The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-22


CALI. 1T A ~BLUFF."
How watson's RushviIle Friends s..-
gard Mr.. JOhnson's Interview.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHvILI-E, Ind, March H.-The Rer1b-
licans of Rush county met in mass c0nyen-
ton at the City Opera House this afternoon
to select delegates to the congressional and
judicial conventions 1t was practically
Watson mass meeting, and much enthusiasm
was aroused at the mention of his name.
Mr.. Watson was detained in Henry county.
where he spoke tonight at Sulphur Springs.
1t was Impossible for the Journal rsp--
sentative to see or hear from Mr.. Watson
but one of his managers and closest frs,.lds
made statement concerning the cha se
made against Watson by CongTess.nas
Johnson in to-day's Journal and EXPRESSES
the general sentiment around fussyille.
The friend of Watson says:
THE charges Of Mr.. johnson are COIL
sidered here as a mere bluff. Tns ,.aarges
against Mr.. Johnson have been cir,aisied
over the district ever since his first race
for Congress. They originated in his own
home and Mr.. Johnson knows perfectly
well where and from whom they come. and
has stated to the people of Rush county
on different occasions. No one acquainted
with Mr.. Watson or his methods OF cam
paigning would ever think for one moment
that he would resort to such means. HIS
campaign against Holman two years ago
exhibits his methods and proves that he
does not lose his head when in hot
fight"
L. E. Hendee. of Anderson. made the prin-
cipal address of the afternoon After review
ing the political field and giving boost TO
Governor Mckinley for the presidency,
which evoked a round of applause. he
touched on the congressional contest. A
portion of his speech was devoted to a re-
view of the statement by Johnson in to-day's
|, Journal. He characterized the, statement
that Mr.. Watson had made charges against
the character of Johnson as untrue, but ven-
tured the assertion that If Mr.. Watson had
made the statements he would stand by
them and meet Johnson face to face at any
place in Henry county he might name. He
said further: ''The Journal says johnson is
mad. In other words. he is scared. The
Johnson forces alarmed at the progress
Jim Watson has made in the good will of
the people of Henry county. The Johnsonites
are on the run, and will continue to be until
the polls close in Henry county on the night
or April L. =
Other addresses were made, and a sort OF
good-feelng- meeting spirit overspread the
convention before 1t adjourned. The dele
gates to the congressional convention are:
Dr. John A. Sipe, Jesse Henley, j. w. Bish-
op. George Mercer, Lon Hinton, 4. NJ. Jones,
Il. A. Jones, Charles Alter, Lloyd Waggoner,
c. NJ. King, Ira A. Summervie, James NJ.
Felts, William Posey, +. A. Capp, DIR. J. H.
Spurrier, Gates Sexton, K. III. Wolfe, w. A.
Cullen, w; L. King. j. NJ. Hidreth, G. p.
Mseary isasa ameS W nsr Datns HS
Poston n. :. Carney and John Patton.
The following resolutions were adopted:
sembsd m deem soant Il
pedient at this time to give a brief ex-
precision of their political views. There
fore adopting the sentiment OF the ma
tional Republican convention which nomi-
mated Abraham Lincoln in 1860, be 1t
Resolved, That the history of this Ma
established the necessity for the perpetua-
ton of the Republican party; that many of
the causes which called 1t into existence are
still important issues and now as much
as ever demand its peaceful and constitu-
tional triumph.
Resolved, That sound policy requires
such an adjustment of tariff duties that.
while providing abundant revenue for the
support of the government, there shall also
result such protection of home industries
and agricultural interests as shall develop
the resources OF our own country rather
than those of foreign nations, and shall
secure do to the worklngman liberal liberal wages;
chanics and manufacturers, an adequate
reward for their skill. labor and enterprise.
and independence.
Resolved That we regard the question
of protection to American industries the
most important one now before the people
and the one which, above all others, re-
qures immediate settlement, and that all
efforts cf our political opponents to draw
public attention from this vital issue, de-
mand and receive our condemnation. So
far as the question of currency is con-
cerned, we reaffirm our faith in the time
sound currency Of gold, silver and paper,
abundant in quantity and good the world
sResolved That we are in favor of the
nomination of William Mckinley for Pres
ident. believing. as We do: that his principles
this Nation. and that with him as our
standard-bearer our country may once more
return to an era of patriotism, protection
and prosperity.
Whereas. the several townships
of Rush county have already
adopted 80, resolutions ion uon fav0rIng the
watson as a candidate for Congress in
the Sixth district and such is the over
whelming sentiment of Rush county. there
Resolved. BY this mass convention, that
we hereby pledge our unswerving support
oaton M that his past ree course Sn S as
member of the House Of Representatives
has our approval; that his eminent services
in relieving the State from the damaging
representation OF a free trade Democrat
merits the last gratitude of the people;
that his matchless power as a pubic speak
er and campaigner will be of incalculable
advantage in the various counties OF his
district IL he Is selected as a candidate:
that his ability. integrity and moral worth
together with his popular manner and past
success, all unite in recommending him as
q most desirable candidate, both for his
district and for the State; therefore, the
delegation from this county to the
gressional convention to be held at New
Castle April 16 is hereby instructed TO cast
q solid vote and to use all honorable means
to secure the nomination of Hon. James l..
Watson for Congress.
Resolved. That the efforts of the Re-
publican State central committee to secure
constitutional apportionment OF the
State for legislative purposes receive our
commendation, and we will support the
committee in all legitimate proceedings 10
that end.
+ ssResolved. That all Republicans OF Rush
county attending conventions outside OF
this county are hereby authorized and en-
powered to act with the regular delegates
in all proceedings of such delegations.
Resolved, That we indorse the candi-
dacy OF the Hon. William J. Henley for
Appellate Judge from this the Second APP
pellate Court district, and we hereby in
struct our delegates to the State conven-
ton to cast their votes and labor for his
nomination. and we recommend him to the
Republicans OF the district and State as
an efficient and competent man for the