The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-03-05

Yus al eQQ forever 10 n peT0lc10u8 practlco.
The claim of the Democratic Congressman
10 more than absurd, 1t il ridiculous. He
Is always present for buncombe, but not
for business; for salary. but not for serv-
vice; for talk. but not for tariff; for wrang-
ling, but not for work: for c~ussedness. but
not for count; for party service, but not for
public good. He refuses to be seen when
1t Is necessary TO raise a quorum. but de-
mands recognition whenever he wishes to
raise he'll. The practical good Judgment of
flibustering for craftsmanship. and the
suppression of the p~rize-pnzzle is hailed
with joy by every thoughtful man,
b speaker hen proceeded 10 deliver a
further eulogy on the Republican party
and TO outline the work which he said Law
before it. Referring to the fact that the
convention was being held IN the South,
he spoke of the impetus which would be
given to the industries of that section if it
were dominated by the Republican party.
Said he: Nashville might have been a
Chicago or a Buffalo if Democracy had not
stitied the natural enterprise of the South
ern people by its refusal to participate in
national, educational and industrial ad-
yancemcnt."
The speaker believed that much of the
South was truly Republican to-day, and
said Tennessee was Republican on a fair
count 1t was his belief that the fearless
men of the South Will not much longer per-
NIT a few selfish political leaders to per-
pCtudJo tutiI VOWtI dSdlUSt lU6 UOHeSt
wish and will of the majority. The
chivalry which has suffered and done SO
much for Dixie will not long permit the de-
nial of political rights to any man entitled
TO them under the Constitution of this
country" He closed with a few words ex-
pressing confidence in the future of the
party and of the league.
The usual committees on order OF bust
ness, resolutions. credentials and league
work were then appointed. after which the
convention took a recess to. allow the vari-
Gus committees time to complete their
work.
At the mass-meeting this evening the
convention hall was filled to OVERLOOKING
with delegates and citizens of Nashville.
In the audience were many ladies, and the
dress was made by Gen. Nathan Golf. of
West Virginia. When he appeared upon
the platform he was accorded an ovation.
and during the delivery of his address he
was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic
applause. He congratulated the .Repub-
licans upon this great outpourlng of repre-
sentatives OF o great political party,
and said the meeting in behalf of
our grand country was destined
to produce great results. 1t was indica-
tive of the feeling now prevailing in the
land. The delegates came from many Sec
tions; from all the States; from the New
England States, the Pacific slope and all
along the Atlantic coast. While proud of
the respective localities and States. the
speaker and delegates were prouder still
thatthey were citizens of the United Estates,
made greatly prosperous and happy by the
Republican party. The General spoke in
this strain for nearly an hour, and in con-
Guiding said that his State of West Vir-
GINA, which had given 1900 Democratic
majority a few years ago, would elect a
Republican Governor at the next election,
and give its electoral vote to the Repub-
lican candidate for President.
Rev. w. b.. Derrick. colored. missionary
secretary of the A. NJ. E. Church, New York.
made an address of a half-hour's duration.
advocating Republican ideas, but dwell
ing especially upon the race question. He
held that what the colored people wanted
was not social recognition, but the rights
OF citizenship. They were the working force
of the South, and to attempt to expe1 them
therefrom would result only in an uprising
of all lovers of freedom. The South itself
could not thrive without the negro laborer,
and the latter, if treated with consider
alton and fair play, would make as rapid
progress as ever made by any race of peo-
pie. He advocated fair play to all citizens.
Before the law black and white should
st2pd as equal.
Addresses were also made by Hon. Harry
Lenhart, of Philadelphia, President Thurs
ton and Attorney general Webster, of Ne
braska.
1t is thought the convention will CON-
plete its work in time to adjourn finally to-
ulOEIOW nlZub. Ou Wednesday, inc Qele-
gates will start on a trip through the State.
The trip will occupy two or three days,
and it Will probably be Saturday before
they turn their backs upon the sunny South
for their journey homewardS.
The various committees were hard at
work until a late hour tonight. and when
the convention assemblies tomorrow morn
ing they will all be ready to report. There
was quite a spirited contest over the Ioca-
tion for the next convention. between Gin
Wheeling, but the former city had the
strongest backing and won the prize.
1t is now thought that Judge Thurston
will be reelected to the presidency by &C.
clamation. Edwin s. Stuart, of Philadel-
phia. had q strong following from Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, South Car
0lina and the New England States, but
when it was announced that Judge Thurs
ton was q candidate for reelection Mr..
Stuart refused to permit the use of his
name.
Governor Taylor, of Tennessee. sent word
to the convention that he would be pleased
to receive the delegates at the State House
at noon tomorrow. The State Legislature
will hold a joint session for the same pur-
pose Immediately after the close of the
Governors reception.
The throng in the city has taxed the ca
pacity of the hotels, and delegates are
crOwded together often as many as six in a
room. The hospitality of the citizens is
marked by cOrdiality and heartiness. The
Central Republican Club rooms have been
thrown open and generous entertainment
is extended to strangers and delegates.