New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-09

an ant.sIavcrv remocrat ne was overwhelmingly de-
feaed a caDdidac for Congress. lie was among the
first Of the volunteer soldiers In the lae war anu was
rapidly promoted for gallant service on the hed unui
he became a major general He was ft'ingly alluded
10 in the convention to-day as the John a. Logan m o
Indiana, with the exception of four years that he
cral Grants Administration, he devoted himsen 10
his law practice and literary work until two years sgo
w4e4 cr me POTTe' IN s H pst 81 q Indiana
Democratic majority at the preceding election was
the odds, but ran so far ahead Of his
ticket that he came out Of the sht M ,St T5 aoaeqs ma
In the interest Of whom he now has several bills pend
Ing in Congress, together with his reputation as
gallant volunteer warrior have made him Immensely
popular among the veteran volunteers.
Ira J. Chase, the nominee for Leutenant,Governor
among the soldiers, and II was largely on account Of
this fact that be was nominated. He was Commandcr
Of the Grand Army in Indiana until last February.
Two years ago candidate for Congress In the lth
District he reduced the majority Of c. Z. Mstson the
present Democratic nominee for Governor, from l5Oo
TO about 300.
The ticket completed without difficulty.
THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
The platform ndorses and ratfes" the action Of the
Chicago Convention and pledges tho electoral vote OF
Indiana to Harrison and Morton. General HARRISON as
the National candidate, IS strongly commended, and
after saying that the National platform expresses
the faith Of the party upon National questions for the
Republicans OF Indiana the recent crimes Of the
Democratic party in the State, including the gerry
the state are shorn OF their }st were nehonncr
In no uncertain terms The platform says among
other things
The alleged election OF United States Senator
conpshei by fraud anc force by highhanded usurpatOn
Of power overthrow OF constitutional and legal forms
the setting aside OF the results Of popular election and the
theft the prerogatlyes Of duly elected and qualified
members OF Legislature That stolen Senatorshp Is
part OF the Democratic Administration Washington
in power by virtue public crimes and the nulnca
ton OF constitutions and laws. The revelations OF
corruption scoundeism and outrage in the conduct Of the
penal and benevolent institutions Of the State made before
investigating committees OF the last Legislature and
iessed by the actcn Of Democratic Governor aud Demo-
legislators enforce the demand OF enlightened
public sentiment that these and sacred trusts be for
removed from partisan control We favor placing
all public institutions under wisely conceived and hon
estly administered Civil Service law.
A good portion OF the platform Is devoted to the
labor, railway free-schoo planks, and then 1t says
We favor legislation uron the principle option
The gratitude OF patriotic people the defenders Of
the Union cannot be measured by money. We will not
consent that any Union soldier sailor his widow
orphans shall be Impoverished embarrassed because Of
the refusal Of liberal provisions by the Government or
technical requirements administration IN securing
recognition Of their ust claims Proof OF an honorable
discharge ana OF existing disability ought and be
deemed sufficient showing to warrant che award OF pen
sion.
The rapid utilization OF natural gas has greatly stiu-
interests the commonwealth and
rendered essential continuance OF that economic
system under which maryeo advancement has been
made.
Democratic flibustering in the National House OF
representatives, prevented the return the Treasury Of
the Indiana the Of 1904 875 49, the justice
which claim against the General Government has been
officially acknowledged and It's repayment provided for
hostile Democratic action has also prevented the
State Treasury OF se0e979 Al discount and in
loans bonds rendered necessary TO equip
and maintain the volunteer soldiers who under
the iIst call for troops in 1sGi.
The services of Republican members Of the National
Representatives unqualified approval.