The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-27

State You have in keeping here the interests OF
the greatest State according to area and popu-
laiion. that lies under the American fay Indiana
OF the large States In acreage or in
square miles. but she ranks along
S n sbs o, those who are - the largest
ierests, agricultural products, manufacture re-
sources and products, as well as educational sd-
vantages. Indiana is second 10 no State.
In the last thirty years she has made more pro-
gress in educating her people. spent more money
per eaoiia. according 70 the number OF men. wo-
men and children in her territory. than any other
state in the Union or any other Commonwealth
on the globe.
am not States-right man In the sense of those
who once believed that a State has a right IN
break its relations with its Union. never held
such thought in my breast; but, az the same
the State that represent in the Senate OF the
United States, and l appreciate the continued
compliment which this great State has bestowed
iceisiaie for future wealth and future
prosperity and happiness. and you have
wanted me to work with you IN the seat OF the
General Government in doing my duty there.
can only say that renew the VOWS that / took
upon myself, when something more than seven
" srs ago took the oath OF office to serve these
people faithfully and well. Here in your pre- se1ce
now renew these vows that IL life and health
the next six years. 1 shall serve the interests OF
THIS State faithfully and well 10 the best OF my
ability.
at the conclusion of Senator Voorhees,
remarks loud calls we're made for Mcdonald,
and ne responded a. foilow9:
GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATURE or ISDIAYA-I
came Eere TO join with you in paying our respects
10 our distinguished Senator-e and not TO IN.
dertake 10 address you. But. gentle men, when
Senator VOORHEES, referred TO Indiana knew II
would be a cold day when Daniel W. voorhees,
could not speak gOod word for Indiana. and IL
would be cold day that would not be willing
TO listen to him, not for brief time, but for any
length OF time, in discussing that subject. am
Rlad, fellow-citiZens, that my fortunes have been
fifty five years, and hope to live the balance OF
my days. One word may say in addition 10
what Senator voorhees, has so well stated. that
while Indiana is of the most prosper
Gus States in the Union, she has within her limits
the largest proportion of bometeads and family
not have large domains held by single persons;
but farms or homes OF honest Industry, of indie
pendent American Industry are found all over
our State. When We have political contest it is
no boys play. Our political adverslries are
worthy of our steel, and sometimes they are able
the battle is we are friends together anu cit-
zens OF the State OF Indiana Let me make one
suggestion to you, that, perhaps. has not come
into your mind with reference 10 the late po.it-
zeal contest tina. has secured for my dstin yuished
friend the seat in the United States Senate, and
that is that Indiana cast more votes in the late
election IN proportion TO its voting population
thsn any State in the Union. Applause. AN
speaking by the book, for according 70 the statis
tics, well authenticated, OF the entire possible
vote in Indiana OF every man who is qualified
unoer the constitution and laws OF our
SUITE 10 vote, we voted within per
cent. OF that whole voting population. While no
other state came anywhere near TO U.s. Ohio was
next; she lack ed bat l. per cent West Virginia
followed her, and many States did not cast put
half their votes. The returns show that while
we were busy our sdverssres were busy also, and
every bush in the State of Indiana was shaken for
the vote that might be behind it. Ny friends, for
our party TO have triumphed under such circum.
stances is certainly glorious victory, and hope
our Republican sdversaries will never have any
cause TO complain l think we will take good
care OF them. They are our felow-citiZens. they
are not alien enemies that by some strange choice
settled among us We can't freeze ourselves with.
out freeing them.
Now, my friends, / have spoken longer than
intended to 90, so thank you kindly.
Hon. William n. English was then called
for. He said 1T was not his wish TO make a
speech. That he had attended only for the
purpose Of hearing our big.hesrted and BIG
Drained Senator, Daniel w. Voorhees,. He
said that in a'tcibutiug these characteristics
to his friend Voorhees,, he did not wish to be
understood as speaking dispsrsgingly of our
other Senator. as be considered Senator Hsr.
rison a gentleman OF ability and thought
that Indiana, IS whole, could afford to be
proud of the ability of her representatives
in the United States Senate.