The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-02
THE CONTENTION MEETS.


Notable Speech of the Temporary Chair
MANTLE Big Leaders Heard.
COLUMBUS. June 1.-Spceches advocating
harmony ms the sure forerunner OF success
characterized the opening OF the largest and
most important convention held by the Repuh-
licans OF Ohio in a decade. When Congress
man W. \. Kerr ceased addressing the con-
vention as its temporary Chairman this after
noon. after making one Of the most remarkable
KEYNOTE speeches ever heard in any political
convention. the contending elements forgot ina
moment that the Republicans OF the State had
como together for anv other purpose than to
ratify candidate who was already tho choice
OF the marty instead OF to ballot for hours for
this and that one OF the eight distinguished
men who are seeking the executive chair OF
the fourth State in the Union. All division
and passion were swept away in an instant
and the convention became as n unit for
the Republican party and the principle for
which it stands at home and abroad. 1t had
no desire for business other than to listen to
-four Of the favorite sons OF the State who have
held the highest honors n political party can
Destow upon them.
The brilliant Foraker. with the old-time fire.
swept friend and foe alike with the fervor Of
his oratory and party patriotism. Senator
Hanna followed closely after him in a vein OF
humor and harmony that made the vast audi
encc of 10, 600 applaud like mad Then came Gov
Bushnell. who pledged the voteof every Repub-
ican in the State to the nominee a ) n token OF
good feeling for the national Administration
this year and the more important year to come.
When former Governor and Secretary OF the
Treasury Foster appeared as the last speaker
and emphasized what had already been 80 well
said the convention was beside itself Fac
lions were forgotten, and all Republi-
cans. as Senator Hanna wittily remarked
were very much alike when they looked
into each others eyes. In the light Of
what has gone before In State politics. the
two-hour session OF this convention was by far
the best work that has been done TOR the party
in the past four years.
State Central Committee Chairman Huling
opened the mighty convention by referring to
the past twelve months as u history making
year. In glowing terms lie praised the marves
| Of progress and prosperity shown under the
Administration OF President Mckinley. whom
the people love for his kindly ways. his firm
ness in action. his wisdom in council and his
policy that has revived industry. awakened
confidence and restored the honor Of the flag"
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Hulng's speech he
ha HnS KEMP WIN
Fourteenth district. "a Temporary Chairman.
Mr.. Kerr then nroceeded to address the con-
him high compliments from senator Foraker.
who declared that it was masterful in its pres
Mr. Kerr lost no time in getting into the heart
Of his subject. and gave, his hearers a picture
which the country was left by the last Demo,
cratic National Adm!ntStration. Referring TO
tho task before Mckinley and the manner in
| which he had executed the trust rcposed in
ut was McKnlcys work and the work OF
| the Republican party TO create out Of the
| wreck new condition, a condition Of con tdence
| that we were an honest reople and intended 10
dollar for dollar; confidence that this Govern
m"nt could pay It's daily expenses without
| open our shops and factories and put tn work
| our idle workmen at good wages. c0nldcnca
fhat we c"n.h rGs"rr%ot ana reh ma 9nr
| and plant our monetary system unon basis
| as Nrm andenduring as the innate honesty of
After Illustrating the increase in the exports
OF the country ,, over those during the same
| surcesstu issue Of the Spanish war and the
| difficulties under which the ADMINISTRATION
iehored by reason OF Democratic opposition,
In the days To come when the events Of the
! last hundred years OF Amerrau, history have
song and story, three mighty figures
above all the rest The first will be
MS@'h ihE inH second ncG" and
dcpend so much upon the greatness Of
| the man as un0p the greatness Of things done,
| Measured Nv TINS standar !. ohi4s son will he
| one Of this mighty triumyr. The Administra-
ton Of George Washington created the
| Republic. the Administration II Abra-
istratiQn OF William Mckinley, maintain
ing all its insular and PROVINCIAL adj
| vnntages. gave il rank and prestige. tho mag
niilcent diadem IT world power, and for this
| the Administration Of William Mckinley will
rank, with the Administration, of Washington
The speaker concluded his orator'cal refer
! enreI to the greatness Of the Republican party
nj n M
| Foraker aud admoniehel the party not to for
| get John Sherman in his voluntary retire
| m"nt. and to send him The love and greet
ing Of the convention" His last utter
21nc9 was a. tribute 10 one Of tho
man OF the state Committee. Hon. H. NJ.