Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-09
HOOSIER REPUBLICANS.
A GubernatOrial Lamb selected for
the SlAMgh h1er.

INDIANAPOLIS, August S.-The Republi-
can State Convention was called to order
at 10 this morning. 1t is the largest in
the history of the State. There are eleven
hundred delegates, and the hall, with a
seating capacity of four thousand, is
packed with spectators. The interior is
decorated with bunting and portraits of
Harrison, Morton, Garfield, Lincoln,
Grant and others.
Hon. W. H. Calkins, of indianapolis,
was chosen permanent chairman. A
committee was appointed to call on Gen
eral Harrison and invite him to attend
the convention.
In his address Calkins touched upon
the civil service law, declaring that
Cleveland used the civil service question
like the platform to car. He used il to
get in; but when he got in he saw the
sign, Don't stand on the PLATFORM" and
he didn't! Vociferous cheers.
Referring to the nominees of the Chi
| cago Convention the speaker paid a
| glowing tribute to Morton, and then de-
clared 81 need not refer to that other
grand name, " whereupon the Convention
burst forth in enthusiastic applause,
cheering and waving hats.
A resolution was offered, heartily con-
graduating Blaine on his safe return
home, but objection being made to a
suspension of the rules, the resolution
was referred to the Committee on Reso-
lutions. A resolution was also offered,
paying high tribute to General Sheri-
dan, which was adopted by rising vote.
The platform was then read. It de-
clares that with grateful pride the Re-
pubiicans OF Indiana endorse and ratifv
the actions OF the National Convention :;
affirms allegiance to the principles and
policy OF the Republican party, and says
We pledge to the nominee for President
and Nice-President our united and sue
cessful support. The electoral votes of
Indiana will be given for Harrison and
Morton.
In commenting Benjamin Harrison to
the people of the United States we re-.
peat the words in which this State pre-
sented him as candidate for nomina-
ton:
A Republican without equivocation,
always in the forefront of every contest
devoted to the principles of the party
with which he has been identified since
its organization, prominent and Jealous
in all its campaigns, wise and trusted in
its councils, serving with honor and able
distinction in the military and civil SER
vice OF the Government; of great abili-
ties, a long and distinguished public life
of high character and unblemished repu-
tation.
Then follows a severe arraignment of
the Democratic party in Indiana, charg-
ing it with conspiracy and the forgery of
election returns, gerrymandering, fraud
in the election of a United States Sena-
tor, corruption in the conduct of public
institutions, etc.
The platform contains a long labor
plank demanding laws against imported
servile labor; against the employment of
children in factories and mines; for
labor safeguards in hazardous occupa-
tions, and for arbitration between capital
and labor.
Upon the liquor question it declares
for local option, favors liberal pensions
to ex-Union soldiers and sailors, and de-
clares that railways and other public cor
porations should be put under legislative
control. The platform was unanimously
adopted.
A resolution was adopted, amidst great
enthusiasm, welcoming James G. Blaine
on his arrival home, declaring that the
enthusiastic honors now being paid him
are properly awarded to public servant
who always and under all circumstances
has been conspicuous as an American.
At this juncture General Harrison's
presence was announced, and the Con-
vention went wild for several minutes.
General Harrison, in his address, paid
glowing tribute to the memory of General
Sheridan and spoke of Blaine as "That
great Republican and that great Ameri.
can now returning to his home" He
declared: ''We shall not be disappointed,
| hope, in hearing his powerful voice in
Indiana before the campaign is DID,"
Nominations for Governor then fol-
lowed. The names Of ex Governor Por-
ter, Lieutenant-Governor Robertson and
Hon. w. A. Cumback were placed before
tho Convention for Governor.
Several delegates seconded Governor
Porter's nomination, and his nomination
by acclamation seemed imminent, when
recess was taken.
After recess the names of Congressman
George Steele, Rev. Ira J. Chase and
General A. P. Hovey were proposed to
the Convention for the Governorsbip
and the name of Governor Porter was
withdrawn.
General Hovey was nominated for
Governor on the first ballot.
Ira j. Chase was nominated for Lieu
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