The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-01
BAD AS BEFORE.

Kansas Popui!sts and Republicans Unable
TO Agres-A Profitless Political Debate.
TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 2S.-The Populist
House in q body. except those not having
certificates from the canvassing board and
four Populists who were unseated. fifty
four in number. marched into Representa-
tive hall this morning. The procession was
headed by Populist Speaker Dunsmore and
by Populst Sergeant at arms Rich, carrying
the United States flag. The Popullsts were
quietly received, Speaker Douglass sup
pressing demonstrations on part of the
galleries. The roll was called and ali men,
bers holding certificates answered. A few
Populists entered their protests against
coming into the Douglass HPuse, but all
submitted to the decree Of the court An
hour was spent drawing for seats
Speaker Douglass took the floor and intro
duoed q resolution pledging the House. in
addition to making all necessary appropri-
tiOns, to pass laws providing for the cleo
tion of railroad commissioners by the peo-
pie. eDlarRing their powers and enforcing
their rulings; providing for mortgage law
witt reasonable right of redemption; for
q complete revision of the general statutes
of the State; for needed amendments to the
statutes relating to assessment and taxa
tiOn; for the preservation of the purity OF
the ballot: for the weekly payment of
wages: for An Appellate court, the judges TO
be elected by the people. and for the
apportionment of the State into congress
adopt the resolution under suspension
of the rules. The POpulists opposed the
resolution. claiming that If the Douglass
House had been as industrious as
the Dunsmore House the measures pro-
vioed for in the resolution would now be
ready TO send TO the Senate. Ii these
measures failed of passage the blame
must rest upon the Republicans. The ses-
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and there was only time to pass the ap-
preparation bills. After much discussion
the resolution went over. The rest of the
day was spent in profitless discussion.
most OF the speeches on both sides being of
q campaign nature.
Carter IL. Harrison Nominated for Mayor.
CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-The Democratic municipal
convention to-day nominated Carter II. Harrison
for Mayor by an overwhelming majority. The
first ballot stood: Harrison, 531: Cregier %;
Hesing, %. Ihe ticket was completed by the
nomination or NJ. j. Bransfeld for treasurer,
Charles Gastfield for city clerk and George A.
Trude for city attorney.
The convention was called to order, at noon,
in Central Music Hall Several hours were con-
sumed in listening TO the claims of contesting
delegations During the delay delegation
from the Fifth ward grew impatient and kicked
in the door. 1t was pacified. however, and went
outside again. The committee credentials
finally reported, and loud cries arose for a rol,
call. Before 1t could be begun. however. Mr..
HeslDg arose TO address tho convention. He
/ told the delegates that the convention was
packed in the interest OF his opponent, and that
the primaries had been unfairly conducted. He
then formally withdrew mis- name from before
the convention. and asked his friends especially
the Germans, TO vote some other ticket than that
headed by Harrison. ballot was then taken,
with the above result
Striving to Defeat Clark.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
HELENA, Mont. Feb 2s.--It is stated to night
that the Dixon men have concluded to stand
firm to the end and thus defeat Clark. This IL is
stated. will insure the selection of Mantle to ill
the vacancy by Governor Richards. The Legis-
lature viii adjourn Thursday. To-day's bal
LOT resulted: Mantle. 81; Clark. 25; Dixon, IL;
Hall. 1; Toolo. !; kieinschmidt. 1.
Coudert 20 BE Minister to France.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-It may be positively
stated that the well-known juTist, Frederick II.
IContinued on Second Pags.l