The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-26
BYNUMADVISED TO WEAKEN.
His Friends Urge Him to Go Before the
New Convention for denomination.
lie Will Determine in Day or Two What He
Will Do-Senator Mcdonald Being
Urged to Become Candidate.


| Gentlemen very close to Mr.. Bynum, and who
have been active in his behalf, held conference
| yesterday afternoon in Mr.. Sedensticker's Office.
| Among them we're John j. Cooper, William Hen
jerson. John Reaum, e. NJ. johnson, L. P. Har-
Ian. Colonel Bunting, A. T. Beck. Jacob Dunn,
Jackson Landers, H. o. Thudium, Frank Maus,
Dan Lemon and Adolph seidensticker Their
candidate was also with them, as the principal
object of the consultation was to bring that gen
tleman to their views concerning the coming con-
vention. All of them favored Mr.. Bynum going
into the convention as a candidate for nomina-
| ton They did not think he could pursue
any other course since he had gone before the
congressional committee. 1t was thought, too
that if he should otherwise decide. it would lead
| to the alienation of those who now favored his
candidacy. They would that he went into
the convention, with chances at least equal to
the best the factionstS might name. Besides,
there was reason to believe that the conventions
course at the outset would be largely in his
favor as evidence was not wanting of possible
change in the disposition of many delegates who
have become tired of the rule-or-ruin policy of
the anti-Bynumites.
Following this, one Of the gentlemen reduced
his views and that of others to the form of res
olution, which was unanimously adopted, as fol-
lows:
We, the undersigned Democrats of the Seventh
congressional district request you to permit your
60 before the convention called for the 4th of
September candidate for nomination for Con-
gress
ton not to become a candidate. We also in accord
with you in the belief that you fairly nominated
at the convention held on the 9th day of May, and
ALSO in the further belief that the action of the State
central committee was usurpation and therefore
illegal and void and that the congressional committee
had right to recall the Delegates of the old commit
tee to participate in at the election of the
State central committee. These acts think, have
been wrongfuy taken and for the purpose of nuring
you. Yet it is fact that they have been TAKEN and
will unquestionally be considered by the great
masses as binding upon them, and think it would
De no sacrifice OF manhood for you to bow to even
what you feel is wrong for the sake of having the
of the party. We therefore ask that you re-
consider your determination and submit your claim
to the new committee.
Mr. Bynum showed kindly disposition to the
request of bis friends but did not wish at that
time to give formal answer He told them
that in a day or two he would doubtless be ready
to tell them what he would do. His friends ex-
pressed themselves satisfied, and reiterated their
determination not to lessen their work in his
behalf, Notwithstanding his relations to the new
convention remained in allegiance. They decided
to hold the Bynum meeting at "omlinson Hall,
on Saturday night, as agreed upon at tho meet
ing on Monday night. To arrange for this j. J.
n.
Colonel Bunting. William Henderson, Hiram
Miller, L. p Harlan. B. Clifford and Daniel
Lemon were appointed committee 1t is prob
able that Mr.. Bynum will reserve his decision
until that time.
URGING M'DoNALD TO BECOME A CANDIDATE.
1t was rumored yesterday that the former
Baileyites were on the search of a candidate,
and that if ex-senator Mcdonald would accept
the nomination, he could have it by a unani-
nous vote Of the convention. Mr. English and
others have been persuading him to assume the
burden, and they use the argument that no one
can make such H~grand race Moreover, the
mere mention of his name would insure the dis
appearance CT all factonal differences, and give
him precedence In the coming senatorial can
vass. It is not given out that Mr. Mcdonald is
willing to accept this view, is it certain
that he will refuse. The question is being
considered in all its promised advantages and
disadvantages, and will likely be decided to-day.
Again, Judge Reaches name is mentioned, and
another committee is trying to prevail on him
to accept in the event of Mr.. McDonald's refusal.
WHAT BOSS COY SAYS.
Sim Coy was standing yesterday afternoon in
front of his new law Office, with its attractive
cigar stand and sample-room signs when Jour
nal reporter asked him about candidates 'The
man has not been named yet" replied Simeon,
NOR will he be for a day or two"
"Grooming dark horses, are yon?"
Eyes, we are and he is magnificent one, too.
When he bounds into the track every
BODY will get out of the way. Why Bynum
won't dare to stand in front of him. He
will lust sweep the earth with him. The idea
of Bynum and his friends holding meeting in
Tomlinson Hall. The Criminal Court room will
hold all they can muste1-, and many. more too"
.Bynum's friend did meet not long ago, in
the Criminal Court ROOM"
Eyes, but that did not count / tell you We
are going to drive those fellows to the woods.
We have got them, but i .,, :, a. .. wc1n. Nc
Donald stood by us nobly. He is luz. .a ae man
for an emergency, and We knew what we were
ABOUT In eiectng h..n central committeeman
.,.og suppose gou look for harmonious conven-
,ertainly, why not2 Mr. Mcdonald will call
. 10 to order and we will proceed to business"
s'You will not attempt permanent organiza-
ton until the committee on credentials makes
its report2'
II don't know about that. Everything is to be
arranged for harmonious meeting
Coy left the impression that harmony. how
ever, depended on circumstances. and that If
they did not succeed in bringing out accept
able dark horse the events of the May conven-
ton would be repeated with somebody Of little
distinction to stand for Congress against Bynum
as the boilers candidate.