Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28


silver and legal-tender paper currency at
par with each other.
I'VE favor the election of United States
senators directly by the people, and com
mend Senator Tiirpic for his efforts in
Congress 10 secure this great reform.
I've endorse the course of our distin-
guished senators. Daniel w. voorhees, and
David Turpie. and we favor the reelection
of rurpic to the position he has filled with
so much ability.
PENSIONS.
This convention hereby renews the en-
preston of appreciation of the patriotism
Of the soldiers of Indiana in the war for
the preservation Of the Union, and We
favor just and liberal pensions for all dis
abled soldiers, their widows and depend
ents, but We demand that the work of the
pension Office shall be done industriously,
imparially and honestly.
I'VE delouncc the administration of
that office by the present commissioner,
Green B: Raum, as incompetent, corrupt,
disgraceful and dishonest, and we demand
his immediate removal from office.
cLEvRLASp ASD GRAY.
Reso rcd, that this convention indorses the
wise and patriotic administration of Grover
Cleveland; that the Pre- e,idential campaign of
1892 should be conducted on Tho issue of tariff
as defined by the Presidential message of 1857:
that upon this issue reform Cleveland is tho
Res0ipeG, That the Dem, cratic party Of
Indiana express its unalterable confidence in
and attachment to its gallant leader Isaac T..
Gray; that It holds him to he worthy of any
honor 10 the gilt of tho American people, and
that his name be presented % the convention
by the delegation this day appointed, and in
the event that the nat onal convention d. ems
the nomination of Mr. Cleveland inexpedent,
the delegation Is instructed to use every
honorable effort 10 secure the nomination OF
Gov. Isaac p. Cray for the Presidency.
ADOPTED AMID CHEERS.
The financial plank and the declaration
in favor of the election of United States
senators by direct vote of the people were
loudly. applauded, but the greatest enthusi-
asm OF the occasion was reserved for the
Presidential resolutions declaring for ex-
President Cleveland, and endorsing ex-
Governor Isaac p. Gray as the choice of
Indiana should the ex-Presidents nomina-
ton become impossible At the mention
OF Grover Cleveland thousand people
arose simultaneously to their feet, and one
mighty cheer rose from their throats, and
handkerchiefs were waved enthusiastically
Another greeted the declaration of Cleve
land as the logical candidate, and this
manifestation inspired the Gray people t6
attempt to rival the Cleveland followers in
expression of enthusiasm. When tho
name of Gray was mentioned another
thousand enthusiasts sprang to their feet
and again cheers rent the air and handker
chiefs and hats were waved wildly in til,
air.
II move the endorsement of the repor
| of the committee" said Hon. Samuel Is
| Vail, and Immediately the question wa.
submitted and the platform was adoptec
by acclamation, although there were few
faint cries of mo, no.
MATTHEWS FOR GOVERNOR.
| The great contest of the day begun wher
| the nomination of candidate for gov
crnor was declared in order. John &
| Shanklin of Evansville, Mason ]. Niblacl
of Vincennes and Mortimer Nye o
Laporte were each placed in nomination
| with the usual manifestations of enthu
siasm, but the widest demonstration O
the day took place when Claude Matthews
of Clinton, was presented as the "farme
| candidate"
The ballot showed Matthews within
| few votes of the nomination, the resil
| being: Matthews, 6lSi Shanklin, $50; Nib
lack, 173 and Nye, $50. Immediately st
| Joseph county changed her 26 votes I,
Matthews, and when rippecanoe FOLLOWED
! by giving him her 81 votes his nomination
was assured, and as the band struck vi
"Auld Lang Syne" n cheer was given fo
the successful candidate.
On the motions of the friends of Sil;ii.,s,
lin Nye and Nlblack the nomination o
Mr.. Matthews was made unar',iods, ant
there were loud cries vf Matthews
Matthews" from those desiring a speeel
from the nominee. Prolonged arpau,
greeted the appearance of MI Matihe vs
who accepted the nomination in . Jrie
address, which was eat!i,isiu ,tically re
ceiyed.
Messrs. Niblack and Nyo also made brie
speeches and pledged their cordial supper
to the nominee of the party in the comini
campaign.
MIR. MATTHEW'S CAREER.
Claude Matthews, the nominee, was bori
December lith. 1915, at Bethel Batl
College, Dauville, KY, in June, 1867. ii
married January lst, 1865, Martha II
Whitcomb only child of the late Jane
| Whitcomb who was governor of Indian
in 1913 and 1916. Mr.. Matthews moved t.
Vermillion county in 1869 and located oi
farm three miles west of Clinton, wher
he has resided ever since, engaging il
farming and stock-breeding. In, 1876 h
was elected to the legislature. In 1880 h
was elected secretary of state by pit
rality OF 10000. He has always been
Democrat and never engaged in any othe
business than that of farming. lie is
member of the Farmers Mutual Benei
Association, and is expected to receiv
great support from the agricultural organ
izations, being usually denomlnated "th
farmer candidate
GENERAL POLITICAL NOTES.
In the House of Repre-, entatiyes yestel
day, the Noyes-R Rockwell election cas-
occupied the entire session Mr.. o. Ferra
gave notice that he would demand til
previous question to-day.
The Republicans of the Sixteenth III
nois district have nominated Jerry lshle
for Congress.
The Democratic Society of Pennsylvani
yesterday opened its campaign headqual
ters at Harrisburg.