The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-14
MASSACHUSETTS, BOLTERs.
Probability that an Independent Republican
7 icket viii Be Nominated.

Boston, June 13.-The Independents of Mass
achusetts opposed to the Republican presidential
ticket met to-day in the Museum Henry L.
Pierce called the meeting to order. He said the
nominations made at Chicago were not up to
the high standard of the Republican party
Charles W. Goldman was chosen president; the
vice-presidents included President Eliot. of
Harvard, Julius H. Seelye and Samuel Hoar.
Col Goldman, upon taking the chair critised
the platform of the Republicans because it de-
clares that this is a nation and not league of
States. The Democratic party has its oppor-
tunity now.
Col. Higginson, in his speech, alluded to Gov
ernor Cleveland, of New York. and the refer
ence was loudly applauded James Freeman
Clarke also spoke. The following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
''Whereas, We are met in conference as Republicans
and Independents to take action in opposition to the
nomination of James G. Blaine for President, and
John A. Logan for Vice-presdent of the United
Whereas, These candidates named in absolute
disregard of the reform sentiment of the nation and
represent political methods and principles to which
inaienably opposed;
Resolved, That it is our own conviction that the
country will be better served by opposing these nomi-
nations than by supporting them.
Resolved, That we look with sohcitude to the
ing nominations of the Democratic party. They have
proper men, and we nope they Will put them before
the people for election.
Resolved, That executive committee of one hun
dred be appointed with full powers.
Resolved, That whatever action be taken by the
Democratic party in Chicago we, Republicans and IN
dependents direct committee to call a convention
in such manner they may deem expedient after the
Democratic candidates have been nominated and not
later than August to take such further action may
to them necessary to carry out the of this
meeting with practical effect"
Mr.. Hallowell offered a resolution declaring
a1
ination from the Democratic party thereby for
feits all claim to Republican support. This was
received with Kisses, and finally defeated Hal
lowell said he could not vote with the Demo
Gratis.
President Eliot, of Harvard, in a speech Sec
onding the fourth resolution, said: II must con
fess it will be only by dispensation of provi-
dence that the Democratic party will give us the
candidate we want. If we put on our platform
their candidate, it will be better for them,
and perfectly satisfactory to us. But
political progress is to be only by a conflict of
national parties and, as a rule, two national
parties Therefore, hope that out of this meet
ing will grow a new party, as one was grown
| years ago We want to found new party in
our country, party of national principles and
one which looks forward to national triumph. "
committee of one hundred was appointed;
also, committee of twenty y-five to go to New
York to confer with the Independent Republic
ans of New York June II. This committee is
headed by Col Goldman. Letters from Congress
man LYMAN and other sympathizers were read