The Indianapolis journal., 1899-12-28
Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge,
Representatives Overstreet aud
Lands Are Applauded-
JOHN L. GRIFFITHs's WORDS
ARE HEARD WITH INTEREST ny As
sEMBLED REPUBLICANS.
Frank ID. Posey and James :. Dodge
on the Issues-Perry =. Heath
Here-Political Gossip.


the expectations of Chairman Hernly was
evidenced by the fact that It was impos-
sible for fully half the crowd present to
secure admittance to the east ordinary OF
the Denison where the speeches were made.
The big crowd was good natured ana
accepted it, inability TO hear and be heard
with resignation. and so great was the
number of those unable to get into the
room that the corridors were full and the
halls of the first floor were crowded
Good feeling was noticed on all sides and
it became so infectious that old and young
alike shook hands with each other and
laughed In the exuberance of their spirits.
True TO his promise Chairman Herny
made the feast an informal one throughout
and insisted that time would be given TO
everyone who desired 10 speak
The first speech was by Senator Fair
banks, who was followed by Senator Bev-
eridge, John L. Grifiths. James S. Dodge.
Representative c. Is. Lands. Frank b.
Posey, Lieutenant Governor Haggars and
Representative Jesse Overstreet. 1t was ex-
pected that all the guDernatorial candi-
dates would be heard from, but Senator
Hogate and Colonel Durbin could not be
found when wanted and the crowd clam
orously demanded a speech from Chairman
HernIy, who shook his head and held up
his hand, saying: "Ill see you all again.
boys" Whereat the crowd broke into
loud cheer and began 10 fiie out.
SENIOR SENATOR'S TALK.
Senator Fairbanks spoke i'm part as fol-
lows: MIR. Chairman and Fellow-Repub-
licans-I am not here 10 make a formal
speech on this informal occasion, but to
meet you and TO congratulate you upon the
splendid condition of the Republican party
in State and Nation. No party representa-
tives ever gathered under happier auspices
than those under which we meet to-day.
The country is experiencing the results OF
Republican rule, the full operati n OF Re
publican policies. The administration OF
President Mckinley was never more
worthy of the public confidence than it is
in this hour; it has more than justified all
that we ever promised for ii. IL has
brought prosperity TO the American peo-
pie in the utmost abundance. 1t is an
American administration; an administra-
tion OF progress; and not a reactionary ad-
ministration. 1t has met grave and unex-
pected problems in a courageous. vigorous,
patriotic manner. 1t has met every de-
mand upon it without evasion.
''It has expanded the limits and sphere
of our influence, and we have no apologies
to make. We will meet the new duties
which are thrust upon US and discharge
them to the honor and glory OF the Re-
public.
THE Republicans Of Indiana are 20 be
congratulated upon their resolute and pat
riotic stand upon the great questions be-
fore the country. The Republican party in
this State among the first TO take a
courageous and advanced position in favor
OF a sound currency In 1896. lt set an ex-
ample which was followed by many others
who hesitated, who doubted. Ii nailed the
banner of sound money to the masthead
and challenged the forces OF unsound
money, of free silver. 60 the contest. II is
an easy matter to shout victory when the
battle is won. 1t is easier TO participate in
the rout than it is TO select the battle
ground and open the engagement.
''The harmony among Republicans OF this
great State is a happy augury: it means
that Republican supremacy cannot be sue
cessfslly challenged in the great contest
before US.
1--WE shall win not because we desire vic
IL
hold faithfully TO sound principles and
wholesome policies i'm government We
should not forget that party success be-
gets our confidence, carelessness. We must
continue to make explicit declaration OF
our party faith, and stand by our pledges
until they become the law or the land.
Let US promise only that which we can fui-
fill, and then let Us fulfil II in weII-rOund-
ed measure We must offer for the suff-
RACES OF our countrymen only men OF the
highest character-men who will conse-
crate themselves Loyalty and unseIhshiy 10
the public service. BY so doing we shall
win a triumphant victory"
SENATOR BEyERIDGE TALKS
Senator Beveridge followed Senator Fair
banks as soon as the applause had. TO a
measure, subsided and he received a gener-
Gus welcome. He launched at once into a
talk on existing conditions and compared
them TO the times OF four years ago.
Said he:
chairman Hernly said that this Is a love
feast Well. this is a time when not the
Republican party only. but the whole
American people are holding love feasts
They are holding feasts OF affection be-
cause the Republican party has restored
conditions OF prosperity and fellowship.
For. three years ago, tho American peo-
pie INDUCED in neither feasting nor fra
ternity. No. The land was fun OF hunger
and hatred.
why is IL that whenever the Repuo-
hcan party is out OF power idlensss puts
out the furnace fires. the farmers grain
rots for want OF markets. merchants vals