The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-11-05

paign In this State began as a one-sided
affair. the so-called reform faction OF the
Democratic party having it all its own way,
neither Republicans nor conservative Demo-
Gratis nominating any candidates. The re-
suit was that four prominent reformers
placed themselves as candidates for Gov
ernor. These are John Gary Evans. w. II.
Ellerbe. the present Controller Gen.
Sampson Pope and W. b. Evans, president
of the State alliance. Evans was CHOSEN
servatives revolted, and in the hope OF be-
ing aided by the disappointed reform cam
didates and their friends. called conven-
ton to nominate an independent ticket, but
cooler heads. seeing that an independent
ticket would only consolidate the reform
ers,. succeeded in frustrating the purpose
irated. The constitutional convention
scheme was opposed by many OF the re-
Pope will be supported by many reform
ers, conservatives and Republicans but II
is not generally believed that he can be
his back The several congressional dis
tricts will probably continue as they are
now-six Democrats and one Republican.
Senator HilI's Last Effort.
ALBANY, n. Y, Nov. 4.-Senator Hill is
expected here early in the morning, cut
will only remain few hours. starting out
in the morning over the Delaware & Hud-
son to- finish his campaign. He will have
special car and will speak from the rear
platform at Waterford at u:30. and at Me-
chanicsville at. 1880. He will speak at Con-
vention Hall. Saratoga, at 2 ?. m, and re-
turning will deliver brief address from the
train at Ballston at $50 p. m. In me even
ing he will make his final speech at Co
hoes. Governor Flower returned 10 the
city and is resting after his arduous week
work He said tonight:
II think we have made a hard fight for
a short one. and the results will be plainly
seen on election day the Democrats a.p ats OF
cratic vote to Mr. Hill"
Flower John BOYD Thacher and a number
of public men and leaders will receive the
returns at the executive chamber
Populfst Chances I'm Georgia.
MACON, Ca, Nov. 4.-The present situa-
ton in Georgia on the eve Of the election
is not SO simple as it has been in past
years The Populsts have undoubtedly de-
veloped strength in several districts. In
the State election they cast a majority of
the votes in the counties which make up
the Tenth, and were nearly successful. also,
In the Fourth and Ninth districts. while in In
majority very seriously. On the other
hand, the Democrats. alarmed and sur
1 Populists, will put forth unusual efforts.
| and it is likely that the vote in the State
| will be larger than 1t has been in similar
elections in many years. 1t is probable
| that the Democrats. as usual, will elect
| a full delegation to the lower House OF
| Congress. In the districts named the Pop
ulists have a chance of success, especially
| in the Fourth, Ninth and Tenth.
To Watch Election Frauds.
CHICAGO, Nov. 4.-President Gage has
| appointed a joint committee from the
| civic federation and the non-partisan citi-
zens movement to have general charge of
| all matters growing out of the 500 reward
| offered by the Civic Federation for the de-
| lection and punishment Of illegal voting at
| the polls next Tuesday. This committee
| will organize at once and arrange for at
torneys and other officers necessary for a
| vigorous prosecution Of all offenders. Post
| ers announcing the reward offered by the
| Civic Federation will be distributed
| throughout the city tomorrow and will be