The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-31
PARTY LEADERS ELATED
1T SUCCESS OF MEETING

The Republican love feast of 1903 is con-
ceded > have been the largest and best in
the history of this peculiarly Hooser insti-
tuition. The attendance was record-break-
ing, and in point of enthusiasm the gather
ing left nothing to be desired. State Chair
man Goodrich and the other party leaders,
who will direct the campaign now at hand,
are more than Jubilant over the success Of
the meeting. 1t exceeded their most san
guine expectations, they say, and demon
strated that the party is in the best of fight
ing trim.
Party leaders from all over the State COM
menced gathering in indianapolis on Mon
day for the powwow that precedes and is a
large part of the love feast. and for two
days they renewed old friendships, made
new acquaintances, exchanged ideas, dis
cussed issues and candidates and took the
measure OF the men who seek to be the
party's standard bearers next year. Yester-
day-efternOon came the love feast proper,
meeting in the large dining-room Of the
Denison Hotel for an informal programme
of speeches by the party leaders. For al
most three hours n crowd that taxed the ca
pacity OF the hall TO the utmost, filling every
chair the available standing room and over
flowing into the corridors. listened to Sc
ries of eloquent, witty and inspiring ad-
dresses
The love-feast was set for i:30 o'clock.
but IL was a quarter of an hour later when
State Chairman James 2. Goodrich, ac-
companied by Governor Durbin and Sem
ators Fairbanks and Beveridge. marched
down the aisle to the front of the hall. No
time was wasted in preliminaries. Chair
man Goodrich raped sharply for order,
which ensued at once. and briefly stated
the purposes of the annual gathering of
Republicans, which, he said. was held
under especially auspicious circumstances
this year. He then presented Governor
Durbin as the permanent chairman of the
love-feast.
WAVE OF ENTHUSIASM.
The Governors opening sentences started
the wave OF enthusiasm that did not sub
side until the hour for adjournment came.
He was heard attentively and frequently
and warmly appIauded. Senators Fairbanks
and Beveridge. who followed the Governor.
were given veritable ovations. demonstrat-
ing their hold on the hearts of the Repub-
licans of Indiana. Their addresses carried
the tidal wave of enthusiasm higher. and
especially well received were the graceful
compliments which each paid the other.
Senator Fairbanks took occasion to call at
tention TO the fact that it is a source of
strength to the Republicans OF Indiana
that the reelection of Senator Beveridge
and State Chairman Goodrich without op-
position is assured and this sentiment was
indorsed by prolonged applause from every
man within the confines of the hall, save
the two men whose popularity was thus at
tested.
At the conclusion of the speech of Sena-
tord Beveridge Governor Durbin announced
that the meeting was then in the hands
of the audience and asked them whom
they wished for the next speaker. In
stantly calls for "Hemenwayl" arose all
over the hall. and the First district mem
ber OF Congress was escorted to the plat
form. The Republicans were anxious to
see and hear the man who is at the
head Of the most important committee of
the House. and who is regarded as the
closest adviser Of Speaker Cannon.
After Representative Hemenway the call
arose for Representative Jesse Overstreet.
of this city. and for representative Charles
Il. Lands. OF Delphi; Representative James
L. Watson. of Rushville; Representative
Frederick Lands, OF Logansport. and Rep
IeSenl1llNG Ell4S . 6OAtddgs OF Brazil.
Representatives Crumpacker of Valpa-
Iaiso. Brick. OF South Bend. and Cromer.
OF Muncie. were called for. but they were
not IN the hall. Former Mayor Charles a.
Bookwalter Of this city, Charles J.. Henry,
end Gurley Brewer. one Of the most elo-
quent colored orators in Indiana. each re-
sponded briefly TO calls fcr them.
SOME REFUSE TO SPEAK.
Secretary OF State Daniel +. Storms.
Clerk OF the Supreme Court r. A. Brown
and John l.. Griffiths were called for, but
they modestly refused 10 come forward
and as the hour was growing late Governor
Durbln said the meeting would be ad-
jOurned.
Before We adjourn. however" said the
Governor. Il desire TO make a motion. AS
i went around the State In the last cam
paign ] took for my text this quotation.
Hold fast 10 that which is good | now
move you that il be the sense OF the Re
publican party OF Indiana TO hold fast 10
James p. Goodrich. our State chairman.
because only through organization can we
win; hold fast to our able senator's: hold
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