The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-29

cratic party and are for Blaine and Logan.
know dozen more who win vote for Butler; and
every st. John-P Prohibition man in the city, ex-
cept one is a Democrat" Other gentlemen
from Floyd county confirmed this statement.
Said one gentleman "Only one man in Floyd
county has left the Republicans and gone over to
Cleveland
The convention was called to order at 23O
O'clock by Captain NJ NJ Hurley, chairman of
the district central committee, who briefly adj
dressed the delegates as to the duties they were
met to perform Hon William 7. Walker OF
Scott county. was elected chairman, and on
taking the chair made stirring speech w ).
Ferrier, Of Clark, was chosen secretary.
When the call was made for the announce
ment of candidates for the congressional noml-
nations, Scott county named Col. James A.
Keigwin, of Jeffersonville. The announcement
of Col. Keigwins name called forth the widest
applause, which was continued for several
minutes, and repeated with deafening roar when
Floyd, Crawford, Harrison and Washington
counties seconded the nomination Col Keigwin
was nominated by reclamation, amid the widest
excitement. A committee was appointed to
notify Col Kegwin of his nomination.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved That the Republicans of the Third Tndi-
district view with alarm the tendencies to free
trade of the Democratic party in Congress, which,
carried into execution, of two things: The
reduction of wages of all classes of labor in manu-
featuring industries and all dependent thereon, or
transfer of American manufacturing interests to Eu
rope. We therefore declare that 1T is the poncy OF
the Republican party to maintain the tariff adjusted
to protect and foster industries encourage and
promote the interests of labor, and build up home
ma in tba 0ta of he farm
ndorse sound the American doctrine enumerated at
Chicago and so ably expounded in the letters OF &C.
cePtance OF Hon. James t. Blaine and 0eneral 1onn
A. Logan"
Col Keigwin was introduced to the conven-
vention and delivered brief but eloquent speech,
in which he gave his reasons for leaving the
Democratic party and supporting Blaine ana
Logan. 1t was difficult to understand all Col
Keigwin said owing to the continued cheering
Of the convention. He was most sensibly at
fected and spoke out of the deepest feeling. he
said he had all his life served the Demo
cratic party; but now there were
issues upon which he could no longer
go with that party. He was for the protection
of American labor, American manufacturers
and all classes of American industry He found
the Democratic party antagonizing these interests
and with the majority in the lower House of
Congress, attempting to force free trade upon
the country He had been soldier. He entered
the Union army at the commencement OF the
war, and fought as best he could until victory
saved from dissolution and dismemberment he
had not found the Democratic party the friend
of the soldiers; but when the struggle was on
and the danger most imminent, that party had
declared the war q failure, and its votes had
often been cast in Congress against sustaining
the brave men in the field with material AID.
Hereafter, said Colonel Keigwin, II viii be
found battling with whatever ability may pos
sess, for the success of Republican principles and
the Republican candidates. l expect to see the
Republican standards planted again on the ma
tional capitol, where they have been floating in
triumph over prosperous and happy country
for the past quarter of century
THE NOMINEE
Colonel James A. Keigwin is one of the best
known men in the Third congressional district
During the war Of the rebellion he com
manded the Forty-ninth Indiana Infantry.
A Drawer, or more gallant or popu-
lar officer, did not have command
during that memorable struggle for the Union
Up to the present campaign he had always acted
with the Democratic party He is man OF the
most genial social traits, fine speaker an en-
ergetic and influential campaigner, and is GER
tain to draw largely from the Democrats in his
race for Congress
OTHER NOMINATIONS.
The delegates from Floyd, Clark and Scott
met in convention after the congressional nom
nation, and nominated Robert L. Howe of
Clark county. for joint representative.
At the adjournment of this convention the
delegates from Floyd and Clark counties met
and nominated George B, Cardwell Of New
Albany, for prosecuting attorney
Tonight the Republicans Of Jeffersonville are
holding grand ratification meeting, at which
the speakers are Col Keigwin and Hon. Charles
Il, Holstein, It is one of the most enthusiastic
demonstrations of the campaign.