The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-11
BEOoMING A STRONG CLUB
Hhe Irish-Americans Increasing Largely
! the Harrison and Morton Ranks.
3 Poultry Dealer Tells Why the Mills Bill Az
fects Fermers--Democrats Mismansged
the State Debt-0ther Political Items.

The Irish American Protective Club Of this
SHY 10 beginning to assume very decisive pro-
portions. At meeting held last night, to take
preliminary steps toward receiving the Irish
American protectionists of Chicago, who come
here to see General Harrison on Saturday. the
attendance large that it was difficult for
those who came late to obtain a standing place
in the room which the club has rented in the
Talbot block. Many new names were added to
the membership roll. and the outlook for the
club is so bright that the heartiest enthusiasm
prevails. 1t was expected to retain the present
meeting room during the campaign, but IL De-
came evident last night that it would be far
from adequate to hold even the ordinary bust
ness meetings of the club, and one Of the sub
jects discussed was the securing Of another and
larger room.
President Ward, at the opening of the meet
ing. said that he had assurances that there
would be a very large number of Irishmen from
Chicago on the occasion mentioned-in all prob
ability seven eight hundred-and he thought
St behooved the Irish-Americans of this city who
sympsthized with them in their views concern
Ing protection TO turn out aud meet them at the
depot, and extend whatever other courtesies il
might seem proper to a committee appointed for
the purpose to do. For himself, he would like
TO see the occasion made an important one. in
having a big trrn-out-one that would send the
Chicago visitors away well pleased with the
'Irish-Americans of Indianapolis. Captain Kel-
aehsr, Ed Nolan. Frank Ryan and others spoke
noon the subject. agreeing with President
Ward that an effort should be made to have the
syens an imposing one. They thought It would be
. good idea 10 have Messrs. Sullivan and Finerty
make addresses In Tomlinson Hall. This eog-
eeetion was greeted with applause. 1t was an
aouuced that . number of Irish-American club
IN the smaller cities OF the State had signined
their intention Of being present, among them
the one at Greencastle. 1t WAS finally decided
20 appoint q committee of arrangements, who
should make report at the regular meeting OF
the club on Thursday evening This committee
consists Of Edward Nolan, James Cotter, Cap
tain Kelleher, VI. Msroney, Bernard Mullen, h.
s. Coulter and Thomas f. Quill These gentle
msn will meet tonight in the rooms Of the club
In Talbott Block.
After this matter was disposed Of the club
was entertained by the reading of letter from
On Irish American living in one of the smaller
cities Of the State who had written President
Ward enclosing $40 and expressing his heartiest
wishes for the success and increase Of the club.
The letter contained some salient reasons why
IN Irishman should support the Republican tick
ct this year and the reading of it created APP
,plause. There was some discussion as 10
Whether the club should receive contributions of
money from any source, but it was finally de-
cided to accept the amount sent and devote it to
6efraying OF any expenses that might be In
cured.
Before the meeting adjourned brief speeches
were made by two or three. among them being
Captain OBrien, who wondered why Irishmeu
had so long delayed annexing themselves TO that
party which had protested the people against
England, the Confederates, the devil. and free
trade sentiment that was rproarously ap-
>plauded The same speaker urged bringing the
young men into the organization. Said he: 1--WE
want our children to able to cite this as the
Organization which did so much 70 assist in the
elecfion Of General Harrison, and in firmly es-
tablshine those great principles upon which he
q making canvass, and in which We who are
here have so great q personal interest"
There are at present but half dozen or 90 OF
young men In the organization, butt is expect
ed that in the next few days large number OF
them will have placed their names upon the
membership roll. In the language OF one Of the
speakers, mo one 10 more liberal-minded and
mo- one is giving the political situation more
careful and independent thought in the present
campaign than the young men of Irish descent"
A big attendance of Irish-Americans
Us desired at the regular meeting
on Thursday night. The meeting
will convene in the club rooms in Talbot Block,
and then If larger room is required the meeting
Will adjourn to Pfaffiin Hall, some other con-
.~enient place. If the present rooms of the club
have TO be given up, some handsome decora-
itious will have to be torn down. In addition 10
excellent pictures of Harrison and Morton, the
room is adorned in other ways. particularly
with the national colors There ara also bang
ine conspicuously such notices as Good tenn
Per and moderation in politics is true Ameri-
eanism,r and 'Intoleration and ignorance 60
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