The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-16
INDIANA's NEW SENATOR.

INDIANA'S NEW SENATOR.
Mr.. Beverage is a young man in years,
but has ability the equal of any who aspired
to the senatorial honors and will be an
honor to the State and Northumberland
City Enterprise.
No selection for United States senator
was ever received throughout the whole
country with more universal expression of
approval than that of Albert J. Beverage.
Madison Courier.
Mr. Beveridge is a man of superior ability,
and Indiana Republicans may we'll be proud
of him. He was the second choice of Judge
IayIors friends, and this part of the State
mas no reason TO find fault with the nomi-
nation.-Angola Magnet.
We regret that Hanly was beaten for SEN
ator He was personally the choice of the
Republican. But if he had to be defeated
we are glad that 1t was done by the gallant
young orator of indianapolis. After Hanly
he was our choice--Laporte Republican.
While j. Frank Hanly has many admirers
and friends in this vicinity, yet the Sc
lection of Albert j. Beverage for United
States senator is in no wise a disappoint-
ment to Republicans of this part of the
State. He will honor and dignity the high
position to the full satisfaction of his
friends.-Thorntown Argus.
1t was thought by some of Mr.. Bever-
idge's friends at the beginning of the sena-
torial campaign that he was in no sense
politician, and that with an opponent like
Mayor Steele he would be al disadvantage
but during the sixty days preceding the
caucus 1t was developed that Mr.. BeVeridge
was the best political manager of them all.
seymour republican.
The result of the caucus proves highly
satisfactory to the party, and Indiana will
never have need to regret the choice made.
Mr.. Beverage is not only one of the most
brilliant orators of the age, but he is also
a scholar, trained thinker a lawyer of
acknowledged ability, and with it ALL only
thirty-sx years of age, with vigorous
body and intellect and a great future await
ing him.--Mishawaka Enterprise.
The choice for United States senator fell
upon man of brilliant promise The sup
porters of Major Steele are pleased with the
result, while they are disappointed that
their choice did not win and completely
round out a life of public usefulness and
earnest devotion TO duty. Albert j. Bev-
eridge. in slang parlance, lis all right"
and the people have faith that he will highly
honor the State that has honored him.
-Faimount News.
We still believe that Major Steele was
the one man best qualified for the position
to which he aspired, and we regret that it
was not to be so considered by the mem
bers of the Legislature, but under the cir
cumStances the outcome Is one of which
no man can complain, and the Republican
party of the STATE is to be congratulated
upon. the result. The new senator will be
satisfactory in. every way and will add
luster to the fame of the State.-Marion
Chronicle.
Mr.. Beverage was not, as the saying goes,
born with a silver spoon in his mouth"
neither was he reared in the lap of luxury,
but like nearly all who have won fame
ne was educated in the school of hard
knocks Whatever he has undertaken to do
he old well, whether it was blowing corn,
haullng logs herdlng cattle on the plains,
pleading the cause of client in the courts,
delivering an Grafton or making a political
speech, he was always Industrious and
neutrality-suspicious. News.
The election of Albert ]. Beveridge, thir-
ty-five years of age, a purely self-made
man of very humble parenrage, and who
had to struggle hard for an education, to
the United States Senate is evidence that
can be added to. the list of possibilities and
opportunities offered in free America to
SelT-Willed, energetic, clean character, let
him be ever so poor The State of Indiana
can well be proud Of her new senator, and
he will make his mark In the halls of the
upper house-Mount Vernon Republican.
AS Republicans of Grant county we would
like to have seen Major Steele nominated for
the United States senatorship. He is emf
nently qualified and his long and useful
service to his country and his party merit
any reward that could have been bestowed
upon him.. However, if Major Steele could
not have been nominated we are glad that
1t was Albert j. Beverage. He will repre-
sent the State of Indiana in the Senate in
manner which will reflect the highest de-
gree of credit upon himself and upon his
constituents.-Gas City Journal
The selection of Indiana's new senator
Tuesday night came as something Of a
surprise to the people of Terre Haute, al
though Mr.. Beverages merits as a public
speaker, and his ability to enthuse a crowd
were familiar to all those who are in the
attending here
during a campaign year. The truth is that
his nomination was a great surprise to the
persons talk, there were many original BeV-
eridge people here. His selection was just
what they wanted. "-Terre Haute Mail.
The selection of Albert j. Beverage for
United States senator by the legislative
caucus is received with satisfaction in Rush
county, where he is we'll known and has
many warm admirers For a good many
years he has been a favorite campaign
speaker in this county. His past career is
guarantee for the future. Still a young
man, he has given unmistakable proofs of
his high character and unusual ability. Mr..
Beverage has made gallant struggle in
life, under hard conditions, and has won
success on downright merit-Rushville Re-
publican.
Mr.. Beveridge's success has been worthily
won. His honor is no greater than his
merits. He has the ability to maintain his
position, and the people of Indiana will
hear good reports from Senator Beverage.
He is orator of recognized ability; he
has a thorough education as a foundation
upon which to build a career; he is great
student and thinker, and he has the adj
vantages of youth and enthusiasm. His
record is clean and he has before him a bril-
liant future. In hOnoring Mr.. Beverage by
electing him to the United States Senate
Indiana has honored herself.-Marion News.
Among the most admirable things said by
Mr.. Beveridge in the speech printed in the
Courier yesterday was the plea that his
auditors, and necessarily the people, have
patience with him. That was a promising
recognition of the Importance of the duties
before him and most satisfactory acknowl-
edgement that he did not expect to at once
assume TO he the leader of that august as
semblage In this first speech-those made
during the night of his success in the eau
Gus not being considered-the young man
grasps fully The magnitude of the position
to which he Is about to be elevated, and his
words and apparent sincerity are the best
hopes for brilliant future record.-Lafay-
cite Courier.
The Indianapolis Sentinel charges that two
Elkhart county Republican members of the
senatorial caucus deserted Taylor after the
first ballot. The accusation Is untrue. Elk