The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-04

BENJAMIN Harrison their choice for candidate for
President Of the United States
Republican without equivoeation. always IN the
forefront Of every contest devoted 70 the principles
Of the party with which he has been identified since
its organization, prominens and jealous IN all its
campaigns wise and trusted In its councils. serving
with honorable distinction in the military and civu
service OF the government his great abilities 2ns
and distinxuished public life. and the force OF ms
high character and unbemished reputation, combine
b make him one of the bsstequpped and most avail
able men that could be chosen TO lead the party -
the coming contest 80
are instructed 10 ami work earnestly and per
pstently together with district delegates already
;hossn. 70 secure his nomination, exneustns s'e''
honorable means TO accomplish that result
Judge Gardner. while reading, was several
lines interrupted by tue enthusiastic demonstra-
sons OF the delegates. and when ne eioseu pro
Ionged cheers marked his period. Inc resolu-
chairman called for the ''noes.' and after wait
ing a moment or more and hearing no response
remarked: IF il were possible the vote 10 more
unanimous than unanimity itself. -
The manner Of selecting the delegates to the
nations convention was then announced by the
adoption of resolution offered By ID. j. Davis.
of Elknsrt, providing
That the four delegates be voted for on call or the
counties at once. and that of those having the MAORI
Der Of votes shall be declared eected provided that
no county shall east more than its aggregate number
Of votes for any one delegate.
Daniel NJ Ransdell, of Marion county, then
caused another outbreak OF applause Dy INTRO
ducing the following resolution:
Resolved That the Republicans of Indiana. in con.
vention assembled. send greeting to Senator j. j.
Ingalls, of Kansas. for his scathing expose OF the
reasonable record of Daniel w voorhees,, man
who at the outbreak of the rebellion in close
cord and correspondence with the Southern con-
spirators man who together with other Democratic
- 20, ho frA
failure he endeavored TO make 1t: man who, o
member of Congress, sought to embarrass the govern
nsnt IN its legislation; man who discouraged enlist
Union soldier with opprobrious epithets; man who
negotiated for to be used in revolutionary up
rising of secret reasonable societies, organized for
the purpose of wrestling Indiana from the Union
at the expense or bloody domestic war; in fne.
man who while acting the part in war of the enemy
oblivion Of years poses as his friend and through
fulsone fattery seeks his suffrage.
The sentiment Of the resolution met with the
enthusiastic appreciation Of the convention. and
seconded by many delegations. w. g.
Dodd. OF Eikhart, 40 one of "Lincoln's hire
hinge and Republican who was With the Sew
epty fourth Indiana Infantry, seconded the res
olutian IN behalf Of the soldiers of Indiana. A.
NJ hardy, of Daviess, moved to amend is by
requesting Senator Ingalls, to address the Re-
publcsns Of Indiana on the evening preceding
the State nominating convention. The amend
ment adopted amid cheers, and 10 like man.
Der The resolution unanimously approved.
Tho secretary of the convention notified TO
inform Senator Ingalls, Of this action.
The preliminary work having been concluded.
Chairman Thompson announced that nomina-
TONS for delegates to the national convention
were in order Ex-Lisutenant governor Thomas
Hanna placed in nomination Albert G.. Porter,
whom he characterized "A Republican who
cruld always be trusted ia the DARK The con-
vention became enthusiastic over the naming of
the OK Governor. Geo. W. Friedley, Of Tippe-
md arol fhars tai h.
ton. The Hon. John B. Elan, OF Marion.
moved 20 declare Ex-Governor Porter one Of the
delegates by reclamation, which was done In
worry demonstrative manner. There were loud
calls for Porter. He had retired TO . stage ante
room, but responded to the demand for
bis presence. and coming forward;
to the greeting Of cheers. said
lie felt deeply the honor thus given him. "Not
idAnt of the United States came to Indianapolis,
and announced beforehand that he desired no
Republican committee to receive him. Hs came
80 our capital. and standing upon the steps Ut
the Capitol, delivered an address In mention
Ing the names of the great men who had hon
ored Indiana he spoke OF Thomas A. Hendricks.
Of Joseph Z. Mcdonald and Of Isaac p. Gray.
He never mentioned the name of the
great civil captain. Oliver p. Morton.
re.olations in whose favor You have passed To-
DAY, who enlisted 10 the war. leaving lucrs-
tive Office and remaining there until its close,
never having asked furlousb, and then re-
turned to his home. That WAS Benjamin Har
rison. lgreat applausel but thu President gave
him no recognition whiie here. saw IN the
procession that escorted him soldiers Of distinc-
tion, such as General Foster, General knefer
ard General George F. McGinnis. men who had
staked their lives for the preservation Of she
Union. No recognition was made Of them.
fleGinnis-I speak of him to-day because he In
ss modest as girl, going through great battles
bearing up our standard, soldier fit to stand
- - ~,r- Is 81. d..
publican statesmen and none Of the Republican
generals Of the war received the SLIGHTEST
recognition. The President went to Terrs
Haute and spoke there of the Tall Sycamore Of
the Wabash. laughter but he forgot entirely the
venerable. majestic and overshadowing Oak of
the Wabash, the old man eloquent lapplausel
Who, in 1910. nearly a half century ago. proudly
bcrr the Wing standard when another Harrison
was up for President (applause] and carried
Indiana BY $4,000 majority aud who. when
Grover Cleveland went into Office. was the SEQ
Rotary of the Navy of the United States, than
whom no predecessor had ever been more Illus
trious. Applause.
None of the generals Of the war on the Re-
publican side were mentioned, Knefer. McGin-
Ms. Hscklemen Gentlemen, / cannot call the
roll IN half day; and he forgot another man
whom we honor here to-day in our hearts when
we make another choice, ard that 10 Cen Walter
Q. Gresham. Applause Now when the 4th
OF March comes we will introduce to the Prcsi-
dent who passes through this State the name Of
a distinguished man in Indiana, and will intro
6ure him to the President from Indiana.
Cheers
Fellow -citizens-You are hare for business
toiay. IL has been my custom, all my life,
never To interfere by long speech with the pro-
eeetin-s ~ Republican convention. 1t is q
CAD thing TO speak. out 10 Is better thing to
ao. and have doubt that the proceedings OF
Oh vehlioh will be harmonious and that the
d-s~r@'es chosen will be such will act in full
a~~"ri in executing the will of the convention.
For the remaining delegates the 70 flowing
sc tiemen were named: Glenn c. Studeba ker,
soEth Bend; James n. Huston, Connersville;
R'-.are ". Thompson. Terre HAate; Gen. Lew
Wsta-e. Craxfordsville; Gen. james NJ. Shack
efr!. Evansville: Maj. William III. Calkins,
Isd.aDApos- Nearly all the nominations were
seconded by delegates from different sections of
: The State. Major Calkins, In IA 5srnest speech,
friends for the profered honor. b. he believed
ths time had come when he should withdraw
kis name. Il want harmo ~ IN the Republican
parry 10 Indiana. said he. The party is greater
than any man. / want TO zee Indiana
90 10 Chicago united. and want
her delegates to carry ont the instructions
tnry have received. Let US 60 to the conven-
ton unanimous, and we will come back with an
Indiana man at the head Of the national ticket "
The sentiment which Major expressed met the
hearty approval Of the convention. his few re-
marks being greeted with applause
Mr.. Thompson withdrew his name, saying
there was time when a man should refuse ia
ansver calls for lis services IL q man at his
age persisted in activity the bands of life