The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-17
THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.
Indiana Republicans for General Harrison
Why the State Should Be United.

Brazil Register: Mr.. Biaine's declinaton is
generally regarded as final. In General Harri-
son Indiana has the man to win the nomination,
to unite the party and to carry the day.
Porter County Vidette: Mr. Blaine has done
something really magnanimous. by forbiddinS
his go before the national Republican
convention. He the choice of the voters,
but could not have commanded the full support
of those whose influence he most needed.
Frankfort Banner: Mr.. Blaine touches the
key note in his appeal for party harmony. That
duty is that calls for unselfish action at the
Chicago convention, and we believe the index
of his letter points to General Ben Harrison, or
this State. as the one Republican OF the Nation
that combines all the essential qualities that
VIII insure harmony and the od-time party en-
thGsiasm for success.
Gibson County Leader: There many Blaine
in Indiana, and not few of them are. in
Gibson county, but these gentlemen will now
look for new standard-bearer for the coming
conflict. and believe that their choice will, to
a man. fall to General Harrison, whose gallant
race last year SO greatly increased their love
and admiration Cor him. Let Indiana unfurl the
Harrison standard and occupy no time In select
ing a second choice.
Rockville Republican: We believe Mr.. Blaine
means just what he says and we trust that the
Republicans of the country will so regard it. and
act accordingly That Mr.. Blaine could have
been nominated there is scarcely room to doubt,
and we believe he could have been elected; but
or Ben Harrison can be elected with less labor
than would be required to elect Mr.. Blaine, for
the reason that he has made enemies IN his own
party that could not be induced to give him that
support that they would cheerfuily accord TO
Sherman or Harrison.
Rushville Republican: The weight of opinion
as reflected by the daily papers Is. that Mr..
Rlaine's withdrawal is made in earnest Now,
then, for the credit of Indiana, Indiana Repub-
licans should unite to press the claims or Cen
eral Harrison for the presidency. His ability no
longer needs demonstration TO the American
people His personal. professional. war and
public record is unassailabie He Is man OF
sound Judgment and large experience. He can
carry the electoral vote OF Indiana, and Is known
all over the land as broad and safe man; and
WILL therefore, carry every other State that any
other Republican can.
Goshen News: Indiana has two prominent
candidates for the Republican nomination for
the presidency-Hon Benz. Harrison and Judge
Gresham. Both have good following, If. IN
deed, they are not divided into factions, which
reports be true Besides, other candidates, not
ably John Sherman. have many supporters. IT
this condition of things continues 1t is certain
that the Indiana delegation cannot go into the
national convention with much. it any, pres
tige promise of accomplishing anything.
Therefore it is the plain duty of the leaders to
settle on one candidate, and push his claims for
all he is worth. As far as this county Is con-
cerned, since Blaine is out of the way, this
county being Blaine stronghold Harrison Will
doubt command the greatest support, al
though other candidates have friends
Little is said about Gresham-the
Republicans remembering that Harrison
work, and made some glorious campaigns.
Yesterday the Indianapolis journal comes out
square-toed for Harrison for President. saving
that Indiana will present his name to the con-
vention. That there will be opposition-at least
a show-there is little doubt. as the Gresham
faction will want to see their man RECOGNIZED.
But this will not be wisdom; divided delega-
ton will not do. If the Republicans of Indiana
want candidate for the presidency and expect
to succeed. their only plan is to unite upon one
man. and that man should be the selection Of
the majority, which would undoubtedly be Har-
rison
Richmond Palladium: Indiana is second in
Importance only to New York among the doubt
full States With Indiana secured. New York
may be surrendered and the Republics candi-
date still be successful. l., therefore. q West
ern man lie taken, it will be that one which can
most certainly carry the doubtful State Of In
diana That General Harrison can do this is
conceded by candid men OF all parties. That
claimed by no one. This fact creates almost a
necessity for the nomination of Harrison. With
all this in view. it is not too much to claim that
Indiana will be honored with the presidential
candidate if Indiana Republicans unitedy and
earnestly work for it. But it is not simply to
cure this honor to distinguished citizen
pu blican President of the country. that Indiana
Republicans should rally as man to
the support of Harrison, important as this may
be. There are additional reasons why this
should be done. The success of the national
ticket in Indiana nsures the success of the State
ticket Everything for which an Indiana Re
success in the national convention. and there
fore every effort should be made to secure that
result Not only should solid and hard-work-
ing delegation be selected, but the united voice
OF the party in the State should strengthen
and sustain it in its efforts. The prize is great
one, and should DE contended for manfuly and
with the determination to win. IL the contest
is entered upon and conducted in this spirit, the
Republicans of Indiana will not only give to the
N alton President. but will secure 10 them
selves lasting control of the State.