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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1880
Page
2
The Cincinnati Enquirer endorses W. D. Hill for Secretary of State. Democrats of Ohio convene in Columbus to appoint delegates for the Cincinnati convention in June.
Aten G Thurman figures prominently in Columbus as the Republican State Convention convenes with 474 delegates headed to Chicago. Talks about Hayes appointing Postmaster General Key to a federal judgeship stir Ohio political maneuvering. The Dayton and Cincinnati press note Sherman momentum, Blaine support, and harmonizing efforts within the Ohio delegation.
The Toledo Commercial asserts Ohio must be carried in October to ensure national success in November. It states Ohio Republicans at Columbus have done their part and that with a reasonably acceptable northern candidate, a splendid October victory and a grand national win in November will secure twenty years of Republican ascendancy.
The Cleveland Leader argues Congress will not pass Mr Hurd's bill banning transport of merchandise through Canada, warning it would harm grain producers and consumers by reducing railroad competition. It notes concerns from Northwest food regions and New England and urges the bill's quick defeat.
Speaker Randall, in Washington, asserts strong confidence that Tilden will secure the Democratic nomination at Cincinnati on the first ballot. He cites state convention results and says speculation about other candidates is unfounded. He estimates Pennsylvania could deliver forty of fifty eight delegates and expects all to follow.
The Chicago Inter Ocean cautions against threats to bolt from the Grant ticket. It notes even staunch Grant supporters’ votes and labor will be needed, warns rivals not to overrate bolting sentiment, and emphasizes relying on Republican voices and mobilization across states and groups.
The speaker laments access to Music Hall during the convention, accuses reform forces led by Tilden of political road agents, recalls a prior 1876 contract dispute for $3,000, and vows to stay in town despite attempts to force him out. He criticizes the opposing crowd and hints at local corruption.
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