The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-11

III SPEAKS out loud, and In not a single tone or
note is there an uncertain sound -Greencastle
Times.
The Republican State convention was a mag
nihcent affair, the largest and most enthusiastic
ever held In the State, and the ticket and plat
form are simply u-rfect-Rensselaer Repub-
lican.
The State ticket nominated Yesterday is
strong in every feature. and gives universal sat
iFfaction. 1t is a ticket that will wiz. The
platform is a jewel and could not be improved
upou.-Goshen Times.
Harrison and Morton. Hovey and Chase-a
four-horse team, and no mistake about il. Let
every worker put his shoulder to the wheel of
the old Republican wagon aud well all take a
ride'-Greencastle Banner.
The ticket nominated at Indianapolis last
Wednesday is one OF the best ever presented TO
the people of this State. The Republican marty
mined to win o glorious victory.-Plymouth Re
publican.
General Hovey is a man with a brilliant army
record, a stainless reputation as a citizen, aud n
gentleman well qualified in every respect TO I'll
the gubsrnatorial chair. Hovey aud Chase is a
winning card, and their election is certain. AT
tea Ledger.
A stronger nomination could not have been
made, and General Rovsy will sweep the State
like a tornado in November. The entire ticket
Is without fault, and by the right kind of work
we may expect a sweeping victory this fall.
Nashville Graphic.
The convention at indianapolis sounded the
death knell Of the Democracy and drove the last
nail in its coffin when il chose for Governor
ALVIN Z. Honey, and for Lieutenant-governor
Chaplain Ira j. Chase. 1t is pre- -eminently a
soldiers ticket--Grsensburg Standard.
The ticket from first to last is a splendid one.
ana viii command the united, enthusiastic
support of every loyal Republican in Indiana,
and will be elected By from 1000 to u, 900 ma
lority. The nomination of Gen. Alvin p. Hovey
Is an fnSn.ratiOn- and IL sha heat ~oerihTa nn-n
ination.-Liberty Herald.
The universal sentiment is that the Republic
ans have made a strong ticket. 1t is a soldier tick
ct and ayoung mems ticket. Every man on the
ticket Who was old enough to enter the service
was a Union soldier, with one exception. Hovey,
Chase. Coffsv, Olds. Carr ana Lemcke served
Ia the war OF the rebellion. Hovey as general,
Lemcxe as captain of TRANSPORTS and the others
as privatss. -Martinsville Republican.
The dec ~larations of the platform are ~particu-
larry bold and uneQuivocal, that touching Labor
is all that could be desired by the most arbitrary
advocate of the rights OF the workinemen, and
one that no man who believes in justice between
employer, employe and the State can object to.
The declaration for local option is especially APP
plicabls to the issue in Indiana, and is well
fortified by the demand that there shall be no
interference by the saloon in politics .-Shelby
Republican.
General Hovey will be backed up ty private
Chase, aud the other names on the ticket will
6is0 ~ WI L1CL otEcUklL. IL II uQl6u ltSpuO-
licans will not rally to victory under such a
soldierIy ticket as Hovey and Chase. they would
not have rallied to victory under any other. The
platform adopted is a pointed and comprehensive
document. and il has the especial merit OF not
letting the important local issues now open in
Indiana be cast into the shadow by national
Observation-Disclosures Telegram.
The nomination of General Hovey to head the
ticket was an admirable stroke-sn inspiration,
and the moment it was accomplished the crisis
Uo naocAd M What ~a~ .. -4-11 49,.
occasion Of great seriousness to the Republican
party of the State and Nation, turned out to be
one of great rejoicing. The nomination of Rev.
Ira j. Chase. the lighting parson." for Lieuten-
ant-governor, was another excellent move, and
harmony was completely restored. The ticket
throughout 10 an excellent one.-Lafayette
Courier.
The platform takes hold of all the present
issues and treats them very sensibiy ind sound
ly. The ticket is as strong q one as could have
been nominated. General Hovey, who leads as
the candidate for Governor, will poll as large
q vote as would Albert G. Porter himself. Our
man Chase was the second choice Of everybody.
and the first choice of q great many. His nom-
ination for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES was made with
loud and unanimous acclaim, and he gives great
strength to q ticket that has not q weak man on
It. -Plainfield Progress.
The ticket selected is made up Of mon whose
services to the country and State have entitled
them to the confidence of the votera Hovey.
for Governor, is a man of soldierly qualities and
record. of large abilities, Of excellent record in
Congress and Is IN every respect a worthy lead
er of the rarity in the State. His lieutenant, Ira
j. Chase, will prove a fit companion in the race,
and each will lend strength to the other. The
balance of the ticket is in every respect worthy,
and the Republicans of Indians now enter the
campaign with confidence In their candidates, il
their platform and in their ultimate success.
-Elkhart Review.
The ticket is one of the best ever presented ia
the people OF Indiana for their SURFACES. Gen.
Hoyey, the candidate for Governor, has long
been prominent In public life. and his record is
without spot or blemish His character as a
man Is above suspicion or reproach, and bis emf
nence as a soldier is attested by the fact that he
is considered worthy to be- called '.the Logan Of
Indiana" He is an able and eloquent speaker,
and his presence will inspire enthusiasm
wherever he appears among the people. Ira j.
Chase, the candidate for governor, liz
a gallant soldier. magnetic saker and Christian
gentleman who cannot fail a. attract the popular
regard. The remaining triton OF the ticket is
worthy of this leadership. -Loeansport Journal.
The nomination of Gen. Alvin p. Hovey for
Governor was undoubtedly Tho visest thing that
could have done. Geners -ey's name has
been frequently men:ione connection with
the governorship since HE eping victory in
this district two years a., but. from the fact
that the First district felt she could not spare
him, and that he felt that his first duty was ia
the district. he was not an avowed candidate.
As TO the General as a soldier and statesman,
anu the record ne mas mace. the Leader need
say nothing, as it is familiar TO every man.
woman and child in the First district. Sufics
1t to say that we. believe that MS Governor Of
Indiana he will show the same devotion 10 duty
and interest in the welfare Of the psople that be
has in the halls of Congress. Princeton Leader.
Every Republican in Muncie and Delaware
county is pleased with the grand work of their
delegates Co the State convention. The Plat
form, as was desired by Republicans in this part
of the State. treats Of local matters, in which
there is intense interest on the broad principle
of justice and humanity, and on the subject of
temperance defines the universal sentiment G.
the Republican party. The Republican who
does not heartily indorse this grand declaration
of principles cannot be found In this portion Of
the State. With greater satisfaction, il posi-
Bile. is received the nomination Of that grand
soldier and Able civilian, Gen. Alvin p. Hovey.
for Governor. He Is known for his eminenr
qualities as a soldier and civilian and will rally
to his support every man who is in favor of re-
form in the management of our State ~institu-
tions.-Muncie Times.