the Serate Viii ratfy me
| same
| We denounce the violation of the spirit
! of the civil service act by President Cleye-
| land in those orders which extended It's
| operation beyond its purpose and intent
| and demand such revocation of orders or
| modification of the law as VIII accomplish
| its manifest purpose.
| We commend reforms inaugurated in the
| pension bureau under the present admin
| istration and regard them an earnest of
| the sincerity of our pledges to the vetcr-
ans of the republic, which We here renew,
OF the watchful care and recognition and
| enforcement of their just claims upon a
4 grateful people.
| National Hoard of Arbitration.
We favor the passage by Congress Of
such law as will provide national board
of arbitration to secure, so far possible,
| the adjustment and settlement of such diff
! ferenceS may arise between corporations
| engaged in interstate commerce and tneir
| employees.
| Faithfully welded to the principle Of pro-
! lection, we demand for the wool growers
of Ohio such ample protection for wool
shall speedily increase American hocks
| sufficiently to supply all American needs
| We indorse the wise, faithful and salts
| factory administration of Governor Bush
| nell, and congratulate the people of this
| state upon the financial condition of their
| commonwealth, which demonstrates that
| the legislative power of the state was
| economically and honestly exercised by a
republican Legislature. We promise con-
| tinuance of biernial sessions; such legisa-
| ton may be necessary to remedy the
| present Inequalities of taxation; tine MAX
| irg of only such appropriations as may be
| properly required for the needs of our
rapidly growing state; and the avoidance
| of unnecessary special legislation, beiev-
1 ing that the republican ideas of home rule
| is best subserved by leaving the broadcast
possible powers of local government with
| the people. The success of the republican
party Will insure the advantages of better
| schools, better roads and all those pro-
gressive ideas which will keep Ohio at the
| head of the sisterhood of states.
Indorsc Both senator's.
| The thanks of the people of this state
are due to Senators Foraker and Hanna
| for their splendid efforts during the pres
sent session of Congress, and We congrat-
ulate the people on their representation
| in the United States Senate.
Desiring to continue such represents alton
and appreciation his services to the party
and to the people of the state and nation.
and his eminent and proven fitness for the
| position We indorse the candidacy OF sir.
Marcus A. Hanna for United States
| aior to succeed himself, and pledge tho
| support of the party in the next general
assembly to his election to both the short
and long terms.
The mention of Senator Hanna's name
| was greeted with loud demonstrations. snd
after the resolutions were adopted Senator
Hanna was called for.
He thanked the convention for this ex-
preston of confidence and pledged hims
self to cooperate with the standard bearer
BushnelD for republican SUCCESS in Oaio.
Senator Hanna said the republicans had
been war; ed that this was a dangerous
year. He Joined in accepting the chal-
lenge. The republicans Of Ohio always
fight best when there is danger ahead.
The opposition propose to stir up The once
threshed straw. They will revive free sill
in Ohio. but never again free wool.
He discussed the pending tariff bill al
length, and paid a high tribute to General
Grosvenor for his work I'm the House OF
Representatives for protection. Senator
Hanna said he was now trying i'm the Sen
ate to keep up with General Grosvenor
pace in the House. The senator paid the
highest tribute to President Mckinley
efforts to bring about prosperity and the
best possible conditions for the country.
The President had many difficulties to over
h.