The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-09
A FINE ASSEMBLAGE.

The Brilliant Appearance and Enthusiasm OF
the Great Gathering.
The Republican State convention that met in
Tomlinson Hall yesterday morning in many re-
spects was one Of the most remarkable political
gatherings in the history Of Indiana In its per-
sonnel a spectator beheld magnificent assem-
blsge. The old and the young and the middle
aged representatives Of the party from all por-
tions of the State were there-the leaders and
the rank and file-all assembled with one single
purpose in view the success of the party in the
coming contest The ball was handsomely dec
grated with flags and banners. ana uzon the saaa
Of the gallery clear around the large room were
displayed pictures Of the great representative
leaders, Blaine. Garfield, Arthur. Grant. Lin
coin, Harrison and Morton. The stage had ono
large and elegant flag suspended from the cell
ing right over the middle and front part,
and upon this flag hung one Of the
many pictures of General Harrison.
On each side of the large flag hung smaller
ones. The spacious stage thus presented very
attractive appearance, and among the promi-
nent peopls who sat in the rear and on each side
of the presiding officer were Hon. J. NJ. But
ler, Hon. Will Cumback, Hon. Jno. @.
New, Hon. w. P. .Fishbsck, Hon. R W.
Thompson. Hon. A. c. Harris, Col J. A.
Brideland, Rev. DR.. Backus. Hon. S. j. Peelle.
W. N Harding. Hon. Eugene Bundy, William
Wallace. Hon. Thomas II. Nelson, editor Miller,
of tho South Bend Tribune, judged. H. Jordan.
Ira J. Chase, General Gross, Judge Coffey.
Charles F. Griffin. Secretary Of State. Judge E.
B. Martindale. Bruce Carr Auditor Of State,
Judge Gardner. OF Washington. 81. S. Biggs,
Warsaw, Gen. Tom Bennett Richmond, and
many others equally we'll known. There were
also quite . number of ladies' there. On
the floor and in the balconies every availabls
seat was taken, and even in the gallery, so far
away from the chairmans g view that tie features
of the persons there were scarcely distinguish
able. there was . mass of people intently
interested in what was going on. When the i'm
mense crowd was assembled. q photographers
mounted his instrument in the gallery in the
most remote part of the hall and almost up
against the ceiling. and took view of the great
audience below him with its waving fans, hats
and flags 1t was Q scene certainly worth pre-
serving and will long be remembered by those
who mad the good fortune to look down upon 1t.
The assembling of the body was somewhat
delayed on account Of outside parties and al
ternates getting into the delegates seats so that
at one time considerable confusion arose from
this fact, and motions to adjourn to straighten
the matter out were made Henry johnson, of
Richmond. improved the opportunity to make a
speech on the subject. saying that Wayne coun-
ty with her 200 majority was unable to have
its delegates properly seated on the floor of the
of Morgan. and ID. b. Shidsler. of Marion. and
from several Others with the order of the chair
to the sereeant-at-arms to remove all intruders,
finally quieted things down until the
business of the convention was
able 10 70 on. Half an hour was
Consumed. however, in settling this difficulty,
and some considerable temper was displayed by
those whoee seats ha6 been seized. When or
der was finally restored, and the convention
quieted down, Judge W. r. Gardiner, of Wash
ington, who was standing on the reporters
stand near the chairman. was recognized. He
moved that.a committee be appointed to invite
General Harrison to the convention. which mo-
ton was. OF course greeted with a great out
burst Of applause and cries of Second the mo-
ton" "All right" Good, good" etc. The men
tion of Hon. r. w. Thompsons name IS a mem
Der Of the committee to invite General Harri
con TO the convention was also received with
cheers. showing that the veteran has a warm
place in the hearts of all Indiana Republicans.
During the transaction OF nearly all the c, nven-
tion's business it was frequently interrupted
with great cheering, but more especially at tho
first. when the committee on rules reported ia
favor Of Maj. William n. Calkins for chairman
and for Gen. j. NJ. Shackelford and Hon. T. H.
Nelson for electors.
Major Calkins, when he came forward to ac-
cept the chairmanship was greeted with pro-
longsd cheering. and his speech to the conven-
tion was almost continuously applauded His
illusions to the national issues championed by
the Republican party, especially the protection
of American Industries, brought forth ringing
cheers from all parts Of the hall. There was no
mistakipg the temper Of the great audience on