The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-31

Inc Logan headquarters occupy rooms 81 ana
36, and are in charge of A. M. Jones. chairman
and Dan shepherd secretary of the Illinois State
central committee. Mr.. Jones said to n reporter
that the number in attendance at the headquar-
ters was small during the day owing TO the fact
that General LOgan's soldier friends We're out
decorating the graves of their fallen comrades
1t was learned at these headquarters that l4o-
gars friends were growing in confidence as re
ports came in of a nature to indicate the impos
sibility of either Blaine or Arthur securing
jolTty OF the convention
Thus far, no headquarters have been opened
for Edmunds Sherman Hawey. In the dis
cussiOn and doubt over the question Of the first
place. the Vice presidency has dropped almost
completely ont of sight, for the reason that the
traditions of the party make the latter depend
on the former as a mere matter of political geog-
raphy. a new candidate for that position was
however, developed to day, in the person of Hon
Andrew d. White president of Cornell
University who was spoken of for the place in
case the fortunes Of politics should make a West
ern man the candidate for President
BUSINESS 1IEN FOR ARTHUR.
Elaborate headquarters, under the auspices of
the leading business men of the city, in ad-
vocacy of the candidacy of President Arthur
were opened al the Palmer House to-day, and at
a meeting this afternoon a committee was ap-
pointed, with power to add to their number TO
receive the New York business mems delegation
which will arrive tomorrow, and tender its
members the use of these rooms. The following
address was also prepared, to be printed in large
type richly decorated, framed and displayed at
these headquarters aud distributed at various
points about the city to morrow morning.
To the delegates constituting the national Repub
hean convention
The undersigned committee representing large
number of tho business Of the West most heartily
welcome you to the city of Chicago and sincerely
hope your labors will be crowned with the most sat
Won 81 It,Al i4r1TAn mt
trust You believe as we Leleve, that the mission
OF the Republican party is not yet accomplished and
that the welfare of the country depends, IN large
measure upon It's continuance in the administration
of the affairs of the government. How best to
that end is the all engrossug subject of the present
hour A mistake in the selection of a standard
bearer would be fatal It is not necessary to recite
the reasons; these familiar to all. We do not in
tend to reflect upon any of the dstinl,us he'd men
whose names are before you while inv ting your at
tention to the which to us seem to warrant
the nomination of President Arthur. These as
follows
President Arthur came to the Office under the most
trying circumstances, and, when his party d
vided into warning factions has discharged the duties
of his position with tact and sound jr1ent and has
restored harmony to his party, while faithfully
serving his country.
He has'regarded the public voice in the demand for
an improved civil service, thus giving practical ev
dence TO the country that the Republican party is
faithful to the principles involved affordng a strk-
ing contract to the of the Democratic party,
which retired to p1iyGte life its public who
espoused this principal of reform.
quality and of the best experience character and tai
ents the country afforded.
He has kept in view the best interests of the
try and advocated policy calculated to disturb
commercial or business affairs, and at the time
has commanded the respect Of foreign nations by
digniied consistent and straightforward course.
he has favored reduction i'll taxation and secured
in all of departments economy in the expenditures.
In word, he has given to the country
which has commanded the respect of
the country and the unanimous approval
Nhn s
tions. Let invite your attention to Of these
they state the whole clearly and forciby.
Here follow extracts from Republican State plat
The address concludes as follows;
The unanmity exhibited is remarkable in political
history, and is the highest testimony the fitness Of
Chester A Arthur for the executive office which he
now fills. Does not prudence demand do not sur
rounding circumstances and party necessity recon-
mend his nomination!
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
The subcommittee of the national committee
completed its preliminary abors this evening, to
be able to report to the full committee, which is
to assemble at noon tomorrow, at which it is
now known the following members will be
present, including those who are expected to ar
rive tonight
John G. New, Indiana; Powell Clayton. Arkansas;
Horace Davis, CALIFORNIA; John 8. I5outt Colorado; O.
II. Platt Connectcut Mr.. Hastings as proxy for
Christian Febger, Delaware; L. {. Cook proxy for
John A Logan, Illinois, John $. RunneIs, Iowa; John
A Martin, Kansas; James II. Stone, Michigan D. NJ.
cey |. Filley, Missouri; james W. Dawes. Nebraska;
William d. Chandler. New Hampshire; George
4 lHalsey, New Jersey; Thomas c. Platt New York
William {. Cooper, Ohio; Mr.. Appeston proxy for
y. G. ireland, Oregon; Christopher McGee. proxy for
J, Donald CaIaeron, Pennsylyaniai Geo. ". Hooper,
Nermont Samuel M. lost, Virginia; Elihu Enos
Wisconsin, George l.. Shoup Idaho Alexander II.
Beatty, Montana; Stephen B. Elkins New Mexico; C,
W. Bennett, Utah.
Outside the State of Virginia, ten contested
district delegations will come up for the action
of the subcommittee. These as reported to
Secretary Martin, are as follows: The First Ala.
bama; First Georgia; Fifth Kentucky; Fourth
Maryland; Fourth Texas Twenty first Pennsyl-
vania; Sixth New York; Second Illinois; Nine
teenth New York; Fourth Pennsylvania 1t is
not anticipated that any of these contests will
prove very heavy tax upon the committee, and
it is expected speedy action will be taken upon
them. The case Of the State of Virginia is one
however, of more serious moment and which it
is expected may occupy a fair share OF the at
tention Of the committee and provoke cOnsidera-
BILE discussion before it is brought to an ending
SMART TRICK OF A coLoRED CITIZEN
Among the colored Mahone delegates from
Virginia is VIM. H. Peasants, but who has not
yet departed fer this city, according to late
advices received here to-day. Yesterday morn
ing negro dressed in a bro.ecloth suit and
palmetto hat, made his appearance at the Grand
Pacific Hotel and gave himself out as the orig
inal Pleasants. He was entertained somewhat
lavishly by a number of local lieuten-
ants until the receipt of telegram
from Washington, directed to J. D. Brady, of
Virginia, which read; ''Pleasants is here; man
impersonating him is an impostor, and should be
arrested The individual who called himself
Pleasants was laying back, comfortably, in one
of the plush-covered easy chairs at the Grand
Pacific, on receipt of the telegram, but soon
after took hurried departure No attempt was
made to arrest him.
EN ROUTE TO CHICAGO.
The California and Nevada Delegations
Reach Omaha Their Way East.