The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-28

Republicans of Indiana As / understand it,
1t b Is the intention mt to build new cIubh1nse
anism in this Jerusalem of Indiana"
we have reached point in our modern
complex civilization where much of our
progress must depend upon the strength and
spirit of these voluntary organizations.
Modern energies are expended in so many
different directions, interests are so COM
pick. so varied and so great that it is be-
yond the power of individual effort to ac-
complish anything. We have reached such
deal only with the great questions that are
pressing for settlement. The greatest and
best of our parties can no longer originate
and develop in advance policies for the gov
eminent of our countrY. The most they
can do. the most they can hope to do, is to
meet these great questions as they come
up and deal with them inteiigently and
periodically. So far strength and efficient
thought and action must look to voluntary
organizations of men that undertake move
ments that radiate outward and accomplish
results by continued organized effort In
the enlargement of this club | see a step
in that direction, and / see in it evidence
of the growing influence and concentrating
force of Republicanism in Indiana" ZAP
plause.)
MR.. STUDEBAKER TALKS.
There were loud calls for Hugh II. Hanna,
but he was not to be found at the time
and the crowd saw the well-known face
of Glenn Studebaker and demanded a
speech from him. You wouldn't expect
new born child to talk at once, would your
asked Mr.. Studebaker, as he came forward,
referring to the fact that he had just been
elected member of the club. You all
know that am a Republican. I have met
here tonight few men that ] met in 1880
in that notable convention of Chicago,
where we fought such memorable battle
and had the honor of standing by the gall
liant hero of that occasion. We shall never
forget those scenes and all that we ask
of our Republicans to-day is to be as loyal
as we were in that convention. I am not
tnfsa 1Y14. he Il
ways take an interest in politics and in good
government. for good government means
good business. The past six years have
been years of such experience to business
men OF the country as made them feel that
they, want good government, and believe
we have it now. The general increase in
business is certain evidence of better gov
eminent. / thank YOU for thus patiently
listening to me, though think it was hardly
occasion with Senator Fairbanks, General
WALLACE and Judge Taylor, who have spent
their lives in talking; while spent mine in
Mr. Studebaker was very much surprised
at the shouts of laughter that greeted his
unintentional sally at the expense of the
distinguished speakers who had preceded
him. When he grasped the import of what
he had said he made ample amends by say
ing that ii was such leaders as they that
made him proud to be a Republican and an
MIR. HANLY HEARD.
Ex-Representative j. Frank Hanly was
next called upon and made a very brief
but strong speech. He spoke of the great
earnestness of the forces that won the VIC
| tory in 1886, and brought heavy applause
! when he declared: They We're made des-
| perately earnest, not by spoils nor hope of
| place, but by the same feeling that called
TO the field more than thirty years ago
over a million loyal men. And / want to
| say that in the northwestern section of the
| State there is to-day an earneStneSS and
| enthusiasm in favor of the sound currency
| that is stronger now than it was even
| them
Representative Overstreet was next called
| for. and was greeted with warm applause
| was my understanding said he. that to-
! morrow was set aside for talking and to-
night for other things. | feel that l am a
| part of tho Columbia Club and that this is
| a part of my home where / may welcome
| strangers. | wish you might always be
| with us / believe the enlargement of the
| club means strong and enthusiastic or
| ganiZation as broad as the area of the
| State. / am proud that ] am Hoosier.
| Indiana has taken high vantage ground as
a state, courageous in its opinions, and has
| so emphasized its position that it has found
followers al over the Union | am
| diana was responsible for engraft-
ing. the gold plank upon the platform
at St. Louis | am not a. forgetful of the fact
mag sd IL a a. victory Her people have
1 Inelf ,TfmHeSS ana IIie1f OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The extending of this organization will be
! recognized as the beginning of the battle
| of 1898, a battle that will be fought upon
the same lines as that of 1896 but with "A
| degree of purpose exceeding that Inemora-
| BILE struggle, 4 want TO see the Republicans
| Of Indiana maintain that position. / want
| the Republicans of other States to recog-
| nize that here we have no factions and are
of one mind. The. people expect the Repub-
| lican party to take the initiative and the
| Democratic party to criticise. Where CIiti-
| ciSm is just. we are benetited.by it. They
expect the Republican party TO take charge
| of affairs in progressive fashion, and the
| sooner we take the problems now before us
| by the throat and settle them, the better it
/ will be. | hope to see the Republicans of
| Indiana take such Il stand and courage ously
maintain it as will put the State in the fore
| front it has had much TO do with molding
| inspiring respect for courage in politics, and
| ! look to see it again the foreruuner of a
| policy that the Republicans of more than
half the States will copy and use as their
| ISSUES in the next campaign. applause
The calls for II, H.. Hanna, which had
| been renewed at every interval between the
| speeches, now became so persistent That Mr.
| Hanna came forth from the crowd in answer
| to demand from Judge Martindale, who in
| PRODUCED him as a well-known citizen who
| had devoted the major portion of his time
| during the past year TO the effort to fortify
| the currency of the country. The applause
was redoubled. and when Mr.. Hanna. had
| obtained attention he spoke very briefly.
Il came here Tonight said he, AS is
| my custom, to listen TO our leaders and not
| to talk First. / would like to express my
| qualification ut this meeting tonight. If
| there is any value in the plans of the Co
| lumbia Club ii lies in the effort to SO
| broaden 1t that every Republican of Indiana
| will recognize it as his home. 1t is impor-
| tant that throughout the State the motives
| of the residents of the capital should be
| understood in the interest Of the men of the
/ State. This is the first step in that direc-
| ton. 1t is not my purpose to discuss here
| the work in which I have been engaged for
| some months. / simply desire to say that |
| have always been Republican. Never but
| once did / We e another ticket. Then
/ voted for personal friend, and was sorry
| grows so bad but that the other is worse.
| (Applause.) | stand as one Of the rank and
| file a member of the marching club. The
| things that ! want are for the State, the
| people the whole people. There Is but one
| position for the business man to occupy in
| politics. and that is as a promoter of the
| general good according to his lights. The
other than to support that leader who comes
nearest meeting his ideals OF patriotism.
| earnestness and honest intent ! am told
| that I shall he accorded a hearing to-mor-
/ row In behalf Of the cause in which | have
| been engaged and all l have TO say now is
| that the committee ! have the honor to
! represent has not been troubled with day
/ light insomnia. They tell story of a resi-
! dent of Philadelphia who consulted New
/ York physician He said he went to bed
| at 8 o'clock at night and slept until o'clock
| in the morning but he was alarmed by the
| fact that he could not sleep in the daytime.
/ Our committee has not been sleeping in the
| daytime and there have. been occasions
when it has not slpet much at night ZAP
| plause.)
THE ADMIRAL A REPUBLICAN.
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