The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-08-11
The General Press.


Rochester IN. " Democrat: General Hovey
Is an able jurist and statesman, a gallant sol
der. and his selection gives assurance of
victory.
Chicago Mail: A. P. Hovey lie the Republican
candidate for the Indiana governorship. and he
is the strongest man that could have been nomi-
mated. With Harrison and hovey to lead them.
the Hoosiers will vote as they shot
Chicago Times Dem.l: Notwithstanding the
strong preference expressed for the ex- Governor
there is no reason why Congressman Hovey
should not poll the full party strength. The
burden of the campaign in Indiana lies not upon
the State but upon the national ticket. Re-
eponsibility for the loss or gain OF the State has
been placed upon General Harrison, and Hovey
will probably prove as useful a lieutenant as any
other available nominee.
Chicago Mail: In spite Of Democratic sneers
the Republicans of Indiana have nominated .
State ticket that will keep their opponents
''hustling" from now till Der. Ex-Gov-
ernor Porter declined 10 run. il is true. but tho
list Of available candidates was not exhausted
with him. General Hovey will make a rafting
race for Governor, and with the Fighting Par
son" close at his back he should draw strongly
from the ranks OF Democratic ex soldiers.
Pittsburg Chronicle: The Indiana Republic
ans have selected q good candidate. one upon
whom all Republicans can unite. His record.
both military and civil. is one to be proud OF. The
platform. too, demanding. among other reforms,
en- equal ballot and equal representation. and re-
buking "the UBIQUITOUS and unfair apportion-
ment of the State, at the behest OF the Liquor
League Of Indiana" should N the sup
port Of ali right-minded voters.
Washington Post, (Ipc.) J: The nomination of
General Hovey, now Representative from the
First district. for Governor by the Republicans
of Indiana, is the best possible issue, politically
speaking, out Of the confusion caused by ex-
Governor Porter's refusal to accept the nomina-
ton. He was a good soldier, q close friend Of
Goyorpor Mnrfapfa a urip0 fha war and a aki11-
full campaigner. as his work in 1885 showed.
The nomination Of Rev. Ira j. Chase, the Eight
ing parson." for Lieutenant governor, adds
strength to the ticket.
Pittsburg Dispatch: We do not think il wise
to regard Indiana as a sure State. 1t will be one
of the critical points Of the coming election; ana
IL will take hard and strong work to secure it's
vote to the Republican ticket. The leadership
of Harrison and Hovey will put the Republicans
in fighting order. The convention yesterday
contains the evidence that no effort will be
spared by the Republicans to secure that impor-
tant victory. Indiana is getting into fighting
shape, and campaign work there will presently
get warm enough to heat up the rest Of the
Union.
New York Tribune: This Republican conven-
ton in Indianapolis did q good days work yes
terday. General Hovey, who was nominated
for the governorship, is a brave soldier. an ex-
cellent citizen, and a man every way qualified
to do the State good service after November
next. The platform had q sound protective
ring in it, and the whole proceedings of the con-
vention were hearty and harmonious. General
Harrison's reception was most entb u~siastic, and
his brief but grateful references to Sheridan
and Blaine struck popular chords. Indiana has
begun well, and is certain to give a good ac-
count of herself later.
Chicago Inter Ocean: The platform of the
Indiana Republicans is as we'll adapted to the
prosperity of the State as the Chicago platform
is to the prosperity OF the Nation. The nomi-
nee for Governor has the prestige of victory
upon him; he it was who recently overcame the
Democratic majority in a congressional district
which Is the Texas of Indiana. The gentleman
named for govern or has a noble
record as soldier and pastor. and the nominees
to the other Offices have proven themselves
worthy of reelection by two years OF prudent
administration OF trusts confded TO them. The
Republican campaign in Indiana is now formally
opened: it will be directed by worthy leaders,
and Of its successful issue mono should doubt.
Philadelphia Press: The nomination of Con.
gresham Hovey by the Repu olicans for Gov,
ernor of Indiana will give the party in that State
a strong and popular leader. His selection was
favored by the Indiana delegation in Congress,
and his well-known strength with the soldier
vote undoubtedly aided HIM. As the Democrats
have been trying to secure this vote, Mr.. Ho-
vey's nomination is peculiarly appropriate. The
| discussion he had in the House last week on the
pension question with Congressman Matson.
who Is the Democrats nominee for Governor OF
Indiana. will be readily recalled. MIR. Hovey
was elected from the First district two years ago
by a plurality OF l, 1857, the same district having
| gone Democratic in 1884 by l.437 plurality.
There can be no dissatisfaction with the nomina
| ton. and the enthusiasm which marked the con
vention shows that the Republicans will rstify
| the selection at the polls in November.