The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-02

the masses, so well and favorably known
throughout the Republic that his nomination
would assure the restoration 10 full power or the
Republican party both in State and Nation: and
this we believe 10 be essential to the perpetuisy
Of the Union aud the future prosperity and well
fare OF the people Hence there should De no
division Of sentiment. but Indiana actuated by
true spirit of divotion to the Republic, or
loyalty 10 the Union, and love OF liberty
nnould and viii stand solid phalanx Tor Harri-
son.
Grsenburg Standard: Every Republican town
ship convention in this county, nine in all,
adopted resolutions recommending unanimous
~ Gen Ben Harrison for President Decatur
county is a unit in her allegiance TO Indianas
favorite leader, and will cast vote for him il
the opportunity offers itself. so solid and or such
proportion as to Etagger the stesdiest of the De-
Inoeracy and to be absolutely appalling to those
inclining to mugwumpery. What is true OF De-
catur is true of the State. Give Harrison
and Indiana will roll mp such a majority to
forever take it out of the doubtful column
and place it where it belongs-uuder the Repub-
lican banner
Rockville Republican: With the exception
papers, the Indiana press is solid for
General Harrison. So are the Republicans OF
the state. We do not mean by this merely the
so called party leaders and managers" The
great body of the organization is for him, an
enthusiastically So In every political gather
ing the mention of his name stirs the people
With Ben Harrison's az the top of the
ticket, and snch other good ones in order below
1t as the Republican conventions are sure TO
give rs, Indiana Republicans will sweep this
State from Lake Michigan to the Ohio. Beyond
the Indiana State lines Gen. Harrison has de-
veloped unexpected great strength, and II stead
lily increases day by day. The tokens como
from every quarter that Harrison is the man.
Warren Republican, Too much cannot be said
in praise and favor Of ex-senator Harrison. He
Stands In ais party to-day at the very head. and
rs the recognized leader of the Republican forces
in Indiana. He earned the position he occupies
and only jealousy envies him the place. He is
able, dignified and true loyal patriot, Hoosier
among Hoosiers and pure Christian statesman
He has right to expect solid delegation for
him from Indiana to the national convention.
and if he fails in securing this Indiana Republic
ans will loee the opportunity of lifetime in
doing themselves honor. Let us not forget the
magnificent service rendered the party by Sena-
tor Harrison two years ago, and bis brilliant
record of six years while in the United States
Senate and the great loss to the State by his de-
Wherever Senator Harrison goes he is respected
sad houored. and daily fresh laurels
corded him by other States.
Hammond Tribune: The Chicago Tribune
seems to be- a self-appointed guardian of Indi-
ana: bat after the Republican National conven-
ton that sheet will realize that Indiana Repub-
Bcans are out of leAdingstrines aud have no
need OF the semi-DemocSatic Tribune to inform
them what Republican presidential candidate
can poll the most votes in Indiana Gen. Ben
Harrison is the peer of any man in the United
States He has ably defended Republican prln-
cipes on the stump in Indiana in every cam
pagn since the war. VIII some one please tell
us what Judge Gresham has done for the
; Republican party In Indiana, to entitle him to
its support as against Gen. Harrison2 He
(Gresham1 is an able man, but his most enthu-
siastic friends do not claim that he IS popular
in this State as Senator Harrison. If any Indi-
ana man is nominated, it will be for the purpose
of carrying Indiana; therefore we say let US sup
port the man who can most surely carry the
State, and that man is Ben Harrison. No man
will be nominated because he is popular in Hi
nois or Minnesota. Any good Republican can
carry those States.