The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-11
Many Prominent and Widely Known Repub-
licans Unite in Praising Him and Pointing
Out His Great Strength as Candidate.
He Will Receive at Least Half of New
York's Vote in Case Depew Retires,
And the Roll Of his Supporters Is Constantly
Increasing-Energy and Enthusiasm in
Indiana Likely to Result in Triumph.


The Harrison Boom Grows Rapidiy--India-
mas Favorite In the Front Rank.
Special to thu Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. juno l0.-There has been more
politics talked in Washington to-day than on
any other Sunday for montha Democrats have
been Discussing how the thing was done at ST.
Louis, and Republicans are making predictions
on the outlook at Chicago. 1t is the general
belief now that there will not be the anticipated
deadlock in the Chicago convention, as Repub-
licaus are determined that no i'll feeling shall
arise, and that harmony ia every action shall
prevail. The Sherman men now organized
and nearly oil Of the Republican members from
Ohio will leave for Chicago during the
week and open their headquarters and
work for their favorte. Many of them
are talking about the possibilities of Major Nc
Kinley coming to the front as dark horse in
but there are no jealousies on the part Of any of
the Ohioans, and they are going to work togeth-
er for their first choice as long as be has any
reasonable chance Of success.
Indiana Republicans and friends OF Gene
raj Harrison from other States believe that their
favorite has now better promises of the nomina-
ton than any other man In the field. Newspa.
pers in Washington, to-day. very generally refer
to the Indiana fAvorite in most complimentary
terms. The Capital says: Harrison. of Indiana,
il the coming presidential candidate this morn
ing" The Post observes that it will likely be
Harrison and Morton. and inquiries whether the
Democrats left . weak spot in Indiana or made
it dangerous to neglect Ohio.
Representatives Groat of New York; Calling
or, Of New Hampshire; VIM Walter Phelps Of
New Jersey. and Houk. Of Tennessee, are all
talking for the Indiana candidate, and say the
nomination is more likely to 20 to General Har-
rison than any other man. and the belief, all
things considered. 10 that he would be stronger
than any other man now mentioned for the
place.
Representative Chas. G. Baker. Of northern
New York, one of the strongest Republicans in
the House, says: 81 think Harrison will be
nominated. He would be as strong in New
York in Indiana. and am told by not only
all Of the Republicans from that State. but
some OF the Democrats and Republicans from
other States, that be would carry Indiana with a
whirl We need . man with whom can
make an aggressive campaign; We want man
who will harmonic all factions, and one who
will especially carry his own State. Harrison
can do all this Harrison carry New York.
He is clean man, strong man, aud he would
lead US to success"
Representative Ryan, Of Kansas, who has long
been one of the most effective Republican work
ers on the committee on appropriations, says:
Harrison will likely be the nominee. He has
- nj ~ns <So1
ly carry Indiana. He would be . man upon
whom all Republicans could unite. especially in
the doubtful States Of Connecticut and New
Jersey. The vice-presidency. think, ought to
como from New York or New England
Representative Rowell. a well-known Illinois
Republican. says that Harrison will likely be
tho nominee, and he Will be very strong candi
date"
Ex-senator Malone, of Virginia, is in the city
Tor the purpose Of consulting with Senator
Sherman, it Is stated. General kahone lie an
ardent friend OF General Harrison. and init
mates that there will be some Virginia votes
cast for the latter on the frat ballot There are
two Republican members from North Carolina
who are outspoken for General Harrison, and
promise that he will receive more OF them az
the work properties. Representative Nichols
says North CarolinA il naturally inclined to 60
solid for General Harrison, and that IL nom.
mated he will carry the Tar-heel State.
II Indiana Republicans put the enthusiasm
and ssrnestness into their work OF Chicago for
General Harrison that they should, there is no
doubt Of their standing in the front rank for the
winner. Harrison's strength has taken a won.
derful boom since the nominations at st. Louis.
II 10 conceded by everyone that he is in the
proper locality. and with either Morton oriPhslps
would carry Indiana, New York. New Jersey
and Connecticut. and tho other States that Gar
field carried.