Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-01-11
THE MASS MEETING.
Greatest Demon siration Columbus Ever Saw
and SoIidly for Senator Hanna.

Columbus. Jan i0.-Thc mass Ilepnb-
lican convention at the Auditorium III
this city. this afternoon, was 'ii' idl 5cS
asscmblage ever known ~ the history VI
| the citv The capacity Of the Audltofiuni
is 5000 All the standing room was taken
| and many thousands were unable 70 gam
| admittance. The meeting laStcd from "
to T. NJ There were repeated scenes
| of kissing when the names Of COY. BuSl-
nell Mr.. Eurtz and others were men
| toned.
The terms Orator" Judas" and the
| like were frequently used as responses
! from the audiences. Several of the speak
crs referred to senator Foraker in con
nection with the revolt in the party.
The Columbus Glee Clubs which refused
To participate in the Inauguration cere-
monies contributed largely to the "nthu-
/ siasm by it's singing.
As Chairman Nash and CONGRESSMAN
! Weaver came ~ the platform the Ttppe-
I canoe club Of Cleveland ana the busint s.
( Men's League of that city. entered the
( hall and there was a wild scene As soon
I rs order could be restored Judge Nash
addressed the audience.
Congressman Weaver of Springfield.
/ The home of Gov. Bushnell, WAS then in
/ PRODUCED as chairman Of the meeting. He
/ made vigorous speech against those
/ whom he accused of schemes for tn" dis
T rupiion Of the party.
The Kissing OF the Eames OF Bushnell.
/ Nurtz and others that began during the
address OF Judge Nash reached 4 higher
pitch during the address of Sir. Weaver.
At the conclusion Of Mr. NpaVc"'s nd
dress. Congressman GroSN cnor. North
way. Burton and Southland and Judge
Goublc of Cincinnati. were appointed "a
committee on resolutions While tn" com
mittcc on resolutions WIS out COL Robrr.
NJ NaNin Of Dayton. spoke. Col. Natin,
( has always been the close personal friend
OF senator Foraker. Mr.. l<uriz and
tf hlf- flf a
Hanna
His speech against the action ~ ,has.
whom he charged with dcmoralziHg and
det'auchnr the party caused the great
est demonstration of the afternoon Al
most the entire audience rose To their
feet and while standing On chairs thre "
their hats. handkerehi"fs and other arti-
cles wildly about the h1l.
At the conclusion of col \aFins adj
dress. the resolutions were read by John
r. Malloy who had been defeated by the
boilers for clerk 90 tn" House. The reS1-
buttons We're unanimously adopted hy
rising vote and the utmost enthusiastic
demonstration OF applause. The resolI-
tions are substantially as follows.
This mass meeting II Ohio Republic
cans sends greeting To the people Of this
state ana declares that notwithstanding
the verdict of the people of this state of
the Republican party and its candidate,
expressed IN the November election after
fair, full and comprehensive discussion
( of ali the issues Involved. it is now dis
covered that Il conspiracy organized and
promoted outside nf the members Of tht
General Assembly has been formed To
thwart that expressed will.
designing men In the state - ohio are
making strenuous efforts which W. did
not care "a specially charactc rizr. to the
accomplishment of the various purposes
ut this urfITiOuS scheme.
''fhc conspiracy contcmpluteS and has
for its ultimate purpose tn" transfer Ia
thu |, mucratic party without limitation.
the control of the organization of the
Senate ana 10 take from the regularly
constituted majority Of the House the
control of it's organization ana {" confer
upon the Democratic party power to limit
and CircumVent the Republican lrgislH-
lion and thereby make possible such leg
islatou as is desired by the parties 70 the
combination.
1T coutemplatos the defeat of Hon. ".
I y. Hanna, the regularly nominated c3tI-
dictate of the Republican party Of the
state for senator of tn" United States.
ANA il conttmpatcs the sending to that
body of either Il Free silver Republican
pledged to stand by the interests ami
principles uf the mon who elected him.
/ or At Democrat. or both.
"W" appeal "a Gov. Bushnell a. exert
his influence nuW to stay his Threatened
assault upon constitutional government.
"R, solved, first. that We condemn with
nut reserve or qualification, this most ur-
holy conspiracy. and protest in thu name
ot 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
nest Tuesday ana ~ voice act and Vnt~
carry iutp cXeCttion The tu!ijlmcnt Of tn"
obligation assumed by him when elected
AS such nemhr. and
Resolved. iiuullN that "" Will welcome
muSt cordially to fun cooperation WITH
us tho Republican members of said Gen
rral Assembly, however they may have
voted ar acted thus far in relation to tn >
subject matter Of this declaration.
4 Congressman Burton Of Cleveland.
made one Of the most vigorous speeches
of the afternoon and presented petit
tion with over 10o0h signatures from the
homo OF Senator Hanna. in favor Of his
election.
4 After "A number Of other speeches were
1 made the meeting closed with three cheers
for the Republican party and three for
Hanna After the meeting Senator Hanna
was sercnaded ut the Neil house and he
made several speeches
Senator Hanna did not attend the con-
vcnton nor the inaugural exercises He
! was engaged in conferences with his CO.
+ workers. The senator was compelled to
make many speeches during the day and
! evening and in Ill of them ne expressed
! the fullest confidence ia the final outcome
! of the contest.