The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-23
WAS ALLHANNA's WAY.
Ohio Republicans Endorse Him for
the Long and Short Term

test for the Craftsmanship settled so de-
cisively yesterday in favor of Major
slate, the Republican state convention
proceeded promptly at 10 o'clock today
with the usual business.
The report on credentials was adopt
ed without opposition, as it made no
material difference in the control Of the
convention which was overwhelmingly
with Senator Hanna. The temporary
organization, with Gen. GrOSVenor in
the chair, was made the permanent or
ganiZatiOn and the reports of other
committees were readily disposed of.
There was more than the usual inter
est taken in the resolutions and the
committee was in session all night try
ing to frame the platform so as to pre-
vent a contest in the convention on the
tiOns.
Chairman Kurtz had intended Ieav-
ing last night after his defeat, but he
did not get away then. He did not at
tend the convention yesterday or today
and left at noon for Columbus, During
the day there were conferences be-
tween Senator Hanna and Gov. Bush
nell and the question of a new man for
the state craftsmanship was still agi-
tated.
The following platform was adopted;
The Republicans of Ohio rejoice in the
ma gnificent victory of the last year.
whereby the people of the United States
overwhelmingly decided in favor of an
honest dollar and a chance to earn it
and elected as president that splendid
son of Ohio, William Mckinley.
The platform upon which the vic
tory was won declares the true princi-
pies and policy of the Republican party.
To all the declarations of that plat
form we pledge anew our allegiance and
Unqualifiedly commend the president
and congress for their wise and states
manlil1e execution of its pledges.
The Republican party has always
been the friend of the down-trOdden
and oppressed and has always deeply
sympathized with the struggle of any
people for independence. We extend
our sympathy to the patriots of Cuba in
their efforts to achieve freedom from
Spanish cruelty and oppression, and
hope that the day of their deliverance
is near at hand.
We commend the course of the presi-
dent and express our confidence in his
speedy and patriotic disposition of the
Cuban question in accordance with wise
craftsmanship and a firm and vigorous
policy. We believe that the admins
tration in negotiating the treaty for the
annexation of Hawaii has acted wisely
and we express the hope that the SEN
ate will ratify the same.
We denOunce the violation of the
spirit of the civil service act by Presi-
dent Cleveland in those orders which
extended its operation beyond its pur-
pose and intent and demand such re-
Vocat ton Of orders or modification of the
law as will accomplish it's manifest pur-
pose.
We commend reforms inaugurated in
the pension bureau under the present
administrat ton and regard them as an
earnest of the sincerity of our pledges
to the veterans of the republic which
we here renew, of watchful care and
recognition and enforcement or their
just claims upon grateful people.
We favor the passage by congress of
such a law as viii provide a national
board of arbitration to secure, so far as
possible the adjustme and settlement
of such differences as may arise be-
tween corporations engaged In inter-
state commerce and their employees.
Faithfully welded to the principle of
protection, we demand for the wool
growers of Ohio such ample protection
for wool as shall speedily increase
American fOckS sufficiently to supply
all American needs. We endorse the
wise, faithful and satisfactory admins
ira ton of Governor Bushnell and con-
graduate the people of this state upon
the financial condition of the common
wealth, which demonstrates that the
legislative power of the state was econ
omically and honestly exercised by
Republican legislature. We promise a
continuance of biennial sessions; such
legislation as may be necessary to rem
edy the present inequalities of taxa
ton; the making of only such apprOpri-
tiOns as may be properly required for
the needs of our rapidly growing state;
and the avoidance of unnecessary spec
ial legislation, believing that the Re
publican idea of home rule is best sub
served by leaving the broadcast posi-
bic powers of local government with
the people. The success of the Repub-
Hcan party will insure the advantages
of better schools, better roads and all
those progressive ideas which will keep
Ohio at the head of the sisterhood of
states.
The thanks of the people of this state
are due to Senators Foraker and Hanna
for their splendid efforts during the
present session of congress and we
congra tulate the people on their repre-
sentatiOn in the United States senate
Desiring to continue such representa-
ton and approaching his services to
the party and to the people of the state
and nation, and his eminent and proved
fitness for the position we endorse the
candidacy of the Hon. Marcus A. Han
ma for United States senator to succeed
himself and pledge the support Of the
party in the next general assembly to
his election to both the long and short
terms.
The mention of Senator Hanna's name
was greeted with loud demonstra lions
and after the resolutions were adopted,
Senator Hanna was called for. He
thanked the convention for these ex-
pressiOns of confidence and pledged
himself to cooperate with the standard
bearer CBushnelD for Republican sue
cess in Ohio.
Senator Hanna said the Republicans
had been warned that this was a dan
gerous year. He Joined in accepting
the challenge. The Republicans of
Ohio always fight best when there is
danger ahead. The opposition propose
to stir up the thrice threshed straw
They will revive free silver in Ohio but
never free wool. He discussed the
pending tariff bill at length and paid a
high tribute to General Grosvenor for
his work in the house Of representatives
for protection. Senator Hanna said
he was now trying in the senate to
keep up with General GTosvenOrS pace
in the house. The senator paid the
highest tribute to President McKinley's
efforts to bring about prosperity and
a
country. The president had many diff
culties to overcome, but he would meet
the predictions of his friends and the
hopes of everybod
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