The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-02-08


day afternoon. About fifty OF the men
who steer the democratic thought of this
sta.e assembled 10 discuss matters con-
nected with their profession. 1t would
be difficult TO gather men more represent
tative of the active. earnest affairs OF the
commonwealth than were there convened.
as early as l O'Clock the editors begin
gathering IN the audience room OF the
club where the meeting WAS to be held.
They came early for the purpose OF greet
ing old friends and forming new acquaint-
ances. II was about an hour later when
the president of the association. II. A.
Barnhart of the Rochester Sentinel called
the meeting to order and delivered
short address on the duty of the demo-
cratic party, now that IL Is In power.
Among other things he said:
The magnificent turnout here today is con.
elusive evidencs to me that the democratic
editors of Indiana have not fAttened into In
sctivity on the fruits OF the marvellous victory
achieved sinoe our last nestIDg nor lapsed into
uneOncern Tor the welfare OF the party prln-
eiples which we so dearly love aud which the
people so heartily indoTse.
There is no parallel IN the history OF political
Journalism wherein victory crowned the eEorts
oil party press With suou gtOrlO1a compete
ness as that achieved by the democratic press
OF Indiana at the last eiseton.
But this reference 70 past triumphs and
victories smacks too much Of republican char
Acteristics and We turn to the popula ar demo-
cratic policy of a consideration OF the needs OF
the hour and the possibilities OF the future.
The democratic party IS, soon will be In
power in every attsinable branch OF state and
Detionsl government Indeed, the interests Of
the whole country are now practically within
- Laho r,s,hf II.
guardians OF our partys welfare TO fortify
Ourselves against the possibility OF . successful
crusade OF republiesnism. q danger which
threatens Us every two years. Therefore, We
owe il to the country TO guard well the steps oil
our party IS il proceeds With the discharge OF
the obligations which gave il power
III there Is p tendency IN the management of
sur county aud state affairs 20 driit into eT-
fravszance there should come up from the
democratic masses a prompt concerted and
smphatic injunction to halt. Or ii these in
leresled with the ful6llnent Of the promises
made to the people during the cam paign
thould falter in the discharge of their duty,
sr wever from the policy guaranteed In
bur PARTY platform, there should be such
Cracking of the party lash" by the dmocrRtio
press 10 accomplish the wholesome leeisla-
Bo2 aud secure shat economic administration
81 public affairs voluntarily promised TO and
Endorsed by the people with their ballots
If THIS view of the duty of the democratic
press TO It's party and country Is correct then
pur work in behalf OF better government Is
but just begun.
Let US speak freely and frankly upon all
public measures proposed by our representa-
lives. Let as also speak in due season and
thus avoid the possibi ity of an embarrassing
campaign next year. Let continue to be
candid and faithful with the people and the
pleasure OF victory and triumph OF right Will
be ours for years 10 come.
Begging your pardon for this breach of the
customs Of cur association. which makes this
purely business meeting, / wish TO embrace
tats, my last opportunity, to address you In my
present official cspacity, and wish 10 again
thank you for the many cOurtesies and mani
fest-tions extended by the democratic editors
OF the state. and 10 assure you that these pleas
antries will be cherished as the most pleasant
memories OF ny lie.
The Hon john CT Shanklin of the
Evansville Courier. who was present at tho
meeting, was ca led upon 70 make a
speech. II am sorry / haven't time to
stay until the meeting is over" said he.
IL am on my way 10 New York and ex-
pect TO call on President Cleveland"
Get US a posiofiice," said about dozen
OF the editors.
81 will do the best can for you" said
Mr. Shankln when the laughter subsidized.
hT. Shanklin also eaid he had been faith
tai member OF the association since IL was
first Organized and that he had always
been greatly interested in its welfare.
Col. Tom Taggsrt chairman OF the dem
ocTatIc state central committee, was vo-
eiierously called for. He said: II take
this opportunity to thank you for the
noble work you did for the party during
the campaign, and ii can ever be OF any
assistance 10 you IN any way You will but
have to command and 1 will obey"
At the meeting of the association one
nFrsT n
investigate the libel laws of the state and
draft bills TO be introduced at this session
OF the legislature modifying the same A
number Of copies oil the bills were printed
and distributed among the members yes
terday. 3. +. LOuthain of the Logans-
por. PhGrOs. representing the committee,
spoke on the subject. He said that the
committee considered the bill good one,
and If presented bv the proper persons he
had no doubt but what il would pass both
houses. The bil," he said, had been
prepared b. a mat who surely knew what
he was doing. and that IL was now in the
hands Of the legislature.
Col Mcdonald objected to the bill on
the grounds that IL was not drafted in the
proper manner, and he gave az his opin-
ion that II would not be recognized in its
present state. Finally the committee was
Instructed TO present the bill to the
judiciary committees of the two houses.
The following resolutions were adopted {:
Resolved, That We regard Isaac P. Gray az
eminenIly 1T for place Ia the cabinet Of Pres
tdent Cleveland.
Resolved, That We indorse the measure
pending In the state legislature transferring
the appointing power of various trustees di-
Tect0rs. etc, from the general assembly to the
governor oil the state.
The following officers were elected:
Prssident-Louis Hoffman, Brazil Democrat.
First Vics-President-C. w. W Gilman, Sulli-
van Ttnes
second Viee-President-S. 3. Boyd, Wash
ington Democrat
Secretsry-F. ID. Haimbsugh, Muucie Herald
Corresponding Seeretary-A. A. Sparks. Mt
Vernon Democrat
Trsasurer-W. Bent Wilson, Lafayst,s Jour
nal
kxseutivs Committee-N. A. Barnhart. Ro.
chester Sentf Fl: T. A. Arnold, GreeBoastIs
6ar-Press; John w. Barnes. LogenspOrl
PDorOs; J. 0. Beheymer, TiDton Times, and
Lu'heF Short, Fran kiln Dcm0cr g.
Delegates 20 the National Editorial Assooia.
tiOn-James P. Apologize. NeH Albany Led or:
James 4. Barnes, Auburn Courier; William
OBren, Lawrenceburg Pres; s. T. Morse, IN.
DIAEAPOfIs SENTINEL, snd ]. L. Mcdonald
Ligioneer B0nnrr.
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