The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-16
Why Harrison Should he Nominated.
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why Harrison Should BE Nominated.
TO the Editor Of the Indianapolis JournaE
The Chicago convention is fast approaching
event big with the future Of the Republic
IN party-and especially so for Indiana. Should
Harrison be nominated the campaign will be
pushed with an energy inspired by the brightest
hopes of success. The attitude of Harrison
toward the Republican party is similar to that
of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The Illinois dele
CATION, in that memorable contest when ques-
toned by Massachusetts, as to their second
choice replied that they had second choice;
that they were not sure Of carrying the State.
but with Lincoln at the head Of the ticket they
had strong hopes OF success. After Q hard
struggle they carried the day. and Lincoln was
nominated and elected. Indiana for long time
was divided. After . full discussion CT
the situation she was unanimous and voted
solidly for Lincoln. We make no complaints Of
other States voting their first choice. We have
voted our frat choice for Harrison in every con-
ceivable way, but we complain that influences
outside of the State are operating to disparage
General Harrison, with q view OF inducing the
Indiana delegation to tumble Harrison over
board aud take up another man in the same
State for whom we have expressed no such
choice or preference. Such an act would be not
only suicidal. but disgraceful We might say
to these gentlemen. in the language of the
it 10 death to rs" and. we might add, death to
you Also" If there be Republicans in this State
seeking to make the impression abroad that
Harrison 10 not strong at home, they are doing
both him and their party serious wrong. Leave
that work 10 those who cheated and swindled
him out Of the Senatorship Of Indiana by their
Infamous gerrymander of the State. We know
that Harrison is strong At home; he has proved
1t by the votes OF the people And nothing but
fraud. trickery and violence prevented his being
the Republican party should be avenged in the
name of Harrison. A gallant and we'll
qualified ieader-who would not glory TO
follow such chieftain and place him in the
White Housed He ia . safe man to nominate
We know bis antecedents. No libel on the eve
of election would be believed. The mugwumps
would have no excuse in voting against him.
c. w. BARBOUR
The First Formal Endorsement of Harrison.
To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journak
5 take the liberty Of saying that the Republican
party of this county is solid fo- Gen. Ben Har-
rison for President and has been from the time
Of the first meeting OF the party early this
spring. am satisfied that the first resolution
offered for the Endorsement Of General Harrison
in this State for President was presented at q
meeting in this city and enthusiastically in
sidorsed and the first Harrison Club in the State
was organized In this city. embracing over one
hundred members. If there is any doubt
of this will furnish proof and dates. desire
to say that il there is q Gresham man 10 the
county-that is, If there Is q man that prefers
Gresham before the gallant Ben Harrison--hs
has failed to materiaize; in fact We feel that Her
rison 10 the only man with whom We can 60 into q
campaign with full assurance Of winning the
electoral votes of this State. We have the ut
most confidence that the Chicago convention
will not force upon the party Of this State auv
man claiming to be An Indianian that has not
the Endorsement Of the Republicans Of Indiana.
It would be q wet blanket over the party
il Gresham should be the nominee Of the
Chicago convention. but We are loyal to the old
Republican party. and will abide the decision of
the convention. If the convention will give us
Gen. Ben Harrison in the West, and Morton or
Phelps in the East. it will be goodbye to Cleve-
land and Thurman, snuff box, bandanna, and all
their free-trade dogmas.
We expect to send delegates from our Harri-
son Club TO join your city Harrison Club To 60
to Chicago. and they will 60 to work for Gen.
Ben Harrison first last and all the time. and
will not be fully satisfied with any other candi-
date named for the Office Of President. Z. NJ. T.
FRANKLIN, Ind, June IA.