The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26
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TIE Seventh District
Long before the time of meeting for the Sew
enth district delegates the Criminal Court room
was packed with persons of all political parties,
who looked for spirited fight the efforts
of John E. Sullivan 20 become q delegate to the
national convention. While the delegates from
e1Iadison, Hancock and Shelby were assem- bling
1.-THE Marion county delegates held meeting in
the commissioner room, and discussed. in
very fsvsrish way, the situation. Mr. Sullivan
was urged to withdraw. but his friends
| said no. and he was as obstinate as
ever. After half an hours wrangle, it was seen
that there would be chance OF settling the
/ difficulty before the district meeting. and
r. Tanning. a Sullivan supporter, as chairman
of the delegation. When the seventy-one dele-
gates finally reached the court-room. they were
unable TO get in until some of the spectators
were crowded out. and then they were given
only standing room.
Ex-senator Mcdonald had been there occupy
Ing the place of chairman half hour. and
the Marion county delegates came in, amid
great confusion he raped the meeting to order.
He announced that Arthur V. Brown would act
as secretary, but the confusion was so great bus
.iness could not be undertaken. Mr.. McGannon,
the little Irishman who defeated Mr.. Mcdonald
for delegate to the State convention. moved
that two sergeants alarms be appointed to clear
the of all persons bus delegates.
This threw the meeting into still greater
confusion. but after McGannon insisted that his
motion should be voted by counties. Mr.
Mcdonald consented to recognize him, and the
motion prevailed. The sergeants appoin ted
were John Payne and George w Geiger. but
Senator Mcdonald instructed them not to clear
she hall, everybody had right to be present.
Mr. McGannon again made demand that the
doors be closed. but the delegates for the out
counties Kissed him down.
Order having been partially restored. Will E.
English ask ed if it necessary for per-
manent chairman of the meeting 20 be elected.
Az ha kaH m OT1A
called out, II nominate Senator Mcdonald
Before the matter could go any further Senator
Mcdonald arose and said: 'Gertemen, am
ex of1cio chairman OF this convention. / AN
going 10 preside. 1t is unnecessary 20 elect any
one else" The a.dent followers of Governor
Gray submitted to the ex-Senator's determine
ton and the organization of the convention
completed by electing Arthur ". Brown
permanent secretary, and James ID. Seaton.
of Shelby. and John A. Faulkner, of Madison,
assistants
There was 40 much confusion that no one
could scarcely be heard As there was no con-
test over the majority of the positions to be
filled, they were quickly disposed Of the follow
ing being selected by reclamation:
president---'Squire Van Pelt Shelby county
Assistant Secretary--Dr. Devins, Madison county
COMMITTEES on Permanent Organzation--Ch Christian
Brink Marion.
On Credentials--John E. Faulkner Madison county
State Central Committee --Ephriam Marsh. Han
sock.
+ Senator Mcdonald, the present member of
Ahe State central committee from this district,
was concentrated for the position, but fearing
! there would be !. strong fight against him he
refused to allow his name to be used, and the
election of Mr.. Faulkner followed.
The trouble then began by w. E. English of
fsring resolution providing that of the
delegates to the national convention be selected
from Marion county, and one from some out.
side county. The resolution was adopt
Cd. and the question arose as to
should be cast The followers of Sullivan IA
vored viva voce vote by wards and townships,
and the opposition wanted vote by ballot.
his opponents knew many delegates who would
desert Sullivan If they could do so secretly. In
discussing how tbs vote should be taken the
meeting became noisy that the chair was un-
vote was taken resolution to vote bv bal
lot 1t was lost by . vote of 624 to 491. The re-
looked like be had enough votes to
elect him, but the opposition to him refused TO
abide by the result. w. z. English In the in
terest Of harmony. as be said moved that each
county be allowed to vote as it saw fit. Judge
Hord, of Shelby-ille, moved to lay Mr.. English's
motion the table, and it prevailed by vote
of Ga to 81 Tbs latter vote showed that Sulli-
vans vote was not enough to nominate. and for
q few minutes there was great confusion among
ais followers.
John p. Frenzel renewed the excitement by
stepping into the Marion county delegation and
ehampioning Sullivans cause. Several dele
gates declared that he was not delegate, but
he sienced them by exhibiting q letter making
him a proxy for Hon, w. H English.
after another half hour of confusion Chair
man Mcdonald announced that the meeting was
ready to receive nominations for delegates to
the national convention. Deputy United States
Marshal Frank Miller named first. Then
Allen w. Conduit, of this county, and Charles
g. Offutt, OF Hancock were placed IN nomina-
tion w. E. English named John Il Sullivan,
amid shouting. cheering and Kisses.
There luil for moment and then Mr.
Sullivan Gro wded to the front and withdrew his
name. All he said Gentlemen. / am
Democrat; so are you all In the interest of
harmony withdraw from the race. and ask my
friends to support Capt James Ntzhugh,"
Mr.. Frenzel took the floor Immediately after
Mr.. Sulltvan's withdrawal. and named McHugh-
The nominations closed with the name of Judge
K. M HoFd, of ShelbyTilie.
The vote oy ballot was very tedious, and the
turmoil that had prevailed from the outset con-
finued. When the vote was about half in,
Captain MeHugh withdrew, and his support
went 20 Conduit
In Center township. northwest there was q
contest. and Senator Mcdonald created much
amusement by stating. According TO precedent
the vote will be divided The result OF the
vote was Is follows Allen w Conduit Oh:
Charles q. Ohutt. 81; X. NJ. Hnrd as; Frank
Miller. IL. aud Capt. James Ntzhugh, IL. As
Exfy-one votes elected. Conduitt and Offutt
vera declared the delegates
The work of the convention waa Quickly corn
plssed by sleettng 4. d. Hord. OF Shelby coun-
~, snd Andrew J. Brown, of Madison County.
altsrnates 70 the national convention and David
f. 9o0ding. OF Hancock elector for the district
with pr. =. g. Cnllom, o. Madison county az
alternate.
Several friends Of Gray desired to Introduce =
resolution indOrsing him. but as soon "a the
business vas completed tbs convention, on mo-