The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-21
IS WILLING TO WITHDRAW.
The Candidate of the Boilers Anxious
to End the Fight with Bynum.
He Writes Letter Claiming that He Is the
Party's Nominee, but Offers to With
draw if His Opponent WILL

Leon O. Bailey has written a letter, addressed
to John p. Frenzel, as chairman Of the Demo
cratic congressional committee proposing, II MIR.
Bynum will agree to do likewise, to withdraw
from the fight for Congress Mr.. Frenzel is
recognized. instead of Jackson Landers, as chair
man, for the reason that he was elected by the
convention that nominated Bailey. In begin
ming his letter, Mr.. Bailey states that the Demo
cratic party and public generally are familiar
with the facts concerning the recent Democratic
convention, and, therefore, he will avoid in his
communication all detailed reference thereto
after which he proceeds to make statement
to the extent of column or more, of the
merits of the respective claims OF himself and
Mr.. Bynum to the Democratic nomination, say
ing that he thinks the whole controversy turns
on the question of which of the two sets of con-
testing delegates had the prima facie right to
vote in the convention, and in support of his
own claims he reiterates the story of the trouble
as it was told in the nti-Bynum manifesto, be-
ginning with mention of the terms of the call
and reviewing the subsequent proceedings, down
to the nomination of the two candidates He
expresses the opinion that 'any fair-minded
man. cognizant of all the facts. will not hesitate
to declare that Mr. Bynum never received the
support of the majority of the legally consti-
tuted delegates of the convention" as the recent
anti-Bynum manifesto, signed by seventy eight
delegates, conclusively demonstrated. He thinks
that the anti-Bynum men pursued the only hon
orable course left open to them. II deny" he
says, "that these men bolted There was moth
ing to bolt No nomination had been made
. the name OF no candidate presented With
complete organization not yet effected, a clear
majority simply refused to be further gagged
and bulied by defiant and corrupt chairman.
They declined to permit an accidental piece of
party machinery to crush and stifie that princi-
pie of equity and fair dealing which is the birth
right of every American citizen and the very
corner stone of the Democratic party"
The conclusion of Mr.. Bailey's letter is as fol-
lows: II have given this whole matter deliber-
ate and conscientious consideration and in so
doing have attempted to- sink all personal inter-
ened the belief that my nopination was not only
fair and regular, but that the position taken by
the men who made it was a necessary and justi-
fable outgrowth of the most deliberate political
rascality that ever obtained In the history of any
Democratic convention in Indiana While no
good reason has yet reached the public for Mr..
Bynums claim that he is the regular nominee
it remains apparent that, with things as they
now are, the Democratic party may not only be
visited with defeat in this congressional district,
means much in view of the five members of the
State Legislature to be chosen, who may be
greatly needed in the election of United States
Senator, during our next General Assembly.
have at no time been willing to encourage or
promote the defeat of my own party, whose doc
trines and principles so dear to me and so
essential to the life and perpetuity of our coun-
trys welfare. I, therefore, am pleased to acqui-
esce in the popular sentiment, which is so rap
idly gaining ground, that for the estab-
lishment of greater harmony in our party
ranks both MIR. Bynum and myself should
relinquish whatever claims we have or
pretend to have, upon the Democratic nomina-
ton for Congress insthis district, and allow the
substitution of some third man; the call of new
conven or the adoption of such other plan as
in the PREMISES may seem best and most ex-
pedient. For this reason l hereby intrust to
your keeping this notification of my willingness
to place at the disposal OF your committee my
formal withdrawal from the congressional race
in this district whenever and only when Mr..
Bynum shall do the same In this offer am
moved purely by an ardent desire to forestall
the present expectations Of our common enemy
and retain this capital district in the Democratic
column, where it belongs, and upon such a
proposition am willing to abide the verdict of
my personal and political friends.
personal considerations have not aud shall
not control me in doing all in my power to re-
unite our disrupted forces Should Mr.. Bynum,
vino, like myself, occupies rather delicate posi-
ton In this controversy, have the breadth and
bravery to join me In mutual withdrawal the
Seventh Indiana district will be restored to
condition which will insure union. strength and
victory. But in view of the vast amount of pre-
liminary work. attaching to thorough canvass
Of this district, wish to limit the time within
which / shall, in any degree, be bound by the
terms of this, my offer Of withdrawal, and &C.
cordingly name July -, 1886, .as that date
certain quarters, desire to say, IN theimost en-
phatic manner that deny that Mr.. Bynum was
the choice of majority of the lawful delegates
TO the late congressional convention, or is their
choice now; and as believe that am the choice
of the majority, distinctly declare and pledge
myself not to withdraw from the race unless Mr..
Bynum does, and then only from an unwaver-
ing fidelity to Democratic principles and a desire
to contribute what may to their most complete
realization and establishment among our people"
In support of Mr. Bailey's anticipated letter.
and with view 60 forcing Mr.. Bynum to with
draw by threats. the following resolution was
adopted by the Marion county Democratic ex-
ecutve committee on Saturday night
Resolved, That this committee does not, and will
not recognize VIM. ID. Bynum as the Democratic
nominee for Congress in this district nor will it place
his name upon the Democratic ticket in this county
in anywise countenance his pretended nomination,
which was only by minority OF the delegates of the
late convention.
Resolved That this committee warmly approves Of
the manly and honorable course of Senator Leon 0.
Bailey. whose nominal has been approved by ma
ority of the delegates of the late convention in his
willingness to relinquish all claims the congress
sional nomination. provided William D. Bynum do the
our ranks and victory be assured in November.
Resolved, That should Mr.. Bynum continue to ig
the wishes of the Democracy of this district and
refuse to accept, within reasonable time, the emf
nenty wise and fair proposition that both Mr.. Bailey
and Mr. Bynum withdraw in the interest of harmony
them in that event. this committee unanimously decides
that they will support Mr. Bailey and place his name
the regular Democratic ticket of Marion county.
The Meridian Hendricks Club, at meeting
held on Saturday evening adopted resolutions
expressing Its desire to reconcile the different
factions in the Democratic ranks" and request
ing the withdrawal of both candidates. so that
"a mutually satisfactory candidate" may be
nominated.
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.