The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-07
HANNA FORCES DESPERATE,
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In effect, be casting ha!f-at least the
weigh, and irnucnce--of his vote for
Mark Hanna. The Democrat whose vote
should elect IIannas opponent VIII be
friend OF Hanna II he refuses TO cast H.
A DESPERATE RESORT.
A call was issued tonight by the ke-
publican State Executive Committee TOT
mass convention of Republicans 10 oe
held In this city next Monday afternoon
20 protest against the attempt TO deieat
Senator Hanna. The call follows
HEADQUARTERS Ohio Republican state
Executive Committee. Columbus, ONO.
January 8. ss9s.
ITO the Republicans Of Ohio:
The Constitution of our State provides
that The people have right 10 assemble
together in a peaceablc manner to con-
suit for their common good, TO instruct
their representatives and 10 petition the
General Assembly for the redress. Of
grievances. We call upon you In the
exercise of this right to meet in mass
convention az the Auditorium in Column
bus. Ohio. on Monday. January 10th. at
) L. VI. Tho Republicans OF Ohio in
county. district and State conventions, as
semblcd last spring and summer prom
ised the people they would return Hon.
NJ Hanna TO the Senate of the United
States. A pledge more sacred was never
given. Upon this issue one of the fiercest
political campaigns In the history or our
state was fought until you won splen-
did victory. During this campaign few
cOnspirators. pretended Republicans. not
giving heed to the lawfully expressed
will OF vast majority OF their party
sought in every section Of the state TO de-
feat the legislative nominees OF the re
publican party. Overwhelmed and defeat
ed by your ballots they have since con-
sorted with your enemies for the purpose
Of defeating your will. solemnly express
ed at tho ballot box. BY these acts they
have shown that they do not love the
great and benehcent principles Of our
party. and that the wishes Of the people
are not TO be regarded by them. All that Is
dear TO them is personal revenge and
spells. Not In anger. but with shame, we
inform you that some of your represen-
tatives in the General Assembly have
Joined in this unholy compact. and there
is danger that they will disregard your
wishes and expressed instructions.
I'VE therefore call upon you TO as
semble and consult as 10 how our State
can be relieved from this Infamous plot
and by your presence and by your words
urge them to faithfully perform the duty
which you imposed upon them. BY order
Of the committee.
GEORGE X. NASH.
chairman;
JOHN r. MALLoY.
Secretary;
wv. F. BURDELL,
Treasurer;
~. G. LAYLIN
"PHIBO s. CLARK.
GEORGE A. MYERS,
&c L. MARBLE.
IS. d. HOLLENBECK."
M'LEAN'S ADVICE
4 roport was current tonight that
telegram had been received by the Demo
cratic leaders from John r. Mclean re-
ouesting that his name be kept out OF the
senatorial matter, and urging the bcIhu-
Gratis 10 agree upon 2 candidate LOT sem
ator 10 defeat Mr. Hanna. WINE theIe
was no positive confirmation oi TINS stoIS
there were developments which I'd 10 the
belief that IL contained some truth.
Hon Henry II. Rcdkey. representative
from Ilichland county. came ou' 'v-""N
for senator Hanna. lie had been clam
ed repeatedly by the anti-f"hna p''l''
The Maryland ncadlock
ANNAPOLIS. MD, Jan. THE dead
lock over the speakership or the Mary
land House of Delegates was unbroken
to-day ana lhtIt arc Nv nun
il will be settled for some time 10 come
Both branches Of the Legislature met.
the Senate in permanent ana the House
in temporary organization. In the sen
att nothing was done save to send mes
sage TO the House announcing the or
ganizatioi of the Senate. In the House
a tie was had with no result save an
adjourn ment Until tomorrow at noon.
The motion to adjourn was carried by
a strict party vote. the boilers for
the first time acting with the majority
of their party They assert, however.
that his is no indication that they are
giving way and insist that they will not
yield an inch.