The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-07-24
MICHENER RUNS THINGS,
AND HUSTON HAS NO SHOW AT ALL.
The smooth Attorney-Genernl Not Only
Secures His Own Election, But Names
All the Minor Omeers-AIr. Huston
Is Far From Well Pleased.

ire agony u ofEls A44tnIAtA 70 Nun4AiAAlhA
and Huston has been temporarily suppressed.
The Deuison corridor Friday evening presented
an appearance of old-time animation-when
the Slick Six was arranging the "block Of five"
program necessary to place the Indiana man
into the presidential char. There was one
marked difference, however. The fellows who
have secured fat Offices lacked their former en-
thusiasm and seemed to derive much enjoyment
in shedding a patronizing glow over
the little fellows who have fallen
heir to sad pair OF hooks.
TIL occasion OF the hustle was the meeting
OF the republican state central committee for
the purpose of electing a new chairman, vice
chairman, secretary and treasurer, vice. re-
spectively, Huston, Ransdeu, Ollie and Wal
lace, resigned.
On the outside there was the semblance OF
harmony, but il was easy to see that there was
decided feeling over the selection OF a secre-
tary. II had been understood for some time
thatiAtty. Gen. Kitchener would succeed L. :.
Treasurer Huston as chairman, but the
latter. in resigning determined to keep
string tied TO the position by nam
ing the new secretary, in tue person
of ". II. Smith Of the Commercial Gazette.
Mr.. Kitchener, however at once saw through
Illusions scheme and quietly informed the
members of the committee that a secretary
favorable 10 his personal interests must be
chosen, and, though declining to name outright
his choice. he insinuated that Frank r. Mill
gan Of New Castle, Henry county. would be
agreeable TO him, and Mr.. Milligan was
promptly chosen.
Republicans at large have manifested con-
siderable aninlosity against Huston ever since
President HarrisOn's inauguration, maintain
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"ruction" in the republican camp. % Because
he raised a big kick over his failure TO
secure cabinet position, and % be-
cause Of his opposition TO Harri-
sons appointments. Huston Is distlnctively
representative Of the boodle-dIspensers the
ward hustlers and the little fellows Of the
party, and makes no bones about being their
patron. Illusions turbulent course led TO de-
sire upon the part OF the members OF the CON-
mittee 70 place themselves wholly outside bis
clutch for the time being. and so they entered
into Micheners scheme with ardor. The pro-
gram was carried out TO the letter.
When the meeting was called TO order at
o'clock in room 4 of the New DcnisOu, the fol-
lowing members Of the central committee we're
present: T. Il. Adams, Nincennes; Thomas
e. Bateheler. Vernon; NJ X. Sulzer, Madison;
!. ]. Irwin, Columbus; l. ID. Stubbs Rich
mond; d. VI. kansdei, indianapolis; John ii.
Burford, Charlottesville; j. A. Swoveland Tip.
ton; T. =. Crumpacker, Valparaiso. William
Bunvan, KendallvIle; /. w. Royce, Warsaw.
Mr.. j. y. Huston presided. After stating in few
words the object Of the call, Mr.. Huston handed
IN his formal resignation, accompanying the
same with a few egousucal remarks concern
ing his success in the last two campaigns.
After accepting his resignation, those of ID. NJ.
Ransdell viee-chairman; John ]. Ollie, secre-
taTy, and William Wallace. treasurer, were
read and accepted
II was then moved that the committee pro-
coed 10 the election Of a new chairman. Mr..
Michener's name was the only one presented
- ha aH AMI uIan Nfn Of he
meeting. He spoke as follows IN accepting the
position:
lam very grateful for the honor YOU have done mo
IN sleeting me 10 the Craftsmanship Of this COM
nittee I trust that your confidence Ia will
prove 70 have been we'll founded. In accepting the
place, wish TO state that 50 long am your chair
nan, viii not directly or indirectly be a candidate
for any Office. I will take part in nominating
candidates for Office Of any character For any other
course on my part would be little less than treason
70 the party. I bold the republican party above
men. I invite and viii welcome the advice
lions are not won by state committees or
their officers, but by the united and intelligent
efforts Of the rank and Gle OF the party Therefore,
not only OF you, but also OF the gallant yeoman Of
the party, l earnestly ask help and cooperation.
Fresh from the glorious victory Of 1sss the Indiana
republicans viii press ardently 20 the light OF
1870 and viii win IT, believe. Unialtering conf
deuee II the administration Of President Harrison,
PARTY ana undying OPPOSITION 20 the denocratie
psrty viii prompt every Indiana republican 70 do
oil 10 bis power for success and that means victory
IN 1890 beyond question
Mr. r. Sulzer Of Madison received the unani-
nous vote for vice chairman.
Three names were proposed for the secretary
ship, viz, Frank r. Mlligan, W. II. Smith and
w. r. McClelland. Mr.. Milligan was elected
on the first ballot, receiving eight votes. This
made Huston so indignant that he refused to
participate longer in the proceedings. He
rushed down stairs where he gathered one or
two confidential friends about MIN and scored
the action OF the committee to his hearts con
tent
Joseph s. Owen Of Columbus received the
unanimous vote for treasurer.
Before adlourning the following resolution
was passed.
Whereas, The republican state central committee,
10 session assembled az indianapolis. July ~. 1883,
take this opportunity 70 expre's its unqualified in
d0rsemans OF the admi niatration OF BENJAMIN Har-
rs %, president 81 the Uuited states.
Resolved. That We regard President Harrison az a
ssfe, wise and earnest executive. who viii bring 70
The whol3 people administration OF public affairs
that will reflect unquestioned credit 10 the great
party which he represents and az the same time
j. H. ADAMS.
J. II. b. fORp,
J.. ". RoYsE.
Louis 7. Michener the newly-elected chair.
man, Is too well known over the state 10 re-
quire mention. He Is the present attorney
general. has always been a strong friend OF
Gen. Harrison and is deemed n shrewd though
inscriptions politician.
3lr. X. Sulzer OF Madison, the new vice chair.
man, u a lawyer and n az present prosecuting
attorney at that place. lie has done little or
nothing as yet to raise himself above the aver
age OF his party.
Joseph l. Irwin, the new treasurer is a
wealthy banker Of Columbus. Ind. and mis- soul
knows nothing but deep and unaduiterated re-
publicanism with all that the ex-
preston implies. one act by
which he made himself notorious ali
over the state measures the mans caliber ex.
actly. In 1885 when President Cleveland and
bis wife were making their famous tour over
the country and visited Minneapolis, the
Tribune OF that city INDUCED in a coarse aud
most villainous attack upon Mrs. Cleveland's
character. Such was its totally unwarranted
and scurrilous nature that IL eventually led TO
the retirement OF the editor from his position.
Mr. Joseph /. Irwin Of Columbus was the only
Indlanian who Endorsed the action OF the edi.
Tor. Re wrote to him a letter which was
printed, aud aroused great indignation. This
man will now handle the funds OF the Indiana
republican party organization.
Frank r. Milligan the secretary, il
treasurer Of Henry county.
Dan Ransdelps resignation was also accepted
fRs the member Of the central committee from
the Seventh district. His successor will be
elected 81 a meeting Of the district committee
cbairmen 20 be held some time in the future.
This meeting Is subject to the call OF the chair
man.
Matt Hurley Of New Albany stopped at the
hotel during the day, and told his friends that
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