The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-07
WHO DID THE WORK
That Ratified the Republicans
Of Indiana?
GOVERNOR PORTER DID 1T
When He Declined to Accept the
Cubernatorial Nomination.

the republican party of Indiana The ex-gov'
errors letter in which he declined decisively
TO accent the gubernatorial nomination, which
the bosses thought TO thrust upon him, has
tSbusted" the slate Of the machine, and now
everything is confusion.
THIS confusion may be temporary, and 1t
may not
The republican position toward Governor
Porter is ratcr peculiar one. lie Is recog-
ilized IS the strongest man of his party IN In
diana. aud by many is thought the ablest. He
is certainly many thousand votes stronger than
General Harrison, and in all the
calculations Of the machine has been
considered the one man who could make
republican success possible i'll that most i'm
portant state.
When the Harrison campaign began, Gov
ernor Porter was looked upon with suspicion.
He was believed TO have decldod leaning to-
ward Judge Gresham, yet the people insisted
that he should lead lndianaS delegation to
Chicago, AID the machine had 10 consent
porters lcalty TO Harrison was even ques-
tioncd during the fight in the national o9nVen-
ton, but il is now generally beheNed that
there were no grounds for any such suspicious
Harrison was nominated and the hoosicrs
wore happv This happiness was, however,
marred by feeling Of uncertainty, and anN-
ietv Tho Indiana delegation had promised
fhestatc's electoral vote TO the republican party
in the event Of Harrison nomination. Could
they deliver the goods?
That question bothered them. They all
recognize the fact that General Harrison is
not popular, even at his own home. Inc
grand ON cry is a very apt one, Tor HarclSon
is n thorough arstocrati and as might NC sup
posed he has not devoted much OF his time 10
mixing with the people. Recognizing tins
fact. tie managers turned to Porter as the
Moses who must lead the party from the will
derncss; Tor Porter is unqbesiionaDiy strong
with the masses his several compalgns have
shown that. .,
and Porter for Governor
Eut Porter says no Wbeth-
or Ills positive decination is due
TO Difference to the half dozen or so able gem
tlemcn who aspire Tor tho gubenatorlal homi-
nation 10 IS HON Mr. Porter had already given
his promise not 10 be a candidate, OF 10 his own
Discrimination TO be used rs a cats paw TO rake
in the caesinuis for General Harrison, Is not
known But his letter is positive in It's tones,
and although he will do everything IN his
power 10 secure republican success, he will
NOT 20 to the front Of the battle as the candi-
date iUr governor.
No LACK or CANDIDATES,
Who will tie that candidate now2
Upon the answer to that question depends
all the chances OF republican success. With
n strong candidate for governor, republican
success IS possible; without man of positive
Inherent strength, the republican party in In
diana might just rs well shut up shop.
There is no lack of candidates. The state
convention will be held on Wednesday next,
and unless all signs fail, there is going to be
lively fight. The big bosses have not yet given
up the idea OF Porter, but the other candidates
are striking out for themselves
The most persistent of these Is Colonel Rob-
ertson whose so-near-and- yet-so-far expert
ences have been numerous enough to earn for
him the Title of the great disappointed"
Robertson is not particularly strong, but ii he
IS again disappointed the disaiiccton OF his
friends will prove serious disturbing element.
in contemporary political history, Colonel
Robertson will DO remembered as the gentle
man who tried to be lieutenant governor two
years ago and to bulldoze tho democratic leg
islature into making Harrison senator, but
toand in Green Smith stumbling-block.
EOHNRTsoN 8 pIsAPPoINrMENTs.
Robertsou's disappontments date much far
ther back, however. His home Is Fort Wayne,
once democratic stronghold, but OF late years,
through his leadership, somewhat ON the UNI
certain list. Robertson has been called the
pack-horse OF the republican party, for much
of the work and none of the honors have been
thrown upon him. lie has been promised the
gubenatorial nomination for these many years,
but each time has had TO step aside for some
body else. Now he wants 1t and wants 1t bad
ly, and by the great horn spoon "-one of the
midoS, Of hooSier oaths.-he proposes to have
ii or make trouble.
soAtE OTHER CANDIDATES.
The temperance element Is another source of
anxiety IL finds its representation in Con
gresham WIN Cumback, who IS known
MS the Sunday school statesman~-an
avowed prohbiionist. Cumback thinks the
nomination duo him. But the Harrison man
ayers see that it would be- nothing short OF SUI
eide to nominate him.
Congressman steele wants to pose rs tho unan-
imous coice, and IS doing ali his eloctioneer-
ing on the quie.. The feeling in favor Of Steele.
seems 10 bo on the increase, and just now he
looks ike strong possibility.
General itoyey, OF tie Evansville district
has bceM devotiug his time IN congress To work
ing tho pension racket and now wants TO pose
rs the Sndler candidate. He agrees that il
would never do to nominate a civilian ticket
against The tickct put in the field by the demo
Gratis, avery sensible argument, and one which
j. likely d have ali effect.
IAH DEMOCRATIC Stair TICKET.
There is 30 doubt that much depends upon
the relative strength Of the two state tickets
The democratic ticket is "a strong one. Col
onel Maisou, who heads Il a. candidate for
governor has a hns record as soldier and
statemau. aAd + EeTg9lally popular besides.
lie has re ei.es4ses ia bis own PARTY, and has
many d. SIS a-fslde u Il. ~ Ae Is without
dou5t q sts 49, ezaIi1aie- Tie Test Of tie
ticket s. 1fs1ay considered slroug, and The
democrat ls5s11ss APPS veil satisfied
Rae NgE EEacS YEr
All eyes aye Eg4zlg 10 h. tGFuCd toward md
inua ia tha caMs 2sgn. This Is the pivotal
state, fIek tAt&t p GulF recognized by the
leaders Of both parties, And a red hot fight it
will he.
hut it has MOI been begun as yet The re-
publican convention on "Wednesday will start
the ban g. rolling. aud then lookout Indiana
is the political hoibed Of this country, and
when the Hcosiers get started the fur Is GER
tainly going to fly. This will DO the hottest
tight Indiana has ever seen.
rUEgfCTIoSs OUT or ORDER.
Predictions rs 10 the outcome are not vet In
order. The situation IS that OF the calm pro-
ceding the storm. "Old Joe" Mcdonald nit
the nail on tbe head the other day when he
said The total yc.e OF tho state, with tho
increase since 1854, VIII be jpo,Oo0-2i0,OO0
straight democratic, $4,000 straight republi-
can. 800 floating. composed OF labor green
back and prohibition. Now, 90 win, the re-
pubhoaus must get 800 more Of the floating
vote than We do, and l don't believe thoy
can
IT, ,haf floating vote that will decide the
FeSult Now, who viii GET it2
Wait tili the ides Of November
senator voorhees, Makes - Speech
TErNr llAtfE, Ind. August A. The do
mocia1 eI iais city and vicinity held mass
meeNn9 tonight, and Senator Voorhees, made
fEg I.