The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-09-17
INDIANIANS MUST HUSTLE
Growing Belief that Chicago May Bid
for the Next G.. A. Z. Encampment.
Lincoln. Eeh, May Also Contest for the Honor
-Governor Chase to Speak for the HOosier
CapitalIMr. Will Fortunes Work.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-While the cam-
paign which has been carried on for the
last several months in the interest of Indi-
annapolis as the place where the next Ma
ti0nal Encampment shall be held, has had
the effect of closing out active competition
from cities which a year ago were expected
to be in the race. 1t seems
that after all some pretty hard
work may be necessary to prevent
the slipping away at the last moment of q
we'll earned victory. There is some talk
about q large delegation coming from Lin
coin, Neb., which a year ago made q nearly
successful fight. Many delegates who then
voted for Washin gton promised that they
would vote for Lincoln for 1898, and the
Lincoln people doubtless expected the
promise to be made good. Their opposi-
tion to the congressional appropriation for
Washington, however, has caused I'M
friendly feeling towards them on the part
of many who otherwise might have fav-
Ored them.
If indianapolis is confronted with any
danger. and there Ia some reason for fear
ing that she may be at the last moment. it
will be traceable to Chicago. The Grand
Army people in Chicago have given the
most positive assurances that they favor
indianapolis. but the fact that her repre-
Hsenfatives last winter insisted openly that
they did not want the Democratic national
convention. while they were secretly
to secure 1t, Is not altogether re-
assuring.
The great crowd which is now being
brought together here, which il is vari-
ousIy estimated Will number by next Tues
day from 10000 70 100000 people, may be
such q strong temptation to Chicago enter
MA fhaf Hoha will arm nj IN % M r -
as the greatest feeder of the year for
the worlds fair. AS the sentiment of
the rank and file is rather IA
vorable to Chicago. on account of the
encampment would be quite likely to sue
coed. The representatives of Indianapolis
now hear recognize the DANGER, and are pre-
pared for it. but they feel that they cannot
be too we'll prepared. They are working
effectively, and are very much gratihed. to-
night over the apparent results of their
efforts mp to the present time.
The incoming thousands have created q
demand Tor gers far beyond the9up-
ply. Efforts nave been made TO secure from
the messenger companies the services of
fifty boys Tor two or three hours on Mon
day for the delivery of q lot of Indlanapo-
lis printed matter. The principal
company here is unwilling TO try
reasonable price. and finally decide ed
to-day that it would be useless to under
take any extra work whatever. Boys are
having u rich harvest from street-vending
and Guiding strangers about the city. The
Indianapolis committee has had 60 content
itself with a contract for one-half the num-
Der of messengers It wanted. and now feels
1t has been fortunate in making even this
arrangement.
Secretary Fortune has been busy to.
day looking after the details of the
campaign which is being entered
upon tn secure the encampinent. He las
arranged that Governor Chase will present
Indianapolis TO the veterans, when they
come 90 the selection of the next encamp-
ment place. The location of the reunion
of next year will be agreed upon on
next Wednesday. General Beath. of
Philadelphia, to-day wired he could be
depended upon to second the nomination of
Indianapolis for the East. General Beath
is an ex-co,nmandcr-in-chief. Major War
ner. of Missouri, another ex-cominander-in-
chief, has not yet responded to the request
to second. upon the part of the West. Gov.
ChaseS nomination of indianapolis. 1t Is.
believed. however, that he will speak for
the Hoosier city.
There are only about one hundred Indi.
ana visitors in the city tonight. None OF
them came as part of organizations,t and
are located at the hotels promlscuously.
The veterans from the State are ex pected
TO begin arriving tomorrow night.