The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-16
Major Kidd Pitted Against George W.
Steelein the Eleventh District.
Watterson Is Not Sure that the Democratic
Platform Means Free Trade, but Knows
1t Does Not Mean Protection.
FOR BLAINE AND LOGAN.
Great Republican Ratification Meeting of
New York Republicans

Blaine and Logan, was held tonight at the
Grand Opera-house, at Eighth avenue and
Twenty-third street. There was crowd of
several hundred people about the doors as early
as o'clock, and in less than FIVE minutes after
access to the hall was obtained every seat was
filed, and little later every available foot
Of space in the vast auditorium was occupied.
The stage was tastefully draped with
flags and bunting, and on either side we're huge
portraits of the candidates. The audience was
enthusiastic from the beginning, and, as prom
inent Republicans, who took their places on the
platform, were recognized, they were Justify
cheered. Among some of the more prominent
persons present were John A. Stewart John
Jay, Judge Noah Davis, Governor Cornell, Sem
ator Warner Miller, Geo. Bliss, Elliott F. Shepard
John G: Fremont, Horace Russell, Jesse Selig-
man, Edward Mitchell, ex- Postmaster-genera
Thomas L. James, John Jay Knox Whitelaw
Judge George H. Andrews, ex-senator Thomas
G. Platt, W. R. Cruger Chas A. Peabody, jr.,
Joel w Mason, Judge Everett Hall, Dexter A.
Hawkins, Jacob Hess, Gen. Wager Swayne Jas.
M. Barnum, Col G. S. Spencer, Gen Lloyd As
pinwall and VIM, Dowd
The exercises were begun with song by a
campaign glee club. The meeting was then
called to order by Col Chas. Spencer, who
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Mr.. Smith, in his opening address, asked what
was the issue in the canvass
A voice in the gallery replied Protection
At this the audience gotup and cheered long and
loudly.
Mr.. Smith went on to say that he agreed with
the assembly, and made an argument of consid-
cradle length to show that great benefits were
derived from protective tariff.
A long series of resolutions was read The
secretary was frequently interrupted by ap-
A
Lincoln, General Grant Garfield and
Arthur were referred to- The resolu-
tons say that, in appealing to the people
for their continued support, the Republican
party referred to its record for the past twenty
four years 1t was organized as a party of free
soil and free speech, and as protest against
slavery; as such it was bound and pledged to
maintain the civil and political rights of the
freedmen. The services of party in the reduc-
ton of taxes and in reducing the national
debt were also cited In all that pertained
to the welfare of the people the party
had shown itself to be progressive and the
champion of law and ordeR The Republican
party of to-day was declared to be the same as
that of other years in its devotion to principle
and its prompt response to the demands of the
country, and confidence was expressed that no
true Republican would be deceived into giving
aid and comfort to the Democratic party, which
was masquerading now as party of patriot
ism and reform, but which was essen
TALLY the same as when it declared the war
amendments to the Constitution, and persistently
opposed all efforts to improve civil service The
resolutions then declare that the Republicans of
this city heartily approve the policy of the
party IN protecting American industry and
American workingnen from competition with
any form of cheap or servile labor; the party
is pledged to a protective policy,
and at the same time it is declared that whatever
inequalities exist in the present tariff should be
corrected The Democratic party cannot evade
its responsibility for the late ttemptin Congress
to legislate in the interest of free trade, which
policy it also declared in its Chicago platform,
but in vague and evasive terms. The Repub-
lican party had also favored any poll
commerce, and had opened many markets for
American products in the Western hemisphere.
The wise and dignifed administration of Presi-=
dent Arthur was commended, full faith and
James g. Blaine was expressed, with
warm appreciation of his eminent
public services aud pride in his
abilities, which placed him in the front rank of
gized as representative volunteer soldier,
whose civil record is as distinguished and pure
as his military services were brave and effective,
and his nomination was heartily ratified
The resolutions were adopted unanimously
amid great cheering.
SPEECH BY WILLIAM M. EvARTs
The chairman introduced William NJ Evarts
the house rose at him and cheered Justify When
quiet was obtained Mr.. Evarts began his speech
by referring to the novel arrangement of the
names on the Democratic ticket and caused a
laugh The speaker said he would not make
merely salutatory address. The emergencies
of the times made more discussion necessary.
He then continued: IF our candidates were not
representatives of the Union of our States, they
would not be worthy to be the candidates of the
Republican party. There are different methods
in different countries for the selection of rulers
Our ancestors deliberated gravely where they
should deposit this great power They
chose a President by the people themselves.
Now we can hold up our head among the nations
of the earth. We have enlarged our territory
sentiment, truth and reason, and we put down
rebellion. Loud applause. Are we not well off
The question arose: How shall we select men
to vote fort The utmost freedom is al
lowed within the party to discuss the
principles and character of the man who is
suggested; that is where liberty of the people
has its play. But when an assembly Of people
is called to select a candidate, who speak but
the peoplei When they come to verdict there
is no chance for objection or discussion. The
question is, are you for the plaintiff or the de-
fendantl No obstruction can be put in the way
of a delegation that is sent to bring home the
name of the candidate The great question
is, which party shall govern4 There are some
who hate and malign our candidates. there are
some who abhor the Democratic party; but who
want Governor Cleveland for President.
Laughter. There are some who want the
Republican party in power, but they don't want
Mr. Blaine. Laughter. They will make
the lawyers say, not general verdict but a
special verdict they would make the govern
ment sort Of receiver. When we can alter the
Constitution Of the United States, that may do:
but it won't do at this election Laughter and
applause
Here Mr. Evarts referred to the promises which,