The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-06-29
They Dodge the Silver Question and
olutiOns Labeled Humorous.
TALK OF A STATE MEETING
MATTHEW'S THROWS COLD WATER
ON THE SILVER MOVEMENT.
He Doesn't Think the State Commits
tee Will Listen to the Cry of the
Free Coinage Radicals.
Special to the indianapolis Journal


MARMONT, Ind. June 2S.-The Demo-
cratic Editorial Association was called TO
order. at o'clock. in the large sitting room
OF Lakeview Hotel by President Boyd, Of
the Washington Democrat He read a
telegram from Thomas Taggart, speaking
for the Marion County Board of Tax Re-
view, sending greeting and personally re-
GREETING that he could not be present
The committee on credentials reported
hfty-five editors present. OF these Mr..
Wellman, chairman of the executive COM
mittee, said that twenty-three were for no
action indorsing independent free coinage
and twenty-five for such action. He called
the contest drawn battle.
The first work of the convention was to
hear letter read from ]. G. Shanklin of
the Evansville Courier. In his letter Mr.
Shanklin expressed regret that he could not
be present in person to advocate free and
unlimited coinage. His argument for such
legislation did not depart from the conven-
tional lines except In its reference to Sec
retary Carlisle, whom he tried convict
Of illogical conclusions and Of Republican
practices. The twenty-five silverite editors
literally applauded the letter.
A lengthy address by j. p. Dunn, of the
Indianapolis Sentinel, was next heard. MIR.
Dunn was heard with most respectful, even
profound, attention. and made some telling
hits in favor Of stable currency.
The anti-silver editors showed their ap-
probation of MF Dunns researchful dis
cussion by tremendous applause, in which
the other side generously joined, for the
most part.
paper the subject 1.-The Path to Vic
tory" 1t was plea for search for some
common banner. if party strength is to be
conserved. The address received especially
marked attention.
Then came the report of the committee
on resolutions, and the assembly braced it
self for matters of intense interest. The
first resolution read embraced a memorial
commentator of President Boyd's address,
recommending that effort be made to
widen the membership. The financial sub
ing by w. C.. Ball. editor of the Terre
Haute Gazette. The tenor humorous
throughout. The preamble and resolutions
read:
Whereas, There appears to oe large
and varied assortment of opinions on the
money question among the members of
this association, and each one seems to
think all that is needed to bring his broth
ers into full agreement with him is further
each and all are doubtless correct in this;
therefore, be it
Resolved. That, as in the regular pur-
suit of their profession the several men,
bers Of this association are frequently
compelled to form and express opinions on
such opportunity for consideration of them
as is desirable, and as they desire. it is
a positive pleasure to them, in their col
lective capacity as this association. to not
be compelled by any present exigency to
make formal declaration of principles.
Resolved. That nothing should oe done
any day that does not have TO be done on
that day, and that can be done better to-
morrow.
have to cross a swollen stream at once, if
the bridge spanning ii is shaky and in need
of repairs, and is being repaired. and If.
besides, the stream is falling and gives
promise of being in such condition that it
may be forded or crossed dry-shod before
one needs to be on the other side, it is the
part of wisdom TO camp under the olive
branches in the shady grove on this side
of the river.
Resolved, That we denounce everything
the Republicans have done or left undone,
which shows there is no health in them,
and point with pride to all Democratic pol,
cies and achievements that we are proud
of individually and collectively. AS both
lists are too long for enumeration at a
session limited to two days, the members
are advised to fill II In at their leisure, and
are herewith given leave to print from time
Resolved, That Lake Maxinkuckee is
| band which plays on one of the boats is
without a pier, and ought to be until it has
| as much time to practice as the members
| of this association propose to take for a
| study of the financial question"
| Frequent interruptions of laughter oc-
| Cured, and the resolutions were adopted
amid loud clapping of hands Adjourn
ment speedily followed. There were after
ward mutual congratulations on the sue
| cessful lodging
Andrew Monaghan, Fort Wayne editor
was angry. He charged G. w. Shanklin
with being in completely with the men who
| had thwarted the sentiment of 16 to l. made
| conspicuous by buttons and badges worn
| on the coat lapels of several members He
| said that Mr.. Shanklin had printed an ed
| itorial saying that the silver idea was not
| yet ready for party PRONUNCIATION, and yet
he, in the face of this, had sent a letter
to the association. demanding that such
! action be taken. Monaghan said he had
| been fooled once by Shanklin. but would
not be again. The Fort Wayne man talked
with much emphasis. The association.
mony which Mr.. Bell before reading the
resolutions, said he spelled with big III.
! the result OF the morning, and a meeting
| was called this afternoon TO arrange. for
further action 1t was only ATTENDED by
| what was done. A committee, consisting of
| A w. Clark, of Greensburg, W. l.. Sink
| ard of Bloomfield, and Josiah Gwin. of
| New Albany, was appointed 10 confer with
| Senator Turpie, with view 10 holding a
| State convention of Democratic believers
| apolis, and the call will be signed by as
| many be induced 10 enter into the
plan. The list of papers committed TO the
| idea is as follows: Decatur Press, Rock
| vile Tribune. Charlottesville Star. Shoals
News, Princeton Democrat. Sullivan Times,
| Bloomfield Democrat. Huntington Demo-
| crat, Mt Vernon Democrat, Knox Demo-
| crat, Butler Herald. Plymouth Democrat.
| Kendalvil!e News, Mishawaka Democrat,
! Greensburg New Era, New Albany Public
| Press, Ligonier Banner. Fort Wayne
| Times-Post, Kokomo Dispatch, Upton
| Times, South Bend Times, Rushvile Jack
sonian. Brazil Miner. Clay City Sentinel.
| Greencastle Star-PreSS, COnnersvilie FIX
aminer, Evansville Courier, Lagrange Dem
ocrat The editors of these papers said
| TO be ready TO boom the scheme, and they
| will keep the Democratic State committee
| busy trying TO head off their purpose. If
| appearances hold out. c. r. L.