The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-23
Seventh District Indorses the Ma
tionaI and state Administrations,
and Grimths for Governor.
ENTHUSIASM OVER MR.. LANDS
CONVENTION WENT WILD WHEN
BALDWIN NOMINATED HIM.
His Speech of Acceptancc-Naming Of
CrumpacIfer I'm the Tenth-Hag-
gard Endorsed for Governor.

The Republicans of the Seventh district
yester day renominated Jesse Overstreet for
member OF Congress by acclamation. The
convention was held in the Criminal Court
roam, which was packed with enthusiastic
delegates and representative Republicans.
Chairman Healing called the convention to
order at 1:S0 o'clock, and on motion the
roll call of the delegates was dispensed
with, it being taken for granted from the
large number OF people present that every
one Of the 127 delegates were present. On
| motion John L. Griffiths was unanimously
elected as chairman. and when introduced
he MADE a short speech in which he paid a
warm tribute to the work Of Representa-
tive Overstreet. He said in pert:
1T seems peculiarly fitting to hold a Re
publican convention on Washington's birth.
day. The love of country which inspired
all of his acts and utterances is the AMI
mating principle OF the political organiza-
tlon tnn ,no 10 whien d we belong; Could Washing
heights where he dwells he would marvel
at much that has happened since he passed
away, but nothing would grieve and amaze
him more than the knowledge that some
citizens of the Republic which he did so
much to establish were doing all in their
power 10 give aid and comfort to its ene-
mics. Recalling the sturdy patriotism OF
the Adamses. of John Hancock and Patrick
Henry, of Benjamin Franklin and Alexan-
der Hamilton and a host OF others, he
would wonder how any of his countrymen
could so far forget themselves as TO deliver
addresses in the Congress of the United
States and elsewhere which stimulate men
in arms against the government TO perse-
we're in the belief that they viii ultimately
triumph because of our own differences and
dissensions. Washington has been miscon-
| ceived and misrepresented and maligned In
many ways. He has been shorn OF the hui
manities and transformed into demi-god.
In a further effort to bewilder the public
mind a comparison has been instituted be-
tween him and Agufnaldos Think OF fti
Aguinaldo was willing to betray his coun-
try. Washington served the colonies with
out pay from the time that he assumed
command at Cambridge until the surren-
der of Yorktown. Aguinaldo seeks to be a
dictator. Washington desired a command
ing position, not for himself, but for his
country. Aguinaldo appeals TO the preju-
dices and passions of his people, Washing
ton spoke only TO the intelligence and the
conscience. We should protest against the
infamy of coupling their names by men
who know that In purity or aim and hon.
esty of purpose they are as widely sepa-
rated as truth and falsehood.
81 do not propose TO detain you with
review Of the incidents of Washington's
life with which you are familiar, but TO
speak briefly OF trusts and imperialism so
called. Is IL not strange that the Demo-
cratic party seldom presents the same is
sue in two successive campaigns. 1t ap-
pears to be simply seeking for some tenn
porary gain or advantage and not to be
contending for a principle imbedded In the
very nature Of things Its province seems
to be to experiment with public opinion in
/ the hope of discovering something that Will
meet with popular favor. IL defeated, 1t
cheerfully accepts the result and hastens
to formulate a new battle cry. Insecure
of its past, 1T welcomes new issue with
keen relish that the child receives a new
toy. The Republican party is party or
beneficent achievements II prefers per-
formanceS to prophecies. IT is better fitted
as doer Of things than as carping critic
a common scold. The Republican party
has always been consistent in Its opposition
to all combinations OF capital which have
for their object the maintenance of prices
and the sitting of competition. We deny
that trusts are fostered or favored by
protective tariff, and in answer 20 this ac-
cusation we point to free trade England.
the native soil of trusts, and 10 the Stand
sugar trust, which have thrived SO amaz-
ingly without protective benefits. We be-
leve that out Of the perplexity and con-
fusion which now exists a wise solution
will be reached by the Republican party
of this delicate and complex problem.
WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES
"The war we are waging In the Philippines
is not a war OF conquest CT aggression. but
a war to require submission TO the rightful
sovereignty of the United States. The war
will not cease until the authority OF our
flag is recognized throughout the archipel-
ago. The history of this country has been
the history OF the constant requirement or
territory. At each acquisition prophets OF
despair have arisen who have uttered their
lamentations and predicted the speedy
downfall of the Republic The fact re-
mains that these acquisitions have not only
greatly added TO our own worth and fnfiu-
ence and commercial Importance but In
each instance they have greatly benefited
those who have been brought thereby un-
der our benefcent sway.
THE Republican party should succeed
this fall because OF the prevailing wide
spread prosperity; because OF the absence
OF any bond issues in the last three years.
because the finances OF the country VIII
soon be placed upon sound and enduring
basis and because the honor of the flag
has been consistently maintained under the
splendid leadership OF President Mckinley.
I do not violate the priprieties OF this oc-
casion when l speak OF our faithful repre-
sentative in Congress He has shown him
self TO be wise. steadfast. true. q strong.
capable and efficient public servant. We
cherish him in our heart OF hearts and sent
him our most loyal greetings. The cam
paign OF 1900, like the campaign OF fou
years ago. Is 10 be an educational cam
paign. and l have faith. when the issues
are adequately presented. that the eniight-
ended judgment of the American people
will crown our efforts with success.
MR.. ovERsTREETs LETTER.
The following letter from Mr.. overstreet.
who on account OF pressing business in
Washington was unable 10 be present. was
read to the convention by Mr.. Grifiiths
The letter was addressed TO Chairman
Healing:
II regret very much my inability 20 be
present at the congressional convention on
the 22d instant. My appointment as z
member OF the conference committee, 10
consider the disagreement between the two
houses upon the financial bill. necessitates
my presence In Washington at this time