The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-08-17

and one of the most prominent politicians
In the county, opened the campaign at Bis
marck this evening. speaking under the
auspices of the Bismarck Republican
the speech was exceedingly we'll received.
MIR. Wilson handled the tariff and silver
question to the @ Queen's taste. He said that
two years ago Colonel Busey was elected
to Congress by the Peoples party and
Farmers Alliance votes on the promise that
he would vote for free silver. Hlscongres-
sional record shows that he voted on every
occasion for gold coinage. The Peoples
party has candidate this fall, and Busey
will not receive that vote. Mr.. Wilson said
that many of the farmers who voted again st
Mr. Cannon two years ago on account OF
mistaken impression of the effect or the
Mckinley law. seeing the reduction In
price In many articles, notably sugar. will
support Cannon this campaign. MIR. Will
son feels assured of the success of the en-
tire Republican ticket III this district.
Mr. Carter Takes Rosy View Of the Outlook.
Special to the Indianapoli, Journal
WAsHIN GToN, Aug. 16.-Chairman Carter.
of the Republican national committee,
who arrived in Washington last night
visited the General Land Office this after
noon, and the clerks and other employees
took advantage of the opportunity to give
him Hatterlng farewell He was pre-
sented with handsome gold watch and
chain, and In reply paid tribute to the
fidelity of the employees during the eight
cen months in which Mr.. Carter was in
control Of tho Office.
Chairman Carter. In the course OF the
day, called upon Mr.. Michener to confer
about Indiana matters. Mr.. Carter ex-
pressed roseate views about the Republican
situation in New York. He said the ma
rona M ito o oso on
son. There was no ground for uneasincss
about Mr.. Platts attitude. Mr.. Carter in
formed his friends here. az he was going to
do Tho right thing" Though he was not
ably go on the stamp and work earnestly
for the ticket The national committee
was also informed that Mr.. Blaine would
make two or three speeches for Harrison.
Waiting for the Presidents Key-Note.
Special I the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Although no
definite word has been received from the
President On the subject, it Is understood
that his letter of acceptance will be ready
about Aug. 25. 1t will be given to the press
at Washington. 1t will be rather long, for
In IL the President will have his only op-
portunity to approach political issues as a
candidate. The dignity of his Office makes
It impOssi BILE that he should make any po-
litical speeches during the campaign. Re-
publican leaders are waiting for the Presl-
dent to sound the key before opening
the campaign actively.
Holman Challenged to Debate.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
GREENsBURG. Ind, Aug. 16.-Capt. Sam
uel Jones, of Ripley, the Republican can.
didate for Congress in the Fourth district,
has challenged Judge Holman for joint
canvass. Captain Jones is q ready debater
and is well acquainted with Holman rec
ord. A lively time Is anticip pated il Hol-
man accepts.
Blaine VIII Stump the state of Maine.
BosToN. Aug 16-A dispatch from Bar
Harbor says authoritatively that Mr..
Blaine will speak in the coming campaign
in the State of Maine. He does not feel
strong enough to make regular stumping z
tour, as In former years, but he will make
five-minute speeches at various points in
the State.
Two More Democrats to Vote for Harrison.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MoNTICELLo. Ind. Aug 16-Capt. Henry
Snyder, q leading Democrat of this county,
has turned his back on the enemy, and
will vote for President Harris on. The
heretofore stanch Democrat, will do like
Wise.
Political Notes.
The Democrats of the Seventh Kansas
district yesterday indorsed and nomina nated
Jerry Simpson for Congress.
William j. Campbell, of Chicago, con-
firms the report that the Republican
national committee will not esta bli eh
Western headquarters at Chicago.
The regular" Republicans of Texas will
nominate q State ticket Sept. Is, In opposi-
ton to the ticket of the lilly whites.n whose
candidate for Governors Andrew Houston.
Justice Allen B. Morse, of the Michiga n
for the Woe presidency at Chicago. will be
unanimously named for Governor to- day
By the Wolverine Democracy.
Chairman Carroll. of tho Tennessee
Democratic executive committee, says that
the action of Governor buchanan in bolt
ing the party shows the State Democracy
made no mistake in refusing to nominate
him.
The Democrats of Delaware Yesterday
nominated presidential electors and John
w. Causev for Congress. Resolutions in
the usual Democratic strain were adopted,
and plow selected as the device for the
heading of tho ticket
Ex-senator John T.. Spooner Ia to be the
Republican nominee for Governor OF Wis.
consin, and to-day's convention Will nom-
mate him on the first ballot Col. w. p.
Upham. SpoOner's strongest opponent,
withdrew Yesterday. and the minor as
plrants for the nomination were Quickly
disposed OF, leaving the Senator O clear
field.