New-York tribune., 1898-01-11
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TO REPUBLICANS
A LARGE AND EARNEST MASS CONVEN-
TION IN COLUMBUS.
MEMBERS OF THE PARTY CALLED on 70 SUP
PORT THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR
sENAToR-GovERNoR BUSHNELL ASKED
TO USE HIS INFLUENCE.

tBy Ass,ci,,ed TressD
Columbus. Ohio Ian lo.-Whle .he Republican
mass convention this afternoon was not, accord
ing II promise. called 10 order before o'clock.
yet the crowds began to press toward the Audi
torum two hours before that time and II the
doors had been opened tao place would have
boon packed before D. M. Tho seating capacity
o. the Auditorium is Ave thousand. and overflow
meetings were announced early In tic afternoon.
There was no regular line Of march to tho Al
6itorium The tubs and delegations went there
unattached bu; they made continuous line.
Thousands unable 20 gain admission TO the
building.
The decorations elaborate Especially prom
inent a galaxy of portraits Of Republican
leaders Tho enthusiasm had bounds. and
Ger preserved with difficulty.
Judge George X. Nash. chairman OF the Rcpub-
lican State Executive Committee. IN calling the
convention 20 order. said "A storm Of ndig nation
has swept our grca; State and has cul,n'nate1
In this meeting to-day Republicans Of ohio. YOU
know the situation II ID for you to deal with
II your conscences ard wisdom ma dictate
The following appeal TO Republicans adopted
by the convention:
greeting to the people OF the State OF Ohio and de-
pie OF this State In favor OF the Republican party
and its candidates expressed in the November ele1-
sion Of all the issues involved. 1t is now discovered
that conspiracy; Organized and PROMOTED outside @
formed TO ihwart tina: expressed will. Designing
in the State Of Ohio are making strenuous
efforts. which do not care 10 specially char
acterize for the complishment OF the nefarlouS
purposes of this nefarous scheme .,
The conspiracy conempa tes and has for Its ul'i-
mate purpose the transfer TO the Democratic party,
without limitation the control Of the organization
OF the Senate and to take from the regularly con
stituted majority Of the House the control OF i;9
organization and 70 confer upon me De.noCrau D,i
party power to lim!. and circumvent Republicar
legislation, and thereby make possible , suc egs ,s
ton 1t conternplatcs the defeat Of the Hon Marcus
Hann9, the regria b n9mnat'ff sae for Senator Of
the United States. and 1t contompates me shmonS
TO that body of either frec-si!ver Repupncan:;
pledged TO stand by the Interests and principles CT
the men who elected him. or Democrat or Dotn, H.
reapportion the State for Congressional purposes
20 the end that additional number OF Democtats h,
way defeat the purposes OF the Republican parry
which carried The Gounry IN S' tbe ~ isoY
and protective tariff views of the great party 10
which we belong. ,. oo,,o,,r,o,es Tho
ripping up Of the judicial districts OF the STAT TO
the end that faithful judicia, ,s( o[,'I &c, Demncrats moe
and bills are prepared for Doth the io'eso'"S
And strl further. we believe ard charge that
there is in contemplation such a transfer OF power
through legislation TO certain men conne',en, , WIN a
this conspiracy that evl. consequences win ~
to the people of the state
REPUBLICANS MIsLED.
Unconscious as we would fain believe OF the
scope and far-reachng consequences OF th'lr a0,9
| certain members Of the Legislature, eiec'eu ny
Republicans and by Republican votes. ana pieuseu
TO Republican interests have been so lar nilSi'u
| as 10 o.n In making possible the success CT 'h's
! conspIracy so far Now. for the purpose oi ar
resting the further progress OF this hapein con-
spiracy and to prevent its complete ana i'oS'
important m ,n rnoad we PpeAas Asse1by 10
every Republican Of the State Of ohio: ana 20 eNtS -
person interested in the far name q,hcr n @ nsoress
| may new be checked and thwartedi ho.v,eo,
We recognize that there Is distinction ne,"ten ,,
a member of the Legislature voting against ms
partys nominee the oIsanzati1h 9c for nIieE
states sena Tor which was made by the people III II.
theii: primary capacity and ratified by 'hem a' Inc
The one is violation Of party duty I'd the Tiala 0taar
Involves breach Of the highefI 81 onr Goy@rn-
mcnt such has never in the history OF & ,ne
guhcsn rariy onpsions made at caucuses but
since the nomination OF Abraham Lincoln IN aso'' a ~,
tbc ncopie of Illinois in State Convention TO tnat
OF Marcus A. Hanna by the kepuplcahs ho,,,ni, 90
~ no. been enc member OF the Legislature be II
said the glory Of our common cou'rtS Mo bV tie
refused TO raufy nomination so mace '' ""e
people. o,,. .u.s,o,,r. o,oc,od as .
r,ihiia ne inei" rbn This week frs, casts his vote
AGAINST Mr. Hanna df there be one, viii nave me
r IN he nar;y's and rs we believe in his coun.
,rvs history The infamy Of such br,ach 90, o.,
| fair name OF our beloved state
STAY THE THREATENED BLOW.
We feel justified in appealing to all the people
and 20 all in public authority without regard 10
past or present party affiliations or sympates' 10
stav this threatened blow. 1t would be the Sc
vcrest ever administered IN CIVIL aHairs "e"'"9'
Il would Constitute plain violation OF the SPIT,
members of the General Assembly and state OH OH
ciais have taken solemn oath TO spppor,,i pp, ne ~
nroyides that The people have right to asseinnc o.,
together in q pcaceabe manner 10 cons ronsIJt I,o Ioi
-oodf an
scntatvcs" The people OF OHIO. sending eIphi hepGiD-
hean ,ns2nced them TO vote for Hanna
| not only in the State Conception but III ds uds-
rc and spS Goqpy n cv9y om that
cvnr given vote against or TO induce Floht!On
Of ,S such onG ns'rnGsOot sSbjee. to const@ono
should be made fe9ny un1@r our ca or
! faTcied grieYances. or other motives, can IN mus
"y' ~. ia rot alorc for Senator Hanna, nor ioF OF
/ orIsinet any other individual. that we make thi'
appeh 10 ''t II Is not question Of persons 1t IS
not even a question of parties. II rises kiGh abov'
p1biican system of government The smpi. az, que 81 s.
ton is Snail the peoples rrie az ne i9pnc,on anon q
agents cannot be trusted 70 eEecIte Their cxPreSse
OF OF the Republic.
APPEALING TO THE GOVERNOR.
va onnoal 70 Governor Bushnell 10 exert his in
eu,oco now 10 stay this threatened assault upor
constitutional government We. as his constitN
.nts cling to the hope that he Will not fall t(
need the voice OF the party which twice elected
| nim Governor; the voice OF the mighty people J
the State Of Oho. and the Obligation. OF Eood & fl,a
zeuship and good government. Al represent ION
TO the contrary Notwithstanding ai.a that ne WI
! draw the Une Of mis- opposition to Mr.. Hanna. b.
US deeply regretted and mnfo.eseen AZ ms thre
cncd breach Of high public trust. our faitn IN NJ
Republic nism ana integrity Of purpose neTetcioH
entertained and not now aoanconeh Is such "a
10 justify the hcpe that he viii. In unmlstakab
terms advise and MS Influence IN every prop
form against violating the iny;ructons given bl
the people TO their representatives. 1t Is true tina
he has vote In the election. Of "A Senator. ~
has no vote on any olher matter subject 70 .cxl,