The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-04
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because of his ability and sterling quail
ties OF character, but even in
his own section he is trusted rather
than idolized, and it was not strange that
even an administration bugaboo should fail
to set the rest of the State ai1ame Then the
cry was raised that Mr. Foraker could not
carry the Cincinnati delegation. But that
unique body never went to a State conven-
ton united for anyone. The absurdity of
this objection flashed upon the people when,
in the same breath, the candidacy of ex-Con-
gresham Butterworth who is from Cincn-
natl, was suggested. Mr. Butterworth holds
lucrative and easy appointment as special
counsel for the government in the South
Carolina election cases. He has been in Con-
gress long enough to find himself poor at
torty-four. Now he has an opportunity to
put by snug sum- He came out with a
prompt card saying that ne wasn't sour, and
disclaimlng his candidacy, announcing him
self for Mr.. Foraker. The opposition had to
find more plausible reasons for decrying Mr..
Foraker. The truth was leaking out that the
blow was at Governor Foster over Mr. Fora
ker's shoulders
Events supplied argument. A hearing was
to have been had on Saturday last on the
constitutionalty of the Scott liquor law, be-
fore the Supreme Court. Absence OF ma
jority of the court led to a postponement
until Tuesday Of this week. The majority
still being absent on Tuesday, hearing was
the Republican convention will have come
and gone. The Scott liquor law was passed
by Republican Legislature. Its constitu-
tionality is seriously questioned. Several de-
cisions have been rendered in minor courts
that certain provisions of the law were un-
constitutional. Even so strong an advocate
of the law as Governor Foster thinks that
these provisiOns-imposing lien on proper.
ty to secure payment of the liquor tax and
requiring permission of q landlord to sell
liquor on his premises-mav not stand the
test of court but that the tax clause and
other clauses designed to operate in
the direction of restraint will be
sustained, thus comprising the moral end
in view. 1t was calculated that the decision
OF the Supreme Court would be rendered be-
fore the meeting of the Republican conven-
ton. The working OF the convention might
have been influenced by such decision
There is no doubt about party spirit with re-
gard to this matter but it was desirable GER
tainly that the convention should know 10
what extent an Endorsement cf the letter of
the Scott law might be justified.
This state of affairs favored those who op-
posed Mr.. Foraker. 1t was clear that IA
ton of the Foster scheme could not be eff
fected without time, for it had been at last
decided to make no conceament of the
animus of the opposition, could time be had
for it. The result was petition addressed TO
Chairman Conger. of the State committee
postponed. A call of the State committee
was issued responsive to this petition.
This call put all OF the news
papers of the State on edge
One or two newspapers were practically
alone among Republican Journals for post
ponement. Democrats claimed to see in the
proposition signs of trepitude. Less than q
majority OF the State committee attended
to-day's meeting here, and it was decided not
to postpone the convention. So far as this
decision affects Mr.. Foraker's chances 1t is
rather favorable TO them.
Mr.. TURNER'S CANDIDACY.
State Treasurer Turney Is the latest candi-
date in the field. His residence is at Cleve-
land, where he started in life as black
smith and rose to positions Of trust both in
business and city affairs. The simple habits
OF early associations cling to him yet, and
have retained for him the affection of the
working classes. Traits that made him
popular among his fellows inspired later
in life the confidence and esteem of such men
as Henry B. Payne, J. H. Wade and Amasa
Stone, with whom he was thrown in contact
in tiduciary capacities. His management
of the city treasurers office at Cleve-
land suggested two years ago his
candidacy for the State Treasurership, to
which he was elected by votes by no means
partisan. 1t was but natural that in the
popular canvass for candidates for ncmina-
ton at next weeks convention his name
should be urged Not a voice in the party
was raised against the suggestion. He pro-
tested that he could not take the nomination
Perhaps the blacksmith's pride that muscles
of brain ought to be joined with those OF
character in the person of the party's nomi-
nee for Governor withheld him. The earn
estness and persistency OF his friends led him
finally to declare outright that he would not
accent the nomination. Governor Foster
urged upon him that he allow his candidacy
to be announced. The Governor had no hes
itation then in saying to any one that II
Turney's candidacy were to be announced it
would be resistless. Mr.. Foraker was then
scarcely known by name among the people.
Such strength as he has outside of Cincin-
natl has since developed. There was no en-
thusasm over Mr. Lawrences candidacy. The
bench and bar knew that Mr. Foraker could
make brilliant cOnvass and everyone
knew that Mr. Turney's hands would be in
his way, not to say his tongue II he were to
face twenty people. But his name stirred
the masses. He was firm against Governor
Fosters persuasion and for time talk OF
his candidacy slept, but with frequent NUT
terings in the Cleveland end OF the State.
These mutterings disturbed Editor Cowles,
of the Leader, and the other day ne awoke
with snort that Mr.. Turney must be nomi-
mated and the Republican procession move
along to the music of the anvil chorus The
cry has spread Cleveland is excited over
it. A delegation from Cuyahoga solid
for Turney seems to be assured.
Meeting Mr. Turney this morning,
asked him how he liked it, Il was in Cleve.
land the other night, he replied and heard
that The Leader was to come out the next
morning for me. went to the
Office to protest. Mr. Cowles was not in.
Neither was Mr.. Perdue. They asked mo to
wait MY train was 10 start in twenty min
utes. What could do2 Ina day or two I
got note from Mr. Cowles, saying he had
heard called to object, but that | must run.
Well, that's how it stands. | can't afford to
take the nomination"
But suppose the convention should nomi-
nate YOU, would YOU refuse il?'