The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-29
TALKS WITH THE PEOPLE.

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Expressions that Show the Growth OF Re-
publican Sentiment
J. G. Cope, of North Vernon, aud auditor Of
Jennings county. was well pleased with the re-
ceDtion that his folks received. You may rest
assured be said. 'that Jennings county will 20
five hundred majority for Harrison in Novem-
Der. In 1886 il was 800 for the Republican ticket,
but now / am certain We can raise it by two
hundred. The party in our county has q stand
ing now that it has never attained before. and 1
am glad to report . brilliant prospect. We are
solid on the labor question. and will vote for the
protection OF our own industries. l regard Hsr-
State does not 60 Republican with. Gov.
Porter at the head OF the State
ticket. honestly believe the party
may as well close up shop. This election is GO
inR to decide a great deal for us in this State. for
We are about as much concerned as anybody.
For this reason our people see the necessity for
hard Work, and they are proving themselves
willing to give It. Never have / seen SO much
enthusiasm taken in q campaign as Harrison's
nomination has stirred up. There is one feature
in 1t all that | have never noticed before, and
that Is the fact that men who have always been
sluggish an politics are now alive and are taking
as active part as anybody. This is TO DO q won
derful campaign in many respects. and from
some stand-points it will DO the turning point in
the history Of the Republican party
tAt4 ANoOutf Va - ~ So4ahy
central committee. was with the delegation. II
have nothing but encouragement. he said. Ito
offer to you. We are one and all for Harrison.
and we are working upon the belief that his
election il sure. Indiana must 60 Republican
this fall, and if her citizens work hard enough
she will Jennings county will give you q good
| majority to help along the good cause, and every
little counts. you know. Harrison is one of the
R~randest men l ever have met. Not only has he
the quality OF q perfect gentleman, but he is q
friend to everybody. There is no one too good,
in his estimation, TO shake his hand. This is
what makes him popular with the lower classes.
A kid-glove candidate can never expect to sue
ceed- And then Harrison has q character that
no one can assail That Is the most fortunate
thing that could happen TO him in q political
way inst as this time. The Democratic editors
all over this country would give half their fort
unes II he had at some time or other In his life
stepped over that law Of purity that he has so
closely observed. 1t is a wonder to me that
they have not invented some lying ccandal. 1t
is their usual custom"
Prof. Amos Saunders. principal OF the North
Vernon schools, appeared to be well read upon
the tariff question. THAT is the great issue"
said he. land upon that we will win. Cleve-
lands ideas can not be construed in any other
light than favoring free trade, and Harrison
stands ND before this great people and says, L
am opposed to free trade; L am for protection
i can hardly conceive of an in
telligent man voting against those words
protection literature, especially among the work
ing people. That 10 n good indication. and I'll
wager to-day that laborets OF our county, for in
stance, are as we'll educated In the question of
for instruction on that point. The fact is, mat
tiers have reached a crisis in this country, and
the necessity for an intelligent vote is seen now
if It never has been before
Mr.. T. E. Little, who is identified with the
Republican organization in Jennings county,
especially among the young men. thinks that
the prospects were never better. He asserts
that his county is good for 400 majority this
year at the smallest calculation and believes
that the figure will run nearer 500 than 400.
The delegation. he said, contained q number Of
Democrats. and the Republicans are receiving
accessions daily from the other side. The SOL
der question, in his judgment, will exercise a
controlling influence on a good many votes ana
will bring some of the old veterans. who have
been Democrats. into the Republican column.
The outlook on tho whole. he thinks, is most
encouraging to Republicans Jennings county
Is all right.
Judge Berkshire, WHO is one of the leading
Republicans in the Third congressional district,
aud q candidate for the nomination for Supreme
Judge, says that he does not know of a dissent
inc Republican in his county this year. The
situat;on is most favorable to the partyis sue
cess. Tho harmony and unity of purpose which
characterize the party everywhere are. in his
Opinion, most favorable omens. jennings county
gave Blaine abou. $50 or $40 majority. This
rear the Republicans down there are confident
Of 40 or 500; Tho organization in the county
10 good. and is being advanced every day. Had
10 not been for the fact that the farmers were
la the midst of harvest the delegation yesterday
you'd have bssn double the size il was. He
2ss no doubt that Indiana will be found secure
q In the Republican column in November.
J.. S. Wagner, clerk Of jennings county, said
that the work of the Republican party in that
county is under the best control il has been for
years. There are more men" he continued,
more able bodied workers who are engaged in
campaign work :han ever before. Not only Re-
publicans are railying around Harrison. but L
can name you many Democrats who will stand
by him this fall. His record II what the most
of the people admire. and when you place
il alongside the farce that Cleveland has made,
cannot blame them for their choice. Harrison
is regarded down in Jennings county as no
enemy TO the common workingmen. They look
upon him az o man who voices the sentiments
that are dearest TO every true American who
owns . home or cares for self-respect They
will vote for him without exception. He can
depend upon the labor vote OF our neiehbor-
hood"
Albert Miller. OF Columbus, who has just been
or a visit to Clay county, attending to some
business affairs which he has there. says that
the miners In that county are the strongest
Republicans be has met any where. They are
convinced that the principle of protection is at
issue this year as IL never was before, and
many that have heretofore acted with the
Democracy are now strongly for Harrison aud
Morton. He went through the mines during
his stay there, aod converssd with the men. and
consequently knows whereof he speaks when
he says that they are enthusiastically for Hsr-
rison and Morton. The leaders of the party IN
that county confidently look forward to . hand
come Republican gain in the fall.
THEY FOUGHr WITH HARRISON.