The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-09
THE 10TH AND IT'S WORK.
WHAT THE INDEPENDENrs
WILL DO.
SOME ACQUIRES OF THE WORK OF
THE CONVENTION.

THE CON NENT1ON.
PRESENT PARTIES AND THEIR UsELEssNEss-
POSSIBLE PROPHECY OF THE DAY AMI
THE DEED.
| Mr.. ID. S. Alexander, the driving CORES
pondent of the Cincinnati Gazette In this
city, has been investigating the reform
movement, and sends some points from the
fountain-head. He writes: That the so
called farmers convention, which is called
for the 10th of june, will be grand success
! in point of numbers, there can no longer be
any doabt. From the very outset farmers
throughout the state seemed to take as kindly
to it as they did to the granger move
ment. No sooner were the calls issued than
they came back freighted with names. II
was simply question of circulation. for
those counties that returned the largest
lists were those In which the calls were
the most thoroughly distributed. For a time
several papers interested in the success Of
the convention attempted to publish all the
names sent in. As the movement gained
steadily in strength, however, it was found
impossible to print the rapidly increasing
lists. But can not learn that any town
ship or county meetings are being neld for
the selection OF delegates. Indeed, if un-
derstand the matter correctly, ii is not the
intention to appoint delegates, but every one
is requested to attend who has sympathy
with the movement. For the purpose OF
attracting great crowd, therefore, the State
Fair Grounds and Exposition buildings
nave been secured, where the coyentlon will
be held, and ample arrangements have been
made for necessary refreshments. Low rates
have also been secured at all OF the hotels.
and every railroad leading to Indianapolis
has guaranteed halffare tickets, good for
three days. Just what are the objects of this
mass state convention it is difficult 10 ascer-
tain. The general call. issued six or eight
weeks ago, stated nothing definitely.
A general Invitation was extended
"to all who favor reform in national, state,
and county :" but have seen no one
not eventhe supposed Originators ofthe prof.
ect.who could give me anything more defin-
tie. Mr. James Comstock, of Hancock coun-
ty, the grand worthy patriarch of the grangers
whose business il is to organize oranges. aud
tor this purpose has been travelling ell over
the state, can give no satisfactory informa
ton as to the work to be done, and yet he
was one of the few who drew up the county
and state calls, and aided in their distribu-
tion. He says the farmers are greatly inter
ested in the movement, and will swOop down
upon us en- masse; that wherever il has
been his duty to go an organizer OF
oranges the people sfthe
RURAL DISTRICTS
have even a greater desire to talk about the
farmers convention than TO transact the
work before their respective lodges. In this
Mr.. Comstock, without doubt, speaks the
ceeded in working up an intense interest
among all classes and parties there can be no
doubt. But when this unorganized, undIs-
ciplined, and unwieldy mass of men get
here, what are they going to do? Nominate
= ticket and adopt platform? " Certainly"
says Mr.. Comstock; 1--WE shall do both"
But are you dissatisfied with our present
state officers?"
Mr.. CT am not, and know no reason
Why anyone should be. They are all honest |
men. so far as know.
R-Then why nominate a state ticket?
Mr.. Give need state organization to |
effect reforms in counties and districts.
R-What FAULT have you to End with your
county officers? rft
Mr.. C.-Our county (Hancock) has been
'un by rings for years, and we've got tired |
# it. l.i'l' s-Ia4 lfl nali
R.-Your county is democratic, is it not?
Mr.. C.-YeS.
R.-Then why not join the republicans,
"
Mr.. Give mean to do so. iara Is l.
R.-But do you need a state ticket, or
rganization to do that? f-.
Mr. C.-No,I should say not. 81 Il
Riff you have no objection to the pres
mt state officers to be elected this year, and
intend joining with the republicans in your
ounty to effect a reformation, then Why do
ou need, so far as you and your county is
oncerned, to hold state convention nOmi-
ate a ticket, adopt platform, and thereby
ossibly defeat the very men for state Off
ers against whom you have no charges to
refer?
Mr.. Give, perhaps. have no reason. But
theirs may not agree with me that the pres.
mt state officers are not Objectionable.
X Did you ever hear anyone, democrat,
beral or republican,, who knew anything
bout our present republican state officers,
nd any fault with them?
Mr.. C.-No. think not. l.
R.-Do you know of a county in the state
nder democratic rule, where the repu olicans
I'LL not be glad to join the farmers, and elect
onest men TO Office, If the present inrum-
ents are dishonest?
Mr.. C.-No, and they will do so every
there. l
RIFF republicans are in the majority, and
ave been administering affairs dishonesty,
o you know of any county where the farm
rs will not aid the democrats in selecting
nd electing honest men7
Mr.. C.-No, L do not, and know the farm
rs will do this. In those counties where
he party having the majority has acted dis
Ionestly, or allowed tI g
COUNTY AFFAIRS
% be controlled by ''rings," it is the inten.
ion of the farmers to Join bands with the
and cleo. honest, capable men, to
,fice. Don't you think this is right?
R-Certainiy; and, by your own admis-
don, you have an organization sufficiently
perfected to accomplish this. Now, why do
7ou propose holding a convention to nom
nate state ticket. before you know what
he character ofthe republican or democratic |
state tickt will be? .-...-..-
Mr.. Cob, well, we thought at the time it |
was best.
R.-There is not the least doubt but what |
the present republican state officers will be |
on the 18th of june and YOU /
have already admitted that you know moth