The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-12
A. UNITED PARTY.


Convention Left No Wounds Tn BE Healed.
MINNEAPoLIs. Jnne 1.-THE echoes of
last nights hurrahIng for Harrison and
Reid are still to be heard in Minneapolis
to-day. The crowds hurrying to the trains,
the floral arches still standing and tiutter-
ing banners were all q reminder of the
exciting scenes which accompanied the
nomination of the Republican presidential
ticket
The political field has cleared up after
the battle, and it is fondly hoped by the
leaders that the ministry of time will heal
all the wounds and efface the scars. The
leaders of the Blaine forces for the most
part are counseling harmony and announc-
ing their intention of smoothing down the
ruffied feelings of their disappointed fol-
lowers. and doing all in their power to &C.
cure the success of the ticket in November.
Mr.. Charkson. who was perhaps the most
prominent leader of the -adminiE5ra-
tIon forces, was one of the first to annor nee
his devotion to the nominees OF the Repub-
lican party and his belief that they were
not doomed to defeat in November. The
events of the week have shown how futile
after ALL is the power of self-constituted
leadership among the rank and file of the
demonstrated by the sudden breaks that
occurred in those DELEGATIONS which the
managers on one side or the other supposed
were docile to their leadership. When the
gates evinced q sudden desire to act on
their own responsibility, and the persua-
slons OF the leaders were singularly lnef-
fectlve to change the delegates Intentions.
The Harrison men generally. were happy
over the result. They are hopeful that
there is to be no bitterness after the con-
test, and they desire above all things the
unity OF the party. John c. New, who has
figured as largely as any body in the Har-
risOnian councils, was in fine spirits last
night. He said that the President had CIV
en- the country a splendid. safe. honest ana
courageous administration. He had the
people with him. and he would be elected.
Mr.. New said they had made hard fight,
and had to meet men who were skillful op-
DOnents, but he had nothing to say against
them.
Hon. L. T. Michener said: ut was q
great convention in the personnel of the del
formed part of It's body, in the lockers
on. in those who assisted in their councils,
In the dramatic surprise which introduced
Mr. Blaine as formal candidate, and In
that meeting at Market Hall. which
demonstrated to the world that the Presi-
dent would he renomllated. 1t was also
remarkable because of the fact that there
was nothing of bitterness, either felt or ex-
pressed, on the part of those who were sup
porting the different candidates. although
the battle was earnestly fought on 10th
sides. The party is to be congratulated
that there are no wounds to heal, but that
the nomination was made in such way
as to make every delegate feel con SCI GUS that
he has neither done nor said any thing dur
ing the strife which can prove q detrimeDt
TO the party In the approaching ampaign."
Ex-senator Spooner sald: This has
been the most remarkable contest of the
hon mi nj m fa
country. Although the contest was so Bit
ter and so prolonged, it has left but little
animosity behind. and the indications are
that the party will be united and win
splendid victory In November"
Mr.. Conger, of Ohio, said: II recognize
the fact that Harrison has given the c0un-
try pure, wise and able administration,
and while should have preferred to see Mr..
Blaine nominated, l consider that the con-
vention has made good choice. and We
will all work for him and elect him."
Senator Teller said: 'You.can say that
Colorado believes Blaine would have been
very much the stronger man. not only In
New York, but all over the North west; that
he would have made States certain IL sc
are now doubtful; that we are good, loY III
Republicans. and stand by the ticket. We
will do our part, and If Harrison is beaten,
We expect he will be beaten by the very
men who forced his nomination. If the
States that have to elect him had been con-
suited. Blaine would have beaten him"
Chairman Clarkson said: I'VE were
beaten, but am not ashamed of the light
we made. We will go III now and DO our
best"
Clad in his nstty, cool gray suit, with
his Harrison hat just o trifie tilted,
Chauncey NJ. Depew looked the personIti-
cation of satisfaction this morning as ne
stood in the West rotunda. He was just
opening q telegram when reporter
asked him the question:
"Mr. Depew, il there any foundation for
the renewed rumOr that you are TO succeed
Mr.. Blaine ae Secretary of Statep
Mr.. Depew answered, with much empha-
sis: Not bit of foundation for IL, sir;
not q bit"
Neither now nor in the futuref"
No, sir; not particle of foundation for
it.n