The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-08-16


Supreme Judge. John W. Safer
Treasurer. ..........-..B . &. Blackburn
Acknowledgement. ........J. II. Bailey
Member Board of Public Works..
.-....--..............L l.. B. Wilhelm
Food Commissioner p. Ii. McheOwn
CINCINNATI. Aug 1O.-The conven-
ton to select an opponent for Governor
Mckinley was called to order at o'clock
this morning in Music hall. At o'clock
none Of the delegates or officers of the
convention had put in an appearance
and the great, beautifully decorated hall
was deserted save for the presence of
the blue-coated officers, who were sta
toned throughout the building.
After o'clock the delegates came in
so slowly that at $50 not over one
half OF them were in their seats. Then
they came more rapidly and after the
band at the far end of the hall and the
organ at the back of the stage had taken
a turn at entertaining such delegates as
had arrived, Chairman Critics gave three
blows with his gavel and the convention
was on. He introduced the Rev. George
Thayer, who delivered a brief prayer.
and at its conclusion the chairman made
the llol lOl maj dQQlCSG VI the NckS SPEAK
ing as follows:
About two months ago there was held
in the capital city Of this state a rati-
fcation meeting called a republican state
convention, noted for its depleted dele
cations, its total lack of enthusiasm and
the willful absence Of the most promi-
nent republicans of the state, many of
whom not even sought the shadow of
an excuse for non-attendance. But their
motives were apparent to all. How diff
ferent are the surroundings here. Every
one Of the sos delegates in his place,
backed by an equal number of sturdy
alternates and surrounded by thousands
Of the rank and file Of the party from
every district and county of the state,
all united and enthusiastic for party sue
cess. We regret the necessary absence
of many prominent citizens of Ohio,
democrats high in the councils of the
party. who. instead Of seeking excuses
for their absence, were anxious and clam
oring to be with US. But duty to the
country compels their presence and serv-
Ices in the national legislative halls at
Washington, where they are engaged in
what, let US hope. may prove a success
full effort to undo some Of the evils of
anu AlChlnteNlSn IN par
ticular and republicanism in general.
which are so oppressive to the people
and the business Of the country today.
While the sO-called Little Napoleon is
there meeting his final Waterloo in the
arena Of national politics, let us make
the little bantam of Ohio a dead bird by
placing In the pit with him today one
Of our proud democratic ROSTERS with
nobler spurs who shall drive him COM
pletely from the Buckeye roost, upon
which, for nearly two years. he has so
gracefully posed, over which he has so
defiantly dominated and all of which he
has so basely polluted. Fortunately we
may safely rely upon the intelligence
and fidelity Of these sos tried and true
delegates, directly representing the de-
mocracy Of the state, to wisely transact
the business Of this convention. Gentle
men, l bespeak for your deliberations
prudence and harmony, a platform and
a ticket that shall rebound to your
credit and receive the plaudits OF the more
than 100000 loyal democrats who sent
you here 1 now have the honor to de-
clare the convention duly organized and
TO present your temporary chairman. the
Hon. G.. NJ. Barger Of Franklin county"
CHAIRMAN DARGER's SPEECH.