The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-04

Ladoga, and one of the old members. was
his announcement for Beveridge in the fol-
lowing signed statement:
"As there has been some question about
my position, ] make this statement in or
der that it may be definitely known. After
mature reflection and investigation, / am
convinced that Albert j. BeveTidge is the
most available man for the United States
Senate. His ability as a lawyer, his pains
taking care as a student and his great
power before the people make him an ideal
choice. l have come to this conclusion in
dependently after independent and personal
consideration and investigation. and not at
the dictation of anybody ] believe that
man of Albert j. BeVeridge's well-Rnown
energy great industry and acknowledged
ability will do the party more good in our
campaigns before the people and in solving
any other man. and this l say with the
greatest possible respect for all. Besides
this, Albert ]. Beveridge has earned this
reward at the hands of the party. l make
this statement, too, as q business man.
l was nominated as a supporter of General
Lew Wallace, and stood with him as long
as he was in the race General Wallace
withdrew, and refused to indicate to me
who his choice is. Therefore l went into a
long and patient investigation as to whom
/ should support with the decided and en-
phatic result that Albert J. Beverage is the
man. This independent conclusion also
voices the sentiments or my constituents.
The formal opening of the headquarters
of the business men of Indiana was made
at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. This
ganization occupies Room 80, next to Judge
Taylors headquarters, and during the even
ing there were over seventy-five Of the
most prominent business men of this city
present and all of them putting in their best
work for Beverage. Mr. d. M. Parry said,
| last evening: This is not an organization
of Indianapolis business men only, but from
all parts of the State. Having just opened
this evening, there were but few here from
out of the city, but tomorrow we expect
large number from out of town, and the
number will increase every day.
Mr.. Beveridge himself will open head
quarters to-day at the Denison and all can
didates will then be located there. His room
will be No. "a.
Mr.. Posey said, last evening, that he had
| gained some votes during the day and he is
of the opinion that with the constant ham
mering now going on against the following
of all candidates, some break will be caused
and that he will profit by it.
| The Taylor headquarters were filled dur
ing the afternoon and evening and Judge
Taylor's friends claimed that he was gain
| ing strength beyond their expectations
Senator Binkley, of Richmond, who is
counted by the Taylor men as one of them
arrived late last night The Taylor men held
a caucus last night and it was reported that
there We're eighteen members of the Legis-
| lature present.
| Representative Overstreet arrived during
the day and again frankly stated that he
favors Beveridge The rumor was circulated
that Representative Faris would be here to
take part in the campaign, but this was
vigorously denied by his friends, who say
that he will not take any part in it what
|
when he was here on his way home from
! Washington, that he would take no part in
| it whatever.
THE CAUCUS TONIGHT.
The caucus of each branch Of the I.egis-
Iature will be held this evening for the or
ganization. The Senate caucus will be held
in the rooms of the lieutenant governor at
| the Statehouse at o'clock. The House eau
Gus will be held in Room liz Of the State
| house.
1t was suggested yesterday that the sena-
torial caucus be held on Friday evening of
this week, but the suggestion did not meet
general approval The Hanly men said they
were ready for the caucus at any time now
ana Will simply await the pleasure of the
Other candidates. 1t having been generally
understood that the senatorial caucus will
be held on next Tuesday evening, there is
nttle probability that change will be maize
Last evening Mr. John j. Hayes, repre-
sentative from South Bend, arrived and an
nounced that he is not committed or pledged
TO any candidate for senator. He says that
the sentiment in his county is much divided
Steele.
The caucus OF. the Democrats of both
the House and Senate will be held this
evening at the Grand Hotel There is but
little contest for the honor of the compli-
mentary vote and in the Senate it is prob
able that the complimentary vote for presi-
dent pro tenn will be cast for Senator ]. H
Shea, of Scottsburg, although there is some
talk that Senator Charles z. Drummond of
plymouth, will contest for the honor For
the minor positions but one man has been
mentioned.
Senator Minor, Of Cannelton, will present
the name of Mr.. Casper Gardner the chair
man OF the Democratic committee of Perry
county, for the position of doorkeeper Of
the Senate, and he will receive the COM
plimentary vote for that position, as he has
no opposition. There has been but little
discussion of the vote in either House or
Senate but it is practically agreed that the
Democrats will vote for Representative Will
liam Fl. Eichorn, of Button for speaker
Thus far the other places are yet to be
filed. The complimentary vote for United
States senator will be cast for Senator David
Turpie.