The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-06
REPUBLICAN ENTHUSIASM
ADrizzling Days Rain Does Not Dampen
Its Ardor Throughout the State.
Major Calkins, Gen. Hovey, Corporal Tanner.
Ex-Governor Porter and Other Speakers
Have Large and Attentive Audiences.
Csi.ios and Morton at Fort Wayne.

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Fort WAYNE, Oct 5.-The largest political
demonstration that has yet been witnessed in
this city was seen this evening. Maj. w. II.
Calkins and Oliver 7. Morton arrived from Indi-
annapolis at 3 o'clock and shook hands with most
of the prominens Republicans during the after
noon at the Fort Wayne Hotel. In the evening,
shortly after 6 o'clock, bands began gathering,
and Republican clubs In uniform were seen in
every street. At z o'clock the line Of march was
begun. and the procession was at least q mile in
length. The Lincoln, Tippecanoe, Fifth Ward
Harrison and Morton aud New Haven clubs
turned cut in force, making the finest
parade that has been seen in this city
70. years. The streets were packed
with interested spectators, and the general
opinion was voiced by one individual who said:
Il did not think there were that many Repub-
licans in Ft. Wayne" The meeting was held in
the Princess Rink, the largest hall in the city.
The auditorium, which seats 1000 people, was
packed, and though the evening was rainy and
disagreeable, hundreds came who we're unable
to get adnittance. Capt. j. b. White. Con-
gresham from the Twelfth district, arose to in
troducs the first speaker and was received with
tumultpous applause. He presented MIR. Oliver
7. Morton. who made a speech of half an hours
duration. In il he made q forcible arraignment
or Democracy, and referred to the frauds of the
Democrats in this State and elsewhere since the
inauguration OF a Democratic administration.
Mr.. Morton's speech was well received. and ex-
cited favorable m Major Calkins was
then introduced, and his popularity with the
Republicans here was demonstrated by q tre-
mendous round OF applause. The Major made
an eloquent speech, eulogizing the Republican
party for the great good 1t had done the coun-
try In the twenty years it was in power. Be-
sides freeing the slaves, giving the people the
best currency on earth, making free homes pos
sible for all, it had passed the eight-hour law
and created q protective tariff for the benefit OF
the laboring men of the country. He also spoke
OF the Democracy hs q party OF abolitionists-
apoloeists for slavery-a party built upon fraud,
perjury, ballot-box stufing and vetoes; q party
that would sacrifice national honor for success
at any time. The speaker quoted from Demo-
cratic platforms since lS48, to prove that il was
for free trade. charged that the Democracy had
accumulated the surplus by vetoing pension
bills. naroor and triver Improvement bills, and
refused to restore our navy for the sole purpose
of laying the groundwork for free trade. He
declared there was no law authorizing the Sec
rotary TO deposit q cent of the surplus in nation
al banks. save by act of Congress. and yet the
administration has sixty millions OF the peoples
money In its pct banks. being loaned out at good
rates. and these pet banks would pay good cam
psign assessments for the favor. The speaker
discussed the tariff, asserting that there was but
IS cents Of tariff on an ordinary suit OF clothes.
the main cost of the clothes being the money
actually paid for labor. Speaking about wool
the speaker said there were 60, 0OO, 900 sheep IN
this country. from which there was annually
gathered 240, 900. 900 pounds of wool Of the
value Of $50. 600, 900. He asked what would
be the condition Of the country IL all these sheep
were slaughtered. The $50, COO, coo would 60 to
Australia or South America, instead Of into the
pockets or our people. Our woolen-mills would
close, and the workmen would be idle. while a
wool trust would advance the cost Of wooden
goods. As illustrating the faIlacy OF the Mills
claim. that there was 81 profit per ton on pig
iron 20 mill-owners. he quoted from the con-
greesional investigation, showing that there
were paid in labor bills SIG. ~ on every ton of
pic-iron. while sales of that product brought but
$lI.50. IL there was TO be cheaper iron the
cheapness must necessarily come from the wages
Of the workmsn. The Major gave many illustra-
tons showing the benefeent working
OF protection for the mechanic, and
declared he would rather see wages
doubled than cut 5 por cent. His references to
General Harrison and General Hovey were
vociferously applar6ed, and his tribute TO Gen.
Harrison was one Of the most eloquent ever
heard here. he was listened to with the deep
est attention and warmly applsuded at all his
climaxes.
The Democrats, being afraid 20 give their
henchmen . chance To hear the truth about the
great issues before the people, summoned David
1urpie and held q meeting in the Academy OF
Music. They had no street demonstration,
only one club turning out to escort the speaker,
and Senator Turpies audience was less thar
half the size OF the Republican meeting. The
Sen ator confined his remarks almost exclusively
to the tariff, aud was listened to with compare
tive interest and good order. The activity oil
the Republicans here was dampening. however
and is cerainly unprecedented