The age-herald., 1901-06-25
HANNA RULES OHIO
 WITH AN IRON HAND
Takes Everything in Sight Leav-
 ing Nothing for Opponents
IS PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
The Republican State Convention of Ohio Will Make Nominations To- day at the Dictation of Sen
 ator Mark Hanna.


 ferences that preceded the Republican state convention today interest centered in the control of the new state commit tee. the construction of the platform and the fight that the State Anti-Saloon League was making against the renomi- nation of Lieutenant Governor Caldwell. The issues on Caldwell and the resolu- tions are still being agitated tonight, but the contest for state committeeman re- suited in what is called a complete vic- tory for the Hanna men, who include the friends of Governor Nash and others. The result assures the reelection of Con gressman Dick as chairman of the State executive committee. in the Congression- al district Charles Foster, ex-Secretary of the Treasury, ex-Governor and for many years a delegate-at-large to national con- ventions was defeated for member of the State central committee because of his opposition to Senator Hanna. ExGover- nor Bushnell had been elected as a dele gate and had been made chairman of the Clark County delegation, but failed to at tend the convention. His friends gave some very pointed reasons for his ab- sence. After his defeat Charles Foster vehemently addressed the delegates of his district on cliques and intrigues and on the dangers of 'local imperialism"
 While the Hanna men captured all the committees they gave special attention to the committee on credentials as well as to the state committee so that none of the Daugherty contesting delegates could be seated. The Hanna men have never before been able to control the party organization in the Columbus dis trict but today, although Hon. Harry M. Daugherty made personal appeal in a strong speech at the meeting of the Twelfth district. the Hanna men secured everything. It was thought after the Cuyahoga convention in Cleveland last week that Senator Hanna would not get the solid support of his home delegation, but he secured both of the state commit teemen in the Twentieth and twenty-flrst districts. In the Seventh district. the home of Hon. H. M. Daugherty, a strong effort was made to postpone the selec- tion of committeeman, but the appeals of the Daugherty men were ignored. MT. Daugherty made strong speech in pro- testing against the proceedings.
 Senators Foraker and Hanna were loudly cheered as they came upon the stage of the big auditorium at D. m. Senator Foraker, the temporary chair man of the convention, was enthusiastic cally received and made a lengthy speech. He was frequently interrupted not only with applause but also with demonstrations. notably when he said, 'The flag would stay wherever 1t had i been planted"
 After various officers and committed men had been announced. the convention adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
 The committee on permanent organiza- tion tonight selected Senator Hanna Tor permanent chairman.
 Senator Hanna will address the con- vention on taking the chair tomorrow.
 All Hanna's Way.
 The committee on credentials tonight approved of the action of the State cen tral committee today and seated the Marchant delegation instead of the Dougherty delegates from Fayette coun- ty Harry M. Dougherty. known as the anti-Eanna leader, and who was a can didate for the gubernatorial nomination two years ago. made strong appeal and afterward entered a vigorous protest against the proceedings of both the State central committee and the committee on credentials. Lieutenant Governor Cald- well caused quite stir tonight by an- rlouncing that he would not be a candi- date for renomination. This ended the. conferences that have been in almost con tinuous session for the past two days The representatives of the brewers ex- press their displeasure at what they call the enforced retirement of Caldwell and the recent defeat of State Senator Fiber and others for renomination, while the author of the Clark local option law has t,A tr, Tnlt a1,,1Q sentation. When Caldwell declined re- nomination, Geo. B. Cox, chairman of the Hamilton county delegation. suggested State Senator Carl Nippert of Cincinnati to a conference of the leaders and there is now no doubt that Senator Nippert will be nominated for lieutenant governor.
 A forecast of the ticket indicates the following:
 r Governor-Geo. K. Nash.
 Lieutenant Governor-Carl N. Nippert.
 Supreme Judge-W B. Crew.
 Clerk of the Supreme Court-A. C. Critchfield.
 Attorney General-J. M. Sheets.
 State Treasurer-J. B. Cameron.
 Member of Board of Public Works-W G. Johnson.
 The Platform.
 The platform which was completed to- night, but not made public, reafflrms the Philadelphia declarations and endorses the administrations of President Mo Kinley and Governor Nash. It commends the last Ohio Legislature and especially the records of Senators Foraker and Hanna with the specific recommendation of the former for reelection. A liberal administration of the pension laws is de- manded; the dsfranchisement of colored voters in the South Is denounced and especially the rage of lynchings.
 The recent declarations of certain Democrats in Ohio on taxation are de- nounced and a careful revision of the taxation laws in Ohio Is recommended so that corporations rather properties shall bear the burden of taxes The faith of the party is specifically expressed in the Presidents insular policy in commercial and tariff matters and In never taking down the flag and great stress Is laid on sustaining the President with Republi- cans in control of Congress The Hanna merchant marine bills are endorsed and the Democrats are asked to make prize Ma oh