The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-13
Indiana Delegation I'm Congress Not
Worrying About the Chairman
ship of the State Convention.
MIR. FAIRBANKS WILL NOT ACT
AND SENATOR BEVERIDGE MAY NOT
BE ABLE TO ATTEND.
Platform and Ticket of Oregon Re-
publicans-OhiOans for Mckin-
Iey-New Mate for Bryan.
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Special tothe indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 12-Chairman
Hernly, of the Indiana Republican State
central committee, held long conference
to-day with Mr.. Hanna, chairman of the
national committee, over the Indiana situ-
alton Mr. Hernly made comprehensive
report of Indiana conditions, going with
great detail into a description of the work
of organization already done and outlin-
ing plans for future operations. The ma
tional chairman complimented Mr.. Hernly
and through him the Republicans OF In
diana for the thoroughness Of the organi-
zation already perfected and for the plan
for the future. The good results of the
district love feasts were especially graft
flying to Mr.. Hanna, and the Indiana idea
is likely to be introduced into other States
as an effective method of arousing politi-
cal interest and of getting the working
members of the party together in harmony
of action. Mr.. Hernly was asked for sug-
gestions by the national chairman. and the
two men had a prolonged interchange of
views, which will be continued at another
conference tomorrow.
During the day and evening Mr.. Hernly
met the members of the Republican dele
political and social compliments of the
season. He dined with Senator Fairbanks.
Mr.. Hernly will leave for home to-mor-
row afternoon.
Chairman Hernly's visit to Washington
gave rise to crop of absurd rumors, chief
among which was the report that he came
here to fix up the craftsmanship of the State
convention with the Republican delega-
tion. If there is any one thing the Re-
publican congressman from Indiana are
steering clear of it is the craftsmanship
fight They have worries enough of their
own without looking for more. From Sena-
tor Fairbanks clear through the list every
member of the delegation has friends who
are earnestly advocating the cause of diff
ferent candidates for convention favor i'm
one or another shape, and they find this
most excellent opportunity for attending
strictly to their own affairs and not mixing
iE the business of other people. There is no
disposition in Washington to make ad-
vance arrangements for the conduct of the
Republican State convention. The dele
cation has a keen appreciation of the fact
that the Indiana convention needs no ad-
vice from outsiders. There will be no at
tempted dictation in the proceedings of
next weeks assemblage from this end of
the line. At the same time several of the
men who represent Indiana in Congress
will take the liberty of going to the State
capital during the convention period, pur-
suant to old established custom They
| find these occasions pleasant in many
ways. Senator Fairbanks expects to be in
Indianapolis on Monday. He has indicated
very plainly. in response to many letters,
| kilograms and personal solicitations, that
he Will not act as chairman of the conven-
ton, but as his presence on the scene is
urgently asked he will be there if the press
| of public business in Congress will permit.
Senator Beveridge. it is understood, will
| be prevented from attending the convention
on account of the precarious condition of
| his wife's health