New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-20
THE INDIANA REPUBLICANS.
A STRONG STATE TICKET NOMINATED.
THE QUESTION OF PRoHIBITIoN-vIGoRoUs AP-
PRovAL OF BLAINE AND LOGAN.
tBY TELHGRAPn TO THE rRIDUSEl

tBY TELHGRAPa THE rRIDUSE.l
INDIANAPOLIS, June 19.-There never was so
large and enthusiastic convention OF the Republican
party in the history Of the State the which met
here to-day. It's spirit and purpose was eylnced by the
determination with which 1t from 10 in the morning
until after to- night without recess, to complete It's
labors. Stanton j. Peelle presided, and In the opera
House Of his competitor English added to the solid sats
faction with which he regarded by the Republicans OF
the city and State The compliment OF election showed
how deeply the people feel the outrage OF his expulsion
from his rightful seat in Congress.
The only incident that marred the harmony OF the con-
vention protest from win Cumback against tho
platform because did take decided ground In favor
OF the submission Of constitutional prOhlbtory amenu
ment TO OF the people, He declared that the oms-
sion to DO a backward STEP and In this way was
approved by possibly fifty sixty members OF the
convention who voted against the platform for this rea
There is doubt expressed OF the wisdom OF the
plank for constitution. IL was eieved that TINS
proposition would be satisfactory to the temperance
people In giving them the opportunity to secure proho
ton in the new constitution There is talk Of third
party in view of the Republican platform and the nomna-
tion OF Major W. II. Calklns, against whom for some
reason the temperance leaders seem have
grievances but no steps will be taken till after
the meeting OF the Democratic State Convention
next week. There not much soreness as was eared
the general work Of the convention being satisfactory
The name of Mr.. Gresham was not presented to the
convention. The from the first was iadysed
and the more active friends of the Postmaster-Genera
discovered press tho matter would do injury 10
them and to him.
The nomination Of Major Calkns made on the first
ballot, and amidst great enthusiasm and good feeling
Colonel Dudley appeared and made manly speech lie
has not been in sense an active candidate put lnae
a splendid run The balance OF the ticket has been care
fully constructed. Cardy the candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, is from Henry County. state Senator ana
young man OF brilliant parts Inc nohhSS lor 1i, -,
OF state represents the agr1cu rSts Inc Auultor VI
state is driving young kepnbhcan tne dIeasler cI
young irish Catholic Republican; the M
able lawyer and fine public speaker Nearly al the
candidates on the ticket are soldiers Of evorv
There was the greatest enthusiasm ~ eFG1Sg
mention OF the names tbo %oone bag tIc,et il ip in
Indiana. In hs address, MIR. Peelle said
flames q. Blaine combines more or the elements OF
great popular leader than any man VINO mas HSITeu III
pubic life for the last quarter OF century. re Is an an
able, farseeing statesman, the peer OF any man IN he
Iabori6us study aud experience He is magnetic man.
the gift of od and possessed by few. He is man OF
of purpose las characterized pu0c and made
him the target only OF those who could not ehahge @ % s
ieans must obey their voice As the slanders aeansI
the lamened Garfield Gulmnated WIN ti SaWnsiu Sg ann
be transmitted into victory In November be
ware. my Democratic friends Of 320. IhS people
know ii, and it is well to reckon the
cost Of your eof Men VINO Ss nave aoy yGS% for twentv
years with their pubic records daily exposed to criticism
not unknown to the people who demanded tner ho
This was received with tumultuous cheers. Mr..
Cakns in his speech OF acceptance made an eloquent al
lusiou TO Blaine and Logan. ,,
The following dispatch was read by Governor Porter;
AUGUSTA, Sc. June 10.
GovERNoR ALBERT G. PORTER.
Many thanks Tor your kind message. The kepuDlcans
of the country win expect much from the Republicans OF
Ind ona in the coming contest JAMES G.. BLAINE.
This was cheercd TO the echo and had to he read a
second time. Mr.. Blame will not be disappointed Ill the
result IN Indiana. ,,
The portion of the platform having National bearing
was a. follows: al. c.,..
"Iho Republicans OF Indiana, In state Convention
assembled, rafy and adopt the platform Oh thc recent
National Republican Convention at Chicago cOpie-
beusve declaration of their faith and pur
poses respect all questions OF National scope ana
character. and ratify and approve tho nominations OF
James c. Blaine aud John A. Logan for the Offices OF
President and VcePresdent Of the United states ana
pledge to the united and earnest support Of the Re
publican party Of Indiana" ~
The platform approves the administration OF Governor
Porter and proceeded with state issues among when was
a resolution tavOrng the calling Of convention Tor the
purpose OF framing new state Constitution, ana one
iay0rng the abolition OF the system Oi prison cOntrect
degrading competition VIII Jhe labor Oh honest
citizens A..
The ticket In full Is w. II. Cakins, Governor; Eugene
Buudy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; secretary OF state, koOett
Muchell Auditor, Bruce CARR Treasurer T. r. Shlel;
Attorney Ceuera W. G. wilson; superintendent oi Puo-
lie Instruction. b. c. Hobbs Reporter or the supreme
Court ". NJ. Hoggatt judge OF the supreme Court tor
the Vth District, T.. =. HammOna; Electors-Mles ,.
H1sca, John N. Buer, James c. Ye2Gh, william II
Roberts, John G.. Berkshire, W. ID. WaId, Marshall
Hacker Josiah f. Nullett, T. s. Rollins, f. $. HALLWAY
J. NJ. Reynolds, Freeman +. Palmer, James r. EIlou
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