The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-27
In BATTLE ARRAY.
The Indiana Democratic Convention.
A Great Day for the Democracy
Of the Hoosier State.
A Ticket Put In tho Field That's
Bound to Win.
Utmost Harmony and Great Enthu-
siasm Mark the Occasion.
A Declaration OF Principles, with the
True Democratic Ring-Gray In
dorsed for Vice-President-
Other Conventions.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 2G.-Tho Dem
ocrats Of Indiana met in mass convention
this morning in Tomlinson hall, one of the
largest rooms OF the kind in the west, and
having q seating capacity Of nearly 5000
people. The main floor was reserved for
the delegates, while the galleries and lob
bies were crowded with spectators and
friends of the various candidates. A no.
ticeablc feature is the predominance Of
gray headed men in the assemblage.
More than usual interest was manifested
in the outcome OF the days work by rea-
son of the bitter feeling that has been en-.
gendored between the friends of Gov.
Gray and ex-senator Mcdonald, and
which eliminated on Wednesday in an
address from the latter TO his friends
throughout the State. In II the ex-scna-
tor says some very uncomplimentary things
about the Governor. Many Democrats
who have not taken sides in the matter re-
greet McDonald's course. Another incl
dent that added 10 the interest was the
fact that John L. Sullivan, one of the mon
indicted for participation in the late tally
sheet forgeries, was persistent candidate
for delegate to the st. Louis convention
from the Seventh district. His candidacy,
however, was against the wishes Of the
better element OF the party, and compelled
his withdrawal, but not until he saw no
hope OF success. The days work was sim
plitcd by the action O. the various dis.
trict meetings last night, which elected
their delegates 10 tho national convention,
presidential electors, members of commit
tees and assistant secretaries and vice pres.
idents.
The Convention was called 10 order at 10
o'clock by Il. II. Richardson, who called
for the polling Of the delegates by coun-
ties
The committee on permanent orpaniza.
ton then reported, recommending Charles
l.. levitt, OF Floyd, br chairman and
| VIM. y. Peel, it,, oi Marion, for secretary,
and Daniel w. Voorhees,, of Tcrrc IIautc:
David Turpic, oi Indianapolis; John q.
Shanklin, Of Evansville, and John IL
Bass, OF Fort Wayne, for delegates at
large 10 the National convention; Thomas
T.. Cobb. Of Ninccnnct, aud John T.
Lamb, Of Teuc llaute, for presidential
| cloctors-at-largc
The district delegates arc the Same IA
given out last night.
The report was unanimously adopted.
AZ this point delegate called attention
10 the fact that nowhere in the hall was
there n picture Of Thomas A. Hendricks,
and steps were taken 10 secure one.
Mr.. Jcwctt, the chairman, was then
called upon, and addressed the convcn.
ton. In the course " his remarks lao
paid n glowing tribute 10 the adminisira-
ton OF President Cleveland, aud when lac
suggested that the noxi ticket might be
Cleveland and Gray he was greeted With
wild cheering and applause. The same
was the case with It's name Oi Mr..
Hendricks.
TnE RESOLUTIONS.
The Hon. William n. English, chhr-
man Of the committee o. resolutions, sub.
mittcd the following US ihc sense Of the
convention:
!. The Democratic parry 81 Indiana, In
convention assembled, Hncws It's pledges
Of fidelity 10 the constitution aud the doc.
trincs taught by the illuNrous men who
were H. founders and Illustrated In their
administrations Of the government. aud
insists upon an honest and economical
administration Of pubic ailains-i federal,
State aud municipal. II will resist all
effort 10 deprive tho iedcrai government
OF any Of is powers rs delegated Ia tho
constitution, and will maintain for the
States and tho people respectively the
rights and powers reserved 10 them In the
constitution.
3 We congratulate Ihe people Of the
I - ganufrW ftV.fs l.. ..FUfUWnflv ana
ccsiul administration ~ President Cloyc.
land. Coming into power under circum-
stances particularly diHcult and cmbar.
rnssing after long period Of Republican
rule, he has conducted The niliirs Of the
executive department will such prudence
and ability OF 30 challenge the approval Of
earnestly laborcd 10 discharge the duties
OF his great Office In the interest Of all The
people there can be no question. That ho
has succeeded No well N a source OF pride
aud qualification 10 thofe Who elected him,
as II should be 10 all his c1unirymon. Not
even party malice darcs 10 ngail his hon
csty or integrity, and all bis acts have not
only been clean, but ahpyc suspicion, The
country Is NJ peace with MI the world, the
laws are faithfully administered, good
order aud economy pnovs,l wherever The
executive has control, and tho whole
country is enjoying remarkable prosperity
under his wise and bcnchccnt adminlslra.
ton, therefore the Democracy OF Indiana
feel that Il should be unvisc 30 risk the
hazard OF change. and declare thcm'
selves omplatieally In favor Of his rc-elec-
| ton.
3. We arc opposed 30 taking money
from the pockets Of the people aud hoard
ing II In the treasury OF the United states
beyond the needs Of proper adminislra.
ton OF the government thus converting u
into dead capital at The expense Of the
business Of the country aud encouraging
cxtrayagnnt and corrupt expenditures.
To the end that these cruel burdens be re-
moved from the taxpayCn aud that tuch
expenditures shall cease, vc insist that tho
taxes on imports be reduced 10 the lowest
point consistent with efficiency IN thc
public service, aud we demand revision
and reform OF the present unjust ianli' as
recommended In the late mcssago OF thC
President.
4. The Democratic party 81 Indiana
iavon such rules and regulations Tor ih'
civil service, both national ana state, ~
will secure honest, capable and desetyinI
public officers, but, whore honesty, aDlllly
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