The Saint Paul globe., 1897-07-01

Governor :. HORACE L. CHAPMAN
Lieutenant Governor. MELVILLE D. SHAW
Supreme Judge ........JOSEPH II. SPRIGGS
Attorney General E. .........W. H. DORE
Board of Public Works. PETER H. DEGAN
School Commissioner ..... BYRON H. HURD
COLUMBUS, O., June 30-The Demo-
cratic state convention today was one
of the most memorable political occa-
sions in the history of Ohio. 1t was
convention of unanimlty on principles
and Of differences on men, and espe-
cially on those who We're candidates
for places on the state ticket. In the
contests for favorites it was also a con-
vention of endurance, as the delegates
took no recess, and were in session con-
tinuously from 10 a. m. until almost
that hour tonight It WAS free silver
convention throughout. II Every candi-
date whose name was eyreSented was
annouced as orthodox. While there
were some differences of opinion about
adopting the antitrust and Cuban reso-
lutions, there was not a dissenting
voice in the conventios to the declara-
ton for the free and unlimited coinage
of silver at the ratio OF 16 to 1 with
out the cooperation Of any other ma
ton. And the name O. William Bryan
was mentioned in some way by every
speaker as the only sure way OF bring
ing out chorus of applause.
In addition to the state ticket nomi-
mated, there is an implied arrangement
for John R. Mclean for senator, with
the state candidates as well as the
party organization for him. Still it is
reported that ex-Congressman Paul J.
Sorg will also be in the field for SEN
ator. The Mclean men did not name
their first favorite for governor or hold
the resolutions as they had fixed them
last night, but these concessions were
made in the interest of harmony. They
wanted nothing in the platform but the
declaration for free silver as the para
mount issue, but they could not vote
against antitrust and Cuban resolu
tions when once presented. And they
claim all the favor aud cooperation
with Mr.. Chapman that they could
have had with Judge Hough, without
entailing prejudice from the rural dis
tricts for having arbitrarily used their
power
When it became necessary for the
Mclean forces to rally to Chapman on
the second ballot in order to end the
contest, the solid vote of Highland
county, the home of Hough, went with
that of the delegations from Cincin-
natl, Cleveland, Toledo and other cities
that were strongly for whatever Nc
Lean wanted.
Just as the convention was called to
order a large gold cross was carried
into the hall 1t had as ornaments the
crown of thorns and a clock indicating
16 minutes to 1 o'clock. 1t was quite
large, and as it formed the center
piece among the floral designs about
the stage, Chairman Sloane, In gesture,
pointed to it with great effect as he
proceeded with his Vigorous speech.
There was also a living white rooster
perched on the stage to add to the
enthusiasm. The special report and the
communication to gNetthe silver Re
publicans and the Ppbnlists each
place on the state ticket presented af-
ter the chairman had finished, were
laid on the table after a heated dis
cussion.
After the adoption of the report Of
the credentials committee which. set
tea lIflndIGTldI CO1lleSIS III the II OuTll
and Seventh congressional districts,
the temporary organization was made
permanent.
Gen. A. j. Warner, as chairman of
the committee on resolutions, reported
the platform, which was adopted.
Gen. Warner explained that the COM
mittee was unanimous in presenting
the majority report that covered the
financial question, but that two sup
Elemental resolutions would be offered
by a minority of the committee. The
antitrust resolution, presented to the
committee last night, was offered by
Casper Loewenstein, and adopted, as
follows:
We hereby declare all monopoies and
trusts as hostile and dangerous to the peo-
pies interest, and a standing menace to the
perpetuity of free institutions, and we
demand the vigorous enforcement of all anti
trust laws and such additional legislation as
may be necessary for their immediate and
final suppression.
L. c. Cole presented the Cuban reso-
luton, that had been offered to the
committee last night, and it was adop-
ed, as follows:
We demand the immediate recognition of
belligerent rights of the republic of Cuba, as
an act of justice to an American nation
struggling for liberty against foreign oppres-
sion, and we denounce and protest against
the action Of Senator Hanna in voting to
nuilify the memorial presented to congresA