Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-26

state Treasurer-Isaac b. Came.
ron.
Member Board of Public Works
wv. G. johnson.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25.-Gov.
Geo. K. Nash was re-nominated for a
second term by the Republican conven-
ton to-day. For lieutenant governor,
Carl N. Nippert, of Hamilton county,
was nominated.
When the convention reconvened this
morning the auditorium was packed.
Temporary Chairman Foraker was
loudly applauded when he raped for
order.
Permanent organization was then eff
fected by the selection of Senator Hanna
as chairman.
Senator Foraker introduced the per-
manent chairman as the man "who
knows his business, and how to attend
to it,
In assuming the gavel, Senator Hanna
stated that Senator Foraker already had
sounded the keynote and would continue
to do so in the campaign, when all Re-
publicans in Ohio would be with him to
man. After eulogizing his colleague
in the Senate, he insisted that the COM
ing contest in Ohio is national in char
acter. He reviewed the administrations
OF President Mckinley, discussed the
financial question and insisted that the
country demands a continuance of con-
fidence in the government in order to
have continued prosperity. This is no
time, he declared, for financial, indus
trial or other disturbances. He favored
personal liberty, he said, so long as it
shall not interfere with the public good.
No other reference was made to state
affairs.
Gen. Grosvenor then presented the
resolutions committee report, which
was Immediately adopted
The gold standard is specifically en-
dorsed. Further Strengthening of the
navy, legislation looking to restoration
Of the merchant marine, the speedy
construction OF an American canal
across the isthmus are declared to be
imperative needs.
In regard to combinations of capital
the platform says:
I'VE recognize the right Of both labor
and capital to combine, when such
combinations are wisely administered
for the general good, but combinations
which create monopolies to control
prices OF limit production are an evil
which must be met by effective legisla-
ton, vigorously enforced
Congress sis asked to renew the hui
name and reasonable laws and treaties
for the continued protection of Ameri-
can labor. This has particular refer
ence to the expiration of the Gerry act
A ringing tribute is paid to the SOL
diers and sailors.
Attempts to deprive any citizen of his
right to vote under the constitution is
denounced and the demand is made that
representation in Congress and in the
electoral college shall be based on the
actual voting population, proportionate
reduction being made for any State in
which the right of suffrage shall be de-
MED except for crime
Lynching is denounced in unmeasured
terms.
President Mckinley is 'auded for "the
prudent and successful management of
American interests in China"
1t is declared that the nations
pledge to Cuba is being faithfully kept.
Porto Rico is stated to be flourishing
beyond all former experiences; Hawaiis
entrance into full territorial relations
with the United States government has
been marked by the most marvellous
progress known in the history of the
islands
Governor Nash's administration OF
the state government is declared to have
been wise, able, prudent, honest and
economical
Revision of the State tax laws is ia
vored in such manner as shall require
all classes of property to bear their Just
share
Full and cordial approval is extended
to Senator's Foraker and Hanna.
The platform closes by again pledging
loyal support to the principles of its
declarations and to the party nominees.
Gov. Nash was then renominated b.
acclGmation.
Nominations were then called for
Lieutenant Governor, and State Senator
Carl N. Nippert, Of Hamilton county.
was nominated by acclamation
For judge OF the Supreme Court. ]. L
Price. William b. Grow ana Thaddeus
a. Ninshall the incnmbent) were pre-
senfed
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