The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-13
RepublIcan EDITORIAL Convention.


The semi-annual meeting of the Republican
Editorial Association of Indiana will be held in
Indianapolis on Thursday. Feb. It, Every
arrangement has been made for grand rally of
the representatives of the Republican press of
Indiana before entering upon the political con-
tests which promise to be the most important
in the history of the State and country.
Ample accomm odations at liberal rates have
been secured at the Denison Hotel the spacious
parlors of which have been extended the asso-
citation for its headquarters the occasion.
The convention will assemble at 1920 A. NJ
in Pfafiins Hall. immediately opposite the
hotel
The executive committee. recognizing the inn
portance of the work to be accomplished during
the ensuing year, have arranged programme
embracing political subjects solely, in which
both national aud State issues will be thoroughly
discussed
The Republican State central committee.
which will be in session the 10th. have been
invited to be present at the deliberations of the
association.
Every Republican editor in the State should
be in attendance. The advancement of the Re-
publican party and press Of the State demands
it. Owing to its Importance 1t is confidently ex-
pected that the coming meeting of the aseocia-
ton will be the largest ever held since the in
ception of the organization. Following is the
PROGRAMME:
Address by the president, NJ. C. CARRIER, Mad
sison Courier.
National Issues of the Coming Campaign
Richard Smith, Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
1.-The Southern Question" G. j. Langsdale,
Greencastle Banner
IA Protective Tariff. Isaac Jenkinson, Rich
mond Palladium.
1.-THE State Issues" c. w. Stivers, Liberty
Herald
.'Duty of the County Newspaper'-generl
discussion.
Feb. 16 is the day of the meeting Of the new
Republican State central committee for organ
ization, and is believed to be the most conven-
lent time for this semiannual meeting.
BEN. R. LYMAN. III. G. CARRIER.
Secretary President.
Executive Committee-Gil r. Stormont Ct.
A. Arnold j. B. Conner.
STRONG movement is on foot to secure the
pardon of Mr.. Joseph G. Mackin, the Chicago
zine worker" in election frauds Among the
papers presented to Governor Oglssby is the fol-
lowing letter:
.'WARDES's OFFICE
JOLIET, H., Jan. 81, 1887.
'sThe Hon. r. J. ogesby. Governor of Illinois;
Dear Sir-I address you applicant for
a pardon l shall not presume to present any
argument for your consideration. / will plead
merit, SIMPLY prefer the request and say this,
which seems TO me to be proper: For any offense
which have committed against the laws of the
land express sincere regret. and pledge
myself that, should you see your way
clear to grant my prayer, my future
endeavor will be to order my ways as to win
the appreciation OF all good citizens. shall
hope. should your Excellency interpose the
power vested in you to shorten my term, that
may in some measure repair my shattered fort
unes. and in legitimate business contribute to
the support and happiness of my family and to
these ends / shall devote my life. Humbly be-
sir with great respect, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH G. MAcKIN.r
That does not sound much like the juhilant
yawps of Coy and Bernhamer, who seem to
think the crime of which they have been con-
victed thing TO be proud of, in which opinion
they seemed to be backed by pretty nearly the
whole of the Democratic party.
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