Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
INDIANA INSTRUCTED
Republican Delegates-at-Large to
Support Mckinley.
ENTHUSIASM In INDIANAPOLIS
Cheers Were Given With Vigor
for Ex-President Harrison.
EX-SEC. THOMPSON'S SPEECH

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 1.-Tomlin-
son Hail. the scene of 50 many memorable
state conventions. presented an appearance
this morning that betokened much republi-
can enthusiasm. Hundreds of flags and
banners decorated every available part of
the great auditorium Just above the
stage three immense flags were hung,
those on the sides extended to the floor
and the one in the center STOPPING Just
above the presiding officers head. Inlme-
diately beneath this center flag the pic
lures of Lincoln. Grant. Harrison and Nc
kinley We're displayed. Along the gallery
railing at regular intervals were the pic
lures of Garfield, Allison Morton and
Blaine. The two flags dropping low from
the ceiling in the center of the hall had the
effect of creating an unbroken drapery
from the front to the rear of the hall
y military band was stationed in the
west gallery ami furnished rnusic Until
the convention was called to order.
While the republican state convention
was gathering and the delegates We're
being placed the observation-disclosures an
nounced that the state central committee
had decided 20 prohibit smoking, where
upon the hundreds of ladies present loudly
appiauded.
When the band played Paradise Alley
and Sergvdnt-at-Arns Mount bawIed him
self hoarse ordering delegates into their
seats nVc thousand enthusiastic republic
cans crowded corridor, gallery and !ioor
anxious 10 see, hear and participate in
what was acknowledged to be one of the
most important conventions in the history
of the state.
The great interest certered in the attitude
TO be assumed by eK-Presdent Harrison in
his promised address to the delegates and
every one Of the 1,tl5 delegates. as well as
the vast thTong CT spectators through the
preiininarieS, Justly discussed the possible
effect of the Sc neral's expected appearance
on the platform 1t was generally conced-
ed that Mckinley would carry the conyen-
tcn II no sensation was sprung by the
friends of the eX-Presiient, and the latters
appearance was ain oSt as anxi0UsIy await
ed as If he himself had been an avowed
candidate.
There was considerable delay in calling
the gathering to order. and the crowd in
the meantime amused itself with alternate
cheers and applications of the cooling 9o-
tions of the festive lemonade Vender
The weather was very warm. and despite
oIen windows and thousands of waving
fans, the thrCng perspired freely, although
apparently without great UniIappiness.
Called to- Order.
1t was 1o:15 when the state chairman,
j. x. Gowdy. began calling the convention
to order, and it was fifteen minutes later
when he rubbed his gayel arm muscles
back into shape and announced he hardly
self-ev.dent fact that the gathering had
been called to order. The Invocation by
Rev. ID. r. Lucas of Indianapolis 81
fenced the noisy delegates.
The report of the committee on rules and
permanent Organization vas read
ES-SecrgtaTy OF The Navy Richard W.
ThOr7Tsor was reported for permanent
chairman with rCusing cheer, and Cen
e"al StcrnOnt as named Tor secretary.
The report was Unanimously adopted.
When the wbite-haircd Uncle Dick
Thompson assumed the Eayel he was greet
ed with a rousiHs reception. Despite his
e!Ehty-eiSmt years the eZ-Secretary deliver
Ell L stirling speech " hiJ n dis HOStd OF the
demo, ratio party 10 the entire satisfaction
of tie crowd, and vigorously predicted a
sweeping victory for republican principles
in the coming elections.
The irst thing foaa by the First Con-
gress to assemble under grand Consti-
tUtion,'' he sad, was to provide for pro-
lection of our people and our products. and
for Continuation Of that benign policy the
republican party still contends, and. my
fr.eGds, there Is one man who IS eIAinently
fitted to see that this country IS gwen pro-
lection. ore man y 10 is identified above all
others with the policy OF protection wild
cheers. / don't wonder at the enthusiasm
of the country FOR that man, at the general
demand OF the people for his nomination
for the EOri1a;iou Of Nick nley CONTINUED
cheerins). / know Mckinley, 1 honor Me
k.Eley, / am fer Mckinley
Mckinley ana Harrison CIcereh.
At this point the speaker was interrupted
by a marked demonstration, ard at each
of his subsequent illusions to the Ohio man
there was renewed and prolonged applause.
But wnen ne mentioned Gen. Harr.sons
name the enthusiasm was fully as evident
and Their was evidently no intention to
slight the Indiana man.
At tLC conclusion Of Col. ThompSOn's
speech there were loud cries of Harrison
but the ex-Prestdenr did not appear,and the
report Of the committee on credentials was
submitted and accepted without contest.
Then came the reading of the platform
and resolutions.
The various clauses of the declaration of
the party principles were well received
the protection and money plankS receiVIng
particular attention from the crowd. The
interest became intense as the chairman
reached the Mckinley resolutions, which
concluded the platform. At the naming of
the Ohio Candidate the great crowd
broke into 1Sid cheer, which, when it
sIihs.ded. was Met with vigorous counter
cries OF HARRISON
The resolutions We're as follows:
The I'Iufform.
''Your committee OF resolutions beg leave
to submit the following declaration Of
principles: 1t has been forty years since
the republican party was born. II was the
child of conscience. 1t grew and became
great in deed and achieve nent through the
inspiration that comes f:oin d true and
lofty conception of liberty and freedom,
justice and equality. national integrity and
national honor. In short, from the begin
ming of the administration Of Abraham
Lincoln to the close of that of benjamin
HaTr.so2 the record of the republican party
Is the story % loyalty, Of patriotism ana
of magnificent achievements.
The experience OF the last three years
brings cut in a clearer light the excellence
of the splendid administration of our fell
low-citi2cn, Benjamin Harrison-an admin
istratton under which attained a meas
ure of prosperity unequaled in the history
of the government. The republican party
is the party of honesty and prosperity, of
law and order. of good wages, good
markets and good money, and It asks the
confidence and support of the people at
this time, submitting for their approval
the following statements of principles and
policies which will continue to guile and
inspire its efforts The republicans of In
diana are in favor of protection.
Protection and Reciprocity.
1--WE demand tariff that will not only
secure the necessary amount of revenue
but Will also afford equal and certain pro-
lection to the wage workers and producers
of this country. We demand that Auseri-
can sellers shall have the first chance in
American markets. From Lincoln to Har-
riSoa. under the wise policy of protection
and reciprocity we steadily decreased our
bonded debt. resumed specie payment