The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-10

ought 10 realize that the result Is pan
question OF arithmetic depending upon
simple count OF numbers. and that To-
many other reasons our action herci'
should be determined only by the mos
rigid scrutiny and by the most careful
calculation.
INDIANAS CLAIM
I'VE ask. then. practical men, when
should this nomination be placed
Indiana has long been known as thu
arena OF the NEST severe and closely
fought political contests IL is a member
OF the great Democratic phalanx OF tn,
North. including New York. New Jersey
and Connecticut. but strangely isolated
IT has stood alone.
Upon the cast and west. and upon tho
north. we have ordinary hostile bodie,
Of intense spirit and activity, and ever
upon the south. tho migration 20 us acros,
the waters I'm the Ohio. In presidential
years. is OF such complexion as only 10
give aid and comfort 10 the enemy. In
a State so nearly balanced that for years
there has not been. In presidential cleo
ton. a majority either way OF 1900 In
total vote OF four or five hundred thou
sand. the conditions require that our
Democracy stand always emhatted,
whether awaiting victory or defeat, AL
ways prepared.
I'VE submit TO the delegations from the
great states Of Tennessee. Of Georgia, OF
Mississippi. and others more certainly
situated as TO their political life and pro-
gress. what would you give, what wouid
you not give. TO make this State az Ger
tain as your own? How and when shall
you help us TO send You the message IN
November next of victory? This Is tho
place. the time is now to write that mes
sage You can write that message to-
day. ready for transmission. If your favor
shall make the man OF our choice the
nominee OF this convention. Survey tho
field. examine it's various positions, throw
the search-light Of inspection upon the
status Of the different candidates, Non
will find that Indiana IS the strategic
point and pivot Of this conflict. The
prestige the power. the honor OF TINS
nomination are great. but not TOO great
TO be used as a means of assured sue
cess.
CAUTION URGED.
Let MS not be mised by the fervid pre-
dictations Of cver-confidence by the con-
taeious and stirring enthusiasm Of the
nassing hour Remember. gentle
men. that the returns OF the cleo
ton are not yet received. they will not
begin to arrive until many months hence
We must overcome an enemy strongly
fortresscd against attack. reinforced by
flushed with the shout Of recent triumph.
We may make an error which shall cost
MS the whole stake. an error irretrievabe.
The opportunity FOR success is here. bnt
also that Of defeat. Let every man so
act. that he may not have 10 say here
after: All. | had not thought Of that
ms has been done more than once before.
We may court defeat and disaster as a
lover wooes his bride. by failing 60 put the
right man I'm the right place. Let us.
then. consult reason. Let MS calmly
weigh probabilities. and compute the
chances at such ratio as shall include
and cover all contingencies. Let us dis
pose of the aid of their prestige Of nomi-
nation. where fl will be most highly APP
preciated. where it will be most effec-
tive. where it is most needed and where
It must win.
HIS CANDIDATE.
"Our candidate had the good fortune
10 be born in one Of the old Kentucky
homes. as near TO mansions in the skies
as any habtations on this planet He
was educated and graduated al Centre
College. Danville. I'm its palmiest days Of
wore. as have also McCreary
blackburn. Vest. Stevenson and other
men Of national distinction and renoWn.
Tie belongs by birth and lineage 10 the
more noble sen He married early I'm life
tine daughter Of one we'll known In the
history of orr State. Governor and Sena-
tor Whitcomb. He commenced life as a
farmer I'm one of the most fertile sections
of the Valley OF the Wabash. Prosperity,
wei planned and justly earned. has wait
Cd upon his footsteps Protection ne
needed not save that Of his pure heart
and stalwart arm. He is now and al
q. 10 al
for years i'm the furrow. He has stepped
off the land. He is not only hearer
but a doer OF the word
lie that by the pillow would thrive.
Himself must either hold or drive.
"Our candidate belongs 10 the largest.
the most ancient and honorable business
associations Of the world. Much is now
said about the business and business in
terests OF this country. The business 81
a country IS that vocation In which the
larger number Of It's inhabitants are en-
gagged. Agriculture In the United States
EMPLOYS a greater number OF workmcn
than any other calling. hardly less than
that Of all others combined. We ask
delegates Of this convention deliberately
10 consider whether IL may not be well
worth the while TO make a choice or one
who is I'm the closest natural alliance with
THIS most numerous NttA must Ntittt'ftNtt-A
body OF our fellow-citizens. one who has
been an his life a member Of this grand
fraternity Of the field and the farm.
THE DAY or FARMERS.
ut is fifty years since q farmer appear
ell az the east front Of the capitol TO take
the oath of President on inauguration
Dav. The Inauguration and service 81
Indiana's choice would be a reminder Of
the earlier the ideal days Of this Repub-
lie when. the tradition relates. Jefferson
left his farm at Monticello. travelled on
horseback 10 the seat OF government
without ceremony. took the constitutional
obligation and was indicted into office.
"Our candidate is and has been from his
vo,tfh nm TO this hour after the straight
est sect OF our political school, Demo-
crat An intelligent. an able. an earnest
and most diligent laborcr I'm inc cause.
His first public service was that OF
member Of the General Assembly. 10
which he had been chosen by his friends
and neighbors in and near the county Of
his residence. In 1890 he was elected
Secretary Of state Of the state OF Indiana.
Aftor a very exciting and laborious can
vas I'm 1902 he was chosen Governor OF
Indiana. the Office he now holds, and
i'm which he has shown those rare quail
ties Of wise administration, executive
skin and genius. and unqualified ana
conscientious dlcharge Of duty, In such
a manner as 10 have challenged alike the