The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-28
BUCKEYE DELEGATES
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST A CLASH BE-
TWEEN REPUBLICAN FACTIONS.
Foraker and His Friends to BE Given
Part of the Delegation to the st.
Louis National Convention.

CLEVELAND. o., Jan. 27.-There has
been mysterious gathering of politicians
here to-day. Early this morning Charles
L. Kurtz. chairman OF the Republican State
committee, arrived here and registered at
the Weddell House. He was soon followed
by Col. A. l.. Conger OF Akron. Both are
well-known friends OF Senator-elect Fora
ker. and it was at once supposed that they
were here for a purpose. Kurtz fitted
about most of the day, seeing several lead
ing Republicans. He spent some time in
the office of NJ. A Hanna, who is recog-
nized as the closest friend OF Mckinley.
The conference lasted more than an hour.
This evening Mr.. Kurtz was in conference
with Col. Myron T. Herrick, also one of
Mckinley's supporters. When asked the
purpose of his visit to Cleveland Mr.. Kurtz
declined to go into details. He said that
he had been attending to some business
matters.
1t was learned from another source that
his talk with Mr.. Hanna was of polit-
ical nature; that. In fact, the makeup of
the delegation at large from Ohio to the
st. Louis convention was considered. The
was also discussed. 1T was proposed"
said this gentleman, "and practically set
lied, so far as this preliminary conference
can settle it, that VI. A Hanna and James
H. Hoyt, of this city. and Senator-elect
Foraker and Governor Bushnell will be the
delegates at large. There is no doubt that
Ohio will be united for Mckinley. and the
purpose now is to provide against future
friction and conflict between the two ele-
ments. Of the Republican party in the
State"
There seems to be no doubt that the con-
ferences here were held with the full knowl-
edge of both Mckinley and Foraker, and
full consent. If the delegates at large are
agreed on as suggested both Mckinley and
Foraker will have an equal representation,
and, the matter being settled in advance.
there can be no contest at the State con-
vention.
Mr.. Hanna was seen this evening. He
said that he had received a call from Mr..
Kurtz this afternoon, and that they had
discussed various matters connected with
the candidacy of Governor Mckinley. He
declared that there was perfect agreement
between them. Il want to say" said he,
that the stories about divisions in the
ranks of the Ohio Republicans are the rank
it was never united before, and Mckinley is
stronger in the State than he has ever been.
The people who are trying TO create dis
sensions are simply making themselves
1t was stated tonight that General Gros-
venor, of Athens, was likely to be selected
as one Of the delegates at large, with Gov
ernor Bushnell, Senator-elect Foraker and
Mr. Hanna. 1t is probable that the state
convention will be held late in March or
the first week IN April. The exact time has
publican leaders are said to favor an early
convention.
The Secretaryship Contest.
Although the race for Republican State
committee craftsmanship was the chief top
ic of conversation in and about the Denison
last evening consideration of the candidates
for secretary was sandwiched in. There
was some speculation concerning what
might result should Mr.. Gowdy or Mr.. Neb-
eker be chosen for the first position. After
1t was announced that Mr.. Gowdy would
be chosen chairman quite a boom was set
on foot by the friends of Robert A. Brown,
of Franklin, to select him secretary OF
the committee. 1t was urged that Mr..
Browns wide acquaintance. having made
strong canvass for the Clerk Of the Supreme
Court nomination, and having been clerk or
the last House of Representatives, would
be of much benefit to the committee. Mr..
Brown said he was not a candidate for
the position, but would accept IL the COM
mittee determined on him for the position.
Oliver Tichener, Of Princeton, denied re-
ports by declaring that he is not a candi-
date. A. NJ. Hadley, of this city, who has
quite an acquaintance throughout the State
as a Lincoln League organizer, was being
urged by his friends for the position, IL
being claimed that he had not taken an
active part in the behalf Of either candi-
date for the Craftsmanship. H. L. Smith.
also of this city, was represented by
friends. r. NJ. Seeds, the present secre-
tary, will not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton Robert Mansfield. OF Muncie, is a
strong candidate for the secretaryship.
still No Election.
FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. T.-Although no
one expected that a Senator would be elect
ed to-day, the Hobbies and galleries Of the
House were again crowded at noon, when
the fifth ballot of the joint assembly was
taken. A number Of pairs were made on
Saturday to enable persons to go home on
account of sickness or important business.
The roll call showed l2S members present
The ballot resulted follows: Blackburn,
So Hunter, 63; Hazelrigg, s; Wilson, l.;
Bate. /. The joint assembly adjourned i'm
mediately after the vote was announced I'M
Til tomorrow noon.
At caucus of the Republican members
of the Legislature, tonight, the eligibility
OF four Democratic members whose seats
are not contested was thoroughly discussed
and decisive action taken. 1t was found that
one is city attorney, one a United States
all holding such positions make them
under the law ineligible for the office OF
Representative. The caucus agreed upon
and adopted a resolution which will be Of
fered tomorrow, for an Investigation as to
the eligibility of four Democratic members,
and this may settle the senatorial contest.
GONeIuOI DTdulty sent a Specldl message
to the Legislature to-day, urging the pass
age of a law making the county responsible
for at least $3.50 to the widow or heir of
any person who may be lynched in the
county.
Republican Sugar Planters.
NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 27.-The Repub-
lican sugar planters met tonight and in
dorscd the ticket nominated by the Popu-
lists, headed by Captain ]. N Pharr. a
sugar planter. and containing several Re-
publicans. The planters put up the first
fusion ticket, but the Populists rejected
fusion and nominated a separate ticket.
This was pulled down and the Pharr ticket
put UP, several Republicans being placed
upon It. The ticket was not quite what the
planters wanted, but they Endorsed II, and
the regular Republicans will probably do
likewise. Captain Pharr is Prohibitionist,
and the alienation of the liquor vote has
been urged against him and prevented the
planters from taking him up at first.
POpulist Meeting Broken Up.
LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Jan. "a Popu-
list meeting at Powhatan. Ark, Saturday
night, broke up in riot In which several
persons were seriously injured. Some small
boys annoyed the Populists by throwing
stones at the house In which the meeting
was being held and finally some one threw
a club and badly injured one OF the boys:
A general row ensued, in which the sheriff
and several deputies took "A hand. Knives
and pistols were freely used and a number
of persons were injured, but as the meeting
state just what damage was done. Further
trouble is not improbable.
Dissatisfied POpulist.