The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-20
AN INDIANA CANDIDATE.
The Overwhelming Expression of the Press OF
the State for Gen. Ben Harrison.

Hendricks County Republican; Give US Har-
rison and Hawley.
franklin Repu blican: The Indiana delega-
ton will be solid for General Harrison, aud will
prove a steyer Ohio will DO equally solid and
determined for Sherman. The prediction is a
safe one that whoever may be the choice OF the
convention, they will receive the earnest ana
undivided support of janice G. Blaine and his
following
Greencastle Banner: Shall We choose Gresh-
am and certain victory some smaller quantity,
some personal favorite and II not certain de-
feat, at least q very doubtful and desperate
struggle. The Banner is for the Republican
party this fall. as it has always been. and.
therefore, for that man who can carry the Re-
Q. Gresham.
Decatur Journal: Since Blaine's declinaton
OF candid acy for President some who werc en-
thusia site for him have gone looking for other
md an available man. Indiana has IN the per-
son of Gen. Ben Harrison candidate that Is
the peer of any man in the Nation. Hoosiers
reaiize this fact. and will give him solid dele
CATION In the national convention.
Corydon Republicans Since the declination Of
Blaine TO be candidate for the presidency,
Judge Gresham has been very prominently
spoken of. both in the East and West as a
didate. He would poll an exceedingly heavy
vote In southern Indiana where he is well
known by the people The Republican would
should furnish the next President.
Muncie Times Every little presidential boom
in the country has received boost by the with
drawal of Mr. Blaine. If we accept the view
taken of the situation by the authors of the
aforesaid little boom. But the fact is there are
but two. presidential quantities apparently bene-
fitted, viz: Sherman. of Ohio, and Harrison of
Indiana. 'solid front" for Harrison in Indi-
ana is what is needed to put him in the lead.
Knightstown Banner: Should it turn out that
Mr. Blaine has positively made up his mind that
and know that he is not man deal in
pretenses and seeming Withdrawals unless he
means what his words imply-then General
Harrison is above all men in the country the
most available candidate. He has the ability.
the breadth. the depth, the startling honesty.
Muncie Times: There is noticeable difposi-
tion, IN quarters where lndianAs first choice for
the presidency was but lately regarded in the
light of dark horse. to now put General Har-
rlson's name among the first to be considered in
the selection of the candidate. This certain
the Republicans of Indiana unite one man
in the effort to place their State and favorite
citizen at the front
Gibson County Leader: There are many
more Blaine men in Indiana, and not few of
them are in Gibson county, but these gentlemen
will now look for a new standard bearer for the
coming conflict, and we believe that their
choice will, to man. fall to General Harrison,
whose gallant race last year SO greatly increased
their love and admiration for him. Let Indiana
now unfurl the Harrison standard and occupy
no time in selecting second choice. -
Peru Republican: Indiana is not doubtful
State with Harrison on the ticket Connecticut
can be carried without much question by Gem
eral Hawley and New Jersey by William Walter
Phelps. Ohio is certain, with or without Sher
nan, and so are Illinois and Iowa without either
Lincoln or Allison. With these con-
tingencies in view it would certainly be the part
of wisdom to select ticket com bining the names
of Harrison and Hawley or Harrison and Phelps,
or some one of these with Sheridan.
Greensburg Reviews While there are unpeas-
ant thoughts in Mr.. Blaine's letter for his adj
mirers yet it contains much announcement for
ma RI he "a al ed in Ia asst N
tional contest, when had ne had his just ues,
he would have been made President of Ma
ton by telling majority. in spite of the strong
opposition shown him by men in his own party.
Indeed, we have much cause for rejoicing. and
the only thing needed to guarantee success next
fall is ticket equal to that with the name of
Ben Harrison at the head and then perfect
ganization.'
Greensburg Standard The conditions are
favorable to the nomination of Indiana man.
Ii is admitted upon all sides that Republican
success hinges upon the ability of the party to
carry Indiana. and it is also foregone con-
ciusion that with General Harrison as the presi-
Dental candidate this result assured. In
diana's opportunity is now; she offers the party
a candidate who can certainly carry the State
and who is as strong in every other quarter as
any man who can be named These considera-
tions weighty and will not be overlooked by
the CONVEX ton.
Martinsviile Republican: Since the emDhatic
and unconditional retirement of Blaine from the
presidential list, attention is directed with re-
while it is generally conceded that Senator
Sherman, at the present time. has the largest
following OF any other candidate. still there are
others who are looming up. and will continue to
oom, and among them We notewith great deal
IF satisfaction that Gen. Ben Harrison stands
we'll to the front, and should he 60 to tine
7enfion next June with the united support of
his State. he will stand mighty good show to
carry off the prize and we do not think that the
party could present better man or q stronger
Delphi Journal: Indiana's candidate should
De the man who is strongest not only In
llama, but in all the other aou btful States. This
nan is. undoubtedly, General Gresham. He
has wisdom without conceit. IS courageous but
lot reckless, firm but not arbitrary He has
character, experience and ability. He is the
only man who has ever had the nerve to strike
Jay Gould between the eyes and stagger him.
He is a man of the people. has always been for
he people, and, if nominated would be elected
~ the people. For supreme party reasons"
the country over. the Republicans Of Indiana
should push forward the true, the loyal, the
brave Gresham.
Paramount News The campaign OF 1856 is
till fresh in the minds Of readers. The
victory of General Harrison in that
contest against odds that seemed absolutely
attracted to him the admiration
# men everywhere He aroused tho Republic
ans Of Indiana from a state of lethargy, i'm
pressed upon them the duty they owe TO their
State and to themselves routed the enemy. !.
opened the books and exposed The rottenest
I'd administration ever inflicted on our common
wealth. Place Harrison and Hawey the
Republican ticket and both States will wheel
nto line and make assurance doubly sure.
Frankfort Banner: The mantle OF the Chi
ago convention will fall upon new leader. He
hould be a soldier. of unsur1ied record. He
hould be Republican whose gospel is pure
md undefled- He should be statesman OF
ipe experience, broad views, pure record, and
brilliant attachments. He should be a citizen
# stainless private lite and uncouded charact8r.
70 this leader every factor of Repubcanism
will rally Conkling and authorizing. mug
vump and stalwarr. Blaine and anti Blaine,
an and will follow the same grand old party
to the old time victories. Indi ana has
his leader. Gen. Benz Harrison, and if tha
'arty is equal to this sublime occasion be will
% chosen.
Richmond Palladium: The Blaine men of Ohio
will be cordially for Sherman, and those of In
lana as cordially for Harrison. In Iowa they
will support Allison. and in other States such
andidates locally popular. But IN all
ases they will seek to find the man who can