The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-05
FRIENDS OF GEN. HARRISON
They Will Go to Chicago to Enthusiast
ically Support Indiana's Candidate.
PREPARATIONS for the Harrison Clubs Journey
to the Convention-All Parts of the Coun-
try Renew Assurances of Success.


The Harrison Club met last night in the Grim
incl Court room, with, a. usual, largo number
of admirers of the distinguished Indiauian IN
whose honor the organization Was made. pres
emit. The finance committee reported that =
large sum had been collected to defray tho o..
penses of the journey to the conventiop. Il
asked that names be added to the committee,
and the chair designated the following gentle
men to act in that capacity: Henry Coe. F. G.
Pray, A F. Potts, Col Hsrriott A. j. Morris,
Col S. r. Gray. Jos. Perry, VIM. Nioksrson and
Jos. Boswell. John r. Clinton. from the commit
tee on correspondence. reported that circulars
and letters had been sent out to all the different
Republican League clubs in the State, asking
them TO join the Harrison Club in going TO Chi
csgo. NJ. G. McLain from the committee on
uniform reported that arrangements had been
made for suitable bat and handsome badge.
He said Mr.. Letter. of Henley, Hendrickson e.
Letter. would have the bats at q suitable place
on Washington street, and that they
could be secured any time after tomorrow.
They cost sI.75 each. and .
person to secure one at that rate must be known
to the committee in charge. or properly vouched
for by some one. Mr.. Van Buren, OF the COM
mittee on transportation, said that all arrange
ments had been made for good accommodations
going and coming from Chicago. He suggested
modations had better leave their names
with the agent Of the Monon route.
The executive committee reported Ia favor OK
going to Chicago the Monday before the conven-
ton. Mr.. Elan supported the report in
speech of some length, showing several reasons
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many why it should not 20 on Sunday, % some
suggested. It was unanimously agreed to leave
the city Monday morning. at such time 40 to
insure the arrival in Chicago at or o'clock In
seven was appointed by the chair to take the
names of those wishing to 60. The
committee consists of Horace Mckay,
w. F: Brown. 81. c. Allen. George Q. Webster,
j. c. Yohn and Jesse Riugold. The headquar-
ters OF the Indiana delegation will be at the Palm
er House and at the Grand Pacific.
committee, to be designated by the chair,
was ordered to decorate and properly arrange
these rooms for the club. and to secure . pro-
fessonal workman for the purpose. Invitations
were then ordered by the club to be sert to the
Republican travelling men Of the State, to the
Tippecanoe clubs. to the Morton Club and to
the various Harrison Leagues in the city. The
travelling men are especially requested to co.
John Il. Elan. when called upon for speech.
said the prospects OF success in nominating Gen.
all parts is Of the most encouraging nature" no
continued. Our candidate will have support
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. showing that
men in all sections of the country are consider
ing him favorsby l believe that if this
club aud the State of Indiana do their duty. we
can name the next Republican nominee. APP
plause. No such opportunity has ever existed
for the State in its history. 1t is now generally
conceded by Eastern men that the candidate
must come from the West. and all their eyes are
turned that way. The men who are receiving
most consideration to-day are Allison and Har-
risou. They are thought to be the most avail
able. and between the two, as their different
merits are studied, opinion IL. think.
settling in favor Of IndiAuas son. General
Harrison's record az q soldier. his conspicuous
ability and integrity. and the fact that he
comes from doubtful State which he has car
ried by handsome majority make the argu-
ments in his favor unanswerable. think that
General Harrison will have good following all
over the East. and especially among the men
: who have formerly been for Blaine. They are
considering his candidacy and he is growing in
favor with them. He Is fortunate in being the
second choice OF great number or the dele
gates. The supporters OF all candidates feel
kindly toward him. II Sherman were out
General Harrison q generous support. The
same 10 true of Allison. There 10 the greatest
cordiality and fellowship between these two
men, and the friends of the great Iowa Senator
feel kindly to Us everywhere You remember
that General Sheridan telseraphed to General
Grant along the last days of the fight against
Lee that be thought the thing could DO ended II
things were only pushed. You also know ths
reply that Grant then sent-'Pueh things.
That's oil that we need to do now Applausel
p The secretary announced that there were All
names now enrolled on the clubs list and that !,
was constantly growing. which announcement
was received with applause. After the trans
action Of some minor business the club ad
journed to meet Friday evening next II ID the
purpose to extend to all Republicans 10 thu
State the invitation to come to the city and &
with the club