The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-14
puBLIoAn FACTIONS TN IHn1AH

no REPUBLICAN, FACTIONS IN INDIANA.
An attempt is being made in certain quar-
tiers to produce the impression that there is
factional fight among the Republicans of In
diana The references to this alleged state of
things are accompanied in some instances
with false charges as to the responsibility for
it and in others with expressions of pretended
regret that it should exist, as it is said it will
lessen, il not destroy, lndiana's chances of
furnishing the successful candidate at the
Chicago convention, and, correspoudipgly, in
crease the chance of other candidates.
We desire to say. once for all, and in the
most positive and uneouivocal manner, that
there is no factional fight among the Rcpub-
licans of Indiana, nor the remotest approach
to anything of the kind, nor the elements
out of which it could De made. We have no
factions and no factional feeling here. The
Republicans Of Indiana are solid, harmonious
and united. The party in this State is not
given to fractional. fights. 1t has never felt
that it had large enough majority to indulge
in such pastime, and has willingly left that
luxury to the party in other States. More
over, the Republican party in this State does
not believe in that kind of politics.
1t has been brought up, if we
may use the expression, in the school
Of thorough organization and severe
discipline. 1t believes in party leaders and
leadership. It believes that in union there is
strength, and in harmony victory, and that
these results cannot possibly De secured by
divided leadership. warning counsels and
family quarrels. The Republican party in
this State has always been organized and run
on this idea. and 30 it is now. In no State Of
the Union is the party organization more COM
pact and better in hand. and in no other are
the Republicans more harmonious in all that
relates to the welfare, the leadership and the
success of the party. The talk of factional
fight among the Republicans of this State is
whole cloth. originated and circulated for the
sole purpose of weakening Indiana before the
convention and detracting from the strength
of her candidate.
Indiana, speaking from Republican stand
point. il solid for General Harrison. We do
not mean to say that Harrison is the first
choice of every Republican in the State. or
that other candidates have not some
friends who would prefer to see them nomi-
mated. II would be an unheard of
state of things If $50, 600 voters should be alb
solutely Of one mind before nomination
is made, and unit in favor of one man. The
Republicans of Indiana are not quite so well
drilled as that. Mr.. Blaine still has friends
lives. Senator Sherman and Judge Gresham
have their friends, and there may be other
candidates who are regarded with favor by
particular individuals or in particular locali-
ties. But in the State at large and with the
party at large General Harrison 10 the only
candidate. He represents the party, the 9TH
ers represent individuals. The party as q
party has declared and instructed for Gen.
eral Harrison, in its township, county, district
and State conventions, and its rank and file
are overwhelmingly and enthusiastically for
him as their candidate for President. The
Republicans of Indiana have no other candi-
date, do not want any other, and do not intend
to have any other if they can help it. They
know what they can accomplish with him fol-
. leader. and they do not know what they can
accomplish with any other. They want to
place the result in Indiana beyond doubt, and
insure the election of Republican President,
and are confident that the nomination of Gen
eral Harrison will do this
We have said there is no factional fight
among Republicans in this State. This is the
more surprising since certain newspapers pub
lished outside of the State and enjoying g
considerable circulation within its borders,
have done all they possibly could to fomen'
trouble in the party. For months past they
have been engaged il sowing the seeds of fac
tional strife and trying to weaken the party
organization. 1t is no fault of theirs if there
is no factional fight, and the failure of theil
efforts is the strongest proof of the strength o
the party organization in this State and of it,
solidity for General Harrison. The organiza
ton and morale of the party are such that il
will give hearty support to the nominee o.
the Chicago convention without any though
| of factional fights, with only this differenc,
| in favor of Harrison, that with him for q can
didate they will feel that success is assured
while with any other the result will be doubt
| full.
A SPECIMEN PROHIBITION HYPoORITE.
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