The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-13
MR.. GOWDY'S AMBITION
HE WANTS sTATE CONVENTION To
INSTRUCT FOR NKINLEY.
Arranges for Mckinley Meeting
Here Next Friday-New Phase I'm
Apportionment Case.

One OF the chief topics Of discussion among
prominent Republicans. wherever they con-
gregate just now. is whether or not the State
convention will instruct the delegation to st.
Louis There is no doubt that resolutions in
structing for Mckinley will be offered, and a
systematic effort has been making for nearly
a month now to insure their adoption. So
strong were the manifestations OF Mckinley
sentiment throughout the State after General
Harrison's letter of Feb. that Chairman
Gowdy. of the State committee. whose en-
ergies are largely devoted to McKinleys
cause. took II for granted that large num-
Der. IL not a majority OF the districts. would
instruct in their delegate conventions March
10. Most OF the districts. however. regarded
this as unnecessary after electing Mckinley
delegates, and majority failed to instruct
Marcus - Hanna. offCleveland. who is con-
Quoting McKinley's canvass, at once suggest
ed to Mr. Gowdy that the State convention
should by all means instruct the whole dele
cation. and the chairman promised that II
should be done If possible. Since then much
Of the committees correspondence has been
10 rilis end. and a number of county chair
men and other Republican leaders from over
the State, have been called in to confer on
this subject. Thus, fairly systematic cam
vass is being made Of the delegates elected to
the State convention.
Mr. Gowdy believes that a large majority
OF them favor Instructions though he also
says he understands there will be determined
opposition, much OF which will come from
warm supporters of Mckinley. who do not
regard Instructions as necessary. However
the resolution OF instruction will be offered.
and number OF eloquent men will be on the
floor or the convention ready 10 support IL
with argument.
In the meantime. it is the intention to keep
the Mckinley agitation warm. On Saturday
Captain Gowdy called to Headquarters : num-
Der OF the active young Republicans in whom
he has confidence in this county and s,,g-
gested to them chat they have a big McKin-
ley rally in this city next Friday evening.
he explained that Congressman James Z.
Watson. of Rushville. could be secured as the
orator or the occasion, as ne will return from
Washington to attend the congressional con-
venrion at New Castle next Thursday The
meeting will be got up, and thorough
preparations Will be made to have large
and enthusiastic gathering and Mr.. Watson
can De depended upon for rafting speech.
Candidates for Governor are very thick
about the hotel Hobbies these DAYS. Charles
+. Griffin. Of Hammond, and VIII Cumback.
of Greensburg. both spent a considerable
portion Of last week in the city visiting
friends from various parts of the State. On
Saturday +. B. Posey, of Evansville. sropned
over day. and went on yesterday to New
York where he Is called by legal business.
and yesterday Theodore Shockney. OF Union
City, dropped IN TO consult with a few OF his
friends among the railroad men, OF the
numerous candidates mentioned. very vigor-
Gus campaigns are being made by Messrs
Gr1hlths. Doxey. Griffin. Mount, Cumback.
Shockney and Johnston. While Messrs Posey
and Sayre have got around the State
somewhat. they have not pushed an active
canvass, and the rest OF the aspirants have
been satisfied 10 remain quietly awaiting de-
velopments- None OF the present State Off
GERS are making a canvass, going on the
theory that they will be renominated, accord
ing to custom.