The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-29
Ohio Republican Convention De-
clareS Itself in Favor of Shorter
Hours for Workers.

Cleveland. o.. May 29.-The Republican
state convention. which has been a con-
tinued ovation here all week 20 Senator
Hanna, closed last evening with a great
demonstration In his honor, to phich he
responded In a characteristic speech.
The senator at former state conven-
tions has sounded key notes that were
taken up by Republican gles clubs He
told them today TO sing "Keo1 OH letting
well enough alone" in the caiupagn rail-
lies this year.
The convention was Distinguished for
harmony IN the chorus for Hanna in all
that was done.
One OF the last reconciliations was that
Of Senator Hanna and former Gov. Asa
8. Bushnell of Springfield
Senator Hanna and George r. Cox OF
Cincinnati also had a friendly farewell
after a contest during the day over nom
nations.
What was called the Hanna men won
on all ballots but Cox supported none OF
the winners.
Good feeling prevailed after the conven-
tion was over. The ticket:
THE NOMINATIONS.
Secretary of state-Lewis o. Laylin of
Norwalk.
Judge OF supreme court-willam B.
Crew OF McConnellsvile
Food and dairy cmmissioner--Horace
Ankeney. xenia.
Member OF the board OF public works
William Kirtley. Jr., OF Defiance.
The Republican state convention reas-
sembled In the morning After prayer by
Rev. NJ o. Simons. Gov. Nash. as the
temporary chairman. called for reports.
The reports OF the committees on cre-
dentials, rules and order OF business were
submitted and adopted. The report MAX
ing Gen. Charles III. Grosvenor perma-
nent chairman and continuing the rest OF
the temporary organization was then
adopted.
When Gov. Nash presented Gen. Gros-
venor the latter received quite an ova-
ton.
When Gen. Dick. chairman OF the com
mittee on resolutions. was introduced. he
was loudly applauded. lie read the reso.
lutions with such effect that he was
cheered as he proceeded especially on the
reference to Roosevelt. Hanna, Foraker
and Gov. Nash. on his motion the resolu-
lions were adopted as follows:
THE PLATFORM
The Republicans OF Ohio. In represent
alive convention, before dealing with
questions which Immediately concern the
living. turn aside with profound rever-
ence 10 lay their tribute on the grave OF
the dead.
We deeply lament the tragic death OF
President Mckinley, and cherish the H.
Iustrious life and noble example as the
highest inspiration 10 patriotic conse-
Grafton and service.
Enshrined forever in the hearts of his
countrymen, their unceaslng devotion.
garlands his memory. and on their aug
mented content and greatness under his
sure guidance Is reared his worthiest and
most enduring monument.
Through his executive and adminlstra-
tive achievements he is Justly recognized
as the chief architect OF our later indus.
trial growth. and as the pathfinder OF our
opening career OF commercial expansion
His measures restored prosperity. diff
fused confidence and security. promoted
fraternal concord. pointed the way 90 re-
ciprocal advantages I'm commercial ex-
changes. enlarged the republic advanced
Ats prestige and influence among the ma
tons. carried liberty 10 oppressed peoples,
and placed our country in the van OF the
forces for civilization and humanity.
ROOSEVELT PRAISED.
We cordially sustain President Roose-
velt IN his pledge 20 carry forward the
great work which came 10 him as sa-
cred legacy. We recognize his earnest
onA conscisntssG esvotion 10 the people.