The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-03
THE LEAGUE CONVENTION.


the Work Accomplished.
The New Denison House lobby yesterday ard
last night was crowded with Republicans and at
other hotels the representatives OF the party
who had come to swell the attendance and en-
thusissm Of the League convention were as uu-
merous. Every one brought from his locality
the most encouraging reports Of the outlook.
Everywhere but one spirit is manifested in do
ing what will advance the party's interests
With this feeling the convention OF the Lincoln
League at Pfaflin's Hall yesterday afternoon
could not be otherwise than one OF the most
enthusiastic Republican GATHERINGS ever held in
the State. The young voters came with
as much fervor a. the veterans
who had gone though many campaigns.
and everything relating to the grand record Of
the party and its distinguished leaders was sure
to inspire zeal to its height. Whenever Gener-
al Harrison's name was mentioned the cheering
was furious. the applause prolonged. and the
sentiment universal Early after dinner the
delegates from the various leagues in the State,
and nearly all were represented. went to
Pfafflins Hail. and in less than . half hour IL
was crowded to its utmost. Every seat was
occupied, the aisles were damned, and
along the walls aud about the main door. those
standing made progress to the stage almost i'm
possible. From the outset the cheering began,
and at frequent intervals it was repeated. gath
erIng apparently additional force at each repeti-
ton.
Il was nearly o'clock when j. N. Huston.
chairman of the State central committee. called
tho convention to order. Nearly every county
in fha Ceat Al and al
are thoroughly organized had as many as TWEEN
ty and thirty delegates present. Without any
preliminary proceedings Mr. Huston announced
that it was the first annual meeting of the Lin
coin League of Indiana The attendance. he
said, was gratifying. and it indicated that the
Indiana Republicans intended to fight this year
to win. He felt assured great good
could be accomplished through the
League. and by its efforts the he
publcans could and would carry Indiana
The leagues were being formed all over the
country. and last December. when be attended .
convention in New York city. at which . ma
tional league was organized he was surprised AZ
meeting the hundreds of prominent men from
ali parts of the Union, who had the harness on,
so to speak. The organization in Indiana was
grown to be an element of powerful strength.
There were in Indiana at the present time not
less than 300 Republican clubs, working or in
process OF organization. The work such body
of men could do could not 90 estimated. The
counties that made the best showing at the
April elections were thoroughly organized.
Within the last two weeks 100 League clubs had
been organized in the State. The
organization did not have for its
purpose the pressing Of any individual
as candidate Its object was to help the party
and to assist in electine its meE after they were
nominated. The Republicans Of the State were
especially indebted to Secretary Charles Will
son, for doing much toward completing the or
ganizatiou.
Referring to the late township elections Mr..
Huston said he had gathered facts referring to
that the newspapers had not had In 1886 the
Republicans had much the advantage in the
election Of township trustees. There had been
many Democratic defalcations. and the people
wanted change. The result was largely in
the favor Of the Republicans. Notwithstanding
| that fact they held their own at the last cleo
| ton. In 1886 the Democrats elected 486
trustees. and the Republicans $50 In 1888
| the Democrats elected the Same number
| as in 1886, while the Republicans lost two,
| which the independents gained The Repub-
licans had majority in forty-three counties.
the Democrats in thirty nine. while there was q
| tie in ten counties. In those ten counties, how
| ever, the advantage was on the slice Of the Re-
! publicans. as eight out of the ten auditors in
those counties we're Republicans. The result
| showed that the Republicans ought 70 have an
increased majority of 10000 this year.. II In
dianas club organization 10 made the frat in the
| Union IS intended, there will be no doubt
about getting that increased majority.
The business before the convention, Mr..
| Huston stated. was to elect . president, sscrs-
| tary aud treasurer Of the State League; .
one representative from each congressional
| district; member Of the executive
| committee. and vice president of the National
League Inasmuch as il was very important the
best men should be selected for these positions,
he suggested the selection of nominating com
| mitrees composed Of one member from each
congressional district, to name the three officers
| for the State League This Was adopted. and on
the call of the districts the following gentlemen
were placed upon the COMMITTEES:
| First District-Edward s. Monroe.
Seconds. P. A Gender.
Third-Geo. d. Cardwen.
FOURTH. W. Conaway.
Fifth-Marsha Hacker.
Sixth-Joseph A. Conums.
Ssventh-John j. Winglcr.
Eighth-E III. Nebeker.
Ninth-H. S. Travis.
Tenth-Mark l.. DeMotte.
Eleveuth-Bosler Walter.
Twelfth-Walter Odds.
Thirteepth-Col. q. w. Chapman.
The committee retired, and while 1t was ab-
| sent some excellent music was furnished by the
| Huntington Quartet. Chairman Huston called
| attention to circular that WAS being circulated
| through the convention. He said ne lad ouly
glanced al il, but he saw il was expose Of Col
| Matsons record on the pensicn question. As
| the people would hear something about that
| later on it would be we'll to take the circulars
| home and preserve them for future reference.
A. NJ. Hardy. Of Washington, Daviess county,
created feeling Of expectancy when he arose
| from his seat as delegate and asked il he
| might be permitted to introduce . resolution.
| us it Endorsing anybody for anythingl in
| quired Chairman Huston
"Not exactly" replied Mr. Hardy.
isThe reason / ask. 10 that this club cannot in
dores the candidacy Of anyone. We were not
| ORGANIZED for The purpose Of making candidates.
THE resolution / wish to offer refers to
| Daniel w. Voorhees,
That 10 in order replied the chairman, and
| Mr.. Hardy then read the following:
| Resolved. By the Lincoln League of Indiana in
| warmest congratulations Hon. John J. ingalls,
United States Senator from the State of Kansas
his great speech deved in the United States Senate
the Is. of May, 1888 wherein he efectuaily tore
the hypocrisy from tho public life and character of
senator Daniel w. voorhees,. of Indiana and pre-
sente6 him 20 the public gaze in his true light
man Who during the of the rebellion
blatant copperhead slanderer of the Union soldiers.
and alder and abettor of treason, and who since
the has, in all his public life as United States
| Senator played the role of demsgogue.
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