The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-03
Illinois Republicans Nominate Private Fifer
for Governor and Express Preference
for Judge Gresham for. President
Proceedings of the Second Annual Con-
ference Of Anti-SalOon Republicans.
Pennsylvania Prohibitionists Resolve that
High License Is a DelusiOn and Snare
Political News from Many States.
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
Private Fifer Nominated for Governor, IN
Preference Expressed for Gresham.

tee called the Republican State convention to
order promptly NJ IL O'Clock Lewis E Payson
was chosen temporary charm, Chairman
Payson was greeted with great applause upon
assuming the eaveL His remarks occupied
We have gathered here to-day as RenSblicsns. with
Republican principles ashxed n relf' ,lv.ction
to perform the high duty of the prel York for
the State and national campaign. Il ibited the
fully alive 70 the importance of T. occasion and
that the party is inspired with its olde yigor and
its future action viii be in harmony with its past
without the aid of many whose counsels We
trusted who have crossed the dark valley:
Especially do recall him whom we tenderly laid
away the dark, gloomy December day, sixteen
months ago. with thousands of sad hearts about Us.
in the cemetry the Soldiers Home in Washing
with others less notable bat less earnest and de-
voted, have laid down the and the burden. but
their work 1 TO for the country through the Republican
equally patriotic that viii prove, let trust equally
effective.
After referring to the gro with and prosperity
OF Illinois under Republican rule, Mr. Payson-
continued, congratulatiug the convention that
for the FIRST time since 1861. in presidential
year, they faced an enemy who is in possession
of the government. "The Democratic party
must stand up for inspection" he said, and then
proceeded to arraien the administration Of AZ
fairs under Democratic rule
At the conclusion Of the chsirmans address
the usual committees were announced. The
following resolutions were passed unanimously:
Resolved, That the Republican party of Illinois
feels Just and honorable pride in the public
and services of Shelby NJ Cullom; that il approves
his course as Senator Of this Republican State and
that it reposes full conhdenee IN his wisdom,
patriotism, and integrity.
Whereas, TIE Republicans Of Illinois regard the
record of Walter O. Gresham as soldier, a states
to be . pure man and faithful servant;
believing that in the event Of his nomina-
S Il. ss na: ss1
the principles of the great party OF which Judge
Gresham is true representative, and that he GER
tainly can lead TO victory that party which, for q
quarter Of Q century. governed the Nation with
equalsd courage. wisdom, fidelity and purity; there
Resolved, That we declare preference for Judge
Gresham rs a candidate for President, and recon-
mend delegates TO the Republicsn national
port.
Senator Cullom would have been Endorsed
had be declared himself Q candidate. but
his friends stated that that they did not intend
to present his naEe to the national convention
~ presidential candidate, and so oil voted for
Gresham
The following were elected delegates to the
national convention:
Delegates at-largs-Col George r. Davis.
Horace S. Clarke, Hon. c. B. Farweil. w. f.
Hadlsy. Alternatss-J. II. Lott Payton Rob-
erts, II. d. Judson and L. s. Wilcox.
The following were selected as members of the
State central COMMITTEES:
First district. Pinsy B. Smith; Second. Harry
Wesssrfeld Third B. A. Echart; Fourth. S. b.
Raymond; Fifth. Walter s. Frazier; Sixth, A.
NJ. Jones' Seventh, Charles Bent; Eighth, c. G.
Duffy; Ninth. z. A. Wilcox; Eleventh, III. 4.
McAllistsr; Twelfth. J. A Coates; Thirteenth,
Samuel Biverss: Fourteenth. e. ID. Blinn; Fiji
tssnth. Jas. h. Clark; Sixteenth. f. d. Ryan;
Seventeenth. H. d. Minor; Eighteenth. Thomas
B. Needles; Nineteenth, Jas. Msstip; Twentieth.
p. L. Chapman.
The elscsors-at-arge chosen were: William
H. Robinson and j. NJ. Frute First district.
JohniCrsear, Second. Michael C. Ksarnsy; Third,
John r. Wheeler; Fourth, p. w. Potter; Fifth,
Harvey A. Jones; Sixth. Duncan D. Msckay. jr.i
Seventh, James Dinsmore; Eighth, Isaac 9.
Norton; Ninth. j. A. HANNA Tenth, E. A. Ban
croft; Eleventh, Robert o. Moore; Twelfth.
Thomas Worthineton; Thirteenth, d. c. Smith;
Fourteenth, not yet announced; Fifteenth, w.
R. jewell; Sixteenth, Ethelbsrt Callahan; Sew
enteepth. j. A McTsggart; Eighteenth. Emery
Henry e. Homer.
Up to 1890 the following nominations had
been made: Governor. Joseph A. Fifer: Lieu
teuant-governor. L. B. Ray; Secretary OF State,
l. n. Pearson
AtllP. NJ. the committee on platform hsi
agreed upon the following. which will most
likely be adopted, with few amendments:
The Republican party of the State OF Illinois deems
it unnecessary on the eve Of national convention, TO
make extended declaration Of principles
than to rsarm those laid in the national plat
form Of 1854 and express the conviction tina. the
Change Of Ths party
has become merely an organization for ofi.
cal spons. 1t has unblushingly violated
entitled to the confidence Of the people The presi
dent sOlemnly pledged himself to carry out civil.
service reform but with the full appro sal of bis par
tsan supporters, he has converted this reform into
shallow pretense. He committed himself to the
term principle in mis- letter OF acceptance but
actually using the federal patronage TO q
election. his partisan confederates proclaim devotion
to equal suffrage rights. while they trample those
rights under foot the South. The Democratic
party processes attachment TO State sovereignty aud
home rule but ruthessy denies both 10 the sir hum
dred thousand American citizens of Dakota, fearing
publican candidates at the coming presidential cleo
ton. II processes love for the Union sol
diers and sailors, but its continued policy
tenders of the Nation and their dependents IL rules
the national House OF Representatives, which alone
originals changes of tar and revenue bills but IL
body TO the surplus accumulation OF money IN
the Treasury or TO relieve the people OF unnecessary
taxation
It's proposed tariff legislation In a garing subter
fuge and attempt TO destroy the American policy
of protection to American Industries and labor IN tho
interest Of foreign manufacturers, and IL successful
necessarily bring dis ,ster the business OF
this country and tend to reduce the American rate OF
wages TO European standards
II has provided seaboard defense against foreign
invasion. its administration Of foreign affairs has
been weak the verge Of humiliation. Our Nation is
now represented abroad by who either sought ts
dismemberment openly sympsthized with its foes.
The postal service, affecting every interest. has be-
disgrace to the country. Partisan spoilsnsn.
in violation Of civilservcs reform principles have
displaced trained. competent and faithful officers.
many of them ex.Union soldiers. Every function Of
the government Is made subordinate TO partisan
ends There 10 q lamentsbls want OF hone sty Of
purpose and efficiency Of administration.
Charles Becker was dominated for State
Treasurer by reclamation, c. w. Pavey for
Auditor. and George Huat for Attorney general
THE nominations were concluded at 1870 and
the committee platform reported the plat
form printed above. with the following add
TONS which were adoptsd:
The needed change OF adainstr.tion can be accom-
pshed by the selection of candidate whose courage,
character and record commshds universal coincidence
and will concentrate :hs unisd aud enthusiastic snp-
| port of the whole Republicans party. We must have
An aggressive not q defensive campaign. For leader
in such sampai turn with one accord 10 Walter
o. Gresham In the opinioa OF this convention he Is
the best and most available candidate 10 lead thu
Republican party victory In the coming presiden'
tal election BY his brave and patriotic services II
the war for the of the Union and the ab
| clifton of slavery Waiter @ Gresham has WARM
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