Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-01-11
ONE VOTE SHORT.
The Opposition Feels Certain of
Barring Hanna's Election.
Kisses and Jeers Galore for ohio'e Bolt
ling Republicans at the Great Column
< Va. bus Mass Meeting.

Columbus, O., Jan. Ex-senator Hanna
is believed to be short one vote of cleo
4 ton, The. managers of the opposition are
not sure of 7S votes for any one man,
as against Y for Hanna, but they feel
confident of at least preventing Hannas
election.
With the result depending upon one
vote either way, there are several who
desire no be on the winning side, and
may change at any time.
There are still rumors of bribery The
Hanna men Claim to have stenographic
& notes of an offer of $1,000 by two promi-
nent members, of the opposition. 1t is
said also,2tha Representative Otis was
offered and accepted $4,000. It is
claimed that he made friendly overtures
to Hanna workers to entrap them into
an offer for the purpose of exposing the
Scheme, and that he will do so ON the
floor of the house tomorrow. 1t is said
that Otis will pile $4,000 ON his desk,
and make. a sensational speech when his
name is called on the senatorial ballot
The mass convention of the republi-
cans this afternoon was the largest as
q semblage ever known in this state. The
doubtful republican members of the
s legislature, however, did not see it or
"A feel it. They were literally entertained
by the opposition at the Great South
ern Hotel during the afternoon, and
they are there tonight Representa-
tives Griffith, Manuel. Snyder and 9th
ers are having the constant attention
of the other side
At the Hanna rally, this afternoon, at
the auditorium, which seats 5000 per-
sons, every seat and all the standing
room were taken
The meeting lasted from o'clock to
6 o'clock o. m. There were repeated
scenes of kissing when the names of
Gov. Bushnell, Mr.. kurtz and others
were mentioned. The terms traitors,
"Judas" and the like were frequently
used as responses from the audience.
Several of the speakers referred to Sen
ator Foraker in connection with the re-
volt against the party. The audience
was in close and deep sympathy with
the intense and bitter utterances of
most of the speakers.
AS Chairman Nash and Congressman
Weaver. came upon the platform, the
Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland and the
Business Mems League Of that city en-
tered the hail. and there was a wild
scene. AS soon as order could be re-
stored, Judge Nash addressed the au-
dience.
Among other speakers was Congress
man Weaver of Springfield He made al
Vigorous speech against those whom he
accused of schemes for the disruption
of the party. The kissing Of the names
of Bushnell, Kurtz and others that be-
ganaduring the address of Judge Nash,
reached a higher pitch during the adj
dress of Mr.. Weaver. At the conclusion
of Mr.. Weaver's address, Congressman
+ Grosyener, Northway, Burton and
Southard and Judge Gouble of Cincin-
natl were appointed a committee on res
olutio1is.
The following resolutions, which were
INTRODUCED by long preamble, We're
adonted: 4-s.e 4 & 49,
Resolved d+First, that we condemn
without reserve on qualification this
most unhoty conspiracy, and protest in
the name Of the people of Ohio against
its further progress and further success.
Resolved further, that we call upon
every republican member OF the general
assembly to be present in his seat on
next Tuesday, and by voice, act and
vote, carry. into execution the fIllfilmentI
of the obligation assumed by him, when
elected; and,
Resolved, finally, that we shall well
come most cordially to full cooperation
with us ethe republican members of said
general assembly, however they may
have voted or acted thus far in rela-
tion to the subject matter Of this dec
laration.
The Inauguration of Governor Bush
nell took place at noon as scheduled.
After the exercises in the rotunda
and the greetings to Governor Bushnell.
the governGr with others repaired to the
senate chamber, where Lieut.. Governor
Jones and other state officers qualified.
The senate adjourned without the usual
address by the governor 10 the senate.