The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1902-06-03
Cheers for Hanna.

Cheers for Hanna.
Cleveland, May 29.-The republican
state convention, which has been a
ovation to Senator Hanna,
was closed this evening with a great
demonstration in his honor, to which
he responded in a characteristic
The senator, at former state con-
ventions, has sounded keynotes that
have been taken up by republican
glee clubs. He told them today to
sing: keep on Letting Well Enough
Alone in the Campaign Rallies this
Year."
The convention was distinguished
for harmony in all that was done.
One of the last reconciliations was
that of Senator Hanna and former
Governor Asa S. Bushnell of Spring
field. The latter has been here all
week, but Bushnell and Hanna
spoke as they passed each others
quarters. They had not spoken since
the memorable contest for senator
ship in 1897. Before going to the
convention today they met in the most
cordial manner The delegates who
"got them together" gave glowing re-
ports arounds the convention hall on
the way they were calling each other
mark" and ASA again.
George B. Cox and Senator Hanna
also had a friendly farewell, after a
contest during the day.
The so-called Hanna men won all
the ballots, but Cox supported none
of the winners. In making up the
state ticket, Hanna and Cox were on
opposite SIDES today, the same as in
the contest for the or anization Of the
legislature last July, but good feeling
prevailed after the convention was
over.
Senator Hanna was cheered as he
entered to hall, as he announced the
vote Of his delegation, of which he
was chairman, as General Grosvenor
and other speakers referred to him,
and on other occasions, the mention
Of the names Of President Roosevelt
Senator Foraker, Governor Nash and
| others was also cheered.
General Grosvenor was heartily re
ceived as the permanent chairman, as
was General Dick, when the resolu
tions were adopted practically as he
had drafted them, except the Cuban
clause, which vas a compromise.
Secretary Of State Lewis G. Laylin
when accepting the nomination al
secretary of state, referred to the
state convention at GAINESVILLE, il
which the triple alliance was entered
into, which included Bushnell for gov
ernor, Foraker for senator and Nc
Kinley fer president. Secretary Lay
lin said they were equally united nov
for Senator Hanna to succeed himself
although not so distinctly positive il
expressing preferences in advance TO
president and governor.
This reference to the g%overnshi
was enjoyed by the delegates VIII
have during the week witnessed tn
dress parade here OF a half dozen o
more aspirants for the g%ubernatoria
nomination next year.
Many ladies' were present toda!
among them being Mrs. Hanna, VIII
had a front seat on the platform, an
the ladies with her left the hall b.
fore the senator was called out for tn
closing speech.
, The Platform.
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OF President Mckinley and cherish tt
illustrious life and noble example {
the highest inspiration to patriot
conservation and service. Enshrine
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