The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-23
THE STATE TICKET.
Enthusiastic Endorsement of the Work of
the Republican State Convention.
A MAN OF ABILITY AND CHARACTER.

Colonel Cakins, who has been nominated by
the Republicans for Governor of Indiana is a
man of ability and character and one of the
strong members of Congress- Born in Ohio, and
forty two years old he served the country well
for four years in the field, and has served it
honorably for seven years in Congress. With
other strong candidates named who were also
worthy of high honor, he was preferred on the
first ballot, by fair majority, apparently be
cause, in the judgment of delegates, he would
make the strongest run. With Blaine Logan
and Calkins for candidates, the Republicans of
Indiana ought to be able to give good account
of themselves in November matter whom the
Democrats nominate. 1t is suspected, however,
that the nomination of Mcdonald for President
by the Democrats is the one thing that would
make the cup of joy overflow for the Hoosier
Republicans
THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION WELL HANDLED.
South Bend Tribune
The temperance question was handled by the
Republican convention IN way that ought to
be satisfactory to every fair minded man. While
there is no particular allusion to temperance,
there is a call for constitutional convention,
where the question of incorporating prohibition
into the State Constitution can be discussed by
the members of that convention and the con-
illusions submitted to the people of the State at
Especial election for approval or disapproval.
This takes from the temperance question all
political bias and places it on its merits alone
which is the proper thing to do The Tribune
thinks the right sentiment prevailed in the con-
vention when it was declared that ''the ques
ton of temperance can be discussed elsewhere
than in political convention and decided else
where than at general election"
THE PEOPLE ALWAYS WITH HIM.
Fort Wayne Gazette.
Calkins has always been popular before the
people. This is shown from the fact that in the
gerrymander of the State by the Democracy his
district was made up for a Democratic district.
1t has a natural Democratic majority; but Major
Calkins would not have it that way. True, the
Democracy pitted against him their strongest and
wealthiest man, Mr.. Wlnterbotham who did not
hesitate to spend his money freely in the district
and that, too, in an off year, when the tide
strongly againt the Republicans and when the
Democracy generally prevailed but Major Calk-
ms managed to secure his election. The people
umphantly elected him. The Democracy who
count on an easy victory over him will find out
their sad mistake before the canvass progresses
very far.
HIGH ASSURANCE OF SUCCESS.
Richmond Palladium.
We do not believe the Republicans of this
State have ever entered upon political cam
palgn with higher assurance of success than they
do now. Perfectly united and harmonious in
the support of both the national and the State
ticket, and the principles enunciated in the
national and State platforms, there can be little
doubt that success awaits them in November.
The only danger, as has been properly said, is
in over-confdence. And this should be guarded
against 1t is always best to make the strongest
fight possible, and not only win, but win large
ly, and this year the Republicans of Indiana
should not be content with merely eecting
their ticket, but they should do it with largely
increased majority
DID ITS WORK WE'LL
Wabash Plain Dealer.
The Republican State convention yesterday
did its work WELL and, as was expected, headed
the ticket with that able and sturdy leader, Hon.
w II. Calkins, of La Porte county, the popular
representative in Congress from the Thirteenth
district. The nomination was secured on the
first ballot, anc, on motion of his chief competi-
tor, Colonel Dudley, was made unanimous. The
rest of the ticket is perfect in composition,
containing strong soldier element and fairly
representing the young Republicans. On the
whole, it would be difficult to better the ticket
so far as running qualities 60 and the Plain
Dealer does not hesitate to predict its triumph.
ant election.
cALKINs AND VICTORY
indianapolis World (colored organ.
Major w. H. Calkins is noble specimen of
physical manhood, and his heart is as big and his
mind is as broad as his frame is large And, as
has been said, his fair, candid character has
made every Hoosier feel that he stood on speak
ing terms with him. He is a man of talent and
mark. He stands for something brave
soldier, intrepid opponent an eloquent
orator, man whose presence arouses enthu-
siasm, he will lead the party to a great victory.
He has an unblemshed character and reputa-
IlO1. ana mas Jne look ana bearing OF an nOLeSt
man. 1t is Calkins and victory.
WILL KEEP THE DEMOCRACY ANXIOUS
Detroit Times
Mr.. Calkins is not one of the sort given to
sitting down and angling for success His habit
is to go on the keen hunt for it, and hitherto he
generally has found it. By birth he is Buck
eye but nobody has ever tried to make him
suffer for what he couldn't help. Having en-
tered the army as private in 1861 at the age of
nineteen, he kept his yar-pant on until the
"Confederacy" collapsed There is every proba
bility that he will make a hot campaign, and
will give the Democrats, who are coming to the
belief that they must carry Indiana without fail
this fall, considerable anxiety.
THE BOYS LOVE THE MAN.
Richmond Independent.
Hon. W. H. Calkns, nominee for Governor.
has just the sort of record which the boys love |
to dwell upon Besides his many natural ad-
vantages, such as having been born in Ohio, he |
was a soldier laddie during the war, and suffered
all the tortures of the camp and the prison-pen |
His health became so impaired that he was mus |
tered out of service. In 1866 he began practic- |
ing law at Valparaiso and was elected prose-
cutting attorney for the Fourth judicial district, |
and served with great credit He is now serv-
ing his third term in Congress, and has there |
made national reputation.
AN ADMIRABLE TICKET.
Lafayette Journal.
The Indiana Republican convention could not |
nave put together more admirable ticket, nor
one of greater strength than it presented on
Thursday. 1t will be approved by the people of
the State and elected in November 1t is
worthy of confidence, both for integrity and
ability of the several candidates. 1t is ticket
that will command popular respect. There is
no flaw in the record of any man upon it. There
s no point at which either can be assailed by
Democratic malice and venom.
REPRESENTATIVE AND STRONG
rerre Haute Gazette DEM
The ticket is fairly representative one in it's
makeup, and is perhaps the strongest that could
nave been constructed from the material at
land. Calkins, the candidate for Governor is,
n the language of politics. "a tonguey cuss" by
natural gift and has had some practice at his
.rade of talking in the national debating society,
which a long-suffering people maintain at great
expense at Washington. He will undoubtedly