Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-24
FIGHT ON CALDWELL
Temperance People Oppose His Re-
nomination in Ohio.
MAY BREAK THE WHOLE SLATE
Cox of Cincinnati Stands Up for
the Lieutenant Governor.
seen ES ABOUT THE HOTELS

and local, and the faithful henchmen who
bear the heat and burden of day are gath
cred IN Columbus to attend the repub-
hcan state convention, which assemblies at
o'clock this afternoon. The main object
OF the convention Is to nominate a gov
ernor, lieutenant governor, treasurer. at
torney general, judge of the supreme court,
clerk OF the same and a member of the
board Of public works. Another object Is
TO indorse In convention the proposed re-
election of James B. Foraker to the United
States Senate by the legislature that is to
be chosen next fall.
Still another object, and by no means the
least important, is the endeavor to promote
harmony between the factions of the party
In the state and to prepare to present a
solid front to the formidable democracy In
the autumn elections. There will also, it is
hinted be some quiet measuring of presi-
Dental timber. although this feature will
not attract public attention.
Lieut.. Gov. CnidweIfs Case.
The most interesting feature of the stua-
tion today is the status of Lieutenant Gov
eruor CaldwelIs candidacy for renomina-
tion- George b. Cox, the boss of Cincin-
natl came to Columbus last night and de-
EahGed of Senator Hanna, Senator For
aker. Representative Dick and the other
leaders that Mr.. Caldwell should be carried
upon the slate for denomination along with
Governor Nash and those who have been
selected for the honor of another term of
office. Lieutenant Governor Caldwell, one
time representative in Congress- later may
or of Cincinnati. Ohio and office holder of
long standing, has antagoniZed the Anti
Sa'Hon League of Ohio. a very powerful or
ganIZation. with large membership 1t has
ben charged and is considered that Mr.
CfiiweII Is The attorney for the liquor In
terests Of Ohio His attitude. 1t is said
mas been open and above board con-
ceaiHent being made of his sOlicitude for
AMI interest in his alleged clientele. The
Anu-Saloon League made such a strong
presentation TO the republican leaders of
the state that for awhile the dropping of
MIR. Caldwell seemed likely
George b Cox of Cincinnati told the
ieaH-rs tnat Hamilton county would be
lost 20 the republicans if Caldwell was
omitted from the slate, and especially if
dov. Nash was renominated.
Gov. Nash made himself obnoxious 70 a
certain element in Cincinnati influential in
politics by preventing the big prize fight
some time ago Mr.. Cox insisted that If
Nash goes on the ticket Caldwell nust
be favored also. The Cincinnati boss Is
powerful. He holds Hamilton county in
the hollow of his hand and knows the
requirements OF his constituents. His
appeal has brought the Caldwell stock to
par today.
The Rest of the Ticket.
The remainder Of the ticket oontemplates
the denomination of Isaac B. Cameron of
CoIumbiana for treasurer, ]. NJ Sheets of
Putnam for attorney general, W. G. John
Bon of Summit for board of public works
w. D. Crew of McConnellsville is the lead
ing candidate for supreme court judge
A. b. Crutchfield seems to be in the lead
for clerk of supreme court.
The Endorsement Of Senator Foraker for
reelection will be insisted upon by his fol-
lowers The senator's friends will pre-
vent, II possible. an attempt to launch his
presidential boom at this time, on account
Of the factional feeling in the convention
AFr6 tafl
begg developed At the same time great
deal of quiet work will be done at this
gathering In the direction of preparing for
the future
Senator Hanna and Senator Foraker are
working in harmony and cordiality. Their
constant effort Is TO prevent their enthusi-
estic followers from flashing up any fac
tional contest which would Indicate a diff
serence of opinion or divergence of ef-
fort upon the part of the principals They
regard harmony as the first essential to
ences of the past that may have existed
below the surface forgotten. The
bridges Of the future will be crossed as
they are reached. For this time unanirnity
of~ehort IS the watchword
Famous Names on Regfsters
All the famous names In Ohio politics
grace the hotel registers today and IA
miiar figures stalk the corridors. Gen.
Grosvenor, after having run into a blind
siding on the third term question, Is puff
fng back on to the main track again. and
comes up smiling and confident. Senator
Hanna. Col. Dick, Mr.. Herrick and Elmer
Dover hold continuous reception at the
Chittenden. Senator Foraker, his son,
Capt Benson Foraker. and the Cincinnati
politicians are at the Neil House. Between
the two headquarters the newcomers throng
10 pay their respects and announce their
presence on the field OF action.
Representative Robt. Taylor, the brilliant
young lawyer of the eighteenth district, is
1T 1t It..
Mr.. Cameron; Col Bob Nevin, representa-
tive-elect. is here with his following; Gen
Van VOorhis Is a prominent factor In the
situation: Representative Southland from
Toledo district, is hand: Shattuc and
>Bromwell, the two representatives from
Cincinnati. mingle with the boys while
Representatives Hndebrandt. Kyle. War
neck, Morgan, Beidler and Skiles are much
IN evidence. The convention will be called
t. order at o'clock In the Auditorium and
Chairman Durr of the state central COM
mittee will present the name of Senator
Foraker for temporary chairman. Senator
Foraker will deliver an address which will
sound the keynote Of the platform
Endorsement of the national adminstra-
tion is to be a strong plank in the plat
form. ranking In Importance with state is
sues. One Of the Issues in the next cam
,aign, which involves election of the legis-
lature. and therefore affects the United
States senatorship, is to be the upholding
Of President Mckinley and the insular poll
icy of the republican party.
County Delegates Oppose Caldwell.
At noon today the status Of Lieutenant
Governor Caldwell's candidacy had not
been definitely determined. The indecision
was created by the strong and growing op-
position manifested to him by the arriving
delegates from the interior counties. who
come filed with the country sentiment
against the liquor interests These dele
gates do not share the solicitude of leaders
for the Hamilton county vote are cog
infant only Of the feeling in their pro-
Vincial sections.
Mr. Caldwell was sent for and will reach
Columbus this afternoon, when there will
be another conference which will decide his
case. His friends confident that he
will be placed upon the ticket, and Boss
Cox and his lieutenants are working might
and main for him A unique feature of the
platform viii be the representation in
strong terms of Tom L. Johnson's single
tax theories