The Mena weekly star., 1908-03-12
IH[ OHIO REPUBLICANS
Nothing But Smooth Sailing for the Taft Men at the Columbus
 Convention.
HEARTY ENDORSEMENT OF THs SECRETARY
Reading of the Resolutions Was In
 terrupted for Several Minutes by Delegates AppIsuse-6ig Four Slate Went Through as Previously Fore casted-Gov. Harris Renominatcd.

Columbus. O.. Mar. 5.-The Repub- lican state convention was called to order at 10 o'clock by temporary chairman James R. Garfield After prayer by Rev. Lloyd C. Douglas the committee on permanent organiza- tion reported that Attorney General Wade H. Ellis had been chosen for permanent chairman. The announce ruent was greeted with great applause and Mir. Ellis. on taking the gayel, dc livered short and energetic address which was received with cheers.
 Following the adoption of the report of the committee on rules, Congress man Burton of Cleveland, chairman of the committee on resolutions rse- seuted the report of that body.
 The first plank to be greeted with applause was that relating to labor and capital. The recommendation i'i favor of the merchant marine anl an adequate navy, called out another out b,rst of cheers and from that time until the reading was completed the enthusiasm evoked by the platform steadily increased.
 The report concluded with the plank indorsing the candidacy of w. H. Taft and as soon as the delegates caught the drift of the indorsement they broke in on the reader with yell that caused him to pause for several minutes.
 The report was unanimously adopted amid wild applause and Chairman Bur ton was given an ovation as he re- turned to his seat.
 Congressman Nicholas Longworth. of Cincinnati, presented to the con vention the names of Charles P. Taft Myron T. Herrick, A. I. Vorys and An drew l.. Harris as delegates at large to the national convention and they were chosen by exclamation.
 For alternates at large to the na- tional convention Oliver I. Gunckel Arthur NJ. Orr, George E. Bradfield and Alexander H. Martin were chosen
 Charles A. Cottrill, a colored dele gate from Toledo presented the names of Edward Higgins. of Columbus and J. T. Carew, of Cincinnati, to be presi- dential electors at large. They were nominated without opposition.
 MT. Cottrill made a really able and eloquent speech and the applause that followed the nominations was as much for the substance and delivery of his address as for the men whose names he placed before the convention.
 Judge Elam Fisher, of Eaton. made the nomination speech for Gov. Har- ris. The governor was placed at the head of the ticket amid enthusiastic cheers. there being no other name presented
 The resolution indorsing Mir. Taft was as follows:
 -"Once more Ohio presents to the nation a candidate for the presidency In this convention chosen upon a call for a primary election providing for specific choice for president of the United States, we send greetings to Republicans everywhere and announce with pride and devotion that every delegate here assembled is instruct ea for William H. Taft He is the man equipped for the day and it's duties. His conspicuous part in the achievements of a greater America. his broad knowledge and experience in law and government. his genius for world peace and advancement, his rare tact and sturdy courage, and more than all else. his steadfast devotion to the enduring policies of Republic anism makes Ohios candidate the ideal leader for 1908. We pledge him our earnest and loyal support and in- struct our delegates to the national convention, this day chosen. to vote for William H. Taft until he is nomi- nated"
 The only reference to the senators and representatives was as follows:
 We endorse the Republican admin siration of state affairs and we con graduate the people of Ohio that our representation in the senate and house of representatives in the United States maintains the states rank in the na- tional legislature"