The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-02-27
Ex-Governor Hendricks PresideS, and
Speaks the Sentiments of the
Party on the Financial
Question.
A Popular Platform Adopted Remonetiza-
ton, Resumption Repeal and
Greenbacks.
shanklin. Manson, Fleming. woollen and
Smart the Nominees-rhe Details
OF the Proceedings.

The scene presented in the city yesterday
morning was one of unusal animation, and
the hotel corridors were crowded with anx.
iOus politicians and their equally as anxious
friends. As the hour of 10 O'Clock approached
the crowd which assembled at the Metropol-
Itan theater was numbered by the thousand
and as soon as the door was thrown open the
auditorium was filled with the delegates
who were crowding each other for space. Ali
available room on the stage was taken by
representatives of the press and members of
the central committee. Among those seated
on the stage Governor James ID. Williams
was perhaps the most conspicuous.
The Third Fourth and Twelfth districts
were given positions in the gallery while
the other delegates were located in the par
Quette and dress circle.
The convention was called to order at
1880 by General Manson, who requested all
TO fad seats. He then announced that the
first business before the convention would
be a call of the counties by the secretary of
the state committee, and the call was made
by Rufus Magee, and 1t was found that the
delegates were presentfrom all the counties,
and 1T was so announced by General
Manson. Colonel A T. Whittlesey.
chairman of the committee On permanent
organic alton, reported that the committee
had decided upon calling upon the vice
president of the United States, Thomas A.
Hendricks, to accept the position of presi-
dent OF the convention. This announcement
was received with applause. A correction
was made by the appointment of Isaac H.
Pheres, OF Benton county, as assistant secre-
tary from the Ninth congressional district.
GOVERNOR HENDRICKS.
Governor Hendricks was then introduced
by General Manson amidst tremendous ap.
plause. He said:
ON orootIxy bouoro1 a.,
side over your deliberations. L will discharge
th- duties imposed upon me imparti tlIy and
that rest upOn you, to aud me in preserving
order and uecOIum and the right conduct OF
the business of the convention.
You and have stOod together i'm the con-
tests OF the past, encouraged sometimes by
success, but more freuu ntiy encountering the
disasters of defeat. But always we have sio1d
together, relying without doubt upon The
ultimate triumph of truth and right. NO dis
cord orJealouSS has disturbed our ranks. Re-
spect and confidence have every where pre-
vailed. None have sought to promote personal
ambition by exciting distruSt between the
counties AMI sections of the state. Union,
harmony anu conviction of right gave US the
brilliant victory OF 1876, which not only chai-
ltnged the admiration of the democracy of the
whole country, but established Indiana as n
democratic state. The work TO TIE none i'm
1878 Is scarcely less important. Not only is
democratic supremacy 10 be maintained by
the election OF the state ticket but the legfsla-
ture must be secured. The fraudulent ana un-
constitutional appoTtionment of 1878 must be
StDSlilutSu ny an superintendent OF lcgtSiatiy We
and congressional representation in the spirit
of the constitution, giving to The people of each
county ana section of the state an equal voice
In the enactment of the laws. in DR. ,pOrtion IN
the population. We ask no more Than equality
In representation; should accent nothing
less. Need remind you that a senator of the
United STA es Is to be chosen, and need add
that upon that choice may depend the ques-
tion whether the United States senate shall be
S S5a sd G; lie who now, without Cause,
ranks is not true del Ocrat. From border to
! border and from the river TO the lake, we will
stand IN unbr0ken and unwaverng ranks,
with the fixed purpose that Indiana shall
stand among the strongest and the firnest OF
The democratic states.
II is an agreeable and encouraging fact that
W. enter the contest this year with no apollo
giles or explanations to make for the present or
late state administration. The present head
/ OF the state admin iStration is gentleman of
! clear Judgment, painStaking and thorough in
ms Investigations, and careful OF all the inter
estS OF the state. Personally identified with
4 the most important interests of the people he
/ will diligently promote its success by rigid
/ economy in expenditures and by excluding
/ all unworthy and unnecessary objects of De bile
/ favor. In his care for the public welfare he
receives the efficient support of the several
Que OF the Louisiana criminals has
| been tried and convicted. The presi-
dent and John sherman say he
should not have been tried. Why no?
/ His guilt and that of others is shown by the
/ verdict. IL is high crime against the nation,
| and threatening the stability of free institu.
I lions. What are the relations between the
| president and Mr. Sherman and the accused
! that authorize or permit an effort on their part
| 10 influence Jud cial proceedings I'm a state
! court? After "a long and terrible contest it is
settled that state elections and state legisa-
| lures must be free from military influence and
| control. 80 also 1t must be- understood that
the president and his cabinet can not directly
! or Indirectly interfere with judicial proccr d.
| inSs under state authority. State courts must
be wholly free and independent of federal con-
troll except where the constitution aud laws
give to the federal judiciary an appellate super
vision.
1t is to be regretted that the factsydeyeloped
! upon tie trial are Of such a character as to
create anxiety on the part of the president and
any OF his cabinet; but they can not avoid the
effect upon the public mind of an exhibition
| OF That anxiety, and OF unseemly denuncta-
| lions OF the state autborities While it is true
that the title Of Mr.. Hayes 10 the Office of presi-
dent, and OF mr. Wheeler 10 the Office OF vice
president, has been settled under the solemn
forms of law; and while IL is our duty, IN my
Judgment, to recognize the title because IL Is In
the interest OF the public stability and tran
guilty To do so; IL Is stu none the less true
that an imperative dufy demands that fitting
punishment should be visited upon the pu6hc
criminals through Whose fiagitlous crime that
Judgment was obtained. Because n judgment
~ final ana conclu ". forms no reason why
immunity should he secured TO the criminal
through whose PERJURY it was obtained. IL
this Is true of "A sImpe property Judgment
rendered in n court OF law, much mere is II
true of "a monstrUus C iIne against he elective
sovereignty OF nation. The very fact that 1t
was successful furnishes t1e strongest reason
why the condgn punishment OF it's perp ira
tors sh uld cover IL with perpetual Iniauy and
man fest 70 all future cunspirators against the
liberties of the nation the danger Of attempt
ing its repetition.
party has been in almost uninterrupted con-
troll ot the government Of the United States
During THESE thirteen years ITS viii has been
policies anu controlled the finances shall IL
render no account 10 the country Capiiai
and labor ere unem Ploysd; business Is stag