The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-12

He Succeeds in Getting the Endorsement of
the Conference for Second Place.
While no ready to admit 1T, there were
enough developments yesterday among the
Democrats attending the conference or conven-
ton. to satisfy any close observer that the whole
affair had been planned for the purpose of de-
hning Governor Gray's candidacy for the vice
presidency. He had the majority of delegates
in his interest, and they used this power to such
an advantage that all opposition to>the scheme
was kept in the back ground But now and
then it would snow itself, with fealty ex-
Senator Mcdonald supporting it. In obscure
corners those who aiming at discussion to
destroy Grays hopes and ambitions recounted
the responsibility he has to carry for defeating
Mr.. Mcdonald six years ago, and again lastwin-
ter. The situation complicated somewhat
by the assertion that Senator Voorhees, favored
the Governors nomination for the vice-presi-
dency, but this a Democrat explained by
saying that Voorhees, wants Gray
taken care Of he himself will
not have him for competitor in the next sena-
torial contest. OF course this position is as
sumed on Democratic success this year, but the
Voorhees-McDonald faction argue that with
Gray defeated in the election there would be no
further trouble from him, as it would end his
control over the party. There is a personal
Mcdonald which cannot be overcome. The
friends of the two men manifesting their in
fuence to-day in behalf of each. The Melon
aid men do not want resolution offered indors-
ing Gray for the vice-presidency. Gray's fol-
lowers, although they in the majority,
afraid to risk presenting If it can be
ranged to have the convention adopt it without
discord, il will be done. but there is danger OF
having it received with Kisses 1t is only
tinuation OF the struggle for advantage among
the leaders,"
Colonel Matson is out for Governor and his
friends yesterday united with the Gray people,
although. upon the statement of who
knows, this was forced combination. MAT
son hates Gray" said he, "but at the bidding of
VOORHEES, he is supporting him for the vice
presidency. Matson has about much he
can attend to in taking care of hfs affairs.
His announcement this morning that he is
ga bernatorial candidate has suggested the i'm
possibility of having man head the State
ticket who hotly opposed Clevelands pension
vetoes. Within an hour have heard more talk
about Matson's unfulflled promises to his con-
stituents than / have heard in a year past. If
he is nominated hundreds OF Democrats will re-
fuse TO vote, and many more will support the
Republican nominee He has filed the Offices
in his district with Founders, men who will do
his bidding without question"
This threw considerable light Gray's
strength. which showed combina ton between
his and Matson's followers The latter were al
ways mentioning the two names together, and
extolling each man in equal degree. 1t had the
effect of shading the laudatons Of Bynum which
were heard so frequently the day before. Harry
Francis had charge of the Gray resolution q. but
waited the developments of the morning before
a would / committee. That hOdv
was constituted with majority OF Gray's
friends, and although G. w. Kilgore of Muncie,
and Il. G. Bell, of Fort Wayne, it was said, OPP
posed il strongly in the committee it was de-
cided to present it to the convention and take
the chances
BEGINNING WORK UNDER SHADOW
With this danger overshadowing it, the con-
vention came together in Masonic Hall at 10
o'clock yesterday morning the delegates and
1ookers-on filling it mpletely. From outside
the city there were over one thousand Demo
Gratis present, all the counties being represented
except fifteen or sixteen. Good feeling generally
was manifested but the proportions of the crowd
did not reach expectations or what had been
promised although it is said Shelby county had
800 people present Distinguished Democrats
from abroad did not appear. Once seated, there
nothing in the essemblage to tell of Its be-
ing unusual mdwinter outpouring of Demo-
Gratis. It large meeting, though, and
meant to put the party record far it
could go for the coming fight. The Hendricks
Club took prominent part in the proceedings
the originator and promulgator of the plan to
have their acknowledgements come together at
this time of year 1t first int tended for the
young Democracy solely, but the veterans of
political contests were about as numerous
those who have not won their spurs In party
management The Shelbyvile band supplied
the music. which aided materially in sustaining
a enthusiastic feeling.
Very little was done in the morning sitting
after Allen w. Conduitt, president of the
Hendricks Club, had called the convention to-
Rether except to prepare for the afternoon pro-
ceedings in appointing the following commit
tees
derburg county; Second t. r. Cobb Knox: Third
Frank b. Bark, Foyd Fourth, Frank Calvin, De-
kilgore, Delaware; seventh, W Scott Ray. Shelby;
Eighth, John c. Briggs, sullivan: Ninth, Senator
Eleventh II NJ Kidd Wabash; Twelfth a" r. &. Bell
Allen 5. thirteenth; I. " Bingham. St. Joseph.
W. Fry vande%SbuTg; Second. 9. G, Doane Dubois;
Tsd soFs W. F Psb08 HARRISON Fourth Warren
Ferd Miller. Eandolph; seventh, George W. Hamn'
Haneoek Eighth; wi w: H. GilqIn Parke; Ninth. il
Levi Mock, Wells; Twelfth. V. A Faucet, Lagrange;
Harry Francis, Laporte.
On Club Observation-Disclosures district A. f. How
bois 4hrd Alex Davidson Jackson: Fourth Stsnban
Sixth, Joseph j. Forbes. Randolph; Sew
ensn Leon " baey sTlor nsnf Clinton Tan
Zimmerman Fulton; Eleventh. O. W. Whitlock. Hunt
ington; Twelfth VIM II. Daes, De Kalb; Thirteenth,
+. o. Jones, Marshall
A call of the counties made, to which the
" Jealous delegates responded with some exagger-
atoms to numbers, but with great deal or
honest feeling for Cleveland
The committee on permanent organization got
through with its work rapidly for about noon it
reported that it had selected the following pei
officers:
Charman--Ciovernor Gray.
Secre;aryR. o. Johnson, Marion county
Assistant Secretary-Martin Morrison, Clinton |
Additional secretaries, from each district as
follows; First, Charles Lieb; Second Royal Purcell;
Third. James Apologize; Fourth, Mort. Cornett Rip
ey Fifth IL j. Fetus; Sixth. j. j. Gorrell Seventh,
DIR. Devn; Eighth. j. q. McNutt; Ninth Martin Nor
rison; Tenth, Prof. $. Is. Carboy; Eleventh D. G.
sturges; Twelfth. James A. Byrn. Thirteenth James
A.. Arthur
"A committee sent after the Governor and
returned shortly with him On being intro