Rock Island Argus., 1898-01-11
UNHOLY CONSPIRACY.
Mass Convention Of the Ohio Re.
pubIicans S. characterizes the
Opposition to Hanna.
MEETING Is WILDLY ENTHUSIASTIC

Leaders Of the "Combirs" Who Are Repub-
hcsss Denounced rs "Trzjtors"-The Res
eiufions Adopted-Sevcral Scenes Of wild
LAcitemcAt - Grosvcnor Boycotts Gov
ernor BUSHNELL Remarkable Letter to .
Convict-Situation at Columbus on the
Eve Of the First Ballot.
Columbus. O., Jan. 1.-THE mass Re-
publican convention at the Auditorium
In this city yesterday afternoon was
the largest assemblage ever known in
the history of the city. The capacity
OF the Auditorium is 5000. All the
standing room was taken and many
thousands were unable TO gain admit
tance. The meeting lasted from to G
p. m, with unbroken enthusiasm and
Intense indignation throughout It's pro-
ceecings. There were repeated scenes
OF kissing when the names Of Governor
Bushnell, Kurtz and others were men,
toned. The terms traitors" Judas"
and the like were frequently used in
responses from the audience. Several
D the speakers referred to Senator
Forakerin connection with the revolu-
lion In the PARTY. The audience was in
close and deep sympathy with the in
tense and bitter u:terances Of most Of
the speakers. The Columbus Glse club.
which refused 10 participate in the in
augural ceremonies, contributed largely
to the enthusiasm of the occasion by
its singing.
Wild Scene of Entbusiasm.
AS Chairman Nash and Representa-
i've weaver CAME upon the platform
the Tippecanoe club. of Cleveland. and
the Business Mems League of that city
entered the hall and there was a wild
scene for some minutes. As soon as
order could &c restored Judge Nash
addressed the audience, giving those
who had refused to support Hanna for
senator a roasting. Representative Wal
ter l.. Weaver. of Springfield, the home
OF Governor Bushnell, was then in
troduced as chairman of the meeting.
He made most vigorous speech
against those whom he accused of
! schemes for the disruption OF the party.
The kissing OF the name OF Governor
Bushnell. kurtz and others that begun
! during the address of Judge Nash
reached much higher pi.lf during the
! address Of Weaver. At ere conclusion
Of Weavcr's address Representatives
Grosvencr. Northway, Burton and
Southard. and Judge Gouble, of Gin
cinnati. were appointed q committee on
resolutions.
Ncvin Whoops Elm Up Loader.
l..
| was out Colonel Robert N. Nevir. of
| Dayton, spoke. Colonel Nevin has ell
| ways been the close personal and
political friend Of Senator Foraker.
kurz and others who are at this time
| opposing the election OF Hanna. His
| speech against the action Of those
whom he charged with demoralizing
and debauch hing the party caused the
| greatest demonstration Of the after
! noon. Almost the entire audience rose
to its feet ard while standing on chairs.
threw hats. handkerchiefs and other
articles wildly about the hail. At the
conclusion OF this address the resolu-
tons were read and unanimously
| adopted.
Resolutions Arc No. Very Severe.
L Dy n
column of preamble. which at the end
expresses the hope and belief that Gov
ernor Bushnell will come out for party
loyalty to Hanna. These are the reso-
lutlons:
| Resolved. First, that we condemn
| without reserve OF qualification this
mos; unholy conspiracy. and protest I'm
the name of the people of the state Of
Ohio against its further progress and
further success.
Resolved. Further. that we cah upon
every Republican member Of the gen.
oral assembly to be present in his seat
lca neNt Tuesday and voice by act and
ty vote To carry into execution the
flihllment Of the obligation assumed by
him whom elected as such member: and
Resolved. Finally. that we will well
come them cordially to full co-opera-
tion with the Republican members Of
said general assembly. however they
,uray have voted or acted thus far in
relation to the subject matter OF this
declaration"