The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-17

Tho contrast between the hypocritical voor-
EeeS. with bad wartime record. ana MS
ia,er-dsy professions OF fren1nsss nor ,ne
had done 30 much for the soldiers. In so
short time. was brought out Nirh telling
effect. The bill Mr.. overstreet introduced
making pension a vested right was also re-
f>rred 10. Two years ago Mr. overstreet
lowered the Democratic majority i'm Johnson
fSsn 90 b 10 %oud wpe L out
tirely and bring the county into the Repub-
iican ranks. William Bosom, OF the Marion
county delegation. seconded the nomination
OF Mr Overstreef. John W. Ray said he
wanted 70 vote for Jesse because his father
VAS one OF the old guard Of So" BY ae-
ciamafion Mr.. Overstreet vas nominated lie
appeared and was warmly received.
Mr.. OvERsTREET SPEAKS.
After expressing his thanks. Mr.. Over
street said ne found himself In a unique po-
sition. serving term in Congress from one
district and suddenly introduced to another
district for Endorsement. Yet. Mr.. Overstreet
SAID. he was born within twenty miles OF the
convention hall. and the territory OF Johnson
and Marion counties was cherished land to
him. He lived In the neighborhood all his
life. The fertile fields of Johnson county were
now Joined with the metropolis OF one OF the
greatest States in the Union. The position OF
the district I'm commercial relations was also
unique. The men who toll In the factories
metropolis
the soil I'm Johnson county are joined to-
gether In one political district. The harmony
of these two great interests, Mr.. Overstreet
showed. types the very foundation principles
the result Is great as the ORIGIN Indfan-
apelis had done much better than It's sister
cities during the hard times; ana TINS Only aE,
cities In the Union. There have been fewer
failures in proportion to population than else
Mr. Overstreet then reviewed the efforts OF
the present House or Representatives 10 re-
lieve the harsh conditions that have existed:
the chief executives objections. The Repub-
leans In Congress found depsorable state OF
affairs. Confidence had hidden some'snere'
and the fat treasury which the Harrison ad-
ministrafion turned over had been depleted.
The Republicans I'm the lower branch OF Con-
gress had been able 10 do some good In spite
OF the obstacles.
Having found the treasury depleted and
confidence badly shaken, the Republican ma
jorify Of the House. placing patriotism
party best who serves his country BEST. pre-
pared a measure for the immediate relief OF
the treasury known as the bond Dill, ana
a revenue measure, and passed both with
commendable speed and a strength OF vote
that was both surprising and gratifying
The revenue measure was not as strong as
the party might wish. but was deemed best
under the circumstances.
with less patriotism and substitute offered.
the enactment OF which would have brought
ruin 10 confidence and have completely de-
moralized business.
The true basis OF prosperity Is the return
TO the Republican doctrine OF protection. and
the guarantee OF a currency that shall be
stable and secure. and circulate as the life
blood OF commerce. with each dollar or equal
value and al par In every known market.
The responsibility for not further re-
1ieving the country rested largely with
this upper body. Mr.. Overstreet'S
speech. which was extemp0raneous, was
fine effort and was loudly appsauded- After
he had concluded the convention adjourned,
and the next Representative from this dis
trict held an Informal levee In the ante
rooms adjoining the court
Mr. Overstreet will return to his duties at
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