The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-08

LEW WAllsAt>E. &fdNIOfuefliic-
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS. Indianapolis
FRANK NJ. MILLIKAN. New Castle.
-Alternates.-
EDWARD o. HOPKINS. Evansville.
GEORGE L KNOX. or r g. BAGBYs
Indianapolis.
HIRAM BROwNLEE, Marion.
r. T. MDoNALD. Fort Wayne.
Electors at Large
II. G. THAYER, Plymouth.
CHARLES F.. JONES. BrookviIe-
Tomlinson Hall presented scene OF un-
usual animation yesterday morning when
Chairman Gowdy called TO order the iarg-
est Republican convention in the history
of the State There were 1.415 delegates,
the same number of alternates, and an
enormous crowd of spectators 10 tax the
seating capacity OF the great hall.
The interior was gaily decorated In the
national colors. over the lchairsnan's desk
were suspended portraits OF Lincoln and
Grant, al the right of which was like
ness of VIM. Mckinley and on the left one
of General Harrison. On the stage were
seated the most prominent figures in Indi-
ana politics. The delegates were seated
rapidly, and at 10 O'Clock all were ready
for the rap of the chairman's gavel.
The galleries held large sprinking OF
ladies, who relieved the moDotony OF male
faces and added variety TO the appearance
of the hall by their gay spring dresses
1t was 1890 when the convention was
called to order by Chairman Gowdy. He
was greeted with applause and the conven-
ton Immediately went 10 work and got
down to the important business before It.
DIR. D. r. Lucas opened the proceedings
with an appropriate prayer.
The report of the committee on rules ana
permanent organizaticss Is read by Hon.
Samuel f. KerchevaI IL named for psrma-
nent chairman Hon. Richard W. Thomp-
son, of Terre Haute. and Hon. Gil r.
Stormont, Of Princeton, for permanent sec
retary. The permanent organisation de-
clared that no nominating speeches were 10
be allowed, and the fve-minute raie on
speeches was declared. This report was
unanimously adopted.
Chairman Gowdy then led to the chair
Hon. Richard w. Thompson, whose appear
ance was greeted with prolonged cheers,
while a band in the gallery played The
Conquering Hero Comes" Despite his ad-
vanced age. Colonel Thompson spoke with
| great vigor and much enthusiasm He was
| repeatedly cheered, and when he declared
| for VIM. Mckinley and said he was en-
| phatically for the apostle of protection"
! he was cheered TO the echo. and the name
| of Mckinley brought forth cheer upon
| cheer. Shortly after he mentioned the name
| of Benjamin Harrison. and his utterance
was most loudly applauded- Colonel
| Thompson spoke as follows:
The Chairman's Address.
| Gentlemen OF the Convehtion-Nearly
| sixty years ago attended State conyen-
| ton in this city, the main object OF which
was 70 admonish the people OF this State
! against the errors and failures OF the DEM
ocratic party. Q-aughter.) There were then
| but few of US, because our population
was sparse We had to reach this city on
| horseback I got into the habit OF aftend-
ing State conventions. and j have followed
that habit pretty regularly ever since. and
/ will follow it'll will not say for very
many years-but until die.
This convention exceeds by far any
have ever attended; IL is perfectly grand:
| IL is magnificent. And IL can but arouse
| and inspire every Republican heart within
| the State and add new fire and flames 10 It's
| enthusiasm. / have never seen anything
! like il before. and / have been resident
| OF this state for more years than the most
| of you II settles one thing, and that is
| that the Republican party OF the state 3
| alive-alive all overland that II Eas re-
| FURNISHED its weapons OF warfare for the
| contest that may be required of MS. wheth-
er national State We nave here 10 con-
| suit With another as 10 the 0ouOr ana
| interest of the Nation and the honor and
| interest OF our grand state, which we al
| love so well. We are not here 10 encourage
are here TO reason with our countryrncn.
| 10 appeal 10 them in the name OF this great
Nation OF seventy millions OF people. 70
| which il was placed by our fathers, VINO
| loved and h0p0red n.
Il would not. II i could, excite any antsg-
| / do pray TO Almighty God that He viii
give a single spirit. so that the Consti-
| died, may be preserved for our children.
| / believe as sincerely as / believe In God
and my responsibility 10 Him that the pros
perity of this country, its durability and
| e.eryfhing held dear TO the American citf-
zens. depends upon the election of a Repub-
| lican President.
"a democracy means a government by
| the people. The Democracy means a gov
ernment by a party / therefore propose
| 10 address you not so mucn as parusans,
but as calm, practicable people who have
| an interest in the prosperity or our coun-
| try We have our institutions under
our own government and. under our own
| hands. We must hand them down TO our
! children when We are gone. What has the
| condition? Now, in what l saal say. par
don for saving that VIII not reduce
the standard of popular intelligence 10 the
| loN plane I'm which Democrats place II
HISTORY OF PROTECTION.
81 believe the people are intelligent enough
| 10 know the difference between a surplus IN
the treasury and deficiency. and how IL
has been produced. We find ourselves nee
| essarily examining into the history OF our
| government. What did the fathers OF this
government DO? The first thing they did
when Congress was convened under the na-
! tional Constitution was 10 provide for am
pie protection TO the great Interests OF this
country. Applause) There was no question
raised by ANYBODY as 10 the constituEionaiity