The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-31
READY FOR THE CONTEST.
Gathering of the Candidates for Nomi-
nation by Thursdays Convention.
Looking Out for the Arrival of Delegates
The Favorable Aspects of the Political Sit
uation as Viewed by Republicans.

Nearly all the candidates seeking nominations
from the Republican State convention are in
town, and with them few delegates. Last
night they held themselves closely to the hotel
Hobbies, bat without doing any very active work.
although they were watchfnl, grateful for in
formation they did not have, and never missed a
chance to confer on the situation. AS yet there
are no distinguishing features of the canvass
Indeed, it is only the short interval of rest be-
fore the last grand rally in strengthening forces,
and the real work will hardly begin before to-
night, when the arrivals Of delegates will be
numerous. Democratic politicians were not
wanting in many Of the lobby groups, particu-
larly at the Bates, where the Bynumites, for the
time, predominated; but down at the Grand Eb
Henderson and others took notes, and were not
wanting in suggestions as to what might
be. At the Denison the Republicans
got along without this outside assistance and
discussed candidates and conditions as they saw
fit But in everything said there was also the
safeguard of non-committal Of views.
In the preliminary movements last night
the candidates for Treasurer of State, Clerk Of
the Supreme Court, Attorney general and Super
intendent of Public Instruction, the positions
which are likely to bring out brilliant and earn
est electioneering when the time comes for the
last DASH had the attention of what few dele
gates there are in town. Captain BEEN and N.
5. Byram, for the frst-named Office. crossed
each other in their steps from group to group,
while Will T. Noble, John N. Wheatley and
Simeon T. Yancey attended industriously to
their respective interests for the Supreme Court
clerksbp. Not far away was Prof. Olcott. who
seeks the Office of Superintendent of
Public Instruction, rubbing elbows
with his competitor Mr. Lafollette.
John Lovett. for Attornev-general had
nothing to worry him at the Grand, so far as the
presence of his opponent, L. T. Kitchener, was
concerned Bruce Carr and A. @. Daily were
not idle, and the secretaryship of State acquired
interest in the activity of Baldwin and Stretter.
So far each of these gentlemen seem confident
of success, and disclaimed, others universally
did, that any combinations in their behalf exist
ed. nor was their likely to be any. II believe"
said one of them, that the delegates to this
convention are coming with more freedom from
pledges than heretofore. OF course, counties
that have candidates will support their men, but
do not think the pledging goes beyond this It
leaves us clear field, with chances of success
depending on what may be evolved after all the
delegates get in and have chance to weigh
the conditions. / am satisfied that whatever is
done will be for the best interest of the party"
The electioneerng does not produce enough
friction to canse the sparks to fly nor are any
extravagant claims made by the candidates
They are content to work for what they can 9t,
and abide by the result, whichever it may be-
To-day, perhaps, will be more eventful, as the
several headquarters are to be opened at the
Denison and the Grand Many of them have
been placarded, but as yet none appear for the
avowed and probable aspirants for the Lieuten-
ant governorship. On this Office there is no
clear-cut information, except that SO and go are
candidates. An aggressive canvass for the of
fee has not developed, nor is it likely any will
occur; for the disposition of those Immediately
in the candidates for other offices is to
let the time and needs of the coming campaign
decide who shall head the ticket.
The canvass for Treasurer of State presented
the only new incident of the day Mr. Nc
Donald has gone out of the race as in letter
to Thomas Hanna he expresses wish not to
have his name presented, on account of the lit
tie time he has had in making formal canvass
for the nomination. This does not reduce the |
number of candidates for that office. however AZ
Mr.. J. A. Lemcke, of Evansville, will be here
to-day and open headquarters in his own intan
EST. There was reference last night 10 the NJ. l
sible candidacy of Professor John NJ. p. =
OF Public Ir.4- Loss for
lacked confirmation. auction, but it
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- tne prediction is formed that the
convention will be one of the largest most en-
and best ever held in the State.