The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-04-24
REPUBLICANS ARE FOR HARRISON.
A New Yorker Who Regards His Reelection
Certain-A Scene of Intense Enthusiasm.

Henry c. hewitt. formerly of Terre Haute,
but for several years past engaged in the
practice of law at Albany, N. Y. was in
the city yesterday, on his way home from
the convention of Republican clubs at
Cincinnati. THE Democratic papers, /
see," said he. in conversation with Jour-
nal reporter, "sre making much of the
Foraker incident. and endeavoring to
show that the sentiment of the conven-
tion was for Blaine a. q presidential
candidate. Now, as member of that con-
vention. know that is something not in
tho least warranted by what actually &C.
CURED. Mr.. Blaine was cheered, as he
always is in Republican gathering, for we
all regard him as . statesman and one of
the party's foremost men III every way. but
the shonts which greeted the mention of his
name Tuesday were for his craftsmanship,
ana not for any prospective presidential can
didacy. In New York President Harrison's
denomination is felt to be assured. There
Is no opposition to him In that State. and
his denomination without opposition 10
confidently looked for. The business men
appreciate the wisdom of hls course since
he has been President. and the benefits of
his administration become moro and more
apparent every day.
The so-called Foraker incident has. il
the East. ] know that the New York dele
gates to the convention are for him to
a man. He has their esteem and
admiration and they represent half q
hundred sections of the Empire State. His
recent speeches throughout the South have
compelled attention everywhere. and
thousands of men who heretofore have had
no adequate idea of President Harrison's
statesmanlike qualities are to-day firmly
convinced that the Nation has at its n ad 8
ra a "A
1t so in my State. for men have como to
me and spoken in that strain and
If such is the case there il must
be the same in all parts of the country.
by the politicians, but comes direct from
the people. President Harrison will be re-
nominated and reelected. Aside from the
advantage of HE personality. am satisfied
before the presidential election next year
that his majority will be greater than in
1888"
Mr.. hewitt thinks the Republicans stand
An excellent show of carrying New
York next fall John H. Starin, of
New York, the wealthy. steam boat-owner,
Is prominently spoken Of as the Republican
candidate for Governor, and Mr. hewitt
said it was currently reported that the new
daily In that city, the Recorder, was
started In the interest OF his candidacy.
Assistant District Attorney Cockrum was
also in attendance upon the convention of
Republican leagues Mckinley was the
figure of that convention" said he. yester-
day. "the hero of the occasion. When he
entered the hall, in company with Thurs
ton of Nebraska, Bartlett of Vermont.
Langston of Virginia, and other notables,
and walked down the aisle the cheering
was tremendous accompanied by wild
waving of handkerchiefs. hats, um-
brellas. and every thing that could be
brought into play to make q showing of
approval. When he came upon the stage
the cheering was renewed. When he spoke
there was even more of it. His allusiOn to
the administration brought the most tu-
multuous applause. When ne said, If you
want to know what the Republican Congress
has done look behind it, at that matchless
statesman and representative of Republic
an principles, Benjamin Harrison, Presi-
dent of the United States the applause
lasted fully ten minutes. the cheering be-
ing taken up again and again. Then del
egate called for three cheers for the presi-
cent, and another demonstration came
even more pronounced in its enthusiasm.
and lasting nearly fifteen minutes. Every
mention of Harrison's name brought the
hearties' applause, showing that conven-
ton to Yin full sympathy with President
Harriso. administration throughout"