The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1902-05-01

Indianapolis, April 25.-Tomlinson
Hall was crowded to its capacity when
Senator Beveridge called the Republi-
can state convention to order at $3.50.
The crowd was not a record-breaker,
as the Republicans have filed the hall
many times before. 1t was large, how
ever, and the enthusiasm bubbled and
permeated the entire hall. The scene
was an animated one as the delegates
filed into the hall and took places in
the space assigned for their districts.
The crowd was well handled by large
force Of sergeants-at-arms under Sam
uei 3. Kercheval as chief. A number
of policemen stationed at the doors
and other conspicuous spots facilitated
the movement of the crowd.
Secretary Whitaker of the state
committee had charge of the stage
where the notables were seated. Be
tween 300 and 400 women were seated
In the balconies and on the stage.
They were as interested as any CT the
men, and during the session many op-
era glasses were directed toward the
platform and on the sea of eager faces
on the delegates floor.
When Senator Beveridge arrived the
band was playing Dixie" He was
recognized at once and given the GUS
tomary applause. He wore a close
fftinr Brinao AJhorf ooof rryj$b Er1,<
colored trousers and large black puff
tie. He looked fit for the work before
him.
The dictum of the state committee
that none of the candidates should
have the privilege of the floor was dis
to stand for it.
Great applause greeted Col. Charles
Jewett of New Albany, when he was
introduced as chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions to read it's report.
The paragraphs In this report con-
graduating the party on its united and
harmonious condition; pledging the
support Of Indiana Republicans to the
administration of President Roosevelt;
favoring the maintenance of American
authority In the Philippines; denourc c.
Ing the combinations in restraint of
trade and the raising of prices and ad-
vocating legislation for their suppress
sion; advocating the maintenance of
the policy of protection with such
modification Of schedules as changing
conditions may require; favoring the
enactment of stringent legislation
against anarchy; favoring the enact
ment Of such immigration laws as will
protect the American standard of
wages and living; commencing the ad.
ministration of Governor Durbin and
the present state officials and of re-
cent Republican legislatures; eulogiz-
ing the Indiana delegation in the SEN
ate and house of representatives, and
advocating still further legislation for
the protection of labor in Indiana.
were received with special enthusi-
asm. The report was adopted with a
huge chorus of ayes, and without a
dissenting vote
On the call of districts for nomina-
lions for secretary of state, Hon. j.
Frank Hanley of the Tenth district
nominated Daniel E. Storms of La
fayette. His nomination was second
ed by the Thirteenth district, and a
motion to suspend the rules of the con-
vention and nominate Mr. Storms by
reclamation was carried with a whirl.
The nominee was called to the stage
and made a graceful speech thanking
the convention
Hon. Quincy A. Myers Of Logansport
placed in nomination. and moved the
unanimous selection of the following.
named candidates without opposition
for renomination. which motion was
unanimously adopted:
Judge Of tho Supreme Court, Fifth
Dlstrict-Johr u. Gillstt.
Judges Of u, Appellate Court