The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-22

the sidewalks were crowded with Cleve-
land shouters, who gave cheer after cheer
for Grover Cleveland and Indiana.
The action of the Indiana delegation
this afternoon has made everything con-
nected with Indiana popular. Not only
are the visitors for Cleveland. but all Chi
cago Is for MIN. All man has to say is
that he is from Indiana and he can get
anything.
Why? Because Indiana settled the
presidency.
German, Boies, Tammany and all the
dark horses gave up when Indiana
was heard from. At former con-
ventions Indiana was never in it.
By throwing away the vote of the
state for an impossible favorite son, In
diana was no more factor than Alaska
In determining the nomination. In this
convention Indiana was looked upon as
the key to the situation. From local metro
politan papers large numbers of reporters
were detailed to watch the movements of
the Indiana delegation. Senator Noor-
hees and Charles l.. Jewett, on arriving,
boasted in long interviews that Indiana
would cast thirty votes for Gray on the first
ballot The country had been led to believe
that Cleveland had one-half the delega-
ton, and the Cleveland men from other
states felt discouraged They said il that
was the case Cleveland could not be NOM
mated.
The Cleveland men did not rush into
print upon arriving, but Saturday morn
ing twelve of them caucused secretly, and
resolved to vote for Cleveland all summer
ii necessary, no matter whether Gray's
name was presented or not.
When the whole delegation met the
antis sprung their little trap by which
they expected to catch the Cleveland
men-the unit rule resolution. To down
it three more Cleveland men were found
to Join the faithful twelve. Defeated
and ratified the opposition went to pieces.
The other delegations watched this, and
when they found that Indiana was for
Cleveland his nomination was conceded.
John q. Shanklin Is one of the happiest
men in Chicago. No more lie he
ridiculed with that never-to- -be-for-
gotten 100 per cent" speech.
He is vindicated. To him is due
the credit OF starting the Cleveland ball
a-rolling. His Shields club speech played
an important part In the general result.
Shanklin had the great pleasure of being
the fret one to carry the news to
Tammany that Indiana would vote solid
for Cleveland. He first notified Governor
Flower of the fact. Bystanders say that
the governor remarked: That just what
we expected. Indiana can always be re-
lied on to make lsol OF herself.
Tammany then gave up the fight.
A few minutes later the large stuffed
tiger which had been in the lobby of the
Auditorium disappeared.
Where is the tiger?" was asked of the
hotel clerk tonight.
"In the bar-room where he belongs"
he replied. -
A. s. GEM and Charles Goetz of South
Bend had the nerve to enter the wigwam
TO 500 that Cleveland would be
nominated on the first ballot. But no one
would take their money. GEM then got
Tammany badge which he pinned
to his coat with a lot of Cleve-
land badges, and disguised as Tam
many brave went about the hotels
saying that Croker could not control him
any longer. He played Tammany to per-
lection. GEM and GOetz did more than
any other two men in st. Joseph county
TO elect those staunch Cleveland delegates
Chester and Packard.
The national association of colored dem
ocrats met here today TO prepare for the
campaign. Tomorrow the location of
tho national headquarters will be
settled. J. Milton Turner favors Indian
apolis. A. L. Manning of the county
clerks office represents the state at large.
]. V. 7. Hill, an attorney of Marion
county, is also delegate.
III. P.