The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-04-15
Resolutions Adopted BY the Republican Con-
vention Which Leave Open the Question Of
Presenting His Name for the Presidency.
Nebraska'S Democratic Convention
Almtst Breaks Up in Lively Row.
Fight Between Governor Boyd and Mr.. Bryan
Barely Averted-Senseless Rumor Concern
ing Anti Administration Republicans.
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS.


DETROIT, April 1.-The Republicans Of
Michigan will present the name of Russell
A. Alger to the national convention at
Minneapolis as the choice of the Wolverine
State for President of the United States.
This was definitely decided at the conven-
tiou to-day, and the friends of Michigan's
favorite son maintain that. In the delegates
selected, General Alger has a following that
will stand by HIM loyalty as long as he has
q hope of success. The programme an
nounced by General Alger last evening
was adhered to IN every detail. and.
after the adoption of O general resolution
of Endorsement, the delegates were
left uninstructed. the General evidently
depending more upon the personal 10y atty
of the various delegates than upon the efii-
cacy OF instructions. The approval OF
President Harrison's administration was
also in conformity with Alger's expressed
wish of yesterday. but Secretary Blaine
came in for somewhat the larger share OF
the enconiums of the administration.
Every mention of Blaine's name was re.
ceived with applause. and the orators OF
the day found il agreeable TO conjure quite
as often with the name of the Secretary OF
State as with that of Michigan's favorite
son whenever scenes of enthusiasm were TO
be provoked.
retary Balls, of the State central commit
tee called the convention to order and pre-
sented ex-Congressman Edward Z. Allen
as the temporary chairman. Mr.. Allen.
who was subsequently chosen permanens
chairman, was warmly received, aud
opened the convention with stirring
speech. In the course of his remarks he
said: 1--WE havo never held out TO the
American people that that which is worth
nothing can be made worth something by
the stamp or fiat OF this great government,
but we have insisted that whatever circu-
lated among the people. whether it were
gold, silver or paper that called for del
lar, should, no matter what was its shape.
or form, or composition. be worth just as
much as any other dollar q governments
ever coined lapplausel; that that dollar
which went into the pocket OF the poor
man for days work should not be worth
20 cents, while the dollar the rioh man re-
ceived for his coupons upon a bond was
worth 100 cents. We have kept the faith
in this. Applause. We have done an
upheld the honor, the dignity, the glory Of
the flag" Applause.
THE PARTY WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE.
After speaking Of the tariff and paying q
high tribute to the administration of Pres
ident Harrison, the Chairman continued:
But the Republican party is rich in ma
terisl for the highest Office in the gift of
the people. 1t is not compelled TO
select one man because there is none
other. Who will be the standard
bearer of this great party is left TO tho
wisdom of you gentlemen. who. in consul
tation with the delegates from forty-three
other States. will decide that momentous
question. But whether it be Benjamin
Harrison or whether it be that dIstin-
guished citizen whose name is a household
word and is treasured in love by every
heart in the State of Michigan; q man who
stands to day stronger. and truer. and
nobler because of the shafts of calumny
and cOwardlce which have been hurled az
him and have fallen harmless at his feet,
whether it will be Alger or Harrison the
Republican party will make no mistake"
Applause.
At the conclusion of the chairman's
speech the minor officers were selected and
the various committees appointed after
which the convention took recess until
p. NJ. After recess the temporary OrgauiZa-
ton was made permanent Delos A.
Blodgett of Kent county, James NJ: Wilson
of Marquette, Charles w. Wells of Saginaw
and ID. NJ. Ferry of Detroit were then unsn-
imously elected delegates at large TO the
Minneapolis convention.
At this juncture ex-United States Sena-
tor Palmer. now president of the national
commission of the Worlds Columbian Ex-
position. was invited to the stage by the
chairman. In response TO calls for speech,
Mr.. Palmer said in part: I'VE have had
an administration for the past four years
which has been. in all of its acts and in all
of It's utterances. ex xpressive of the highest
ideas of the Republican party and of the
morals OF this great country. lApplause.I
There is nothing In the last four years that
the most envious. or the most malicious.
or the most malignant can put their fin.
gers upon In the way of detection; and
whether we have that great man renomi-
mated or whether the favorte son OF
Michigan shall be nominated It will make
no difference with the result. We are
bound to succeed. 1t rs in the stars.
/ see many young faces here to-day. Upon
these young men rests the future of our
country. l predict rousiDg victory for
the Republican party this fail; and know
that Michigan. sometimes caught papping.
will redeem herself. and that We shall have
that electoral law changed by which
Eiectorai aah College" & ss Great sat ap % pianse
For electors at large. William Nc cPhersoD,
of Livingston county. and ex-Congressman
Jay A. Hubbell. of Hough ton. were nomi-
mated by reclamation. one being from each
of the electoral districts at large. senator
MCMILLAN was reelected chairman OF the
central committee by reclamation
NOT INSTRUCTED FOR ALGER.
Chairman Patton, of the committee on
resolutions, reported the following:
The Republicans OF Michigan most heartily in.
dOrse the glorious work OF the Republican ma
jority in the Fifty-frs Congress. and Will do all
in our power TO uphold and sustain the victories
already won for the grand triple policy OF proteo
ton, reciprocity and honest money.
In the language OF the Republican national
platform OF 1888, we demand effective legislation
by Congress TO secure the integrity and purpose
OF national elections, and that our Represents
power 10 secure a law which will give 10 every
elector free ballot, and to every voter fair
count.
We heartily approve the forceful. fearless and
dignifed policy of the administration OF Presi-
dent Harrison, who has been so ably assisted in
all his ssgaciOus and loyal endeavOrs by that
noble patriot and statesman. James G.. Blaine.
in the PRONUNCIATION OF true and progressive
American principles.
While the Republicans OF Michigan recognize
the sterling worth and ability OF distin-
guished fello w-citizen, Hon. Russell A. Alger
whose claims TO recognition as a presidential
standard bearer have been familiar 10 the
people since his name was first presented 10 the
leave 10 the collective judgment OF the repre-
sentattves OF the party at Minneapolis I'm Juno
next the election OF n leader who will head the
triumphant march OF our hosts 10 victory at the
polls In November; pledging the nominee OF the
convention our unqualified cooperation and
answering devotion.
The reference TO General Algsr and his
candidacy for the presidency was received
with the greatest enthusiasm. and the res
| olutions were adopted amid cheers. After
| Chairman Allen had thanked the delegates