The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-27
WILL INSTRUCT FOR PALMER.


known in the history of Illinois. The
chief interest will center on the instruc-
tions to be given to the Illinois dele
gates to the national convention at Chi
caRo. At present it would seem that
nothing could prevent the Endorsement
of Senator John NJ. Palmer for the presi-
dency and the instruction of the delegates
in his behalf. The out and out Palmer men
claim 70 have six hundred delegates TO the
State convention instructed for him, an0
they say the resolutions naming him as the
choice of the Illinois Democracy
Tor President will have no uncertain
sound, while Cleveland will doubtless
be given complimentary paragraph.
1t is admitted that the delegation TO the
national convention will be instructed to
vote q unit. w. r. Morrison 10 expected
here to-day to lead the anti-Palmer forces.
The Cleveland side is strong on good
strategists. and may be able to give the
fercs. ' There nave been many conferences
of the leaders, on both sides. for the pur.
pose of adopting resolutions that Will
please every body, but SO far only failure
has resulted. Judge AltierV is certain to
head the State ticket. with State senator
Coppinger for Lieutenant-go governor.
Another dispatch says: All day the bat
tie between the Cleveland and Palmer
factions among the delegates was hotly
Palmer men would have an Overwhelming
majority In the convention. the Cleveland
men worked hard. Frantic efforts are being
m made to head them of, but even should the
Palmer men succeed the Cleveland men Will
certainly have strength sufficient to carry
the fight into the convention. This is very
undesirable to those who desire harmony.
The situatian was further complicated
during the day by tho ignorance OF tho
delegates of the exact desires of Gen.
Del, nd nnt rnfY lat ta
tonight that this problem was cleared up.
II was stated to- day that at q conference
in Washington few days ago. that Gen.
Palmer said he did not desire the delegates
instructed for him. but would be satisted
TO be merely indorsed In resolutions by the
convention.
CABLE SURPRISED.
Congressman Cable understood that he
was delegated by Palmer to explain this
position; and when he arrived hero and
found the Palmer men apparently headed
by the generals son, all clamoring for in
structions for their candidate. his surprise
was unbounded. Therefore, this afternoon,
Cable telegraphed General Palmer. ex-
to state explicitly whether he desired in
structlons or not. The answer to
this was anXiously awaited as forecasting
in q great measure the action OF the con-
vention tomorrow: 1t was generally
talked among politicians that If General
Palmer asked for instructions the enthnsi-
asm created would probably take the con-
vention by storm. Late Tonight Chair
man Phelps, of tha State central commit
tee, on hearing of the dispatch sent Palmer
by Cable. stated he had this evening tele-
graphed Palmer about the matter, and re-
ceived the following answer:
My letters to you, one OF which Mr.. Cable
read. explain my position pniS 1T, The co convention
what it thinks best 1 have full confidence in
your Judgment. JOHN M. PALMER.
The letters referred to. says MIR. Phelps,
review the situation and express the will
lngness of General Palmer to abide by the
wisdom of the convention. All this would
seem to lndica ate that he would not be dis
pleased at the hilarious indorsement and
iron.cIad instructions his friends are urg-
ing.
district, to-day, which renOminated Con-
gressman Springer for his tenth term. let
ter was reac from Mr.. Springer
expressing his gratitude, regret
ting that illness prevented his being with
Illinois to the national convention should
be instructed to vote as o unit in
favor of Palmer for President, and use all
honorable means to secure his nomination.
Tho factjonal contest In New York." says
MIR. Springer. "sdmonishes us it will be ex-
ceedingly hazardous to select our candi-
date from that State. however much Demo-
Gratis in other States may favor one
or other of the distinguished citizens of
New York. whose names have been men,
toned. Party success ID OF the greatest
Importance and should outweigh all other
considerations. The cause of tariff re-
form must favor that candidate for Presi-
dent who can most certainly be elected
If nominated Palmer will be elected. and
there is every reason to believe he will re-
ceive the electoral of Illinois. We could,
Also under his leadership. elect our State
ticket and secure Democratic majority
in both branches of the Legislature, with
all 1t implies"
mise Oh the presidential question was be-
ing discussed. 1t provides for the indorse-
ment of Palmer, but instructs the Illinois
delegation to vote as unit for Grover
Cleveland should his name at any time be
presented by the State of New York. This
proposition was received with general
favor, and will undoubtedly be submitted
TO the committee on resolutions tomorrow.
The committee on resolutions tonight,
after a long deliberation. adopted plank
in the compulsory education law pledging
the party to uphold and improve the CON-
mon school system; denouncIbg the Repub-
lican party for enacting law which tends
to bring the cause of popular education
into disrepute, which takes from parents
the right to educate child according to
the dictates of conscience. which gives ab-
solute power to every local school board,
no matter how ignorant or spiteful its ac
tions, to harass and persecute a large class
of people who pay their full duty. both
towards the State and their children, and
who, by their labor. patriotism and
intelligence contribute very much to our
prosperity and greatness. This law is also
to be condemned as an invasion of that
liRious liberty guaranteed by the COnsti-
tuition, and amounts. in effect, TO inter.
ference by state with the church. 1t is an
tagonistic TO democratic institutions, and
We demand it's repeal"
Hickory Hail." new Democratic State
organization. was christened amid much
enthusiasm this evening representatives
from every city In the state assem- lied and
formed an organization which will have
delegates from every township and ward
in the State.
Late tonight Congressman Cable re-
ceived reply from Senator Palmer, in
which the latter said: IL do not ask ab-
eolute instructions. / do not wish to
Weld anything TO opposition. do
not wish TO antagOnize Cleveland.
My friends. among whom / include you,
ought to speak of both Mr.. Cleveland ana
myself in language of their own. You
quote me correctly, but to avoid further
Misunderstanding i must refer the whole
subject to my friends and to the conven-
tIon."
TELLER AND WOICOTT