Omaha daily bee., 1906-09-13

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DAYTON, O., Sept. 12.-1n what has be,
for years the of year" in state elections
the republicans of Ohio today held one of
the hottest conventions in the history of
the party in the state And still more
remarkable was Il for the fact that the
contest was not over the naming OF can
ddates for the state Offices for which the
convention had been called, but over the
selection OF chairman of the state execu-
tive committee. involving the state lead
ership OF United States Senator Dick.
The Senator won not only on the
proposition, but also on the question of en-
dorsement Of his work and that of SEN
ator Foraker in the United States senate.
many of the republicans having taken the
position that in view of the fact that the
senators had not entirely agreed with the
policy of President Roosevelt on national
legislation ii would be Inconsistent to give
an endorsement OF equal force to both the
president and the two senators.
Barton Turned Down.
In winning a victory over Congressman
Burton and Harry NJ Daugherty on these
two questions Senator Dick retained his
chieftsinship and prestige, but on tho other
hand the platform, in which appeared the
merchant marine and some other planks.
Indicated that Mr.. Burton had not been idle
in other directions. On two points, pri-
mary voting for United States senators
and tariff revision. one of the Cleveland
delegates introduced as a minority report
these two planks, apparently with the OPP
provaf Of Mr.. Burton, and the convention
defeated both.
One little incident Of the convention that
almost escaped notice came Immediately
after Senator Dick had concluded his
speech thanking the convention for the
vote just taken in his favor. Senator
Foraker had been cccupying scar iust
back OF sfhs4 ,eheirman. ana he sssppsd 20
the front and called Mr.. Burton, in the
front seat Of the Cleveland delegation, to
the edge of the platform for a talk The
congressman came promptly and listened
quietly as the senator asked him to
smooth things over by moving to make
the Dick endorsement Unanimous. with a
wave OF his hand In protest and a vigor-
Gus shake OF his head Mr.. Burton replied
mot just now" and the incident closed.
both men returning TO their seats without
many Of the delegates having noticed the
incident.
ConventiOn Begins Business.
Temporary Chairman Herrick called the
convention to order and presented Gov
ernor Harris as permanent chairman. He
was given a cordial greeting and at once
began his brief speech of acceptance.
speech of Chairman.
Governor Harris said,
Our duty today is to waive personal
OrqfRranQaa m "a int Of ~ x.riy. .cf-
Piles. BY getting together now such nor
NAL conditions would prevail as to secure
We are told that there is no way OF
judging the future but by the past, and
that history repeats Itself II we want to
member that when the republicans pull to-
Eether, they have never failed TO caJty
Ohio, and that I the he results re- at in "off years"
The people OF Ohio do not trust the
democratic party and never have trusted
Il. Never since the republican party came
into power have the people of Ohio en-
trusted the democratic party with any con-
tinuance Of power. No democratic gov
ceiyed the popular endorsement of a sec
ond term since the formation of the repub-
The grand old party has not always met
the fullest expectations of all the repub-
loans, but when the spells of disss sstisfac-
ton resulted In democratic state. the
people Invariably got enough OF the change
with all seeking to do right and sacrine-
ing personal preferences for party princi-
pies, there can be no material differences
With harmony. sincere harmony. real har-
mon, republican success is assured.
Protest Against Dick.
James Holcombe OF Cuyahoga county
moved that ut be the sense of this con-
vention that Senator Dick be requested to
decline 70 act as the chairman OF the state
executive committee and that he cooperate
taft In fba
selection of a chairman thereof to manage
the pending state campaign"
Congressman Burton spoke vigorously in
support OF the motion.
> Cries from the delegates for FORAKER
brought the senator 10 the front of the
platform and, by unanimous consent the
senator addressed the convention briefly,
declaring that he knew of no reason why a
man who was good enough TO be chairman
for william Mckinley and who lis ac-
knowledged TO be one OF the hest chairmcn
ever known" should not be continued in
that position. The convention was in tur-
moiI as he concluded and the chairman
had difieulty In securing order,
Finally. Harry NJ. Daugherty. associated
with Burton In the anti-Dick contest, was
recognised He declared there was moth
ing personal in politics with me-" and the
convention was again in a roar Of disorder
Dtck, WtuH Out.
At last he said: \ aTp not here toipluck
a feather from the honor of any man" He
declared himself ready 10 sign any agree
ment that ne would never be a candidate
for any once He recognized the superior
qualities of the chairman but he main
tained that under existing conditions a
change was advisable
Congressman Robert NJ. Nevin followed
in strong protest against the humllia-
tion OF man who has served You 50 long
and so ably as Senator Dick"
A vote was taken and the rear OF Noes
was followed by a prompt declaration that
the inotiop was lost, However. a demand
for the ron cali was made and a roll call
was ordered.
The motion was lost. enough negative