The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-05-04
A Harmonious Convention Astounding
in Highly Enthusiastic Action.
Unqualified Instructions to the Delegation to
Vote for General Harrison TO the Last
Unanimously Adopted Amid Cheers.
Resolutions Congratulating Senator In
gals Approved with Applause.
Stirring Speeches from r W. Thompson and
Ex-Gov. Porter Increase the Enthusiasm
They Are Selected by AcclamatiOn.
SELECTING THE DELEGATES.

Resolution Instructiug for Harrison Adopted
Amid Great Enthusiasm
The Republican State Convention yesterday
morning at Tomlinson Hall, TO select four dele
gates and four altsrnates to the Nationsl COO
vention, showed in a high degree the worth and
substance OF the party in Indiana. Enough
young blood had been thrown into the oeega-
tions 90 make them intensely enthusiastic and
aggressive in every expression relating 70 the
coming contest with the Democratic party.
These young men had with them the iiveiiest
reccllsctions of the vigorous fight and brilliant
victory two years ago. and the manner In which
they went at the business in hand indicated that
there will be no lack OF vim In pushing the
partyis interests this summer and fall But on
the other side there were many sedate veterans
observant and less demonstrativs men TO bring
to the proceedings the wisdom and experience Of
years. In every delegation could be counted
gray heads of prosperous farmers. merchants.
bankers and professional men. Each county
sent an excellent representative Of the party
within its limit and while these delegates were
less ardent they manifested such lively interest
that It was difficult for some Of them to restrain
themselves from being rs eager and frisky ~
their younger colleagues. Throughout. the con-
vention seemed to be imbued with but one pur-
pose, that of performing work that would ad-
vance the best interests Of Republicans
On the stage were many represen tativs men.
of national, State and local distinction. Among
them were Col Thomas II. Nelson, Will Cum
back. Acknowledgements Robertson. j. r.
Gray. Judge Kibby, W. d. Fouike. E. H. Neb-
eker. Judge Walker. Gen. George W. Steele
and others But on the floor could be seen men
Of equal prominence. for each delegation had at
its head the leading Republican Of the section
from which it came. In the galleries were scores
of ladies with their gentlemen escorts. Had
there been the contests attending the nomination
of . ticket the spacious hall would have been
packed As it was, the convention renewed the
ardor and feslty of Republicans from every
quarter of the State. and sent them home salts
fed with the work that had been accomplished.
few minutes after IL o'clock, the Hon.
James N. Huston. chairman of the State cer-
trail committee, called the delegates to order.
and 40 soon as they were all seated the Rev. E.
j. Gantz, pastor of the Central Christian Church.
of indianapolis, offered prayer. Every delegate
and spectator stood during this devotional sxer-
else. The reverend gentleman invoked the d.
vine blessing on the convention aud the govern
msnt. Tho prayer an earnest one, and
concluded with the expression Of the wish that
Providence might direct the national convention
at Chicago as Indiana desired.
At the conclusion Of the prayer Mr.. Huston
said that to expedite the work IL would be wise
to dispense with . temporary organization. and
unless there were objections . permanent
chairman would be selected at ones.
The suggestion met with favor. and after
Chaa L. Wilson, acting az secretary, had called
the roll Of eountiss. and found oil represented,
Jacob Early, of Terrs HAute, placed 10 nomins-
ton for permanent chairman the venerable
Richard W. Thorn pson. whom be characterized
- that grand old man." Mr.. Thompson was
chosen by q unanimous vote, attended with
cheers As the veteran Republican came
forward on the stage, his familiar form inspired
the delegates to renew their desfening applause,
which continued several minutes. Although in
bis seventY-utnth year. he seemed rs sturdy in
physique and ready in eloquent speech as in his
prime. His voice is, perhaps. not quite SO strong
il once Was. but 10 10 still clear and forceful,
and the olesn-cut sentences in his few remarks
of acceptance reached every part OF the large
hall when I commenced the work Of trying
to make Presidents. said he. 'the majority Of
fathers who have passed away. It has Deen
hfty- seven years since / cast my frat vote and
participated in presidential election in Indiana.
have taken reasonably active part in four
teen presidential campaigns When cast my
eye back, and SEQ that all my compatriots
gone-that not one Of them remsins-I feel that
the time has come when should be permitted
to lay down the armor OF active warfare.
stand here alone. but my nature is enthusiastic.
remember that four years ago told the con-
vention that. IL God spared me. would again
assist the party this year. am here to fulfill
that promise, but am also here for another
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opportunity to express some sympathy for our
Democratic friends. Outside their thirst for
Office they are very good felows, you know.
They tell us that they took the Offices tour years
ago under very embarrassing circumstances.
They did secure the government, as they claim.
under EN- barrassing circumstances They found
on the statute books those laws which united
struggling humanity all over the universe The
Democrats were en- barrassed because they had
promised to turn all the rascals cut, when they
knew they could only turn the m in. A full and
overlooking treasury. the result OF hopest he
publican government, also embarrassed them.
They were also embarrassed by their attempts
to strike down protection to American indus
tries They were embarrassed by the fact that
they had succeeded, by accident. IN securing the
election of President who had never been 10
Washington; who knew nothing about the gov
eminent and did not know public man out
Of 5000. They were embarrassed by a man
700, who declared 10 his letter Of aceeptance,
that the President was executive officer
claiming for the President part Of the lees-
lativs power. When the President of the United
States ressts the will of the people as expressed
through their representatives in Congress, it 10
. crisis in affairs well worthy of your care
ful consideration The Queen of England dare
not veto an act Of Parliament. 1t would cost
her her throne. Yet President OF the United
States can veto . hundred bills giving relief TO
needy, wounded soldiers and thereby cause nc
| alarm In the country Our forefathers did not
| contemplate that the management OF this gov
| eminent should be placed in the hands OF one
man. would like to know when the Demo
| Gratis had elected anyone by q majority. The
| only way they have succeeded At any time Was
| by drawing support away from the Repub-
| licans by means Of third party
| ] hope the Republicans will see that that
| plan 10 not played rs successfully az in for
| mer years. After stating the object OF tho
meeting, Mr.. Thompson said: There 10 not
| one man in this convention whom / would not
| trust cast my vote ct Chicago. Nothing
| would crafty me more than 10 see the majority
| of the delegates the national convention
| favor man from Indiana for the presidency.
| believe that such action would serve as Q puri-
| fer 30 the national administration Let us al
! lay aside personal preferences. and work with
| that end in view. Whatever We do should
demonstrate that the Republicans of Indiana
are not sectional, bot ara a united body. and
| men struggling TO promote the welfare OF our
common country" The speech was frequently
| interrupted by applause
1t the conclusion OF this speech Mr.. Wilson.
| az Ia I.afa chosen ne