The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-11
HANNA CONVENTION.
Intense Indignation and Enthusiasm
Throughout the Meeting.

Columbus. Ohio, Jan. 10-The mass
Republican convention at the auditorium
in this city this afternoon was the larg-
est assemblage ever known in the his
tory of the city. The capacity of the
auditorium is 5000. All the standing
room was taken, and many thousands
were unable to gain admittance. The
meeting lasted from 3 to 6 p. m, with
unbroken enthusiasm and intense indig-
nation throughout its proceedings. There
was repeated Kissing when the names
of Governor Bushnell, Mr.. kurtz and
others were mentioned. The terms
TRAITORS" Judas" and the like were
frequently used. Several of the speak
ers referred to Senator Foraker in con-
nection with the revolution in the par
ty. The audience was in sympathy with
the speakers. The Columbus Glee Club,
which refused to participate in the in
auguration ceremonies, contributed large
ly to the enthusiasm. As Chairman Nash
and Congressman Weaver came upon
the platform, the Tippecanoe Club, Of
Cleveland, and the Business Mems
League, of that city, entered the hall,
and there was wild scene for some
minutes. AS soon as order could be re-
stored, Judge Nash addressed the audi
ence.
Congressman Walter l.. Weaver, of
Springfield, the home of Governor Bush
nell. was then introduced as chairman
of the meeting. He made a vigorous
speech against those whom he accused
wit schemes for. the disruption of the
party.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Weaver's ad-
dress, Congressman Grosvenor, North
way, Burton and Southland and Judge
Gouble, of Cincinnati, were appointed
a Committee on Resolutions.
While the committee was out, Col.
Robert NJ. Nevin, of Dayton, spoke.
Col. Nevin has always been the close
personal and political friend of Senator
Foraker, Mr.. Kurtz and others, who are
at this time opposing the election Of
Senator Hanna. His speech against the
action OF those whom he charged with
demoralizing and debauching the party
caused the greatest demonstration of the
afternoon. Almost the entire audience
arose, and while standing on chairs,
threw hats, handkerchiefs and other ar
ticles about the hall. At the conclusion
of this address, the resolutions were read
by John r. Malloy, who had been de-
feated by the boilers for the clerk of the
House. The resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by rising vote.
They describe the action of the bolt
ers'' and their efforts to "thwart the ex-
pressed will of the people"
Republicans generally, and Governor
Bushnell in particular, are appealed to
to aid in defeating the aims of the ''com-
bine."
Congressman Burton, of Cleveland,
made one of the most vigorous speeches
of the afternoon, and presented mann
moth petition, with over 10000 sigma
lures, from the home of Senator Hanna,
in favor of his election. Among the
speakers were Congressman Grosvenor,
Congressman S. A. Northway, ]. War
rem Keifer, w. r. Warner, Hon. James
A. Hoyt, of Cleveland, Ex-Governor Eos
ter, of rOstoria, and others.
lie meeting closed with three cheers
for the Republican party, followed by
three cheers for Hanna. After the meet
ing, Senator Hanna was serenaded at
the Neil House, and responded in several
speeches. Senator Hanna did not at
tend the convention nor the inaugural
exercises earlier in the day.
The Senator was compelled to make
many speeches during the day and even
ing. and in all his responses he express
ed the fullest confidence in the hnal OUT
| come OF the pending contest.