The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-28
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Watson Resolutions and Con-
denim Mr.. Johnson's Record
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NEW CASTLE, md, March H.-Repre-
sentatives Johnson and Watson have met
but once since Monday, and that was on a
train from this city to Kennard, yesterday.
There was simply an exchange OF greetings
and nc further discussion Of their differences.
A new feature OF the campaign which Is
exciting much Indignation is the inter-
ference of outside parties in the can
vass in Henry county As an example OF
this, a man named Compton came TO
Knightstown yesterday. and. bunting up
George A. Deem. chairman Of the county
committee. said to him:
.I am a Watson man from Indianapolis.
I am in touch with Jack Gowdy and the
other fellows, and want to find the doubtful
ones-those who can be persuaded to vote
for Watson"
Mr.. Deem informed him that he had struck
the wrong man.
what" said he. II have a letter of in
PRODUCTION to you"
1t has been known for some time that Mr..
Gowdy was using his influence for Watson
in the south part of this county, and much
Indignation is felt by Johnson's friends that
the chairman of the State central committee
should become an active partisan In this az
fair.
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers. Garland Lodge. of the Iron
dale rolling mills. M:ddletown. yesterday
passed resolutions opposing Mr.. Johnson's
denomination and indorsing the resolutions
OF Eureka Lodge, of Indianapolis. A prom
inent resident OF Middletown stated this
evening that Mr.. Johnson would poll a large
vote In Irondale. and that he would carry
the township by a small majority. The
Johnson leaders claim the county. by a ma
jority Of from 200 to 500. The Watson men
goes. Careful polling is being done by both
parties, but the only accurate estimate will
be made when the votes are counted out
Interest In the congressional contest in
creases each day and crowds of men are on
the streets all day and into the night dis
wakes hot. and more than once has per-
sonaI combat been imminent. but. thus far,
no disgraceful act Of that description has
been chronicled. The hottest of the fight
centers In this city, az the county seat. This
township, Henry, Is recognized as contain
Ing Watson's strongest supporters. and II is
Mr.. Watson spoke at Greensboro, Green's
boro township, last night, and had a large
attendance. although 1t Is conceded that his
Joining township, at Cadiz. NJ. Johnson was
addressing the people in the Christian
Church Standing room was all taken. Both
women and men locked In from all around.
1t was something seldom seen In this SEQ
tion- Tonight Mr.. Watson stood in the same
pulpit and addressed a portion of the crowd
OF the preceding night. In addressing the
people Mr.. Watson presents his claims for
their support on the grounds of his wonder
ful campaign against Holman. He said il
there was ever an occasion when party
service was to be rewarded IL Is in the
present case. He presents his views on
| protection. on reciprocity and en- finance
and closes with eulogiums on patriotic lead.
ers of the Republican party.
Mr.. johnson, In his speeches, says he
came from Washington for the purpose OF
| setting the minds OF the people OF Henry
county at rest regarding certain defams-
tory stories which, he says, were circulated
He takes up each separate charge and ex.
plains its origin, and his words never fai
TO carry conviction. He also presents his
claims for denomination on the ground OF
services rendered his constituents. Johnson
spoke at New Lisbon this afternoon and Al
Millville tonight. He was In town a few
hours this morning. and seemed highly
pleased with the success OF his canvass sc
far, and said ne felt willing to trust his
fate to the Republican voters of Henry
county, and felt that all would he well. Hs
will leave for Washington at the ~earliesI
possible moment after the result is an
nOunced next "Wednesday night