The San Francisco call., 1897-02-13
Great Ovation in the Re.
publican League
Convention.
Foraker's Followers Also Shout
for Bushnell on Lincoln
Day.
Factional Differences of Delegates Sc.
renely Settled in Secret
Caucus.

GAINESVILLE, OHIO, Feb, 12.-The Re-
publican League convention was called to
order by President Leach at 1880 o'clock
this morning.
A motion that the convention select
committees of five each on rules and cre-
d-ntials created contest imme ediately. A
Foraker member moved that the commit
tees consist of one member from each Con-
gressional district. After consid derable ar
gumept it was voted down and the original
motion adopted. The chair then an
nounced the committees.
A motion that a committee of seven be
appoin ted Oh resolutions created another
fight. Editor Reynolds of the Zinesville
Courier offered an amendment that the
committee be composed of one representa-
tive from each Congressional district.
TIE amendment was adopted and the
Foraker followers applauded. Confusion
reigned for some minutes, but the formal
part of the programme was finally COM
pleted and the convention took O recess
until 2 P. NJ
When the Congressional districts met
in caucus to select the members OF the
resolutions committee there were numer-
Gus hot engagements between the Hanna
and Bushnell supporters, in several il
stances the differences almost resulting in
blows.
NJ. a. Hanna and James Boyle arrived
at 1929 o'clock. A number of leading
anti-Hanna men had a caucus soon after
the recess was taken. 1t is reported on
the street that it was suggested that the
opposition refrain as gracefully as possible
from placing any obstacles in the way OF
Endorsement of Hanna by the convention.
This met with opposition, an dit is re-
ported that the caucus broke up in con-
fusion.
Governor Bushnell, Charles L. Kurt,
Booker T. Washington and General II. a.
Axline arrived at 1:12 o'clock, and the
spirits of the anti Hanna delegates have
risen very perceptibly.
The afternoon session began at 2:30
o'clock. Ninety-six clubs were repre-
sented with no contests. The committee
on rules and order of business eported,
making miscellaneous business the last of
the programme. The Committee on Reso-
lutions was not ready TO report and
another delay occurred.
By unanimous consent the Fifteenth
District delegates were excused for eau
Gus. This meant another factional fight
over the election OF the district delegates
10 the National League convention.
The committee on resolutions finally re-
ported, indorsing the National platform,
extending sympathy 10 Cuba and con-
graduating the officers of the National
and State leagues.
Mr.. Hannas entrance at this juncture
was the signal for a great demonstration
ALI the Hanna element were on their feet
IL an instant cheering and calling his
name.
President Leach came to the rescue and
announced that Governor Bushnell was
also present. This gave the Foraker peo-
pie chance to shout. Governor Bush
nell was then introd duced and addressed
the convention briefly, not touching on
any factional subject
Mr.. Hanna was then introduced, and
his appearance on the stage occ casioned an
unprecedented outburst of enthusiasm
His remarks were flowing and enthusi-
astic for "the boys" but without special
significance. Hon. Booker T. Washing
ton, the coIored orator, followed in a brief
speech. Then came speeches by Congress-
man McCleary and Senator Thurston.
After Senator Thurston had finished
speaking the convention imm ediately pro-
ceeded to the election OF officers and 20
the surprise of the outsiders every man
was elected by accamation, the differ
ences having been settled in secret caucus
OF the candidates.
The Senatorial question was not touched
upon by the convention. 1t Is understood
that an attempt to introduce a resolution
indorsng Hanna was defeated in the COM
mittee-room.