The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-04

and his emotion reached TO the audience,
which broke into loud applause as he
ceased. In his prayer the preacher said:
After calling the convention to order
Chairman Hernly introduced Rev. H. J.
Norris, a Presbyterian minister of New
Castle, who delivered a prayer which was
pronounced by many who heard it as equal
70 rousing Republican political speech,
ana which was greeted with the heartiest
applause and cheers The prayer follows:
% Lord, our Father maker of all things.
maker OF all men, we recognize Thy eternal
being, Thy Infinite wisdom and Thy in
scFutable power. We believe, therefore we
God and the universal sovereign Of the
world; that clouds and darkness are round
aDout Inee, yes righteousness and judg-
1nent are habitatiOnS of Thy throne: that
Ihou canst rule in the hearts of men, con-
tfol their actions, and preside over the af-
lars OF humanity; that Thou hast ordained
Inc homes out of which societies and nations
nave sprung and governments have been
created IN conformity with Thy righteous
VIII we, therefore, thank Thee for the
many sacred loyal homes in this country
Mnich are the impregnable fortresses of the
Nauon. We thank Thee for the Christian
clVHlzaton for our great aid benign gov
trnment, so humane in its nature and in
me providence of God, is rapidly becoming
11t IN IN It's character. We would, there
4llS, pray my blessings on all these sacred
ana beloved institutions, together with our
lahq and Nation. We earnestly pray espe-
~LtS 10y DeneulctlOnS 10 rest upon the
SnleI executive of our Nation We thank
1nee Tor such man, we thank Thee for his
pElstian character, for his humane prin-
eiRes, for his good Judgment for his wise
counsel and for his resolute will
M 4 LnefeIore, we pray Thy blessings upon
NY servant. President Mckinley We be-
neNe mat Thou hast brought him to the
klngdom for such time as this We be-
neVe that he is a man equal to the great
energencies and trying crises which are now
upon Inc Nation. Therefore. we earnestly
pray Thy blessings to rest upon him. Grant
I'm I'm the necessary wisdom and power and
aiscretion.. and grant that he NAV have
health and strength in the administration
or ms duty. Bless his Cabinet and advisers.
potn houses of Congress and the Governors
my special benediction upon that one who
2rSAlues over this great State of ours And,
LORD God, thou God of battle we earnest
~ Deseecn 1hee to bless our army and navy
whose eHorts have been attended with such
5Riafveious success. To-day we rejoice in
the might, the unparalleled and almost
9ploodless victories achieved on land and
sea and we earnestly pray that Thy bless
lnss may continually be upon them. We
are already realized, and for the unmis-
Idkaole signs OF approaching peace. o
L9rd. We praise Thee for this fact. We
praise Thee for the early termination of
hostilities But we would not pray for an
fitlre cessation Of hostilities until Spain.
oio9,uthlrsty and cruel, shall have been thor
oughiy subdued and humbled, and compelled
~ the entreaties of the whole civilized
Wortd 70 recognize the God-given rights of
VI nSr uoWntrodden, oppressed and miSgov-
eineu people. We would realize that when
the cessation of hostlities comes that with
x despotsm and tyranny and oppression
snail be driven from this western hemis-
phefe pack TO its peninsuar home, and that
Ht sage' honorable, enduring, permanent peace
4alley ana mountain throughout Cuba and
zorro fuco, and that the golden bow of
dE Egnse is Snad T. stand full across the far
earnestly pray that Thou mayest pollr out
upon our armies and navies and all who are
al authority, Thy richest blessings o Thou
eternal one, save our soldier bows. save them
from the rayages of disease from the mis-
SIZES or death and the cruel treachery of
they suffer, for which they are willing to
qsle, may II soon be accomplished, to Thy
nonor and Thy glory.
OBJECTS or our assembling together this aft
eInoon. We are here in the future interest
We believe not only in governments but in
good government We believe that Thou
Aast no not only ordained governments, but
agencies which bring them about We
therefore, praise Thee for the existence Of
political parties. They are the human in
purposes of Thy will. We therefore thank
Inee Tor the existence of the Renuhljcan
party, Tor its past record for the great good
It has accomplished in the half century that
~ mas existed, and, Thou hast used il i'm
the past TO work out the marvels of Thy
IN the future, control it's actions and make
them most potent for good. for prosperity
and for the best interests of the State and
Nation. We, therefore, pray Thy blessings
upon his convention. We are glad to meet
so many. We bless Thee, Lord, for the
enthusiasm, we bless Thee for the interest
that is manifested already in this tonven-
ton. We earnestly seek to do the very best
IN accordance with the judgment that Thou
mast given these, Thy servants, and we
pray that Thou mayest eliminate all self and
selfish interests from this assembly. May
peace and harmony prevail throughout.
Biess the results, whatever they may be,
and whatever results may be reached. may
they. result to the greatest good to all the
INHABITANTS of this State.
I'VE pray Thy blessings upon the pre-
siding officer Give him judgment and wis
dom. and discretion in all things. And,
sentiment and every interest that is con-
nected with this assembly And we pray
Tor the dorgi,X,eness of our national sins
our work is done the race is won the vic
tory gained and our sins absolved in the
blood of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall
ascribe unto the Triune God all power and
dominion and honor and glory forever and
forever"
THE PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
BY this time all the available standing
room in he galleries was packed. Although
there was a rule forbidding any but dele
gates being on the main floor it was not
enforced very strictly yesterday and many
49, AoAtNAoNC SliOuSu W lluu pldCeS Ddck
OF the delegates seats and in the corridors.
Chairman Hernly called for the report of
the committee on permanent organization
and rules Martin Hugg, of Indianapolis.
chairman of the committee read the re-
port. AS anticipated, the committee named
Senator Fairbanks for permanent chairman
and p. e. Hendee, of Anderson, for perma-
nent secretary. At the mention of Mr. Fair
banks's name there was great cheering.
Following is the report submitted by Mr.
Hugg:
Your committee on permanent organiza-
i ,n ana rules respectfully submits the fol-
lowing report:
Permanent Chairman of the Convention
Hon. Charles w. Fairbanks
permanent Secretary of the Convention
Hon. Edgar f. Hendee
80 Vice Presidents
First District-Fred Leonard, Posey coun-
ty.
Second-W. ]. Hamilton, Greene.
ThirdvDr. NJ. c. Booker. of Perry.
Eourth-Charles Johnston Ripley.
F1fth-Oscar Matthew'S Morgan.
Sixth--W. j. Walker Shelby
Seyenth-E. "A. McAlpine, Johnson
Eighth-Judge Rooms, Delaware
Ninth. Is. Ellis, Carroll
Ienth-William Niles, LaPorte
Eleventh--James +. Statesman, Miami.
Twelfth-4k. s. Robertson, Allen.
Tnirteenth-C. w. Barker, Pulaski
Assistant Secretaries
First District-John Chewing, Spencer
county.
second--Joseph Worries. Lawrence.
Third /. Robinson, Clark.
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