was the Fisheries Treaty, sent to the Senate by the President on February 20th. It was negotiated by Thomas F. Bayard, Secretary of State, William L. Putnam, of Maine, and James B. Angell, of Michigan, on the part of the United States, and Joseph Chamberlain, L. S. Sackville West and Charles Tupper, on the part of Great Britain. On August 21st the Senate rejected it, 27 votes being recorded in the affirmative and 30 in the negative. A Dependent Pension Bill was passed by the Senate on March 8th, but it failed to get through the Democratic House.

On January 16th the United States Senate, after much discussion, confirmed the nomination of Lucius Q. C. Lamar, of Mississippi, to be a Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the vote standing 32 to 28. Only three Republicans voted in the affirmative, the others basing their objections upon Lamar's record as a rebel against the Government.

The most important political change in the Government during the year was caused by the death of Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite, of Ohio, on March 23d. The President appointed Melville W. Fuller, of Illinois, as his successor, on May 30th, but the new Chief Justice did not take part in the deliberations of the Supreme Court until the October term.

In the State the year opened with a small disturbance among the Republican members of the new State Senate. Eight Republicans joined the Democratic minority, defeated the Republican caucus nominees for subordinate positions in that body and elected selections of their own, including one Democrat. This caused much dissatisfaction not only in the Legislature but also among the constituents of the bolting

Senators. The Legislature began its session on January 2d, and except for the division just noted in the Republican ranks, the proceedings were devoid of any special interest. A large number of laws were enacted during the session, most of them being of a local character only. The Dow Law was amended by increasing the annual liquor tax to $250. A Board of Pardens to advise with the Governor with reference to the release of prisoners was created, and instructions as to the effects of narcotics and alcoholic drinks on the human system was ordered to be made part of the commonschool course. The adjournment took place April 16th.

Joseph B. Foraker was inaugurated for the second time as Governor of Ohio, on Monday, January 9th. The ceremonies were attended by a large number of visiting organizations and the parade was extensive.

Lincoln's birthday was celebrated by the Ohio Republican League at Columbus with a feast of oratory as well as a feast on the fat of the land. Addresses were made by James Beaver, of Pennsylvania, Cyrus G. Luce, of Michigan, James P. Foster, Murat Halstead, Benjamin Butterworth, William H. West, William H. Gibson, W. S. Scarborough and W. H. Smiley, of Ohio.

The day was noteworthy also for the publication of a letter from James G. Blaine to Benjamin F. Jones, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, in which he positively asserted that he was not an aspirant for the Presidential nomination. He was at the time in Florence, Italy, for the benefit of his health. The letter caused much comment and was one of the chief themes of discussion both in political circles and by the public press. Mr. Blaine's more enthusiastic admirers doubted the

genuineness of the letter, while others hoped that he would reconsider his determination and accept another nomination if it were tendered him with substantial unanimity.

The Republican State Central Committee met at its headquarters in Columbus on February 14th, and, after considerable discussion, resolved to hold the State Convention at Dayton on April 18th and 19th. J. Warren Keifer, of Clarke, was selected as Temporary Chairman, and David Lanning, of Franklin, Temporary Secretary. The usual ratio of representation was agreed upon. The National Committee having issued its call for the selection of district delegates at the various Congressional Conventions, it was believed that the old custom of choosing these delegates at the State Convention would be illegal; so no provision was made for the selection of National delegates other than the four at large. The call also stated that in addition to State officers two electors-at-large would be selected.

The Democratic clubs of the State held a delegate Convention at Wirthwein's Hall, Columbus, Wednesday, March 21st, and organized a branch of the National Association. It was their first as well as their last Convention, both associations having ceased to exist before the campaign of the following year opened.

Dayton was filled with the largest number of visitors from other points in the State that it ever contained at any one time in its history" when the Republicans gathered there on Wednesday, April 18th, to hold their State Convention. The attendance was larger than anticipated, in view of the fact that there was hardly any contests for places on the ticket except for

the Supreme Judgeship. The 2,400 seats in the rink built for the occasion did not meet the demand when Louis W. King, by virtue of his office as Chairman of the State Central Committee, called the Convention to order, and soon all extra space was filled and standing room was no longer available.

Judge King announced, before introducing General Keifer, that J. W. Scanthorn, of Jackson, and Eugene Shinn, of Montgomery, had been selected as Assistant Secretaries.

W. A. Hale, D. D., pastor of the German Reformed Church of Dayton, offered prayer. A reporter on commenting upon the invocation said: "It may seem odd to speak rhetorically of a prayer, but it is due the reverend gentleman to say that it was the finest effort of the day."

Chairman King spoke for a few minutes. on the importance of the work to be done by the Convention and during the campaign. He said "the Republicans of Ohio are in the habit of winning when they strike. out from the shoulder. When they are not unmindful of the old landmarks of Republicanism and meet new and live questions with a directness which is always characteristic of a fixed purpose-and, I may add, that kind of Republicanism, stalwart and true, wins everywhere where thought and action are untrammeled."

General Keifer's speech was one of considerable length, as he dwelt upon all the important issues of the party's past and present and outlined its probable future action. He complimented highly the administration of Governor Foraker and the work of the Legislature generally.

Whatever," he said, "there is to regret, forget or forgive in our country's history since 1856 belongs to the Democratic party, and whatever of glory there

has been in our country during that time belongs to the Republican party. The Democratic party is still deaf to the sounds of better life about us, and, with the dead past clinging around its neck, it recedes rather than advances. Though now in actual executive power, it sits dazed to blindness by the light of the new and better day that, through the triumph of Republican principles, illuminates the young Republic. The Republican party found the Government weak, it left it strong; it found the Nation falling to pieces, it left it restored on the basis of liberty and equality. It found a Republic in the hands of a party that believed it too weak to defend its own existence, it left it the strongest first-rate power on the earth, and yet shorn of all Constitutional right to oppress the humblest citizen."

After a splendid description of the Republican party and a eulogy of the highest sort upon the character of Senator Sherman, he closed to the music of applauding

cheers.

As the first business of the Convention, Charles H. Grosvenor offered the following, which was adopted by a standing vote, all other resolutions having been ordered to the Committee on Resolutions without reading:

Resolved, That this Convention has heard with great sorrow of the untimely death, at New York this morning, of Hon. Roscoe Conkling, the distinguished lawyer, statesman and Republican, and we tender to the bereaved wife, child and other relatives of Mr. Conkling, our sympathy and condolence.

Resolved, That the Chairman of this Convention telegraph the above resolution to Mrs. Conkling.

The resolution was objected to by T. B. Tucker, a delegate from Lucas County, which created something of a sensation. He proclaimed that he held Conkling morally responsible for the death of General Garfield. A number of others expressed their approval of this statement, but Mr. Tucker was the only one to vote in the negative, the others being content to keep their seats and not be recorded either way, when upon a rising vote the resolutions were adopted.

The twenty-one district delegation meetings had been held previously, at two o'clock that afternoon, and were called upon to report at this time. The various selections made by them were as follows:

Vice Presidents: 1. F. A. Bradley, Hamilton. 2. Byron S. Wydman, Hamilton. 3. John R. Sequier, Preble. 4. James L. Price, Allen. 5. Daniel Babst, Crawford. 6. Asher Cook, Wood. 7. Clarence L. Maxwell, Greene. 8. Henry W. Smith, Madison. 9. J. W. Donovan, Delaware. 10. J. T. Greer, Lucas. II. Thomas C. Downey, Adams. 12. Madison Pavey, Fayette. 13. C. O. Hunter, Franklin. 14. Henry C. Hedges, Richland. 15. R. K. Shaw, Perry. 16. Lucius B. Wing, Licking. 17. Robert Sherrard, Jefferson. 18. William R. Stewart, Mahoning. 19. Isaac N. Hathaway, Geauga. 20. P. J. Brown, Wayne. 21. James Wood, Cuyahoga.

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Credentials: 1. George Gwynne, Hamilton. 2. Charles F. Muth, Hamilton. 3. W. T. Marshall, Montgomery. 4. A. B. Hitchcock, Shelby. 5. E. W. McClure, Henry. 6. E. B. Walkup, Van Wert. Joseph Clare, Clermont. 8. Charles E. Groce, Pickaway. 9. Solomon Hogue, Hardin. 10. Henry S. Buckland, Sandusky. 11. Benjamin F. Kitchen, Jackson. 12. Madison Betts, Clinton. 13. D. A. Miller, Hocking. Miller, Hocking. 14. T. L. Kessler, Lorain. 15. John B. Wheatley, Washington. 16. John L. McIlvaine, Tuscarawas. 17. D. W. Butler, Harrison. 18. G. D. Gessaman, Mahoning. 19. William Ritezel, Trumbull. 20. Ulysses L. Marvin, Summit. 21. J. C. Hendershot, Cuyahoga.

Permanent Organization: I. O. H. Tudor, Hamilton. 2. J. C. Harper, Hamilton. 3. John A. Sterrett, Miami. Halleck V. Rupe, Darke. 5. Pietro Cuneo,

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Wyandot. 6. H H. Ham, Fulton Estes G. Rathbone. Brier. 3. George C. Rawlins, Clarke. 9. Jaha F. M÷Neal, Marco 13. George E. St. John. Ottava 11. Joseph P. Coates, Sccts. 12. David Meade Massie, Ross. 13. J F. Harms. Perry. 14 William A Braman, Lorain. 13. Leroy S. Holcomb, Morgan. 16. Ewin L. Lybarger. Coshocton. IT. I. C Philips. Noble. 13. John H. Fimple, Carrai 19. Albert W. Stiles. Ashtabula. 20. Orlando J. Hodge. Cuyahoga 21. Luis Smithnight, Capaboga.

Files ind Cater of Ext 1. V:ian J. Fagan, Hamilton. 2. Jacob H. Bromwell. Hamilton. 3- Edvard E. Ellett, Preble. + Joseph P. Lysart, Mercer. 5. A. H. Balsley, Hancock 6. R. S Murphy, Paulding. William T. Whitacre, Warren. * John C. Mitchell, Champa. 9. William G Beatty, Mor

13. Charles H. Grosvenor. Athens. Frank A. Duztia. Maskingin 1 Alexander T. McKelvey, Belmont 13 Lev's W. King. Maboning 19. J. H Gry. Mei.na 21. J. C. Keffer, Cayah.ga.

State Cottril Connitta: 1. Thomas Exchanan. Cincinnati. 2 E N. Wisca Cincinnati 3. Alvin M. Kimlen. Dayti + James Halth. Lima 3. John M. Sheets, Cttava. 6. George H. Striger. Bryan 7. C. M. Haring. Lebanon 3. Emmet V. Rhodes, Saint Paris. 9. Delbert W. Ayres, Marysville. 12. Jan B. R.ce. Fremont 11. Jha K. Richards, Irict.c. 12 Charles E. Thompson, Georgetown. 13. Frederick W. Herbst, Colombas. I+ John P. Smith, Pilk. 13. Isaiah R. Rise, Marietta. 15. E. Z. Hayes, Warsaw. 17M. R. Patterson, Cambridge. 13 Wa Monaghan, New Lisbon. 19. Jika C. Beatty, Ravenna. 20. Frank M. Atterbolt. Akroa. 21. Allen T brosmale. Cleveland

After the annoncement of the committees speeches were demanded. Governor Foraker and Major Butterworth responding with eloquent addresses.

During the evening the Third and Sixth districts bell conventions. The Third nominated a candidate for Congress, an elector and selected delegates and alternates to the National Convention. The Sixth selected delegates and alternates only. leaving the others to be chosen at a future meeting.

The delegates were in their seats early on the second day and the Conventon was called to order on time by Chairman Keifer. Rev. Dr. Rusk, of Dayton, cfered prayer. and Professor Sarchet, of Cambridge, sang a song entitled, "Surplus Revence." The sentiment pleased the audience and M:

Sarchet amused them with extemporized

stanzas.

The permanent officers were announced as Elbert L. Lampson, of Ashtabula, Speaker of the Ohio House, Chairman; Alexander C. Caine, of Perry, Secretary; Jere Brown, of Cuyahoga, J. E. Breaden, of Darke, A. B. Rankin, of Clarke, and J. C. Longworth, of Allen, Assistant Secretaries; Alexis Keeler, of Montgomery, Sergeant-at-Arms; Dayton W. Glenn, of Cuyahoga, William M. Crawford, of Franklin, Josiah B. Allen, of Athens, and Frederick Blenkner, of Franklin, Assistants.

Speaker Lampson made a strong address, which was well received by his audience. It was regarded as a "highly pitched Sherman keynote and met with accordant responses." He did not forget the work of the Legislature or the State administration, and his reference to Governor Foraker's part in the rebel flag episode was heartily cheered. The names of Sherman and Foraker were greeted with applause every time either was mentioned. Mr. Lampson not only made a grand speech, but he proved a most excellent presiding officer.

William Beatty, of Morrow, reported the rules and order of business. The former were those usually adopted, and the latter were followed exactly by the Convention.

Governor Foster was made Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, and presented and read the platform, as follows:

The Republican party of Ohio in State Convention assembled, reaffirming the platform of 1887 adopted at Toledo, present the following declarations:

I. Free and untrammeled suffrage lies at the foundation of the Republic, and its restoration by every Constitutional means in the State where it has been overthrown, and its maintenance everywhere, is our settled and determined purpose. We denounce

the Democratic party for its nullification of the War Amendments to the Constitution, whereby the Republicans of the South are practically denied a voice in the Government of the Nation, and the power of the Democrats of that section is unlawfully augmented. We charge that the Democratic party is now in the enjoyment of powers confessedly procured by the unlawful suppression of the franchise in the Southern States. We affirm that the acceptance of power thus secured, the apparent purpose of the party to continue the methods mentioned, and its shameless defense of the criminals, who, in the States of Maine, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, have sought to stifle the popular will by frauds and forgeries, justify us in charging that it has practically become, in a National sense, an organized conspiracy against free and fair elections. In view of these facts, and believing that to deprive the legally qualified voter of his franchise, or to impair the public confidence in the fairness of the count, is to weaken and ultimately destroy free institutions, we call upon the patriotic citizens of Ohio to rebuke the party responsible for these crimes against suffrage, and we demand of Congress that in the exercise of its Constitutional authority, it enact such laws as will insure freedom and fairness in the elections of Representatives to Congress.

2. We favor such economic legislation as will protect all American industries that can be profitably pursued by American citizens. We insist that our producers are entitled to the control of their own markets to the extent of their ability to supply them; we denounce all efforts to open those markets to the competition of the cheap labor and abundant capital of foreign nations as hostile to the interests of labor and destructive to National and individual prosperity. We regard the last annual message of the President, and the recent action of the Ways and Means Committee in Congress, as a direct and open assault upon those industries, which will, if unresisted, result in introducing a policy of free trade that in the near future will paralyze or destroy our own industries, reduce competition for labor and impoverish the Nation.

3. It is the duty of Congress to pass and of the President to approve, a wise, just and comprehensive pension bill, giving relief to disabled veteran soldiers and subsistence to the helpless widows and orphans of deceased soldiers, without regard to the time when the disability was incurred or to the cause of death.

4. The people of Ohio unqualifiedly condemn the refusal of the Democratic majority of the National House of Representatives to permit the passage of the Direct Tax Refunding Bill passed by the Republican Senate, which was a proposition to pay to the loyal States, without interest, the money paid by them at the