Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
THE REpuBLIcAN CONVENTION.
An Enthusiastic AssembIage-iIisses
for bushnell and Nurtz.

COLUMBUS, o.. January lO.-The mass
Republican convention at the Auditorium
I'm this city was the largest assemblage
ever known in the history of the CITY.
The capacity Of the Auditorium is o,OJl.
All the standing room WAS taken, ana
many thousands We're unable to gain ad-
mittance The meeting lasted from 10
T. NJ. with unbrOken enthusiasm ana
intense indignation throughout us pro-
ceedings. There was repeated Missing
when the names of Governor Bushnell,
MIR. Kurtz, and others were mentioned.
The terms traitors, Judas, ana lhe
like were frequently uttered. Several OF
the speakers referred 10 Senator Foraker
I'm connection with the revolt IN the party.
The audience was in sympathy with the
The Columbus Glee Club, which refused
to participate in the inauguration cere-
monies. contributed largely 10 the en-
thusiasm.
As Chairman Nash and Congress sman
Weaver came upon the platform the TIP
pecanoe Club, of Cleveland, and the Busl-
ness-Men's League, OF that clty, entered
the hall. and there was a WIZ scene loI
some minutes. As soon as order cOulu
be restored Judge Nash addressed the
audience Congressman Walter J.. Wed-
Yer. of Springfield. the home OF Governor
Bushnell was then introduced as chalf-
man of the meeting. lie made a vigorous
speech against those whom ne accused OF
schemes for the disruption OF the party
At the conclusion of Mr. WeaVers ad-
dress COngrossmen GrOsVcnOr, Norway,
Burton. and Southard, and Judge Gouble,
of Cincinnati. We're appointed commit
tee on resolutions.
While this committee was out Colonel
poIart NJ %eVin. OF Dayton. spoke. Colo
nel Nevin has always been the close per-
sonal and political friend OF senator
Foraker. Mr. Kurtz. and others VINO are
at This time opposing the election OF o.ild-
tor Hanna. His speech against me acO1h
h. CHARGED
,norelizing and debauching the party
caused the greatest demonstration OF the
afternoon. Almost the enufe audlence
arose. and. while standing on chalrs'
threw hats, handkerchlels' ana olieI al
cles about the hail.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Al the conclusion of this address the
reeolutions were read by John X. Miloy,
who had been defeated by the D9ltSrS
for Clerk of the House. The resoiui IONS hs
vote. They speak of the action OF the
s.bolfers" as efforts TO "thWart the eN-
pressed Will Of the people RePuiDilcins i,l ,'l.,
Generally. and Governor Bushneli III par
ficulqr are appealed 10 10 aid IN ue-
feating the aims OF the com Dihe' lH'
resolutions conclude as follows:
"Reeolved J. That we condemn without
reeerve or qualification this most unholy
conspiracy. and protest IN lhe haIne 'vt
The ncoulo Of the State or ONO against l'9
fmrtber progress and further success
"Pesolved further. That we call upon
everv Republican member Of the General
Aeeemblv TO be present In his seat on
newt Tuesday and by act ana by vote 10
carry into effect the fulflment OF the oD-
lf0afions assumed by him when electeH az
such member; ana IN, ...,,,o,,,o
"Resolved finally. That we VIII Welcoins
,oost cordially 10 full cooperation WIN
,1e tbe Republican members OF said Gene
rai Assembly. however they may nave
,0ted and acted thus far I'm Telatloh 10
,he e,,biect matter Of this declaration.
conoressman Burton, Of CleVeiahu,
r,ade one Of the most vigorous speecpeS
80 The afternoon and presented HaIh
moth petition. with over ten tnousAhu
slonat,ires from the home or senator
fI9nna in favor Of his election.
Among the other speakers were toii-
,,reeenan GrosvenOr. Congressman ,, A
SSiorthwav ]. Warren Keifer. w. X war
~. - non James a. Hoyt, OF cleveland
Governor Foster, OF tostor'd' ana
o5rsis rsa meeting closed with three cheers
Tor the Republican party, iolio"ed Dy
three cheers for Hanna.
HANNA STcRENADED.
After the meeting Senator Hanna was
11nd,,oded al the Neil House, and re-
s,nrded in several speeches.
'isenstor Hanna did not attend the con-
,,en,ion nor the inauguration exercises
eSrt ,rhe senator was compelled to make
,osnv speeches during the Gay ana eve
ming and in all his responses ne aa1 sa
messed the fullest commence IN I'e n'i"'
outcome Of the pending contest