The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-24
INDIANA POLITICS.
Delaware Republicans Nominate Mr.. Orr
for Judge-Templer's Friends Withdraw.

Delaware Republicans Nominate Mr.. Orr
for Judge-Templers Friends Withdraw.
Special to tho indianapolis Journal.
MUNcIE, Oct 23.-Deiaware county Repub-
lcans assembled here to-day in delegate conven-
ton for the purpose of settling the Mellette-
Templer quarrel Mr. Templer announced in
one of the papers of this city day or two ago
that he would submit his claims to the conven-
tion and would abide the result The conven-
ton met at 10 o'clock "A NJ. The Templer delega-
ton of Ill men from Centre township occupied
seats with other township delegations in the par
quet. white the anti-Templer delegation OF the
same number Of men. selected by the court
house convention, were refused admission. This
was strong point gained by the Templer fac
ton. Hon. NJ. G. Smith. chairman of the county
central committee called the convention to order.
Hon. r. S. Gregory was named as The chairman
of the convention. and vote upon his nomina-
tion indicated that he was not elected, but the
temporary chairman did not announce the re-
suit. division being called for, W. w. Ross
offered resolution to the effect that, there are
two contestng delegations from Center town
ship chairman Of this convention be selected
by vote of the townships, and that Center town
ship be excluded from voting upon such selection
until it shall have beGl decided which of these
delegations is entitled to seats in the convention
The vote upon the adoption of the resolution was
taken by townships, and showed decided ma
jority in favor thereof.
A committee representing the anti Tempier
men then made arguments for their side, which
were responded to by Hon. IL C. Smith and f.
S. Gregory. The debate was very exciting and
created considerable sensation. A committee
on credentials was appointed and the convention
took recess until 1:30.
m M ho afe ftoa "a
ported, stating that the sitting delegates from
Union township had been regularly elected and
were entitled to their seats and the report was
adopted The committee recommended. as to
the delegates chosen by the courthouse conven-
ton and fifty selected by the rink conven-
tion be admitted. and this was also adopted.
Senator Smith then read from the stage tho
following card from j. N. Templer
Mr.. Chairman-Feelng that the methods employed
townships were not such calculated to
FULL free and fair expression of the will of the Re-
publican voters and that this convention is not actu
ateG by spirit OF fairness, does it seem to
be to any extent honest effort to harmonic
dsoordant elements in the Republican party of the
county does its acts express the sentiments of the
Republican masses. therefore respectfully Withdraw
my appeal from the convention.
JAMES N. TEmpLER
Following the reading OF this document, the
Templer delegation from Center township rose
Delaware township. These were followed by
Others the total being about 1885, The fifty six
delegates selected by the court house convention
then took their seats. Hon. Frank Ellis was
lected by the convention as permanent chairman
and j. y. Lambert as permanent secretary. It
was decided that majority of all votes cast
should nominate. The following named gentle
men we're placed in nomination as candidates for
judge Joseph S. Buckles, ". w. Orr, John w.
Ryan. John r. McMahon and c. f. Shipley
lndO RnnE1 Inc hdroyx of fho frat
ballot, and on the second ballot w. w. Orr WAS
nominated, receiving TIA votes out OF total OF
248 His nomination was made unanimous
An address in the interest of harmony and for
the success of the Republican party was then
delivered by Hon. John w. Lovette, OF Ander-
son. His address was strong plea for the prin
ciples of the party, and was enthusiastically re-
ceived.
Much excitement prevails tonight over the
result of to-days work. and, while passion in
some instances was allowed to override iudg-
ment and reason, it is generally believed that
Mr.. Orr will be elected.
1t is authoritatively stated that MFR. Templer
will continue In the race to the end, having with
submit it TO the people at the election. His
friends propose to stand by him.
Democratic " Harmony" I'm franklin County.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
BRooKvIIhE Oct. 2l-The Democratic county
central committee met at the courtroom yesterday
and forced David L. Seores their candidate for audi
tor, off the ticket. and put Henry C. Seilmeyer of
Oldenburg in his place Dir. 8eorest was
mated by tho convention last spring. but owing to his
bad record it soon became apparent that his oppo.
nent, Aaron w. Taber. would be successful.
Mr.. Taber is one of the best citizens of
the county, and has made a splendid canvass.
Democrats by the hundreds have rallied about him.
which fact made the Democratic leaders very uneasy
They saw that the next auditor of Franklin county
would be Republican beyond doubt, and yesterday
they concluded to make the cnange in hopes by do
ngthey could whip the disaffected Democrats into the
support of whoever they might select SO the ring ap
peaed to Secrest to get off and impressed upon him the
fact that his remaining the ticket would result in
certain defeat. but Secrest was in command and
would not listen TO such talk unless he could the
to succeed him. in order 1t is understood that he
(Secrest might reap the rewards Of the Office So fall
ly. he and the ring agreed ON Semeyer. and he was
placed the ticket No doubt all necessary promises
made by Sellmeyer to Secrest and the only Ques
ton is, the goods be delivered At this time it
looks very much though it cannet be DONE and the
probabilities that A. W. Taber will be the next
auditor of Franklin county.