The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-12
The Selection of Candidates - Republican
Method.


The Selection of Candidates - Republican
Method.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal;
Thoughtful Republicans critcise the current
way of selecting nominees, and making up
ticket. Is our method rational one based on
sound principlesl
MAJORITY.
The rank and file of the party should have
fair and equal voice in prefening candidates and
delegates How can a majority freely ana easily
express a preferencel If the district be of small
extent, a mass convention of the voters by the
use of the written ballot, can reach proper CON
clusion If the territory bc large, mass con
vention would be unfair, and delegate conven-
ton Should take its place. How can the dele
gates be fairly chosenl How shall such eonven-
ton nominated A free ballot and fair count
by majority, should be our aim. In endeavor
ing to learn the will of the rank and file, it will
be necessary to adopt PLAIN and easy method
GUARDS.
l. The nominee should be a Republican,
chosen of the people, for the people, and by the
people
q The nominee should be the honest prefer
ence of the majority of the party in the proper
district to be represented.
3. The preference of the rank and file should
be expressed at an uniform time and in a similar
manner.
4 Those expressing preference should by
their ballots, be enrolled as Republicans for the
campaign.
5. The ballots cast should be written by the
voters severally, and not printed by those seek
ing office.
6 Every Republican voter should be granted
an easy and convenient opportunity to cast one
ballot for nomination.
Z. Each delegate ought to have distinct con-
stituency and be elected by majority of all in
attendance at the proper delegate precinct con-
vention.
THIS DISTRICT.
The convention, on April 10, 1854, may call
the nominating convention to consist of dele
gates, fixing the time and place of meeting
Each hundred Republicans have the political
right to choose one of the delegates, no one Yot-
ing but once and at one precinct.
HOW SELECT
]. The committee will divide the congressional
district into delegate precincts, having each as
nearly may be 100 Republican voters. and de-
fine the boundaries of the same. :. Call a mass
convention at central place in each delegate
precinct, to elect delegate by ballot, and ex-
press preference for a candidate.
FORM OF TICKET.
The committee may print uniform blank tick
cts as follows: For the first ballot, II desire to
vote and as a Republican, prefer for congos
Sional candidate --; for con-
gressiOnal delegate ----."
II authorize the delegates, this day selected, to
report my choice to the nominating convention
July l. 1854 and If no candidate has majority
of votes east in the district, such delegate may
m his discretion, ballot for a candidate until
someone has a majority of the delegates"
All ballots after the first will simply contain
the name of the delegate
PRECINCT CONVENTION.
l. The precinct convention will organize by
the election of chairman, secretary, two as
sstant secretaries and two judges.
?. The assistant secretaries will record the
names of those voting ON the first ballot, and on
all subsequent ballots the voters will respond on
call of the roll in order of first vote
3. When a delegate is elected by a majority
of those voting. he will be furnished q certificate
as follows This certiiies that - was
elected by majority of is precinct conven-
ton as a delegate to the congressional conven-
ton. The voters at this convention, by their
first ballot. expressed preference for a eandi
date as follows: as appears from the poll list
and tally sheet hereto attached, signed by The
assistant secretaries. ---, Chairman.
- - Secretary"
NOMINATING coNvENI1oN--oRDER or BUSINESS
]. Select chairman, secretary, assistants and
judges.
2. Receive credentials and estimate the pre-
cinct votes, and read the aggregate vote for each
candidate.
3. If no one has a majority on the popular
expression, let the delegates vote by written bal
lot on call of the roll until result is reached.
T. When a majority of the delegates vote for
one man, he is the candidate
ADVANTAGES
l. The ''wheelers7 are consulted, and have each
a modicun of influence on the result
2. The leaders" save their strength for the
final contest in November.
3. The nominee will be the fair and free pref
erence of majority.
T. The precinct lists will constitute useful
voluntary enrolment for the district.
5. The "dOlters," ''scratehers' and "kickersn
will find their occupation gone.
g. Each man whom the voters name as a can
0l0atn n a a
chance in the district convention to be nomin-
ated
Z. No corporate name will be classed as
voter, and all shadow of sectional prejudice and
strife viii pass away
8. This Republican method is of universal
application and grounded on the peoples will.
g. No mention of States counties or town
ships will be necessary but each delegate will