The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-18
and SO for Fairbanks. Mr.. Van Buskirk
being the absent Republican mem bel.

AS O'Clock was set IN the senate Tor the
United States senatorial nominations and
vote. Senator Kern took the floor first and
nominated David Turpie. He said:
Mr.. President and Senators -At the behest Of
the united, victorious Democracy or Indiana, l
arise TO give voice TO the unanimous sentiment
that for another term OF six years this great
| commonwealth shall be represented in the Sem
ate OF the United States by David Turpie. If this
be considered a task, il il 10 me a most gracious
one; il a labor. a LAHORE OF love; for to me, as to
| every Democrat, the name OF Turpie is closely
interviewer in all the glorious history OF Indiana
Democracy for two decades, and stands for all
the high and noble attributes which ought to
characterize aud adorn the senatorial office TO
which he Is about to be chosen.
Continuing. Senator Kern's eulogy dealt
with the Democratic Senator's virtues, In.
nerired and accomplished. from the cradle
TO the present time. His name was q house
hold word from the the lake 10 the river.
It was at the end of Senator kern's
speech that considerable merriment was
caused by the circulation of q note writ
ten by Senator Boyd, which was as follows:
If I thought. after hearing Kern's speech,
that L could convince the majority that the Re-
publican party assisted Turpie IN putting down
the rebellion | would say something, but | am
OF the opinion that it would be q useless task.
Senator Mclean followed, ~seconding the
nomination.
A wIsHARD'S ADDRESS READ.
Senator Loveland, In the absence of Sem
ator Wishard. who was Ill, read that
gentleman's speech nominating G. w.
Fairbanks, which was as follows:
No matter what our individual political opin-
ions are, we are equally interested in the cause
OF good government. Those things that tend
most 10 produce the general happiness and well
fare command our attention and respect.
A free aud rightful administration of public
affairs tends as much 10 establish public CONT
dence as the form or method of government
itself. Through the medium of our political or
CARNATIONS, By the platforms OF parties adopted
4 IN - - ions and rnr fha nra ~
public issues upon the stump We endeayOr TO
reach an expression or popular opinion. "A free,
after all, the best test of what is right and OF
what ought to be done In relation to public af-
fairs.
An essential to good government is the selec-
ton of capable, patriotic and honest mel for the
management OF public affairs. No matter how
nearly right a rule or law affecting public policy
or purposes may be, II its execution Is to be lett
TO incompetent or unworth officials, IL Will not
prove successful.
Popular confidence in the officials chosen to act
for the public is a necessary part OF the success
OF q republican government. No more hOnOra-
Die, dignn1ed or responsible posltlon exists than
that OF a men, Der of the United states Senate.
The kind of ability and qualifications necessary
to efficient service In that body to-day is a
thorough and practical knowledge or the great
business questions that affect the American peO-
pie.
The proper understanding of the relationship
of capital and labor, OF our foreign relations, OF
the monetary questions, of the development OF
our natural resources are the paramount issues
4 OF to-day. ~
The men who are capable OF solving the prob
lens that affect our financial and business con-
ditions are the ones that are now in demand.
The day is passed in American politics when
flowers of speech and high-sOundlng sentences
are wanted. 1t is the man who c0mprehends the
material and substantial interests to whom we
look.
Public affairs are to be likeDed to private af-
fairs; rather, private affairs are to be likened to
public affairs. The best criterion and rule 10 de-
terpine a mans ability to render good public
service is the fact that he has been enabled TO
make his own life and his own affairs a success.
1t becomes my duty, on behalf of one of the
great political parties Of this state. TO place In
n fn nina i3r your cons,a eeras rom , q ca ataaa os
Indiana. for the term that begins the 4th day OF
next March.
In keeping withSYhat have already said, the
candidate that | shall offer possesses clements of
strength and qualities that lit him for the best of
public servic TO such a degree as L am not able
character are beyond reproach and without
blemish. He is but forty years OF age, and is in
the full strength and vigOr OF his manhood.
AS q lawyer and as a practical man OF affairs,
he takes second place TO none. His life Is an
excellent illustration of what can be done by an
Am rican boy with strong mental and physical
powers, fortified by a will and a determination.
He was born in a log house, OF poor parents, and
his boyhood was spent upon a farm. His life has
been an eminent success, due wholly to his
energy and real worth. His integrity and ability
are beyond question. He is a man of vast learn
practical knowledge of the public questions OF
the day. He as fully as any man In the state OF
i Indiana understands the wants ana needs OF It's
people. He is magnanimous and broad-minded.
He fully and rightfully appreciates
the great business questions that affect
the country. Labor and capital would
be equally safe and have exact Justice in any
legislation in which he might participate. He
thoroughly understands the questions that most
affect our prosperity and happiness as a people
and he fully understands the legislation neces-
sary 10 preserve and protect the rights and
TO his patriotism. He is an active. ardent be-
| lever III the principles of the Republican party,
greatest number will be attained through the
doctrines that Ii teaches. But he is falr-minded
and honorable enough TO recognize and concede
the good things for public welfare that are
offered by his political opponents. A better as
surance of popular confidence and belief In the
stability and worth Of our government cannot
be had than by the election of such men as he
to impo rtant official positions.
The State of Indiana stands seventh in the or
der of population of the States composing this
government. The State, its large population, its
vast and diversified interests are entitled to be
represented in the United States Senate by the
hest men that it produces. 1 offer you a candi-
date who. i'll point OF. real worth as a man. his
abilities and capacities. his love Of his country
full and just way, should be considered second to
none. | offer you a candidate who can fairly
and rightfuliy take his place and position. in the
order of succession, that would follow the names
of Morton, Mcdonald and Harrison.
nominate the Honorable Charles w. Fair
banks.
Senator, Hobson seconded the nomination
of MIR. Fairbanks, and said:
The Constitution OF this great compact or
Union of States has placed, one grave and i'm
pOrtant duty upon the Legislatures of the sew
eral states comprising this Union. 1t is that of
selecting men to act as our representatives in
the highest and most important legislative
branch known to our country. 1t Is
that OF choosing for the people Of
the several States men OF pure
American principles, filled with the spirit of
| loyalty and love of Union; men possessed with
that high order of patriotism ana devotion to
the government which would ever preserve them
in their line OF duty and ever keep them remind
ed of the obligations they are under to their gov
eminent and the peoples interest they repre-
sent. And while this is the third time that
i, as q member of the General Assembly
of Indiana. have been called upon TO perform
this important and responsible duty L ~confress TO
you. Mr.. President and members of the Senate.
that / have never felt the responsibility so great
as | do on the present occasion. AS a Nation we
have grown in wealth., have increased
in population, have enlarged our pro-
auctions and developed our mineral re-
cOurces, have made more permanent the Union
and more sacred our homes, and by the ingenious
and inventive minds OF our people have brought
to these homes many comforts and convenienccs
never before enjoyed by any people; all OF which
have brough us mp to that point OF comparative
greatness among nations until the human mind
can hardly comprehend the vastness of the c0un-
Try OF which our great State is a part.
Enlargement OF business in all OF the depart
ments Of tra1e calls for enlargement OF mind at
Its head. And we want as our representative
in the high counsels of our Nation q man of
vigor; a man clear of head. pure and honest OF
heart. We are now about to choose a man TO
represent the interests OF the state
OF Indiana, and 10 act for us in the