New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-03
THE CAMPAIGN IN INDIANA
HEADQUARTERS OPENED BY THE REPUBLICAN
STATE COMMITTEE.


Indianapolis July . (Special. The Republican state
Committee opened its headquarters the public to-day
and the only thing left TO put the campaign IN fn
headway in Indiana IS the nomination OF the RepuD
ucan State ticket That will not be DONE however,
until August 2, as the State Committee several weeks
ago decided that the public should not be worried
with the campaign any than might be avodabie,
NOT entirely on account OF mercfIl consideration for
the public but moro as matter Of what at the timo
seemed good policy. The all pervadlng AMI ovcr'
whcImng enthusiasm aroused by Iiaruson's nomina-
tion however, has, like tidal wave, swept away tho
short campaign theory and the committee finds that 10
cannot possibly defer the beginning OF active wors
a week later without entallnS moro iaoor 'hdn
1t can hope to accomplish.
This unexpected condition OF affairs began to de-
veop about the middle of last week and to-day Chair
man Huston came TO the city to put the party ma
chine into operation He found large number OK
recently accumulated letters awaiting him, nearly all
of them of character indicating that tho Republicans
of the state are ready begin work ard they want
Information about what to do The party is already
pretty well organized I'm Indiana and about the only
work that Is necessary for the committee TO 40, Mr
Huston says is to keep up the cores pondence with
the workers and send out campaign literature
The county commttees,' he sad, I" have all been
selected and have been ready for work since early in
the spring. Besides the committees we have In In
diana 2GO Lincoln Leagues, which have been organ
zed during the last two years for campaign work. and
I'm addition there are many farmers clubs in the state
through which are circulating literature We arc
in communication with working force OF ABOUT
II 900 persons through whom documents enlightenns
the voter on the issues of the campaign will be freely
circulated .
As to he plans of tho campaign Mr. Huston said
that nothing has been decided upon and IL VII not %
chairman Huston found awaiting him indicate pretty
rbc anrify OF them were requests for literature re.
atng the tariff. but many of the writers sought In
formation about the organization OF Republican clubs,
while Others reported the formation Of such bodies a
prominent Republican suggested the formation OF an an
association of soldiers to be known as The od
Guard" who will take an active part IN the campagn
in support Of Harrison TWO letters reported inc Or
other at BIuffton. widely separated towns. The men,
bers pledge themselves TO do everything possible 10
secure votes for General Harrison The name OF Mrs
Harrison been adopted by both ORGANIZATIONS and
the at BuiftOn reports that lis mcmbcIs are near
ly all opposed TO woman suffrage.
ALFRED DOLCE FOR HARRISON AND MORTON
Little Falls, n. Y. July . CspecaD.-" The Journal
and Courie' of this village has obtained consent to
publish a private letter sent to ex-senator Warner
Miller by Alfred Dogc the manufacturer OF fine plano
lumber and felt at Doigeiv!le. Herkimer County,
whose influence throughout the State Is widespread
and powerful, and whose standing among both Re
publIcans and Democrats IS high. Mr. Dodge sup
ported Cleveland in 1884 1t IS needless to add that
he will now do ycoman service for Harrison and
Morton. The letter is as follows:
Dear Sir: As honestly a | regretted at the time
that during the campaign OF 1854 could not be with
you. Just sincerely am ] anxious 10 do whatever
can in this campaign. far as my time will permit
Allow NE congratulate you and TO express my
hearty appreciation OF The great and good work you
did for the American reople at Chicago My services
at the disposal of the Republican party .. ma,.r
whether our chances 10 win are good or dOuD'fuL
II the latter. shall work the harder Most respect
fully. ALFRED Doi"E"
LADIES CONGRATULATING MRS HARRISON.
Indianapolis July = CSpecial This has been ladies'
day at the home OF General Harrison. No delegations
or visiting politicians had appointments to call and tho
lady friends Of Mrs Harrison took advantage OF their
first opportunity offer their congratulations 20 her
and to General Ha rIson seventyfvc or hundred of
them made brief calls during the afternoon Many OF
them wcro accompanied by their husbands, all being
personal friends OF General and Mrs Harrison.
JOHN SHERMAN WILL BE IN THE CAMPAIGN.
Indianapolis, July . (spccial). Among tho letters
that were received by General Harrison to-day was ono
from John sherman, of Ohio General Harrison re-
fused TO permit It's publication, but said that ex
pressed the kindcst feeling toward himself and gave
assurance of hearty support bnt coupled win were
ro ike 10 the public In the letter Mr. sherman said
that he wond seek the earliest opportunity TO dcyer
spcochcs In support OF the ticket and cond be de-
pended upon 10 remain In the field doing his utmost
until the close Of the camcaigh
BACK IN THE REPUBLICAN FOLD.
Albany, July (spcciaD.-Thcrc was number OF
lnGcrendoa. Republicans IN Albany In 1884. who
voted fo> Cleveland. but inquiry shows that all tho
Influential ones OF this band have now ranged them
| selves under the banner Of Harrison and Morton.
Matthew Hall IS the only visible exception TO this
rule lie confessed to-day that he stood this year
as hs dia in 1854 "But' hc added. 1t is not upon