The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-26
THE REPUBLICAN EDITORS.
They Meet 10 Exchange Views on the
Impending Political Questions.
An Harmonious and Profitable Session-The
Address Of Hon. r. w. Thompson oil the
Political Parties, Past and Present"
DISCUSSING THE ISSUES.
The Addresses Delivered by President Elliott
ana OGher Speakers.

The Addresses Delivered by President ElliotA
ana Other Speakers.
The meeting of the Republican Editorial AS
ISOLATION in the United States courtroom, yes
terday afternoon, was characterized by an ear
nest interest in the success Of the party, and q
harmonious desire to promote its welfare in the
intelligent advocacy of the reforms and princi-
pies directly beneficial to the people. There
were between thirty and forty well-known edit
ors present at the opening Of the meeting, and
the number increased during the afternoon and
evening until the attendance was large enough
to fairly represent the balance OF power
welded by the Republican press Of
the State. Among those who were present
Reed. Peru Republican; George ]. Langsdals,
Greeucastle Banner, J. G. Balm, Martinsville
Republican; w. H. Elliott. New Castle Courier;
NJ. C. CARRIER and w. S. CARRIER, Madison Cour.
Ter; U. D. Cole, Rushville Republican; w. A.
Bell. Indiana School Journal; j. o. Hardasty,
Veterans Review; A. S. Peacock Attica Ledger;
Luther Wolfe. Clay County Enterprise; g. r..
Bell, Union City Eagle; B. B. johnson, Kokomo
Gazette Tribune; S. A. Bramble. Kentland Ca
zette; U. j. Beckett Bloomfield News; George
NJ. Allen, Terre Haute Express; T.
E. Scantlin. Lafayette Courier; w.
E. Frazer, Lafayette Journal; q. Ricketts,.
Columbus Republican; W. 81. Smith, Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette 7. Fl. B. Mccain. Craw-
louisville Journal John F. Wildman, Muncie
Times; W. T. Pratt and James T. Dryer, Logans-
port Journal; Oliver T. Morton. Indianapolis
Times, and Jno. G. New, Indianapolis Journal.
In calling the association to order. President
Elliott addressed the members as follows:
Gentlemen-It affords me pleasure to greet
a,.d welcome so respectable representation of
the Republican press of Indiana I see before
me many familiar faces-the old "stand- bys,"
may term them, of our association, who have ever
been faithful in attendance and always ready
to perform any duty allotted to them l am
glad to greet them. look upon, too. faces new
and strange, some of them. mayhap, having but
recently broken into the profession, most Of
them present at an association meeting for the
first time; but sincerely hope for their own
benefit and the ''good of the ORDER not for the
last time. To all extend hearty and cordial
welcome
It is pertinent as a basis or text for further
remarks, to inquire, in the language of a states
man not unknown TO fame, what are we here
fort" To be personally acquainted with the
people engaged in the same trade occupation
as ones SELF and given opportunity to inter-
change ideas and experience concerning the man
agement and details Of business, is of great
advantage. The pleasures and bene-
intercourse alone between representatives Of
the same profession not to be lightly consid-
cred. An acquaintance usually occupies
warmer corner in ones heart than ideal formed
mans good qualities, while it is an easy matter to
collect volumes of information concerning his
bad points. But, as
''It is not all of life to live
Nor all of death to de-"
neither does the duty of journalism lie wholly
lights of social enjoyment Indeed. If
most Of waited for business
prosperity to bring reward for toll, OF took
time to revel in the delights of social ife l fear
the sheriff would speedily render US ineligible to
sit as members of this association. But the true
journalist, however i'll paid he may be for labor
performed, and however slightly his efforts as
exponent of public opinion and teacher of COR
rect principles may appear to be appreciated. is
not discouraged or driven to desert his convic-
tons.
To the press, trusts most sacred and response
bilities of incalculable magnitude-social, moral
and political-are committed And while there
is, unfortunately, great deal of matter printed
and circulated that the people would be much
better off never to have read, yet it is a
fact that the press-free, enlightened and
enterprising-is the buwark of our lib-
critics, the moving power OF national
prosperity ana CQ6 great DaldQCo-Wle0l OF STEADY
progress. Muzzle the press, and what would be
the condition of affairs2 What other power now
known. or possible to conceive can so surely hold
crime and immortality In check and surely
support an enlightened civilizations Without
the press, fearless and untrammeled, vice of all
kinds would run riot, and just as surely as we
to-day enjoy its beneicent protection and de-
light In the freedom it affords. so surely would
our grand Republic topple and fall to its ruin.
That such an event may never transpire we
should all most devoutly pray.
How may the occurrence of such a calamity
be most effectually guarded against? Gin union
there is strength" The success of any cause
depends, first. upon a principle. Weak though
upon which to build, and stand, or fall;
second, there must be unity Of sentiment be-
tween adherents third to secure unity, there
must De perfect organization. These clements
entering into a contest will make the party
adopting them invlncibe, except in the presence
of foe more powerful in numbers and equally
equipped
This association represents the Republican
press of the State of Indiana. The specific
purpose of its organization Is to guard, uphold
and maintain sound Republican principles-the
doctrines which we believe are calculated to
produce the best results in governmental affairs.
By our presence here to-day we give evidence
OF desire to reach mutual understanding
concerning the principles to advocate and meth
DDS to employ to secure the triumph of
the Republican nominees at the polls, and
will show. hope, if not altogether in debate, in
our work in the campaign that we are one IN
sentiment against the common enemy
In the campaign upon which we are about to
enter the Republican party will form the assault
ing column. If we would hope for success every
old Republican soldier must buckle on the armor
and fall into line and not q few recruits must be
drummed up All must be we'll armed and fully
equipped There are some principles which, al
though they may become as old as the hills"
are as interchangeable as fate and as enduring as
time" These we all know and understand, and
are ready to battle for. But new issues arise
ever and anon Questions of State or local in
terest and importance arise the proper
treatment of which is not q matter
of easy agreement It is not my
purpose to raise much less attempt to discuss
here, these questions but doubt not-indeed
expect-they will come up for discussion in this
meeting, and I trust they will be candidly and