The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-24
SPEECH BY SENATOR HANNA
THANKING DELEGATES FOR THEIR
UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENT
EulOgiz7ng President Mckinley and
Giving Party AdVice-SiIver Fusion
and POpuIist Split in Iowa.


work in a session of less than four hours.
While there had been a hard fight for two
days for the control of the state central
committee there was every appearance of
harmony and enthusiasm to-day. The two
contested districts were decided in favor of
the Dick candidates, and this showed that
the state committee stood seventeen for
Dick and four for Kurtz. Senator Hanna
was not only congratulated on the result
but all the delegates were seeking ad-
n1ittance to his apartments for conferences
Governor Bushnell not only accepted the
situation complacently before the conven-
ton assembled by having friendly consul
tations with Senator Hanna. but he also
made a strong. speech of acceptance in the
convention. When Governor Bushnell de-
clared ''In spite of the statements of the
Democratic press, [ accept" there was a
loud demonstration. In the organization of
the state central committee in the after
noon Governor Bushnell named the vice
chairman, while Senator Hanna selected
the chairman and the secretary. Senator
Hanna returned to Cleveland this afternoon
and will soon be back in Washington. Gov
ernor Bushnell remains here till tomorrow
The two leaders had a friendly meeting be-
fore separating, and it is understood that
they have reached an agreement on the
organization of the state executive commit
tee. The feature of the convention was the
speech of Senator Hanna. Governor Bush
nell, Lieutenant Governor Jones, General
GrosVenor and others who spoke had been
frequently heard. but Senator Hanna was
not known before in his own State as an
orator, although he had for years been
recognized as a leader in the management
and organization. His delivery was elo-
quent and forcible and he captured the
convention by his commanding oratory He
was most enthusiastically cheered and con-
graduated more on his effort to-day than
on his triumph of yesterday. Following is
the ticket nominated to-day:
Governor-Asa 8. Bushnell.
Lieutenant Governor-A. w. Jones.
Supreme Judge--Jacob F. Burkett.
Attorney General-Frank Monnett.
Treasurer-Samuel Campbell.
School Commissioner. ID. Bonebrake.
Member Board Public Works-C. A. Cod
dard.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform deals largely with national
affairs. 1t says:
The. Republicans of Ohio rejoice in the
the people of the United States oYerWhelm-
ngly decided in favor of an honest dollar
and chance to earn arr it. and m C,i elected {t,i as
lam Mckinley. The platform upon which
that victory was won declares the true
principles and policy OF the Republican
form we pledge anew our allegiance and
unqualfiedly commend the President and
Congress for their wise and statesmanlike
execution of its pledges.
The Republican party has always been
the friend of the doWntrodden and op-
pressed and has always deeply sympa-
thized with the struggle of any people for
independence. We extend our sympathy
to the patriots of Cuba in their efforts to
achieve freedom from Spanish cruelty and
oppression, and hope that the day OF their
deliverance is near at hand We commend
the course of the President and express
our confidence in his speedy and patriotic
disposition of the Cuban question in ac-
cordance with wise craftsmanship and a
firm and vigorous foreign policy
1--WE believe that the administration in
negotiating the treaty for the annexation
of Hawaii has acted wisely, and we express
the hope that the Senate Will ratity the
I'VE denounce the violation of the spirit
of the civil-service act by President CleVe-
land in those orders which extended It's
operation beyond its purpose and intent,
and demand such revocation of orders or
modification of the law as Will accomplish
s.We commend reforms inaugurated in
the Pension Bureau under the present ad-
ministration.t and regard them as earnest
of the sincerity of our pledges TO the vet
erans of the Republic which we here re-
new, of a watchful care and recognition
an enforcement of their just claims upon
I've favor the passage by Congress of
such a law as will provide a national board
of arbitration to secure SO far as poSsl9iiee'
the adjustment and settlement OF such dlt-
ferences as may arise between corporations
engaged in interstate commerce and their
employees.
protection. we demand for the wool grow
ers of Ohio such ample protection Tor WOOL
as shall speedily increase American hooks
sufficiently to supply all American needs ,
The platform ndorses the wise faithful
and satisfactory administration OF Cover
nor Bushnell" and concludes as follows: !:
THE thanks of the people of the State are
due to Senators Foraker and Hanna Tor
their splendid efforts during me present
session of Congress, and we conGra tulate Q
the people on their representation IN the
United States Senate Desiring to continue
such representation and approaching his
services to the party and TO the people OF
the State and Nation, and his eminent ana
proven fitness for the position, we ihdorse
the candidacy of the Hon. Marcus A.
ceed himself and pledge the support of the
party in the next General Assembly to his
election to both the short and long terr1s y
With the contest for the ,'hairmanship
settled SO decisively yesterday in favor Of
Major Charles F. w. Dick and the entire
Hanna slate, the convention proceeded
promptly at 10 a m to-day with the usual
business. The report on credentials was
adopted without opposition, as ii made no
material difference in the contest of the
convention which was overwhelming with
Senator Hanna The temporary organiza-
tiOn, with General G. II. GroSVcnor IN the
chair, was made the permanent Crgariza-
ton and the reports of other committees
were readily disposed OF. 'lI.er3 was moro
than the usual interest tax 'n in the resula-
tions. and the committee was IN session all
night trying to frame the plafoTm so AS 10
prevent a contest in the convention ON the
civil service. Cuban and other resolutions
SPEECH BY MR.. HANNA
When the platform was read tne mention
Of Senator Hannas name was greeted with
loud demonstrations, and after the resolu-
tions were adopted Senator Hanna was
called for. He said:
II am indeed deeply grateful for the great
honor which you have conferred upon me
by this act Indeed. it is a great honor
to receive at the hands of the Republican
party of Ohio such an Endorsement through
the medium of such a representative body.
l assure you. gentlemen of the convention
that | appreciate this. not only as COM
pliment but as an evidence of your con-
hdence and respect
We are warned that there is danger
ahead for the Republican party next fall
We accept that warning and Will be, as
ever. ready TO meet It. II has been my
experience in campaigns in OHIO TO witness
the fact Chat when the Republican party
sees anything to do they don't wait long
in getting ready to Go It. BY your act to-
day you have demonstrated to the state