The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-09

ence TO the gerrymander TO the Democratic
management of the benevolent institutions, to
the Democratic usurpstion of two years ago, all
struck popular chords and called forth loud ap-
plause. The speech was emphatic, forcible and
well-timed, good embodiment OF the Republic
an State and national principles for the coming
Campaign. and it was received with every demon
stration Of approval by the convention.
The next thing after Major Cakins's address
was the committee reports. OF course one of
the main points OF interest In the convention
was its declaration of principles and when
Chairman Calkins announced that the plat
form would be presented by Hon. Will
Cumback, there was another outburst
OF applause Close attention was paid
to its reading throughout. its declaration being
frequently and warmly applauded. The refer
ence to Sheridan was exceedingly we'll timed
and struck a sympathetic chord " ith many of
the delegates. The arraienment OF the Democ-
racy for it's msmanagement Of the ben evolent
institutions. aud for its support of the infamous
and uniust apportonment the position taken
on the liquor question, all were received with
enthr siastic demonstrations of approval es-
pec:ally the plank referring to the saloon and
itsnfuence in politics. which Mr. Cumback read
with great earnestuess. The concluding work of
the committee a resolution of welcome
to Hon. James G.. Blaine Before this resolu-
ton was read. of a similar import had been
offered by delegate, but point against its
adoption was made by ". A Ketcham, of Ma
rion county, who thought no committee on reso-
lutions would be so derslct in its duty as to omit
such . thing and suggest ed that the man who
offered it should wait until Le heard from the
committee. When the resolution was read by
Mr.. Cumback the convention greeted it with pro-
longed cheering, showing that Mr.. Blaine has
ardent admirers in all the Republicans of In
diana.
just at this point the chairman announced
that the committee that had gone to escort Gen.
eral Harrison to the convention had returned.
and that the gentlemen were awaiting at the
rear of the stage. This announcement was the
s.gnaf for the widest outburst Of applause that
ever occurred in any convention or assembage.
The whole audience. the stage. galleries and on
the main floor rose to its feet as General Har-
rison and the Hon. r W. Thompson came for
ward. For several minutes the cheering was
simply deafening. The floor was stamped until
the house. great and strong as il is, fairly
trembled under il, and men and women shouted
themselves hoarse. Banners, handkerchiefs.
flags, papers, everything that could be secured
were waved by men standing on their chairs,
and persons leaned far over in the galleries TAX
ing part in this extraordinary demonstration.
Nothing like it was ever seen before. 1t showed
more plainly than words can tell what Indiana
Republicans think OF their standard bearer.
Some time elapsed before order could be re-
stored. the crowd refusing to cit down seeming
ly as long as General Harrison and Mr.. Thomp-
son stood before them. Finally, when partial
silence had been secured. General Harrison
began to speak. This had the effect Of securing
silence, and In q moment perfect order was re-
stored. General Bennett. who was sitting on
the stage, set the crowd of again, however, by
shouting Whats the matter with HarrisonP
OF conrse. the response. "Why he's sll right"
came from a thousand tnroats, after which or
der reigned once again. ano General Harrison
cootinued or rather began again. His reference
l>N. Geners! Sheridan, the gallant son OF Ire
land and America" drew a continuous round Of
applause from the audience. and many old
soldiers IN the immense assemblage brushed
tears away from their eyes The audience was
deeply moved by what he said aud anothsr great
outburst of applause followed when he quit
epeaking. Cries then came from all sides for
Mr.. Thompson, until the chairman explained
that he had gone with General Harrison and
hence could not comply with their demand
When the convention scttled down once more,
the chairman announced that the convention
was ready for the presentation of candidates for
Governor. For q short time there did not
seem to be any movement for any one.
| There was a lull IN the proceedings.
| Everybody seemed to be waiting for soma
| else to move. This continued until the chair
suggested again that nominations for Governor
| would be in order. This was enough. Some
| one yelled Porter aud in an instant the cou-
ventlon went off into another demonstration OF
| enthusiasm. The cries of Porter" Porter"
Porter" came from every part OF the house
| and every one stood up and cheered and
shouted until he was exhausted. WheE-
ever there seemed to be an indication that the
applause was going to subslde. some Individual
on the stage. with the voice OF Stentor would
over the hall, "P-o-r-t-e-r," and again
the cheering would be resumed, and
continued for several minutes. The crowd
| finally cheered itself tired and subsided. No one
as yet presented name. Finally H. C. Hanna
| obtained recognition. and In ringing voice
began the presentation of Colonel Robertson's
name, but he was several times drowned out In
the course OF his speech by the cries for Porter.
| When he sat down the cheering for Porier was
louder than ever, and the convention would
| neither listen to speakers nor TO the chairman.
When man started to say anything, if it was
favorable the applause stopped him;
| IL unfavorable he WAS instantly drowned
out. and so things went along for
| some time. Frank b. Posey, however. got to
| the front Of the hall and upon a chair, and soon
| obtained recognition He then proceeded TO
formally place Governor Porter's name before
| the convention. This. of course. was the signal
| for another uprising. which continued for some
time, the delegates again standing on their feet
| and waving every rythng that camp in reach OK
| them. The Chair at this point announced that
General Bennett. OF Richmond. had communi-
| cation to make to the convention, and asked
| that he be heard General Bennett said that
! he had held conference with Governor Porter
| the evening before. and that az that time the
| Governor had reiterated his decision to decline.
| and said that he would not accept the
| nomination If offered. But" he added, Il am in
| favor OF drafting him." The convention re-
sbonded $50 are we." and resumed the cheering
| until the Chair requested order so that Speaker
| Sayrs could be heard. Mr.. Sayra recounted
| about the same that Mr. Bennett had saic only
he made i: more emphatic. This rather had q
| steadying influence the delegates, although
| the cheering continued almost as much as ever
| Hiram Brownlee improved the first opportu-
nifty that presented itself to second Gov
| ernor Porters nomination, aud was followed
Immediately by Congressman Johnston who, as
| the friend of General Hovey. did the same
| thing. Senator johnson. OF Wayne, followed
suit de said that the voice OF the people was
the voice of God, and since the voice of both the
| people and God seemed TO coincide In the mat
ter he was of the opinion that they ought to be
| respected These seconds kept up the cheering.
and for some time it seemed that ths convention
| would proceed imm ediately to the nomination
| of Porter IN spite Of all the decliuations that
| could be sent to them. In the