The age-herald., 1899-08-30
MILAN DISPOSED
 TO BE GENEROUS He Holds Absolute Control Of the
 Convention. MACHINERY IN HIS HANDS Warner Mill Present the Name Of
 KilbOuFne.
MACHINERY IN HIS HANDS
MUCH ENTHUSIASM FOR BRYAN
On Every Side is Heard Praise of the Democratic Leader-Several Un- pleasant Passages Between
 Leaders Warm Times

Zanesvile, O., August 29.-Although the democratic state ticket will not be nomi- mated till tomorrow, the result was decis- lively forecasted in the preliminary meet ings this evening. The Mclean party car ried large majority of the twenty-one congressional districts and will control not only the convention, but also the party ma chinery in Ohio till the next presidential election Some members of all the com- mittees have been selected, and through them all the officers of the convention, as well as those who will be in charge of the campais !.
 The Mclean men are disposed to be lib- eral to their opponents After it was found that McLlean had at the district meetings secured control of all commit tees, many called on him tonight and prom ised support from unexpected quarters. Me- Lean and his managers then advised that all the candidates be voted for on the first ballot ae originally instructed, and it was even suggested that there might be two ballots so as to give as many compliment tary votes as possible to the opposing can- didates It was thought that this would make them feel better for the campaign and also show what foundation there was for the claims of some of the Columbus managers of Colonel Kilbourne.
 An Eye to Dramatic Effect
 At the same time 1t would afford an op- portunity for a more enthusiastic and dra- matic scene when all the scattering dele- gations hocked to the Mclean standard on the second ballot. MT. Mclean was quite modest in acknowledging the ovations this evening. The visiting clubs and dele- gations serenaded him. He would ac- knowledge their congratulations with thanks but made no speeches. Colonel Kilbourne was equally happy in his ac- Acknowledgements of serenades and some- times did more talking. No special ova- tions were rendered the other candidates for governor. Some candidates for other places on the state ticket had very lively demonstrations in their interest and most of them were also enthusiastic for Bryan and Mclean.
 It is quite probable that the name of MT. Mclean will be presented to the conven- ton very briefly MT. Mclean does not know who will present his name Mclean does not believe much in speeches. He says he would prefer his name presented with | out commendation or a word of comment. Colonel A. J. Warner will present the name of Colonel Kilbourne in a stirring speech, and much eloquence will be ex- pended on the other candidates.
 The Meeting Spirited
 Today's meetings were more spirited than expected. Mclean carried fourteen of the twenty-one congressional districts to five
 
 Cleveland districts contested. There was a close fight in the Fifteenth district, in which Zanesville Is located, and also Ma rietta, the home of General A. J. Warner who will present KMbournes name. War ner spoke most bitterly against the Me Lean men. After a free-for-all fight the anti-McLean men bolted and left the room before tine meeting was concluded. The Mclean men control the contests, tine con struetion of the platform and everything else tonight, as they will in the convention tomorrow, and are tonight holding the most noisy jolllfication. There have been several unpleasant passages between lead CTS, notably one between Congressman John J. Lentz and Allen w. Thurman.
 In the committee on permanent organi- zation tonight Judge w. P. Mooney of St. Mary's was selected for permanent chairman. defeating congressman Norton by a vote of 12 to 9.
 The Kilbourne men and other anti-Mc- Lean Nen claim this 12 to victory, as Dr. Norton is known to be strong Mclean man. The Mclean men say they can afford to be magnanimous as Judge Mooney is impartial and there is no ob- jection to him.
 Mclean men organized the state com mittee tonight, 14 to 5, with two contested absentees. The committees on credentials and on resolutions announced at midnight that they would be in session all night The Mclean men organized the credentials committee which will pass upon 100 seats A minority report will be presented to the convention from this committee.