Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-27
Indisna Democrats.

Change r his mind and accept the nomina-
ton"
Iudisna Democrats.
rxnr,sAPoL1s, IND, April 2s.-Tbe
namocrnts of Indiana met in mass-con-
-en,iou this morning in Tomlinson's hall.
Mo,o than usual interest was manifested
= The outcome of the days work by rea-
Nv ~ NJ the bitter feeling that has been en-
so n between the friends Of Governor
Cav and ex-senator Mcdonald, and
uSicb eliminated on Wednesday in
an address from the latter to
sis friends throughout the state.
In 1t the ex-senator says
some very uncomplimentary things shout
the Governor. Msny Democrats who
h,ye not taken sides In the matter regret
McDonsld's course. Another incident
that added to the interest was the fact
tb,t John E. Sullivan, one Of the men in
dicted for participation in the late tally
sheet iorgeries, was present az q candi-
date for the St. Louis convention from
the Seventh district. His candidacy,
however, was against the wishes Of { e
better element of the party, and COM
pelled his withdrawal, but not until he
saw no hope of success.
The convention wss called to order at
10 O'Clock By E. P. Richardson. The
committee on permanent organic alton re-
ported, recommending Charles T Jewett
Of FLOYD for chairman and Will
Ism A. Peele, Jr., of Mason, for
secretary, and Daniel W. VOORHEES, OF
Terre Hsute, Dsvid Turpie of Indianspo-
liz, John J. Shsntling of Evansville, and
Jonn q. Bass of Fort Wayne for delegates
stlarge to the national convention; pres
ideLtisl electors at large, Thomas E
Cobb OF Vincennes, John E. Lamb OF
Terre Hsute.
The district delegates are the same as
given out last night. The report was
unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Jewett, chairman, addressed the
eos-ention. Ia the course Of his remarks
be paid 8 glowing tribute to the admins
nation Of President Cleveland, and when
be suggested thstthe next ticket might be
Cleveland and Gray, he WAS greeted with
wild cheering and continued applause.
The same was the case when he mentioned
the name of Mr.. Hendricks.
Nominations for Judges of the Supreme
court we're called for. W. E. Niblack OF
Vincennes was nominated from the First
district without opposition. Governor
V, Howk Of Floyd county was nominated
from the Second district. For the Fourth
district, Allen z oolars Of Fort Wayne WAS
nominated.
William R Meyers of Madison county,
CORTLAND C. Matson OF Putnam county,
WI. Bynun for Marion county, and
William Holman of Lswrenceburg, were
placed in nomination for Governor. At
the close Of the call of counties, Mr..
Meyers gained the 4 )or and moved that
The nomination of Mr.. Matson be made
unanimous. This was done amid loud
cheering. Mr.. Matson was called to the
Platform, where he thanked the delegates
Tor their actien and presented to them the
issues that would clsim their attention
during the coming campaign.
The nomination OF W. r. Meyers OF
Madison county for Lieutenant-Governor
vas made by reclamation, for which Mr..
Meyers briefly thanked the convention.
Robert W. MEMS OF Monroe county
Wis nominated for Secretary Of State by
acclamation.
For Auditor Of the sta'e, Hugh Dough
ertY Of Wells county. Charles A. Mum
son OF Allen and Ell W. Brown Of Whit
ley were nominated. For some reason
The name Of Milton James of Delaware
county was not announced by the chair
man, although q number of delegates
voted for him. The ballot resulted
Dougherty, 4421; Munson, 624; Brown,
IiS; James, 4S1. Mr.. Munson WAS de.
cared the choice Of the convention and
us nomination was made unanimous. :.
:, FOR Treasurer, Thomas B. Byrnes Of
Evansville s was nominated by acclama-
John A. K,rn of Howard county twas
y nominated by scclamatlon for reporter oil
NE Supreme court.
Inc platform sdopted pledges new
realty OF the Democrats of Indiana to the
constitution aud doctrines taught by the
I9sFious founders of the party, heartily
tndofse the administration of President
UIeVeland as emiDently wise, economical
ane honorable, and declares emphaticalil
10 avor Of his re. election; opposes taxs
nOn beyond the actual needs OF the
people; insists that the tax OF
imports be reduced to the loves
minimum consistent with efficiency O.
paonc service and also demands the re.
PASoShb VI luSe suA'~A - -
TDofdsnce with recommendations in thu
saesldenfs lste message; favors civi
o oelVice that will secure honesty and eff
ts.secy IN public ofice; recognizes tn
nS. mat lsbor is the producer OF thu
' Isatn OF the nation, and that the law
,.oula De 60 framed as to encourage ant
S somote the interests, progress ant
p,Ospefity OF all classes and especial.
S,.aA isboring peoples; freely In
cus sss and approves the laws passed
nsuant to the demands Of the former
io s conventions making proVis
Sn rs Lof the safety and protection OF Ia
con efs and miners aud providing for tn
osSs sctlon Of their wages, snd favors al
Ia enactment TO that end which ma
necessary and proper; declares tn
S s party is the faithful friend o
Ana spiders, their widows and orphans
aS appreciation Of heroic and unset
d.. services Of the Union sol
and sailors favors liberal leg