The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-01-25

perry ana glory OF his country would be best
promoted by the triumph OF the principles of
Jeaerson and Jackson.
So believing, he fought for party as for conn
Try, and There Is not a rivet in his urmor that
bss not been tried By edge of sword and point
OF spear"
HonoFed by his party with repeated nomiua-
uons Ter congress, chosen when yet a young
man as candidate for lieutenant l. governor
elected by the people Judge of nIs prius
cocr's, serving as speaker of the house of rep
Iesentatives, twice chosen to the high office of
u :. senator. he mas in all the white heat Of
polltlcal warfare, and in the bright light OF
pubic criticism lived all these years so true to
every political trust reposed, so faithful to
country. to party. to friends, to self that we
VINO follow his leadership exuItantly point to a
reputation unsullied by spot or blsmish. and
without the shadow of q criticism from his
mist bitter political foe.
During these forty years David Turpie has
been democrat and, whether leading for.
Torn hope under dark and lowering skies with
defeat inevitable, or whether at the head Of a
victorious column making final charge TO vic
tory already assured, he has been equally brave
anu earnest, never wayering for a single mo-
ment IN his devotion TO the cause so dear to
his heart. When others faltered and tired,
furpie was renewing his vigor and preparing
Tor renewal OF the fray. While others we're
dealing with questions of policy and debating
the feasibility OF new departures. Turpie laid
fresh hold upon the teachings OF Jefferson and
pressed forward in the cause of honest money,
home rule, personal liberty and constitutional
me- nod; and / thank God his patriotic devo-
ton has bsen rewarded in that he has lived to
see and participate in the glory of the triumph
OF 1S92-a triumph which vindicstes every
great political principle for which he has ever
wsged battle.
The record OF the public services of David
Iurpie and his attitude on all the great ques-
tons or governmental policy challenge the adj
NJ h. hi -, H.
fundamental principles of the democratic
party. In 1860, when sectional strife threatened
the very lIle OF the union, the great national
democracy declared for Stephen A. Douglas
aud the everlasting union of the states. About
that standard rallied the democracy OF Indiana,
and to emphasize their iesity 10 the union and
the constitution, they placed at the head of
their state ticket the names of Thomas a.
Hendricks AMI David Turpie.
Though defeated, II wAS at the end Of an hon.
orable struggle and the hold of these leaders
upon tile democratic heart stronger than
ever. The war came. That which was in the
campaign OF 1S60 treason TO democracy now
became treason to the union. Men who had
seeded from the democratic party the year be-
fore now favored secession rom the union.
Thank God no democi At ever ftvored secession
from the American union untI, be had first Sc
ceded from the democratic party.
In this emergency the great Douglas spoke
Tor himself and tbs party in uncertain
AOhOs AoN hnC uhAon dIu TIC Cbubt tuition.
r ght loyalty did his supporters OF the year be.
fore rally sgsin about the democratic standard
rhIsed by HIM. David Turpie followed the
lead OF Douglas. and in all the dark hours of
war aud rebellion be never waYersd in his
devotion TO his country.
great sad loyal state in 1862, knowing him
full well. sent tin with Hendricks as its repre-
sentative in the senate Of The netiOn WI Ia
some OF his opponents declared Tor the UNION
provided slavery could be abolished. TuTpie
vas Tor the union without an Il. Viii g
others were for the union. TurpIe was for the
Union and the constitution.
In the stormy period OF reconstruction Tur-
pies voice was sill for the union OF the sia,eA
While his opponents favored a union with
states ieft out. TurDie was for a union as wide
as the continent and bounded only by the
boundary lines OF the republic; a union in
which one state should differ from no other in
all the rights OF statehood only IS one star diff
iereth from another in glory.
While later on. when the issue came be-
tween corporate wealth and power on the one
hand. and the rights and interests of the peo.
pie upon the other David Turpir. true TO his
democratic faith. took his place on the side Of
the people, aud from that time on has waged a
battle royal in their behalf. While his op-
ponents have DECLARED for the prOtec-
ton which adds wealth to the rich
and power 10 the ttrOng-a protection which
has built up mOuopOlies at the expense OF the
great producing interests of the Iaud-David
Iurpie has stood and stIll stands with the great
victorious democracy for protection which pro
tects the weak against the strong, the producer
against the cormoranf, the masses against the
monopollsti cultured gentleman, a polished
scholar, profound lawyer and American pa
trot. IL is meet that in this year OF jubilee and
victory he should be chosen TO represent the
great commonwealth a part of the admins
Iailon which is to bring back to this govern
ment constitutional principles aud methods
n q m ar nj mil fafl
ms ard prosperity 20 all the people.
Mr.. President | nom nate for senator Of the
United States, David Turpie.
Senator Mclean OF Vigo then seconded
Mr.. Turpie's nomination. His speech was
vigorous and elected applause. In sub
stance he said
Seconded by Senator Mclean
Vieo county. the home of the distinguished
colleague upon the floor of the L. s. senate
OF Judge Turpie. the Tall Sycamore of the
Wabash, the Hon. ID. w. VOORHEES,, sec
ohds-with true Wabash enthusiasm land
you al know what tina: msansl-the nomina-
ton of David TurD!s. My constituency be.
iieye that his answering fidelity. his rock
ribbed faith and devotion in the principles Of
the great party to which he belongs united TO
b rare ability his commanding talents and
high charscter-these thiDgs-in their judg-
ment stamp him as man eminenly fit and
worthy 10 be the colleague and associate of
their distinguished feilow-citizen the senior
senator aud that il their highest compliment
lndulging IN no eu'Ogy upon Sena or Turpie,
il is enough Tor me TO say that his record az
citizen, a lawyer, a Jurist and senator Is his
beat record.
In the arena OF senatorial discussion. whether
in advocacy or in defense OF the rights of the
people. senator Turpie never states q PROPOSE
ton which he does not iIiumine by convincing
fact and overs helming argument His ringing
uttersuces, his severe and Irresistible logic in
favor OF the election of u. 3. senators by a d.
rect vote OF the people. have touched chord
in-the pOpu ar heart ell over the country. Let
this result be attained and brought about aud
We Will hear no more OF the charge, so often
made and reiterated. that our national senate
has drgenersted In becoming too much OF a
mere club of mi!lionaires. Whatever may be
said OF that BODY, Indiana has made no contri-
button TO the money bags OF the U. =. senate.
In the white heat OF our ferosst political con-
tests. II has never been charged or
even intimated that any man ever
bought seat In that senate from en- Indiana
legislature. Upon the other hand. il ought to
be "A matter OF pride and congratulasion TO ev-
cry citizen OF our state that, particularly in all
the years that have elapsed since the close of
the war. We have been grandly represented
in the higher branch OF our national congress.
The GALAXY of statesmen who have so gallanhy
represented US in that body during that period
is a noble one, and would reflect credit upon
any state Ia this American union. Thomas
A. Hendricks and Henry s. Lane, Oliver p.
Morton ard Joseph T.. Mcdonald. Daniel w.
VOORHEES, aud Daniel ID. Pratt Benjamin Har-
rIson and David Turpie. all, yes. Mr.. President,
the best brain and highest culture OF our state,
and IndUe 1uRuio in ms ouiufar inf flv