The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-06
The People Cannot Be Deceived, and
I'm November VIII Bury the Her
esy Beyond Resurrections
IMPERIALISM SHAM RIDDLED
AND THE ATTITUDE OF BRYANITES
SAID TO BE CLOSE TO TREASON.
There In Now ms Much Patriotism and
ABILITY n. i'm 1776. and They Are
Equal to All Emergencien.

One of the most prominent of the many
Interesting features Of the big Republican
meeting at English's Opera House last
night was the public renunciation OF the
Democracy by a man who for years stood
high in the councils of the party in this
State In the midst of the enthusiasm
brought about by the songs of the giee
club and the speech of Chairman Grifhths,
George G. Tanner. one Of the best known
men of Indianapolis, was introduced, and
I'm an eloquent and forceful manner told
why he was done with the Democratic
party and why he expected to support the
Republican national candidates
Mr. Tanner was introduced to the loyal
and enthusiastic audience at time when
IL was in the best humor to receive him.
Under the inspiration of the campaign mu-
sic, the stirring remarks of Chairman
Hernly and the ringing words Of Chairman
Griffiths, the crowd was prepared to re-
ceive a convert with most effusive well
come. Mr.. Grifiths said 1t was pleasure
to present man who had been prominent
iy identified with the Democracy but who
was now so thoroughly out OF touch with
Bryan and his theories that he was willing
10 make public statement telling why he
believed Mckinley and Roosevelt should
be elected
When Mr. Griffiths mentioned Mr.. Tan
ners name a mighty cheer arose from the
audience. Mr.. Tanner occupied a chair
well toward the front of the stage. and
arose and stepped forward as Mr. Griffiths
introduced him. AS he stood looking out
over the audience another ringing cheer
went up and 1t was apparent that the well
come accorded him was genuine. Hand
kerchiefs futtered in the audience. flags
were waved from the galleries and there
was a great hand-clapping and enthusiasm
ran high for a moment. During his speech
Mr.. Tanner was frequently interrupted by
applause, and his words. 81 am a Repub-
iican." met with a storm of applause.
Something about the political career Of
George G. Tanner may be of interest here
He is the son Of Major Gordon Tanner, who
was a lifelong Democrat and was the first
field officer from Indiana to lose his life
In defense of his country in the rebellion.
George G. Tanner has always been a DEM
ocrat, but when the Chicago platform was
announced. I'm 1896. he was one of the few
men who assisted in the organization of
the National Democratic party. which
nominated Palmer and Buckner. Mr.. Tan
ner was also one OF a half dozen men who
started the monetary commission move
ment. He was chairman of the two con-
MENTIONS that nominated Thomas L. Sulli-
van for mayor. He has been president of
the Board of Trade. and in fact is the only
man who was ever elected 10 this office
twice. During President Clevelands last
administration Mr.. Tanner was collector of
customs at this port. an Office which came
70 him entirely unsolicited. He is of the
firm CT Tanner & Sullivan, wholesale deal
ers I'm timers supplies