The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-04-22
THE INDIANA DEMOCRATS.
PEACE AND HARMOHY PREYAL IN
THE STATE CONVENTION.
Gray win be Urged for the Chicago Nomi.
nation-Cleveisna Gets n Restitution. but
the Gray Men Name the ticket-CInudc
Matthews Named for Governor,

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INDIANAPOLIS. April 2i.-The Democrats are
very proud OF tholr Convention tonight I,
was dgnifled. enthusiastic and perhaps the
largest that ever assembled in tho state. The
hall which is the most capacous OF its kind in
Indiana. was crowded to its utmost limit.
| There must have been 5000 people present
| The American flag greeted tho eye from every
| standpoint. Over the centre Of the stage hung
| portrait OF Thomas A. Hendricks. On tho
| right side was a similar representation
OF Isaac T. Gray. and on the left n
portly picture OF Grover Cleveland. This
arrangement was considered perfectly saro and
noii-committaL After a while the pictures OF
| Cleveland and Gray were observed to swing
| around. SO Us to present their edges to tho
! Convention. 1t was suggested that they wero
| getting ready to Turn to the wall" in occu-
sion required.
Peace and harmony prevailed. Tho differ.
cnces between the several contcsting dcleg,-
tions werc quietly arranged cforo the Con-
vention met. All were admitted. and their
respective votes divided. - that all were sat
isficd. The agreement made last week by tho
state Central Committee and representative
Cleveland and Gray udhcrcnts was observed.
1t was apparent that the peace and harmony
spirit was in control
The Cleveland men who were to oppose
Voorhees, Jcwett. and Doughctty. Gray men
delegates at nrgel. were rs meek rs lambs.
The Gray machine had gotten in its work.
There was much applause whom Senator
Turpic came forward to preside over the Con-
vontion. Tho resolutions favored the nomi-
nation Of Cleveland. but II It was decided to be
incNpcdent the delegates were instructed to
vote for Gray. Both names were loudly ap-
plaudcd by tho Convention.
The speculation as to tho position Of the ma
tional delegates on the Presidential question
is intensely interesting. and the claim to tho
majority is being fercelv disputed. Some OF
Gray's friends claim rs high as twenty of the
delegation for tho Indiana candidate. but it is
probably an exaggerated estimate.
John +. Lamb of tho Eighth district. ex. Con-
gresham. is claimed by both factions. but
Lambs position. as he defined it to reporter
is pivotal. II shall so to the National Con-
vention." hc said and vote under the instruc-
tons Of tho State Convention adopted to-day
am friendly to Gov. Gray and would like to
see him nominated. and il there is chance
for his nomination that does not conflict with
the instructions. shall! vote for him. but il not
shall vote for Cleveland. | think a great
many Of the delegates chosen will feel bound
by the instructions of tho Convention to-day"
While tho instructions of the State Convon-
ton imply Ill obligation upon tho Indiana
delegation. 1t is probable that few will not
obey them. whichever way they may be given.
If the delegation were uninstructed politi-
clan. who is capable Of Judging. thinks It
would stand sixteen for Cleveland and four
teen for Gray. but the utmost that the Gray
men concede is one half OF the delegation.
Perhaps tho most enthusiastic and interest
ing portion Of tho session occurred when tho
platform Was read. and especially those parts
whore the harmony resolution and the one -e-
lating to tho Presidency wrre read The ut
most quiet prevailed until the names Of Cleve-
land and Gray were read out and then a .whirl-
wind Of applause greeted first one and then
the other as Its respective adherentS caught
the name Of its favorite cheftain.
ny United Pr,...
The Convention decided with n roar that all
resolutions should he turned into the com
mittre instead of being read aloud. and. this
donc.the venerable David Turpie was present
ed as Chairman Of thy Convention. His speech
was on the tariff and Republican nisdoings.
Judge, Voyles. Chairman Of the Committee
on Resolutions. read the platform. which was
adopted as follows:
rs aryoi1 to the
By rslPis should be strictly Construed; Inst Inc
sdm ss sna I'D sn OF Sss .
money should be taken from tho people under any
re :" II. smal
OF government: that public office is solemn public
is a the nsFF
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sn 'ass sP' viii pryas sstfss {" he NSals
an I of Of VII ssSs
The individual should "n!y be such rs essential !" ths
all Legislation looking to the INFRINGEMENT OF liberty d
OF public order in principle and
I'VE ths OF Benjamin Harrison
ITS w5s to hs M the
o, the People for It's brszsn Violation OF It's S
pledges 10 tho country 10 eeys,e aud purify tho
The public patronage 10 the yes, PARTISAN purposes
he Of Pensen Il rean
party machine . ~ he. promotion ., William
reward for his saving The blocks Of i've
Of The Tn.on tempt rsstsn upon The
!snIea to dsyriys Ne people q M Eht 10 regulate
y
'nsn! TO ne world as 'a toward The feeble and
Ne favor such radical and comprehensive measure
people and crude material Of our mansractarcs from
Federal tnxstion. We condemn the so.ca,lrd recig:
Ihs American people the shadow u comnefri" Tree.
Ss en- VI sr to S s S.a, #
rus,s and monoposs which are he chief support Of
ssSua
,.r with each ",her W.ta,er tn. tectol Of United
1urpe Tor his efforts in Congress secure this
great reform.
We endorse the course Of our distinguished Senators
)nniel W Voorhees, and David Tnrpe and We favor tho
evierton Of lnrpie to the position he las held with so
much ability.
We most heartily applaud the action Of our two last
legislatures IN passing the school BOOK laws thereby
nying the people OF Indiana com icte series school
eat books equal to those formerly used at half az
he Old prices We pledge ourselves to every
on,r" OF Indiana ana by taa. means bring About ts
requent and expensive Chan III books OF which tGs
'eO pie justly cunplaned In former years "
We approve tho Australian election system intro.
uccd in Indiana by the Democratic PARTY II has
TODD the test " experience and we are IN favor Of
II intact
TINS ,enton hereby rencws the EXPIRES II ap,
rrciaIon or the patriotism of the soldiers In,aun
n IN" war f"r Ne Preservation "f IT," Union. and We
heir widows and de Students but We demand tt the
"rk OF the Pension once shall be done n.ustriou.v
and honestly, We d.nOunr" the AitninIs.
ration or that ofce by the present COInrlIssIunrr
'Trrn Ehun. IN incompetent corrupt GisgraccfuL and
ihce. "
We heartily endorse the new tax law as n wise and
enehccnt act. by which the increased revenues norrs
AIRY for the support OF the state Government are atl
htirely hoIn the corporations Of the state that mad
eret9iore nnjurty esenrcd their fair proportion OF
hHation We commend the Legislature for fefuSn. 20
uopt GOV li0rey'n recommendation to inrrras" IN.