The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-11
WILD CHEERING FOR HANNA
Republicans in Mass Convention De-
nounce the Perfidy of Bush
nell and kurtz.

COLUMBUS. Jan. 10.-The mass Repub-
Hcan convention at the Auditorium in this
city this afternoon was the largest assem-
biaga ever known in the history OF the
city. The capacity of the Auditorium is
5.o00. All the standing room was taken and
many thousands were unable to gain adj
mittance. The meeting lasted from to. s
r. m, with enthusiasm and intense indig-
nation throughout its proceedings.
There was repeated Kissing when the
names OF Gov. Bushnell. Mr.. kurtz and
others were mentioned. The terms "trai-
tors Judas and the like were frequent
IL used in responses by the audience Sew
erai Of the speakers referred 10 Senator
Foraker in connection with the revolution
IN The paTty. The audience was In close
and deep sympathy with the intense and
bitter utterances Of most Of the speakers.
The Columbus Gles Club. which refused 10
participate in the inaugural ceremonies.
contributed largely TO the enthusiasm OF
the occasion by It's singing.
As Chairman Nash and Congressman
Weaver came upon the platform, the Tip
pecanoe Club, OF Cleveland. and the Busi-
ness Mems League. Of that city, entered
the hall. there was Wild scene for some
minutes.
Fer Integrity of Party.
As soon as order could be restored Judge
Nash addressed the audience as follows:
Republicans OF Ohio: For the first time
in the history OF the Republican party in
this state We have been commanded oy
our executive committee TO meet in mass
convention. This extraordinary action on
the part OF the committee can only be JUS
titled ny the existence OF grave danger.
Sach peril not only 70 you, out even 70
committee coneeiy d. was lurking IN the
legislative halls a. Columbus. As your
sentineis placed On duty by you, we deter
mined 10 lay the situation before you. and
ask you 10 take such action as you might
deem wise.
Last spring and summer the Republican
county and district conventions Of Ohio
instructed their nominees for representa-
i3yeS and senators. II elected. 20 cast theiE
votes in tne election for United States sem
ator for The superb leader anj general who
planned and organized victory for the Re-
publicaus IA Ohio in the national election
OF lNei Marcus 4 Hanna. This was the
exercise Of right and privilege guaran-
teed 10 iae people ~ our constitution,
which says the people have a right 10 as
SemDte to%e-ler IA a isaceaoIs hlailitE 70
strlct their repres utatires'
In june the Republican party by its duly
authorized agents, assf mbca in state con-
Vent3on Al Toledo. and made a covenant
WIKI lhe people that il succe essfEI. the Re
rIbiicSuS would reTaTn Hanna 10 the sen
ate. Ia tae campaign waich followed al
every meeting held. every speaker from
E}Su1eu down 70 the humble SPEAKER IN
the log scA3oia7n@e. pts dyed himself 5nAt
tHiS covenant OF the party should be kept-
90 This issue. among others the campaign
was coDGueted. and the people obtained al
ample majority Of Republicans In the gen
eral ass Hby-
AN ,larlng the campaign certain men.
claiming % ne Republicans fought our
candidates for fha l"gista ture from under
cover ard from tne bushes They do not
make an opeu manly hght IN the light az
Gsy. where the people cosild see wnaf tHeF
We're about. Ta's charge * amply proven
from sae election returns on file IN tEe
o1.ct of EAc secretary of state.
However much We must desplSe the
methods of these uler and doubt their par
" loyalty ard Republican principles, We
must co.lcede as American citizens they
hRd right u vote against otlr lsGisl atINe =
candidates. Here the contest should have
from the election had not been received
when thrSe men disclosed the existence ot
a conspiracy with CUR open and &FoNSo
enemies 10 bring shame uron the Rep00-
Ecan party ard 90 lead her trusted and
bonoved representajiv iut0 paths oI dis
honor. Behind barred and locked door :
a.trTa honest Eeot.es ti:ey soQsft 70 "a 49, :
our great Marty. wGlch through al GeF
eiorjous history never did dishonorable
ih.ug break ner ta,ch. pledged 70 tEe p+p~
p5e of Ohio With the whispering and IL
sInU&t.ug w-Iss % dishonest politicians
thew invited your Tspre@enJat.FeS 70 gts-
obey your instructions and dlsooey the
VII of tAe PEOPLE
"Bn Monday last they captured the Gus
postz of ear citadel ir organising The ser
ate and house OF representatives. o. ONO
TAeu she strength ard extent o. the cor
suiracy FIRST d2wned upon the people of
Ohio The question sss rot whether Marx
Hanna should cCEtalis 10 - senator X
was. sSosu tire honor and tategT1tF ot the
EeoL hslcan party be preserved unsgllIea-
a. the VII of ne people,
Tn thfs erlergency we appealed 10 you
The term = tDGiSD Datlon has swept over
or great state and has eliminated iD this
meeting
Republicans % oaio. you now knou
the situation. IL Is for you roN 10 deal
VIZ. IL e your cousr3enceS nay dictate.
HiS~ss for Bashneu and hurts-
C,onrs,ess1raa Walter l. Weaver, %
Srsr.nr rae1a Ete hsgne - Gov Bushnell.
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