The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-09-07
ON FIRST BALLOT
The Youngstown Man Is Nom
inated---Stated His Position
on Silver Fearlessly.

From a Staff Correspondent. ~&
Alliance, Sept. 4.-2:20 p. m.-Whef
the convention assembled at 12:45 tho
temporary organization was made per.
manent.
Mahoning was called, and Mayor
Moore, of Youngstown, placed the name
of John H. Morris in nomination.
In doing so he prefaced his reference
to the candidate he was about to pre-
sent, by saying that he was one of the
best Democrats anywhere. He present.
ed the claim of Maboning county to the
nomination, declaring they had not had
nomination in 25 years. He said that
for 40 years Mr.. Morris had been a busi-
ness man in Youngstown, and that for
as many years his character as a mer-
chant and man had never been as
sailed. He was three times candidate
for office in Youngstown, Republican
large majority.
He promised that Mahoning would
give him large majority this year.
GREGORY'S NAME.
Attorney James Sterling, Of Canton,
presented the name OF Rhodes ].
Gregory. He said he believed all that
had been said about Mr.. Morris, but he
extoiled the virtues of Mr.. Gregory,
saying that he was a fearless worker,
and that the candidate to beat McKin-
ley's Taylor, in McKinley's own district
should come from NcKinley's town.
He made a good speech and was ap-
plauded by all the delegates.
Otto E. Young, of Massillon, stated
that he had been authorized to present
the name Of NJ. v. Dunlap and while
he knew that IL he would present his
name, in his eloquent fashion, there
would be no question about his nomina-
tion, he recognized the paramount
claim of Mahoning. He made face
tious speech and was cheered by all
the delegates.
sECONDING THE NOMINATION.
Anthony Howells, of Massillon, coun-
Gil to Cardiff Wales under President
made one of the best
speeches Of the day, rating Republican
ism fore and aft and closing by second
ing the nomination of Morris.
Ex-Postmaster Miskall, Of East
seconded the nomination Of
Morris on behalf of Columbiana.
Edwin Graft, before the vote was
taken, wanted to know how Morris
stood on the money question.
Moore responded that he stood where
all good Democrats stand-fairly and
for the support Of the Kansas
city platform and w. J. Bryan.
Moore's response evoked great cheer
ing.
The committee on resolutions pre-
,ented the platform, affirming the KAN
Ctty r,l<xtfnrrn and the candidates
named there, denouncfng Imperialism
and the trusts, and insisting that the
follows the flag.
1t further assails the record OF Con-
yressman TayIer in support of trusts
ind other allied moneyed interests.
THE VOTE.
vas then taken. Columbiana voted
,Olidly for Morris-42 votes-and so did
Mahoning, with At, placing Morris
within two votes of the nomination.
Then Alliance was called, and settled
he question by giving two votes for
Gregory and four for Morris.
The ballot continued, however, Can
on voting solidly for Gregory. Mas
'illon's vote was divided.
Before the announcement and vote,
Gregory arose and moved to make the
unanimous. He was cheer
ID to the echo, and then Morris who
vas conveniently near the assembly
'oom was called in and made a little
peech saying he had made no promises
o anybody. He had not been asked
or any and had no promise now to
make, except that he would work until
he polls closed, for Democratic sue
,ess.
Again there were calls for Gregory
md he made brief speech.
The convention adjourned at 1850.
WILLIAMSON.