The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16
AVigOrous Arraignment of the Party of Many
Pretensions Which Has Demonstrated It's
Inability to do Anything Right.
A FOrcible Presentation of the Iniqui-
ties of the Infamous Gerrymander.
An Immense Crowd of Representative People
Hear and Enthusiastically Applaud the
Speech of the Republican Leader.

last night. The occasion, with its magnificent
audience. presence of leaders who have fought
many hard campaign to brilliant success, the
incidental songs and music and, above all, the
clear, logical and eloquent speech of Senator
Harrison, was a reminder of the OLD times of Re-
publican promise and fulfllment 1t is
not far from the mark to say that there were 8 :
00Oattentve appreciative and responsive listeners
to the speech. Among these were several hun
dred ladies, and the whole was suggestive of a
lecture audience rather than one called together
to hear political topics discussed. The assem-
blage showed the personal worth. influence and
power Of the Republican party. By o'clock it
was impossible to get seat anywhere except in
the upper gallery, where two or three hundred
ladies and gentlemen were compelled to 60. The
aiscs were crowded with the users of standing
room only, and not one Of them showed weari
ness during the full two hours of the meeting.
When the green curtain went up the stage
presented an impressive scene, filed with the
prominent men of the party from all parts of
the State In front, little to the left of the
speakers stand, sat the venerable leader, Hon.
r. W. Thompson. The sight brought out IA
burst of applause and directly afterwards
double quintette gave inspiring campaign
song closing with 'vote for Robertson" It's
mentioned the Republicans of distinction, past
and present, and put the people in an excellent
humor They demanded another song, which
was spirtedly given, referring to the news from
Maine and closing with the naming of Senator
Harrison for the presidency. This last reference
caused prolonged applause.
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tral committee, then read, as follows, the organ
ization of the meeting, the name of Mr.. Thomp
calling for a round of applause
Chairman-Hon. R. W. Thompson, of Terre Haute.
Vice Presidents.
Indianapolis-B. +. Hetherington julius F. Pratt,
A. A. Barnes. Franklin Taylor, A NJ Fletcher, Peter
+. Bryce Wenzel Kautsky, N. s. Byram L, S. Ayers.
j. O. Perry, A. Burdsall, w: d. Cooper, Fred Oster-
rnyer, Thomas NJ. Bassett H. P Wasson, Gen. R. S.
Foster, Gen. Fred Knefer Gen. George +. AIcGinns.
Gen. John Coburn Maj. Jonathan w Gordon, Capt,
9; H. o,Brien, Maj NJ H. Floyd Maj; Charles L.
Sweeney,. w H. Furniss w. II. Russell. Levy
Christie. John Gavin, j. l.. McMaster, q. F. Denny,
George W. spahr, Jacob l. Beler: James B. Black, F.
s. Newcomer, W. d. Tobin, Col W. r. Holloway. DIR.
P. H Jameson, William Wallace, R. O. Hawkins. F.
NJ. Finch, Levi Ritter, Charles w. smith Ralph Hill,
r. N. Lamb, Z. B. Martndale E. f. Claypool, " r.
Malott, Theodore P. Haughey, D. A. Richardson, Col.
Oran Perry. Harry p Wetsell G. w. Fairbanks,
Joseph cAverill, W. T. Nichols, Walter " Dayy'
William Morse, William Cantwell Stanton ]. Peele,
Dr. w. II. Wishard and j. B. Julian.
Greenfeld-W r. Hough, j. Ward Walker, Nelson
Bradley and William J. Sparks.
Martinsville-Col. j. III. Jordon George A. Adams
and John +. Hadley
Greensburg-Will Cumback and John D. Miller
Terre Haute IN. Flbeck, j. u. Early and G. A.
Power.
Richmond-Lee Yaryan, T. W. o. Braffert j. F.
Kibbey and Col. John F. Miller
Lebanon-A. c. Daley, r. W. Harrison and Major
4. A. Williamson.
Zonsville-Major B. NJ. Gregory and DR.. J. o.
Hurst.
Jamestown-William J. Darnall and John H. Camp
lin.
Frankn-G. NJ Overstreet sr. W. L. Dunlap,
Col. s. P. Oyler and w. c. Sandifer.
Anderson-John w. Lovett, L. Henry and Col w.
T. Durbin
Rushville-J. J. Spann and Theodore Abercrombe.
Shelbyville-S b. Morris, j. r. Stewart and Z. 3.
Wingate.
New Castle-Gen. VIM. Grose and S T. Powell
Muncie-John F. Wildman and T. T. Rose.
Danvile-J. Y. Hadley and L. NJ. Campbell.
Columbus-Joseph l. Irwin and Isaac Il. Brown.
Frankfort-Capt. W. H. Hart, S. o. Bayless and J.
B. Cheadle
Lafayette-Noses Fowler James NJ Reynolds, John
lowering and John c. Brockenbrough
Noblesville-J r. Gray and Leonard Wild
Logansport-Col. Thomas II. Briighurst and D. B.
Mcdonnell.
Greencastie-Thomas Hanna and Major John G.
Dunbar.
Bowling Green--Col John T. Smith.
Tipton-Daniel Waugh.
Bloomingdale-B c. Hobbs.
Kokomo-Judge James O'Brien and J. G. Black
ledge.
Rockville-Hon. J. T. Johnson and Hon. j. II.
Lindlcy.
CrawfordsviIle-Ge Lew Wallace R. B. F. Peirce
Connersyille-Capt. John W. Ross John McGrath
/. NJ Purt 4 NJ Little, o. T. Griffith, P. N. Kensler
and j. /. Little
Kendallville-J. B. Kimball
SECRETARY-Hon. John Overmyer of Jennings
county.
Mr. Thompson in taking the chair, said, after
the plaudits had died away. II have participated
somewhat actively in political campaigns for
period of fifty-four years. They run back to q
time when was not quite twenty years of age
but in all those years cannot recall questions
Of more interest and Importance than those
which we have to meet at this time. 1t is for
tunate for us that we have the privilege tonight
OF Icing addressed by gentleman so thoroughly
fitted for the duty, and one who under
standingy present all these questions 1t gives
me great pleasure to- will not say introduce
for you all know him, but to present him to you.
He is soldier who followed the flag through in
herent patriotism. and statesman whose works
in the council cham Der of the Nation have made
him kn own all over the land-a man without
peer and one without reproach. present to you,
ladies and gentlemen, the Hon. Benz. Harrison,
The distinguished speaker was greeted with
all the warmth of admiration that can be ex.
pressed in cheers, clapping of hands and stamp
ing of feet It was an ovation, continuing for
minute or more. When it was sufficiently quiet
for him to be heard Senator Harrison feelingly
spoke of the magnificent audience and the en-
thusiastic personal tribute. He explained that
the press deemed the event Of such Importance
that he had responded to its wish in departing
from his usual custom of extemporaueous speak.
ine and would read what he had to say upon the
issues of the hour. From the outset the closest
attention was given the speaker and many
an eloquent period and particularly forcefu criti
cism on the pretensions of Democracy were
rounded off with responsive applause. The audi
ence was especially pleased by his scathful
lies. A burst of laughter followed his reference