Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-09-11
Proceedings of the Indiana Republican
Convention

INDIANAPOLIS, September i0th.-The Republi-
can State Convention met this morning. Hon.
K. w. Thompson, ex-Secretary OF the Navy,
was made permanent Chairman and spoke at
length in review of the history of the Demo-
cratic and Republican parties, the tariff, etc.
The platform was then reported. 1t indorses
the administration of President Harrison and
the conduct of Speaker Reed, condemns the
Democratic doctrine of free trade, favors reci-
proeity, approves the silver bill, favors the
Lodge election bill, opposes the alien owner
ship of land. demands laws to prevent food
adalteration, denounces trusts and combina
tions favors reasonable river and harbor i'm
provements, denounces White Cap outrageS, de-
mands local option approves the original
package" bill and demands the election OF
United States Senators by popular vote.
Every refer ence to Reed was greeted with
prolonged applause. A resolution was adopted
selecting the eagle as an emblem of the Repub-
lican party TO be used on the ballot provided Tor
by the Australian ballot system. A resolution
was adopted ordering the Secretary of the Con-
vention TO send congratulatory message TO
Thomas B. Reed, formerly of Maine, but now
of the United States"
The plank indorsing Harrison is as follows .
Eve indorse the administration of Benjamin
Harrison and the able statesmen selected as his
CO. laborers and advisers as being wise, vigorous
and patriotic. 1t has kept the pledges made to
the people has carefully guarded and zealously
promoted their welfare, and elevated the con-
dition of the public service. We heartily ap-
prove the actions of the Republicans in Con-
gress Under the brilliant leadership of Thomas
B. keed they have again proved that the Re-
publican party can be relied upon to meet and
solve great public questions. and have once
more demonstrated its capacity for intelligent
and patriotic government"
The tariff plank reaffirms belief in the Re-
publican doctrine of protection to American
industries. and commends the policy of Teci-
procity proposed in connection with the pend
ing tariff egislation
Milton T. Trussler was nominated for Secre-
tary of State.
Eor Traoc,,rar Car-oa " pivlav
For Judge of the supreme Court, R. w. Nc
Bride: Attorney General, John w. Lovett; Clerk
of the Supreme Court, w. L. Nogle.
For Ststistician, John Worrell of Hendricks
county: Superintendent of Public Institution,
James Henry of Morgan county: State Geologist
James NJ. Coulter of Hamilton county.
The Convention was one of the largest and
most harmonious ever held by Indiana Repub-
licans. Only one place on the ticket, Treasurer,
required more than one ballot and the contest
in this case was settled without acrimony.
References in the speeches to Reed, Blaine and
Harrison were loudly applauded, the first
named probably receiving the greatest share of
hand-clapping Endorsement.
SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATS.
COLUMBIA September 10th.-The Democratic
State Convention met this noon, but up to u
O. o'clock.failed to effect permanent organiza-
ton, there being very determined contest be-
tween the Titmantes and the other faction.
LATER.-1245 A. MA permanent organiza-
tion has just been effected. All the officers are
Iillmanites.
MASSACHUSETTS PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.
WORCESTER (Mass.), September 10th.-The
State Prohibition Convention assembled this
morning, when the usual committees were ap-
pointed
Dr. Blackner was nominated for Governor by
acclsmation; Lieutenant Governor, George
Kempton, OF Sharon; Secretary of state, George
D. Crittenden, of Bucklapd; Attorney
Wolcott Hadlin, of Amherst; Treasurer and Re-
eeiver General, William b. Gleason, of Boston;
Auditor, Aug r. Smith, of Leo
engaged Rev. John H. Hector, of California.
known as the BLACK Knight Of Prohibition" :"
to work in this State until election.
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS.
GRAND RAPIDS (Mich.), September 10th.-At
an evening session of the Democratic Conven-
tion E. B. Winans, of Hamburg, was nominated
for Governor; John Strong, of Monroe, Lieuten-
ant-Governor; Fredrick Braastad, of Ishpening,
Treasurer; A. A. Ellis, of Ionia, Attorney Gen
eral; John w. McGrath, of Detroit, Justice of
the Supreme Court; Captain Daniel E. Soper, of
New Aygo, Secretary of State; Colonel David
Baker, of Niles, Commissioner of the Land
Office; Fereeis H. Fitch, of Pontiac, SupeIin-
tendent of Public Instruction, and David A.
Gammond, of Charlotte, Member of the State
Board of Education.
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION..
HoLToN (Kan.), September lGth-The Repub-
licans of the First Congressional District to-day
nominated Case Broderick as Representative,
Morrill, of pension-bill fame, having declined q
nomination.