The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-06
CAMPAIGN TO BE SHORT
REPUBLICANS WELL SATISFIED
WITH CONVENTIONS WORK.
The Democrats VIII start Their Ball
Rolling In the NeighborhoOd
of Sept. 15.

Politicians yesterday were discussing the
work of the Republican convention. The
consensus of opinion was that chances for
Republican success were even better than
before. as a result of the excellent plat
form adopted and the strong ticket chosen.
Mr.. Fairbanks's speech grows in force as
1t is studied and it is said it will be strong
campaign document. a Democrat of more
after being in several OF the larger towns
of the State the two days of the conven-
ton.
The interest in your convention" said he,
was not local, by any means. In the places
1 visited I found that great interest was
being taken in what was being done in In
dianapolis. / found that people are getting
ready for a little more politics as a relief
from the stress that has been upon them
for several months. Between us, I believe
you folks going to carry the State this
fall You are sure to if no complications
arise out of the peace negotiations. People
are queer, you know, and the administra-
ton will have to be careful. The conven-
ton, from what 1 heard of it, was a fine
one and 1 am sorry 1 missed it. A stronger
ticket could hardly have been nominated.
The money plank was all that gold Demo-
Gratis could desire. 1t is strong enough for
any of them. The Republican party is to
be congratulated"
The impression is that the campaign will
not be of many weeks duration. Chairman
Hernly, of the state committee, went home
yesterday for a few days rest. After his re-
turn steps will be taken to arrange for the
campaign. Much credit is being given to
Mr.. Hernly for the success of the conven-
ton, but he regards its success as due, in
very large measure, to the hearty CO.
operation Of the district chairmen, the ex-
ecutive and advisory committees. Eugene
II. Bundy, of New Castle chairman of the
advisory committee, and II. w. Bennett,
treasurer of the state central committee,
were in frequent consultation with Mr..
Hernly, as was r. o. Hawkins, of the ex-
ecutive committee. While the main plans
for the convention were outlined by the
committees in joint conference, naturally
the detail work had to be carried out by
few who were here. e. ii. Nebeker, of Cow
ington, George f. McCuIloch, of Muncie,
and Charles r. Lane, of Fort Wayne, with
E. 0. Hopkins, of Evansville. and w. r.
McKeen, of Terre Haute, members of the
advisory committee, came here frequently
to consult with the chairman on matters of
special Importance. John B. Cockrum, of
the advisory committee, was also called in
frequently The other members of the ad-
visory committee who assisted in the ar
rangementS for the convention were Otto
Kolb, Boonville; Thomas H. Adams Vim
cennes; Charles w. Mcclure, New Albany;
Arthur Overstreet, Columbus; Joseph B.
Homan, Danville; Charles F. Jones, Brook
vile; James w. Sale. Bluffton; John c.
Wingate, Wingate; George P. Haywood,
Lafayette; William II. Hart, of Frankfort
Joseph S. Conlogue, Kendallvlle, and Mon
roe G. Mccormick, Argos. There was fire.
quent correspondence with the district
chairman, George A. Cunningham, of Ev-
ansville; Joseph K. Henley, Bloomington;
George w. Self. Corydon Thomas McNutt
Madison; N. Filbeck Terre Haute; Miles K.
Moffett, Connersville; Myron l.. Case. Dun
kirk; Fred A. Sims, Frankfort; Thomas J.
Mccoy. Rensselaer,; Warren Bigler, Wa
bash; w. j.. Vesey. Fort Wayne; Elmer
Crockett, South Bend, concerning i'm
portant details of the work. Secretary
Spooner carried on a large correspondence
relative to the work, and Vice Chairman
Warren Bigler gave considerable attention
to the details under his charge.