The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-08
With That End in View the State Convention
Will To- Day Renominsts the Major for
Governor, Probably BY Acclamation. 4
Speech by General Grosvenor and Let
ter from Senator John Sherman.
Foraker's Name Greeted with Cheers-0ne
Of McKinleys Friends Made Chairman of
the New State Central Committee.
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
Their State Convention to Launch Mo-
Kinlsy Boom for the Presidency.

Grand Opera HOnee. at 3 O'Clock this after
noon, TO nominate Q candidate for Gov
ernor and other officers. Only the prelim-
mary work was done to-day. There are
many politicians here who believe that
before the convention adj0urns tomorrow
Ohio Republicans Will launch q vigorous
boom for William Mckinley as candidate
for the presidency. Tonight. at least,
that Is the outlook. for it seems we'll un-
dersto0d that MoKinley's denomination
for Governor tomorrow. which prom.
ises to be by acclamation, is only tho
start of q campaign for the highest honor
in the gift of the Nation, Whatever oppo-
sition there may have been to Mckinley
has apparently failed to organize Its forces
against him, or. with chlvalry worthy the
occasion. has been unwilling to take such an
ungracious part The latter hypothesis
finds some confirmation In the fact that no
name. not even that Of Mckinley. wrought
o greater whirlwind OF applause in the
convention to-day than that Of MoKin.
ley's old time rival, Ex-Governor Foraker.
The mention Of Foraker was in brief ad-
dress at the very outset of the proceedings,
the speaker being Chairman +. s. Purcell.
of the Republican central committee. who
was calling the meetin 30 order. Instantly
the enth husiasm found vent in the widest
cheering. 1t was picturesque beginning
of the star political convention of the year.
little boom for ex-Secretary Foster as
Rubernatorlal candidate was talked Of
good paturedly during the day, the idea. 1t
was alleged. being that Governor Mckln.
ley might step aside as an expression or
sympathy for him in his financial reverses.
thAv laak nf I'D nd
friendly feeling manifested for the ex-Sec-
rotary. the proposition was not treated
seriously to any appreciable extent.
For an Ohio Republican convention. the
general aspect was one of unusual harmony.
The absence of both Senator Sherman and
Ex-Governor Foraker, as II by tacit agree
ment may have contributed to the appear
ance Of peace. but there was no doubt that.
If Foraker had nomin ally retired from poll
tics, his friends had not. while John
himself in the shape of q notable
letter, which was read In the convention.
suggesting material for platform. Upon
the party principles to be enunciated by
other topic. was the conversation among
delegates chiefly directed. Aside from the
political fortunes of Mckinley. the future
of tho Republican party itself was felt to
be largely at stake. and the anxiety as to
the outcome of the convention on this point
was particularly apparent.
GENERAL GRoSvENOR'S SPEECH.
Chairman F. y. Purcell. of the State GEN.
trail committee. called the convention to
order in Q speech pcking fun at the late
Republican defeat. He paid q tribute to
the Harrison administration and elected
applause. After prayer by Rev. David II.
Moore the temporary chairman. Gen.
Charles Grosvenor, delivered an address
L.. Asw.v MnK Ill h.I x~H
wisdom, and attributing hard times not so
much TO the silver problem. as TO appre-
heDsion that the Democrats will proceed to
carry out pledges In regard to upsetting
the protective tariff. Protection and rec.
lprocIty, General Grosvenor declared, amid
great cheering. were the twin coursers Of
American prosperity. HIS speech con-
tanned moro than eight thousand words.
In conclusion Mr.. Grosvenor pointed out
that 1892 was the most prosperous year the
country ever had, and then said:
What has caused the changel 1t Is because
there is an assumption that the Democratic
party Will Garry out It's pledges; that the great
aim of legislation now shall be to bring to this
country the most goods that it is possible to
bring at the lowest prices: and that the la0Or.
ing man OF the country must take care of him.
that the capitalist must look out for himself also.
And so the capitalist is beginning to try to do
that thing. Hard times the product, ordi-
narily, OF a lack of confidence, or, rather, over
aster OF the repeal OF the Mckinley law is right
In our front. Merchants and manufacturers are
moving cautiously; Labor therefore. is para
lyzed and capital is idle Banks are reaching
out for their money, 1t may be without warrant,
but yet born Of ana incident to. lack OF con-
f1dence in the future. Money can take care of
itself, but what IL the laboring man TO dol
Gladstone in sixty days had his entire pro-
gramme made and published, ard is sticking TO
II. How different has been the policy of Mr..
Cleveland. That he proposes in regard TO the
currency, to stand by the Republican statutes
and practices we freely admit. But where does
he look to uphold these lawsi He Is looking
with hope and confidence TO three-fourths OF the
Republican Senators. and at least 10 Of the 120
Republican votes IN the House of Representa-
tives. The effort To repeal the Sherman law is
terrible. Defective as IL was admitted TO be by
its author. 1t prevented free coinage of silver.
Danger or free coinage Is not yet passed. and the
Democratic party alone Is not able 10 defeat It,
The speaker paid o tribute to the Harri.
son administration, ind0rsed the Legisla-
ture and Governor McKinley's State work,
praised Sherman and Foster and spoke OF
Dersonal controversies as contemplate and
the penalty as political death.
SENATOR sHERMAN's LETTER.
Senator Sherman's letter, which was
dated Washing gton, June /, and addressed
to General Grosvenor. was then read. 1t
follows:
NY Dear Sir-Your letter of the 3Oth ult is re-
ceived 1t was my purpose to attend the state
convention. but am detained here by business
engagements that 1 can't we'll avoid Still If /
could be OF any service TO the Republican party
by attending the convention | would ignore all
personal interests and 20 10 Columbus TO consult
and advise with Republicans OF Ohio. As YOU
know. have scrupulously abstained from any
interference in the selection of candidates
and the announcement OF the principles of our
party, L believe that this duty can
be best performed by the delegates as
sembled in convention from all the coun-
ties or Ohio. The concurring opinions of
these delegates Is q far wiser and safer guide
ly our party Is not now divided either can
didates or principles. Public opinion seems 20
have concentrated in favor OF those selected two
years ago, all OF whom have proven that they
were worthy or the confidence reposed In them.
The public policy OF the State and Nation is al
ready engrafted in our laws, and, believe, has
the approval and sanction OF the people OF Ohio.
tive OF this policy. and Justly commands the con-
fidence not only OF the people OF Ohio but OF the
United states Of America
" hat need most in OHIO is a wise revision
OF our laws levytng state and local taxes so as
TO secure just and equal taxation on all property
OF every kind in Ohio. Next TO this we should
seek TO secure To labor and TO la boring men every
advantage and opportunity for education, eui-
ployments happiness and comfort which can be
conferred by law. Ohio, from its location pop
uiation and condition ought TO be. and believe
now Is, one OK the most prosperous States in the
United states.
This great Republic. though but recently de-
vastated by destructive war. Is now the
freest, str0ngest and beet governed country OF
the world II Is tho type and model to which