Horrible nightmare of a worthy old gentleman. Illustration showing GF Hoar having a troubled sleep due to writing on his bedroom wall, as stated at the Ohio Republicans convention in Columbus, Ohio, April 1900: We have faith in American patriotism, character, and capacity, and we know that American government will extend the inestimable blessings of freedom, law, and civilization to the peoples who are brought under our protection signed, Rep. State Platforms. Also shows a portrait of an Asian man hanging on the wall. Date 1900 May 23. Horrible nightmare of a worthy old gentleman. Illustration showing GF Hoar having a troubled sleep due to writing on his bedroom wall, as stated at the Ohio Republicans convention in Columbus, Ohio, April 1900: We have faith in American patriotism, character, and capacity, and we know that American government will extend the inestimable blessings of freedom, law, and civilization to the peoples who are brought under our protection signed, Rep. State Platforms. Also shows a portrait of an Asian man hanging on the wall. Date 1900 May 23.