The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-21
THE STATE TICKET AND CANVASS.
Hearty Endorsement Of tie Work Of the State
Convention by the County Press.

General Hovey was one of the three men VINO
voted for Thoebe in the Thobe. arlis contested
election case when it came before the House.
hovey stood up against all odds for the work
insman, because he believed he was being de-
prived Of his rights.-Vernon Banner.
If there was any doubt, heretofore. In regard
TO the State giving G Republican majority this
fall, the nomination of General Hovey removes
that doubt. He Is one of those Generals who
always lead q victorious army. and this will
not be an exception. -Princeton Clarion.
The unequivocal stand taken by the Repub-
leans Of Indiana in favor Of the elimination OF
the saloon as q factor In politics, and the adop-
ton of q local-option law, has already had q
marked effect on the prohibition movement
not be led away by the lying cry of free
whisky."-Forr Wayne Gazette.
The people of Indiana will rebuke the steal Of
the Lieutenant-governors Office, the legislative
~gerrymandsr, the taliy-sheet forgeries. the pros
titution OF che States benevolent institutions to
political ends, and several such m alters, by the
election Of Hovey and Chase in November.
They will also do their share toward suppress
Ing free trade. Fire the rascals out.-Muncle
Times.
The nomination of Hovey and Chase, the
general and the private soldier, has struck the
popular chord in Indiana In some respects 1t
is better than that of Porter would have been.
The candidates were soldiers, and soldiers are
in fashion this year. There is nothing too good
in the eyes OF the people for the men who went
to the front with death staring them in the face
and rescued their country from dissolution.
Peru Republican.
There is not a weak man in the whole ticket,
and it furnishes further evidence Of the intent
OF Republicans to carry this State in November.
There are tried and true men on this ticket,
good campaigners, men or good character, and
each one will do his part in carrying il TO snc-
cess. All Republicans are fully satisfied. No
body 10 displeased with the ticket except Demo-
crais-Rockville Republican.
It II the unanimous opinion of the press of the
State that the State ticket is q splendid one.
General Hovey is g man Of broad views and
large experience. He has held anumber OF pub
lie positions, and has shown himself to be a
man of strict integrity. upright and Just In all
public relations, and true to bis avowed opinions
upon all public questions. He will carry a large
Democratic vote ia southern Indiana, where he
is best known. and he will poll the full Repub-
lican strength all over the State. -Sheloyvills
Republican.
For the fret time In the history of the State,
Posey county has been honored by the pomina-
ton of one of her citizens for the Office of Gov
ernor. This is a year in which county and
State pride should greatly enhance tho prospects
for Republican success in this county. Possy
county is the banner agricultural county Of the
State. She produces more corn. more wheat
aud more watermelons than any other county of
Indiana. And more than that, she will give to
Indiana her next Governor Mount Vernon
Sun.
The Repu blican State platform is q plain aud
forcibls exposition of Republican doctrine aud
belief. Upon every State issue it speaks openly,
boldly, d~efantly. Upon the temperance ques-
tho, this platform has never been excelled.
There never was n palmer exposition of doc
trine or method by any party at any time. It
simply leaves it oil to the people. 1t is all that
the most radical temperance man could ask and
upon II everybody who has the real welfare of
the temperance cause at heart can stand and
fght--Winchester Herald.
The Republican platform favors local option
rs the best and only available measure by which
from our midst. There is no doubt that il it was
| the law now all saloons could be voted out OF
this town and would be, however it might affect
II &Ss trade or any man now in business. The
psfty favors temperance and the people are
anxious to have 1t soon. They are not willing to
wait until the whole Nation adopts it. but will
take it IN smaller sections, as thepeople may de-
mand Manchester Journal.
The platform of the Indiana Republicans is a
model document in every way. The senti-
ments it euunciates will meet the hearty sup
port of every Republican in the State. and by
not a few Democrats who do not wish to further
perpetuate in power in the State q set OF men
who seem lost to all sense OF shame in the
management of our benevolent institutions.
The local-oprion plank has the right ring to it,
and meets the views of every one who believes
that it is the inherent right Of the majority to
rule. Taken asa whole. or in single sections,
the platform is the best one ever adopted by the
Hoosisr Republicans Times.
Republicans all over Indiana consider the
nomination of General Hovey in every way Just
and proper. 1t is doubtful if q stronger pomi-
nation could have been made. He commanded
moro Indiana soldiers in the late war than any
other general, and hia men idolized him. He
was bravery and fearlessness personified. yet in
the treatment and care of the soldiers under
him he was always thouebtful and tender. II
don't see how any Of the boys can 60 back on
General Hovey," said a Democratic soldier In
this county, and he expressed the feeling OF
almost every other soldier in the county when
be spoke the words. Delphi Journal.
Gen. Hovey's commanding ability is acknowl-
edged, and though he is we'll advanced in years
and has served the people in different capacities
at various periods of his life, his honesty has
never been questioned. His soldier record has
given him the title Of the John A. Logan of In.
diana. and his sincere friendship for the soldier
in legislation, specially fits him to take the race
against CORTLAND c. Matson. whose stock in
trade is taffy for the soldiers. OF all the men
that could have been nominated he is best fitted
to expose the hypocrisy of the Democratic
twaddle now going on about the soldiers inter.
sts.-Monticello Herald.
1t is the unanimous opinion OF the press of the
State that the State ticket is a splendid one
General Hoyey is a man Of broad views and
II 10 10 ~ aStA - nv "a bA0
lie positions, and has shown himself to be 9
man OF strict integrity. upright and just In al
public relations, and true to his avowed opin
ions upon all pubic questions. He will carry
large Democratic vote in southern Indiana
where he is best known, and he will poll thu
full Republican strength all over the State. Hi:
record as a member of Congress is exceedingly
honorable TO him, and the only offenses that thu
Democrats alleee against him are that he was
Democrat-Columbus Republican.
Gen. Alvin P. Hovey. the Republican nomine,
for Governor Of Indiana. is a kind, generous
frank and open hearted gentleman endowed by
nature with all the gifts necessary to statesman
ship, as we'll as with the heart aud bearing of
gentleman in the truest and broadcast sense o
the word. His achievements as a volunteer sol
der, both IN the war with Mexico and in tn
late rebellion. are a part Of the history Of b
country, and they are q just source of pride I,
every friend of General Hovey, as well as q
every patriotic citizen of his native State. Hi
actual knowledge of the services and suffering
Of the boys in blue during the late war, couples
with his warm beart and kindly nature, hs
made OF him the honest, painstaking and per
sistent friend Of the so,diers of the Union. an
there is no man living, now that John A. Logal
is no more, TO whom the veterans of the rebel
lion turn with as much confidence and love q
they do to Alvin P. Hovey. Princeton Leader
An Irish Patriots Views.
Buffalo Special.
John Neeson, the Irish Democrat, who stoos
on the platform in Hamilton with William
OBrien with a ~royolver in his hand to protsc