The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-05-29
And Proposed that the Last Motto BE
Amended to "Keep Letting
Well Enough Alone"
KANSAS IS FOR ROOSEVELT
BOOM STARTED BY THE REPUB-
LICAN STATE CONVENTION.
Great Demonstration When the Pres
ident's Name Was Mentioned
Bailey for Governor.

CLEVELAND, o., May 2s.-The ticket:
Secretary of State-LEwIS c. LAYLIN,
of Norwalk.
Judge of Supreme Court-wILLIAM b.
CREW. of McConnellsville.
, Food and Dairy Commissioner-HORAC
ANKENEY, of Xenia.
Member OF the Board of Public Works
WILLIAM KIRTLEY. JR., of Defiance.
The Republican state convention. which
has been a continuous ovation here all
week TO Senator Hanna, closed this evening
with a great demonstration in his honor, to
which he responded in a characteristic
speech. The senator at former state con-
ventions has sounded keynotes that were
taken up by Republican glee clubs. He told
them to-day to sing Keep on letting well
enough alone" in the campaign rallies this
year.
The convention was distinguished for har-
mony in the chorus for Hanna in all that
was done. One OF the last reconciliations
was that of Senator Hanna and former
Gov. Asa S. Bushnell. OF Springfield. The
latter had been here all week but Bushnell
and Hanna never spoke as they passed each
others quarters. They had not spoken since
the memorable contest for the senatorship
in 1897. Before going 10 the convention to-
day they met in the most cordial manner.
The delegates who got them together"
gave glowing reports around the conven-
ton hall of the way they were calling each
other MARK" and Asa" again Senator
Hanna and George IS. Cox. OF Cincinnati,
also had a friendly farewell tonight after
a contest during the day over nominations.
What were called the Hanna men won on
all ballots. but Cox supported none OF the
winners In making up the state ticket
Hanna and Cox were on opposing sides to-
day, the same in the contest for the or
ganization Of the Legislature last January.
but good feeling prevailed after the con-
vention was over.
While Senator Hanna was cheered he
entered the hall, as he announced the vote
of his county delegation. Of which he was
chairman, General Grosvenor and other
speakers referred to him. and on other oc-
casions the mention OF the names of Pres
ident Roosevelt, Senator Foraker, Gov
ernor Nash and others were also cheered.
General Grosvenor was heartily received
the permanent chairman, as was also Gen.
eral Dick when he read the resolutions.
which were adopted substantially as he
had drafted them. with the exception of
the Cuban resolution, on which there was
a compromise.
In accepting denomination al the head OF
the state ticket, Secretary Of State Lewis
c. Laylin referred TO the state convention
at GAINESVILLE in 1895. at which the so-called
triple alliance was entered into that in
cluded Bushnell for Governor. Foraker for
senator and Mckinley for President. Sec
retary Laylin said they were equally
united now for Senator Hanna to succeed
himself, although not so distinctly positive
in expressing preference in advance for
President and Governor. This reference to
the governorship was enjoyed by the dele
gates, who have during the week wit
messed the dress parade here OF half
dozen or more aspirants for the guberna-
toriai nomination next year.
Many ladies attended the convention to-
day, among them being Mrs. Hanna, who
occupied a front seat on the platform. but
she and the ladies with her left the hall
before the senator was called out for the
closing speech.