New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-06-04
HANNA CENTRAL FIGURE.
THE OHIO CONTENTION
Will Indorse ROoseUelt-Herrich
for GoUernor-LiUely Contests.
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Columbus, Ohio. June 3.-One Of the largest
Republican assem5lages ever seen in Ohio was
gathered this afternoon at the first session of
the convention to nominate a fun state ticket
and sound the slogan for the victory that Is ex-
pected 10 follow in the ides Of the coming No
vember Senator Hanna the central figure
In the convention With the exception Of two
Congressnen every member Of the Ohio dele
CATION was present. In addition 10 this array.
other Republicans well known in both state
and nation were present. The oldest conven-
ton goers were willing to admit that they had
not seen In recent years a convention SO rep
resentative the present one Men distIn-
suished in State and national circles were con-
spicuous in the various conferences which were
held TO bring about an amicable settlement OF
the differences which have arisen as result or
the fierce competition Of leading Republicans .
for the various Offices
HANNA's SPEECH A SURPRISE
When the convention assembled at o'clock
fully five thousand people were present in the
Auditorium drawn thither by the rumor that
Senator Hanna would take advantage OF the Op- 7
portunity to clear up some matters IN reference
10 the Endorsement of Roosevelt But IN thi, .
they were disappointed. for he alluded 20 the .
matter in a manner different from what was ex- !
pected His tribute to Roosevelt was OF the +
most candid character. and the position he took
was in substance that the interests OF the Re-
publican party transcribed all other ambitions
and interests. His remarks on this question
completely turned the tables on those who ex-
pected he would commit himself in a manner
that would give his opponents chance to MAKE
an Issue against HIM
His address indicated that he was fully
abreast OF the great questions affecting the vel
hafi .
| 1nents that the Republican party was the found
er OF the present conditions received the hearty
| applause Of the vast audience The address o.
| the Senator was OF a philosophic and economio
| nature and surprised his most intimate friends
/ It indicated that the Senator did not appear
| before the convention without serious thoughr
| and amply prepared to elucidate to the whole
| country the philosophy and benefits of Repub-
| Ican rule.
Interest in the convention lies entirely in tho,
| proceedings tomorrow. The platform has BEEN
outlined in previous dispatches, from whicFA
there is no present variation The contest for
Lieutenant Governor IS chiefly occupying ths
attention Of the slate makers and delegates
George b Cox, the Cincinnati leader. still ad-
heres to State Senator Harding. OF Marion
( while senator Hanna Is quoted by an even1n =
newspaper as saying that he has 10 fnten1io''
Of asking a Union soldier to stand aside. Whils
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| fight. his Ieutenants are particularly so and in
/ opposition 70 Harding. the Foraker candidate
They are backing ex-Congressman " NJ
( Boothman OF Williams County. The result ~
/ in doubt but favorable to Harding.
/ THIRD TERM NOMINATIONS.
On the other nominate there is not SO much
/ doubt. Judge Burkett for the Supreme court,
seems to be defeated for the third term non1ina-
+ tion. while W n GufIbert appears to be ali but
+ certain of his third term nomination L. y
/ RonabraI<e for School Commissioner. IS leading
his rivals for q third nomination but the resuir
/ ts in doubt A strong feeling has developed and
/ even Senator Hanna is being quoted by the oP-
I moments of that policy as against a third term
I For State Treasurer Speaker NIckinnon Of ths
House Of Representatives. Is leading candidate.
/ with only one opponent The other nominations
will be determined without a ballot
+ Senator Foraker viii act as permanent chair
man of the convention tomorrow. and Is expects
Cd 10 sound another slogan from the Hands
or which was promulgated by Senator Hanna
/ this afternoon.
While the term keep hands off" was so freely
/ used MI Harding tonight issued q statement
| claiming his nomination His statement closes
/ thus
The only matter I have for regret in connec-
tiou with the canvass is the attempt OF sorns
persons 70 put me in an attitude or hosI1llty 20
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Senator and pledged To his reelection I should
! not have been a candidate had he not expressed
satisfaction with such candidacy 4 re1use lo
/ no put p false POSITION 1 am not an anu
/ Hanna candidate. nor viii my nomination be an
/ anti Hanna victory.
Tt is generally known that Myron T, Herrickr
| who viii pe nominated for Governor without
I opposition joins senator Hanna in the desirs
not IN dictate the nominations for all the Sta1a
offices and at the same time no fighting -
,raT.f1fT on he floor of the convention
The pIa tfOrm viii commend President Hoose-
valt's ability and adherence TO MChtDteS'S prln-
| cinIee and favor his nomination and the re-eleC-
tion of Hanna as Senator; viii praise GOvernc@
Taft of the Philippines. will favor three OF tha
urcpo=ed constitutional amendments. Ulainte-
ma nee Of canals. better roadwayS, improves
rneut of Ohio rivers and reform No change
is wanted in the tariff other national declara-
tions Certain planks insist on the enforcemepc
of the amendments for negro suffrage or tnfs
reduction Of the representation of southern
States in Congress and the Electoral College.