New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-11
HARRISON WANTED BY ALL
ONLY ONE REPUBLICAN VOICE HEARD.
ENTHUSIASM AND HARMONY FOR THE NATION.
AL TICKET-A FEW EXPRESSIONS FROM
VARIOUS STATES WHICH SHOW THE
UNITY OF THE PARTY AND ITS


DETERMINATION 40 WIN.
The meeting OF the Republican State Com.
mittec yesterday at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and
the approaching gathering OF the Republican
National Committee to-day brought together in
the corridors of that hotel yesterday distin-
guishcd gathering of prominent members Of the
party. Mr.. Norton who had come down from
Rhncbecl1, a leading figure and was con-
stantly greeted by gentlemen of his acquaint-
ance with whom he chatted and exchanged CON-
pliments Senator Hiscocll and ex-senator War
ncr Miller werc both prominent by reason Of
their stature as we'll as their positions in public
life.
Senator Miller often addressed with
the title OF Governor" as by that Of Senator and
seemed to take satisfaction in the implied pre-
diction that he will succeed Governor Hill in
the Executive Mansion at Albany. Ex-senator
Platt was also in the throng and was much sought
after for his opinions and judgment in the shap
ing Of the affairs OF the committee and party mat
tors generally. Another prominent person was
Senator Spooner, of Wisconsin, who went through
the trying ordeal Of making the last Of long
series Of speeches in the National Convention 10
present the name of Governor Rusk of his Stata
as candidate for President Although Wis
consin stood at the foot OF the list of States,
Senator Spooner acquitted himself among the
first Of the great orators before that body.
The Indiana men were TO be seen everywhere
The most OF them are large Of stature, with broad
foreheads, massive heads and powerful physical
organizations. j. B. Elan, the law partner Of
General Harrison, moved quietly about accom-
panied by Attorney General l.. T. Michener J.
n. Huston, chairman Of the Indiana committee,
John c. New, the Indiana member Of the National
Committee General McLain and Others They
had only one expression to make about thcii
State, which brought out recollections of Chi.
cagO by reason Of the manner in which it might
be phrased, namely, /" Oh, it's all rght.' Tho
Indiana people have no sort of doubt but that
they carry their State. They made a
decided impression upon the politicians here by
their manner of speech and prudent political de-
meanor They all expressed themselves as not
being here to dictate, but to hear suggestions and
make suggestions, and come to common agree
ment for the benefit of the party in shaping the
executive affairs of the National COMMITTEES.
DEMOCRATS LEAVING THEIR PARTY
Senator Rddleberger, of Virginia attracted no
little attention with mis- long black beard and
vigorous and denunciatory method Of discussing
the Administration. Ex-Congressman Amos Towns.
end, of Ohio; Congressman George West, OF
Ballston Chris Magee, of Pennsylvania; en-
Marshal L. F. Payn, State Senators Fassett and
Hendricks, Speaker Cole J. S. Clarkson, of Iowa.
and scores OF other WeIi-knOWn men were eagerly
sought in the corridors and found in conference
with their friends. The general expression OF
sentiment along the whole line OF this important
gathering was favorable to the Republican party's
future. Probably it was nowhere better expressed
than by A. r. Whitney, Of this city IN CONVERSE
ton with group of Republicans from other states
Said he " | have yet TO hear of the first Repub-
lcan who has gone over to the Democratic party
this year have heard of hundreds of Democrats
who have come over to us, and see scores OF
them in nv Office every day" On an appeal 10
the group in which he was taking; 10 Know IL
they had heard of single RepuDhcan turning
Democrat ii was found thai their experience WIS
similar to his own.
THE OUTLOOK IN VIRGINIA
Senator Riddleberger of Virginia, sitting on one
of the great sofas in the Fifth Avenue Hotel corrl-
DORIS discussed the situation about as follows:
Virginia can be put into list Of solid Democratic
States out and put into the kepuoueah
column may be decided by the Republican Nauonai
Committee 1t isn't a question OF money with US. bu;
question moral support of the Republican party
II the party stands up for Virginia Repuolcahs we can
carry the state reason why we cannot unite
in Virginia Malone has taken his defeat at
Chicago without bitterness and since the Adjournment he
and have had meeting and have discussed matters ana
have shaken hands 1t the first time we had met IN
four years Virginia could be carried as easily as Indiana
or Connecticut with similar effort"
CONGRESSMAN James d. Brady. Of Virginia, VINO
is a member of the National COMMITTEE, when
asked about that State, responded as follows:
The Republicans Virginia in better condition to
harmonic and make united front than at any time Tor
many years. Whether carry the state or not It IS
better that be left simply to work out our own saliva
ton for the present That means that II left to ourselves
we will naturally together on the OLD principe OF
united VIC stand, divided we fall.
SPEAKING FOR THE HooSIER STATE
Acknowledgement Michener, of Indiana, said
about the Hooser State:
General Harrson's nomination has assured Indiana to
the Republican column. General Greshams friends have
acted handsomely, and such leaders as Colonel Cdkns
q w Fail nd
the work so that have break anywhere In our
tine Indiana evenly divided politically that In
total wo-thTds OF million the issue is de-
termlned by less than 5000 votes We think we have al
ready secured more than that number the Democratic
party ana signs OF many coming over Every
day OF local State prominence gives his
adhesion Republican and declares his intention
of voting for General Harrison. We hear OF no votes
changing the ether way The Tariff question is Important
with us, and affects our growing manu-
featuring establishments, yool-growng and other
important industries. We carry Indians
on that issue beyond question. II isn't worth while even
to discuss the Democratic hue and cry about General
Harrlson's record Chinese question That is nov
q dead ssue-a settled question. We have had HUNDREDS
OF the Pacific Slope indicating that General
Harrison's nomination acceptable there. That settles
the Chinese matter
John B. Elan, the law partner of General Har-
rison talked il something OF this strain about In
diana
The nomination Of General Harrison been received
with enthusiasm which inccates that We nave INC
tide with US The sullen and disconnected
The friends OF President Hendricks have never ft
that he was well treated refusal nominate
Governor Gray VicePesdent they have become even
more Disseminated. They have held ratification
meeting yet The Republicans have poured out az raui-
cation meetings by thousands and American flags haw
been thrown to the wind all over the state. The rt
bandanna scarcely finds place.
The differences between Senator Mcdonald and Gov
Gray. whether trivial deep have been enoug,
to chill and dshearten the party The soldier clemens
I'm Indiana strong proposes to show its potency fe
General The old soldiers who fought for the,
country have its benefit at heart Many OF them hat
voted the Democratic ticket but they protective
tariff men, and In voting protection aware thai
they vote as they President Cleyelands ve,oes o.
pension bills have made him unpopular with the Ole
.o,stara will coptrihute IN helm Ms carry Indiana