The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-05-25
NINTH DISTRICT.
y. ID. Lands Unanimously RenOmina-
ted by AccIamatiOn.

HemOmInA-
ted by AccIamatiOn.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSVILLE,I Ind, May 24.-Rep-
resentative Charles B. Lands was renorni-
mated without opposition by the Ninth dis
trict Republicans here to-day. The conven-
ton was held this morning at Music Hall
with pictures Of Lincoln and Mckinley on
the chairman's stand and the entire house
was decorated with American and Cuban
nags. AT 10 o'clock a procession of delegates
and citizens was formed at the Ramsey
Hotel, and, headed by the Wabash Col
lege Band, the line of march was taken to
Music Hall. The Camden male quartet ia
vored the audience with few songs while
the convention was assembling District
Chairman Fred A. Sims, of Frankfort.
called the convention to order and General
Lew Wallace was made permanent chair
man, with Ed Burns, of the Frankfort
News, secretary. The appearance of Gen.
Wallace aroused much enthusiasm General
Wallace congratulated the party for leaving
no contentious in the ranks and for having
Mckinley as President at period like the
present He said questions of great impor-
lance will arise, which is the duty of every
American to consider. One Of these will be
that of this country departing from the old
line of not entering entangling alliances and
holding distant territory. Said he: eve hear
of General Merritt being appointed gov
ernor general, which is new name in this
country, and is undoubtedly a title stolen
from the Spaniards Call him governor or
general and the territory will be governed
just as we'll. Lincoln found a common law
to defend one country, and no doubt some
70 fol- 0f
acquired possessions. AS to the cause of
the war, we find that from a Christian
STANDPOINT humanity demanded that the
sufferings Of the Cubans shall cease But
the one just cause for war is found in the
fate of the Maine, while she kissed the
waters OF supposed friendly harbor. The
sun set upon life, cheerfulneSs and activity
and rose the next day upon desolation,
death and the fruits of Spanish treachery
In 1851 we defended a nations life and now
we defend nations honor"
Following the remarks of General Wallace
the resolutions were adopted amid great
enthusiasm These Endorsed the administra-
Mount and the course of Senator Fairbanks
and Representative Lands in Congress-
There was a lengthy resolution commencing
the war and resolution against the civil
service laws as they have been executed:
Nominations being called for A. b. Ander-
son, OF the Montgomery county delegation,
made stirring speech and placed the name
Of Representative Lands before the con-
ventton Judge Graham, of Hamilton coun-
W. seconded the nomination on behalf of
all the delegates from his county. Fountain
and Upton county also seconded the nomi-
nation of Lands. No other name being pre-
sented. three cheers were given for Lands
and he was made the unanimous choice of
the convention. Messrs. Graham Nebeker
and Johns went out as a committee and re-
turned with Mr.. Lands, whose appearance
was greeted with an outburst of applause
Mr.. Lands made stirring speech on war
and politics that filled the convention with
enthusiasm. He also paid deserving tribute
to the late Editor T. II. B. Mccain, of the
Charles Hernly and j. Frank Hanly also
spoke.
Captain Hart, of Frankfort David Sher-
rick of Hamilton county, and J. r. Henry
of Indianapolis. attended the convention.
This is said to be the first time in the his
tory of Hamilton county when there was
not any division in the ranks of the dele
gates over some candidate. The names of
Mr.. Tucker and M p. Hodson were not
mentioned as candidates.