The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-14
A Matter of Party Prinoiple.

Lafayette Courier. -
Every hour that passes adds strength to Gen.
Harrison's candidacy, and TO the unprsjudiced
observer it appears that tidal wavs has setsn
in his favor. There great many reasons
Why he should receive the united support Of the
Republican party of Indiana the frst and RrsAs.
est of which Is that he has earned Ii. and anoth-
or 10 that his candidacy has been Endorsed by.
the Repubiicans of the State through the opera
tons OF weli-ordered conventions. The Courier
has favored the nomination OF General Harrison
because he Is the choice of majority of the
party, fact that has oeen attssted IN the ssirc-
ton of delegates Certain IL is that Indiana
cannot hope to make any progress At Chicago IL
the names Of two candidates from this State are
presented, with o divided home following, and 1t
10 TO be hoped that some arranesmsut can
be reached by which the il-adyised opposition
to General Harrison will be called OF, and he DO
given 1t least fair show with the others who
have entered in the presidential race The
Courier 10 not opposed to Judge Gresham. but
it has espoused the cause Of Benjamin HARRISON
because the Republican party in Indiana has de-
cided that be IL lndianas choice. This Was the
oppression Of thirteen congressional conventions
in separate conventions assembled. and reaf-
frmed most smphatically by the State canyen-
tion which selected the delegates at-laree.yf I'm
der these circumstances. were the Courier to
advocate the candidacy Of any person other
than the one who has received the unequivocal
indorsement Of bis State Il woula not be loyal
60 the principles OF the Republican party nor
obedieut TO rule that 10 necessary TO the ex.
istencs Of any oreanization-cheerfni ac-
quieecence 20 the will of the. majority.
The Courier has never opposed Judge Gresham,
but it has favored General Harrison because he
is the choice Of the Republican party in Indiana,
just a. IL would support the regular nomin ee or
. county convention against some person who
was brought out by minority faction. The
course of the Courier has been entirely consist
emit and in perfect accord with the principles of
the Republican party. We believe In party dis
eipline and cheerful compliance with majority
rule. If this 10 . wrong principle. then We may
all a. we'll abandon al pretensions of party
feaity and act independently. as the mue~umps
do. When the proper time CONES the Courier
will join the chorus for Judge Gresham az iust:-
~ - bis most ardent friends. but the time has
not come and it will not come until the 'netruc-
tious Of the Republican party of Indiana have
been carried out and General Harrison has had
. fair show.
Reasons Why General Harrison shonld be
Nominated.
]. He possesses In greater degree than any
other candidate the essential elements Of sue
cess.
2 He 10 the choice Of great majority OF the
Republicans o: the State Of Indiana. and In.
diana 10 the chief pivotal State in the Union
3. He was distinguished soldier 10 the war
OF the rebellion; and Won the warmest euloey OF
lighting Joe Hooker" for eallsntry IN action
4. He 10 . statesman in all that the term i'm
plies-the peer Of Any living American. He hss
In the United States Senate upheld the honor
and dignity of our Commonwealth and reflected
credit upon the people who chose him a. their
representative.
s. He IL . high minded, honorable, upright
Christian gentleman TO whom the people Of the
country can look - representing the highest
type Of American civilization.
6 He has convictions all public Questions
and the courage 70 maintain them. On the great
question OF the tariff he 10 the outspoken
champion OF American labor and American
manufacturers IS against the pauper labor and
pauper products Of Europe. he 10 opposed 70
country to satisfy the greed OF Epgland and her
Golden Club.
T. He Is an uncom promising Republican.
From the day he left his position In Indianapolis
20 risk his life in his eountrys service. and be-
fore, be has been the forefront Of the battle
for Repub PRINCIPLES, and he has been
stronger than his party 10 every political contest
in wh,ch he hss been q candidsts for once.
i g. He will have stronger Endorsement &C the
CHICAGO con ven ton from doubtful states than
any other candidate. for the reason that be
possesses greater elements Of strength In such
localities than any of his competitors
| O. He can more surely carry the State of In
diana than any other candidate
IN. Gen. Benjamin Harrison ought. then. 10
be nominated al Chicago. because he possesses
elements Of strength possessed By no other can
didats because he lie the choice OF the Republic
ans OF Indiana; because he was . soldier; 10 q
stat-smau; an upright. Christian gentleman; be-
cause he has opinions. and the courage and
brains to uphold them; because he 10 q red hot,
from doubtful States. and because ne eau more
inf oh CT nfaor Ia