The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-17
Furious Demonstration at New Castle
When James +. Watson Arose TO
withdraw HIS Name.
UNIT RULE is KNOCKED OUT
HEREAFTER THE SIXTH DISTRICT
WILL VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE.
Fifth District Nominates Congress-
man George w. Farfs by Acclama-
tion at MarfinsvfIIe.

The Seventh district Republican conven-
ton met yesterday afternoon in the Grim
inal Court room, and, as anticipated. NOM
mated by acclamation Hon. Jesse over
street. OF Franklin. for Congress from this
district There was not the slightest shade
OF opposition, while the convention was
largely attended and enthusiastic through
out Aside from the business OF the con-
vention there was a feature which showed
the strong sentiment OF this district for
General Harrison. in the face OF his recent
letter declining to be considered among the
suggestions for the presidency.
Chairman Fesler. OF the district comnit-
tee, called the convention TO order. and w.
T. Pritchard. of Johnson county. promptly
nominated Hon. Charles w. Fairbanks for
permanent chairman OF the convention.
There were no other nominations. and Mr..
Fairbanks was greeted with applause as he
assumed the gave During the course of
his remarks he referred TO the administra-
tion Of General Harrison, and expressed his
great surprise that the people made the
mistake Of swapping Harrison for Cleveland.
Lets send Ben back again." shouted one
delegate, and the applause that followed
this remark exceeded that at any other
time during the proceedings
Mr.. Fairbanks congratulated the conven-
tton on the spirit which prevailed In the
conventions convention notable Tor the
lack of chickering's and unfriendly rival
ries. There are a number OF men In both
Marion and Johnson counties. said ne. VINO
would adorn the halls of Congress. but
they had withheld their claims In the inter-
est of perfect party harmony. This har-
mony would make the election OF Repub-
lican Congressman in this district certain
Mr.. Fairbanks said he realized that the
convention had come together for business
and not 20 elaboraely discuss the issues OF
the approaching campaign He confined
himself to a few brief remarks upon the
conditions which confront the Republican,
party. These were conditions which the
party would have to remedy. for the people
can see relief only In the return of the
party to power. In swapping Harrison for
Cleveland the people made a mistake. and
they have grievously answered for that mis-
take. Distress has swept the country from
one end to the other, and there Is no home
in the land that has not felt it. Employers
and employees have been fellow-sufferers.
The people must return to the principles
and policies Of the administration that
brought prosperity II they would enjoy that
prosperity again. Disaster had come be-
cause the people permitted the Democratic
powers TO overthrow the great protection
principles which make the cornerstone or
must have again the protection which pro-
tects Ii is the Mckinley bill, and not the
Wilson bill, that the people are now de-
the country must have sound and stable
currency. Prosperity cannot be buik, he
continued. except on stable currency The
that will tend to Mexican.ze the currency
of the United States. When General Har-
country COUNT s SO faitSfuliy and so wen. Mr. Fair
banks found that the people from Repub-
lican Ohio TO Republican Illinois, from Re
turned to Mckinley, as he expressed IT,
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The convention further organized by Sc
lecting Gavin L. Payne as secretary. and .
committee on resolutions. consisting Of Ner-
ril Moores, William l.. Taylor and c. W.
McDan:els. of Johnson county On Mr..
Moores's motion all resolutions were to be
referred TO the committee without reading.
The call of the roll showed all the dele
gates present. The resolutions COMMITTEES
reported the following. which were adopted:
"The Republicans OF the Seventh Congress
sional district, i'm convention Assembled.
while viewing with deep regret the unfortu-
nate conditions into which the country has
been plunged by the utter incapacity OF the
forward to 4he national election Of lsss. when
the certain return OF the Republican party
70 power will mean the restoration Of the
business confidence, prosperity and national
content which prevailed under the golden ao-
ministration OF Benjamin Harrison.
whereas. keprese,n.tatiive ,'. I'VE Jesse overstrset
of the lower house OF Congress. having made
a record in securing needed legislation sell
dom achieved by member serving his first
'Therefore. be ID Resolved That che Re-
pubicans OF the Seventh district heartily IN
dorse the course Of AR. Overstreet In the fIf-
pride his successful efforts In behalf OF the
disabled veteran soldiers;
.sBe IL further resolved. That this con-
vention congratulate Representative Charles
L. Henry. who represented the old Seventh
district in the filty~,Iourth ~ co9grsss. on nis
ency and the able manner In which ne repre-
sented his district
OF johnson county. arose 10 place Mr.. Over
streets name before the convention Mr..
Overstreet was the unanimous choice OF his
county, said Mr. Brown he was one or the
brainy patriotic sons OF that county. Mr..
Brown asked that the convention say. We'll
done. thou good and faithful servant" and
give that servant further Endorsement. Mr.
Overstreet Is justly the pride OF Johnson
county; he has already achieved honors in
Congress, and his political sky Is full of bril-
sion" continued Mr.. Brown. "is the first in
history when the Republicans OF Marion and
Johnson counties meet together In congress
sional convention johnson county Is the
only one in the old Fifth district that Is
thrown with Marion county. Mr.. Over
streets record I'm the Fifth district is one 70
be proud OF. II was largely due 10 his lead
ership In the campaign two years ago that
the Republicans carried the Fifth district by
a majority OF 1895. Kiping cut a Democratic
majority Of LOO" AR Brown called atteh-
tion to the fact that Mr.. oyerstreet is .
native Hooser. The term Hoosier Is one 70
be borne with pride. The speaker referred 10
Morton. Wallace, Riley. r. W. Thompson.
Harrison and the other HocsIers who have
made such great records in life
He continued his tribute 10 Mr.. Over
streets worth and spoke i'm detail OF the
work accomplished by the young Congress-
man. The new pension law. which pays pen
sioners by checks. aud prevents the old and
decrepit soldier from sailing into the hands
ure 50 meritorious that Il immediately found