The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-12


depression in trade and restricting circula-
tion But the Democratic party had
counted the money, inspected the books and
every penny was accounted for Yet there is no
distribution. The money Is still held from the
people, while the Secretary of the Treasury is ap-
prehensive that he will not have enough to meet
the requirements of the public debt. Again the
charge went out that dishonesty prevailed in all
public service, and the cry followed: Turn the
rascals out" An inspection of the service by
Democratic officials has resulted in an almost
unwilling but sincere tribute to the excellence of
the work done under Republican control He
would leave the question to any candid Democrat:
Has the public service in Indiana been elevated
since the Democratic party came into powers
A Voice-Not bit.
He, the speaker continued, was willing to 60
down on South Meridian street among the bust
ness men and submit to any candid Demo-
crat two lists-the Republicans who held
office and the appointments of Mr.. Cleve
land-and he had no doubt that the
Republicans would be preferred Mr.. Cleve-
lands promises that no one should be disturbed
in Office until his term expired have been proved
valueless. Many of these very men have been
turned out on secret charges filed in the depart
ments, and to-day their friends cannot get at
them There is a trait in man called fair play.
1t is an old Anglo Saxon trait, and is manifested
IN everything, even to common street brawl.
This spirit of fair dealing will make those
who instituted this thrteenthcentury method
VI prosecution WltnOuL trial understand that
it cannot exist. 1t has always been a
rule of the Senate that when charges are made
against q nominee he shall be advised of their
character, and given his day in court to meet
them All that is asked is that this same rule
shall be applied to the cases of Republicans by
the executive departments
The contest in Indiana is not hopeless. but
difficult The acts of the last Legislature in re-
arranging legislative and congressional districts
have practically produced disfranchisefnent They
ocratc press of the State. 1t was the purpose to
make it impossible for the Republican party to
obtain majority in either house of the Legisla-
ture. on joint ballot. and in the congressional
districts. These acts have transferred Southern
methods to Indiana. They are so unfair that
ate what has been done He did not think
the Democrats themselves will indorse
them. They are in keeping with the suppression
of votes in the South. which, whenever referred
but is that any reason why it should not be
spoken of-why it should not be remedied9 The
Senator called up the incident in the last cam
paign in which large manufacturing firm in
the northern part of the State was charged with
influencing the votes of its employees. 1t was
not true, and had only local significance, but
from the South came threatening cry of boy
colt against the firm. The South does not re-
gard suppression of Democratic votes anywhere
as a local affair. It is this suppressed vote that
gives the Democratic party control of the Ma
ton. He had no wish to persecnte the
South. He met her representatives
gladly whore Republican leniency had placed
them. He is glad to accord them all rights I'M
der their e-enfranchisement, but there it must
end.
If the Republican party has been scattered as
the legions were sometimes in battle, let US hear
the cry that then went forth, Rally 70 und the
colors." He knew the administration was not
satisfactory to the Democracy. Cleveland
claimed to be Democrat, but there are in Con-
gross many Democrats who do not agree with
him. There is no cohesion among Democrats.
and he believed that when the Republicans make
good, compact assault on them they will scat
ter.
The Senator'S speech was frequently interrupt
ed by applause expressing an intense interest in,
and Endorsement of, everything he said. Major
Calkins then added to the enthusiasm of the
convention by making stirring speech Of some
five minutes length. For the first time in twenty
four years, he said, Republicans met as minori-
ty party; but from the evidences Of harmony and
enthusiasm he saw, he did not think the party
was hurt much in the last Touchdown. The
Republican party can always win on principle,
and he was in favor henceforth. and for
ever, of having every declaration of the party
made sound, clear and simple that fool can
understand it. He did not regard the bloody
shirt cry as stigma 1t has affected only SOME
thin skinned and timid Republicans. The
Democratic party has an organized appetite for
ofire Ite nucleus is in the South. and that nucleus
once rallied around foreign flag, but it was put
aside and the flag of this country accepted which
act caught people in the North. 1t is party of
odds and ends, of disgruntled and pharisaical
Republicans officeseekers and remnants of
other political organizations.
The Democratic party is one in the minority,
but the last Legislature gave it potent power in
Democratic counties to attempt the defeat of
Senator Harrison, and secondly to disfranchise
Republicans so as to keep them out
OF congressional representation. It remains
with Republicans whether such system shall
be fastened upon the State. The Senator in the
management of the Dakota bill won a victory
that shall last as long as he lives But In going
into the coming campaign it must be with the
purpose to make personal fight. It can be won
or lost only by the amount Of personal energy
! and zeal placed in it, BY that and that only
can the party Of the administration be ousted;
the party that loves the Union be restored to
power But the Republican party takes no step
backward. 1t will go in and win.
The Hon. Stanton j. Peelle was called~on but
he declined to make any extended remarks He
said the campaign should be fought with the best
men in nomination. The fight should be carried
on strictly with such nominations, for the con-
tentions among the Democrats tended to solidify
the Republicans. l.. T. Kitchener, of Shelby
ville also declined to speak as the afternoon was
passing and many of the delegates were DESTROYS
of reaching their trains. He, therefore, moved
to adjourn, but the committee on contest coming
in. he withdrew it for the time. The committed
reported that Dr. Petit john had been elected del
egate for the Second precinct of the Fourteenth
many expressions of satisfaction at the days re-
suits.
THE OTHER DISTRICTS.