The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-01
CHICAGO WANTS IT
WILL MAKE BID FOR THE REPUB-
LICAN CONVENTION OF 1904.
National Committee, which Meets I'm
Washington Dee. IL, Almost Certain
to select the Big western City.
CAPT. HARRY s. NEW IN FAVOR
WILL BE CHOSEN SECRETARY OF
COMMITTEE IL HEATH RETIREs.
/. Month I'm View of the Charges
Made I'm Brfstow's Report.
RIVER AND HARBOR MEASURE
; HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED
TO PASS ONE THIS WINTER.
! No Public Building Bil1-Inquiry De-
manded by Horace speed-Service
Pensions Proposed.
Latter May Offer His Resignation This
Month I'm View of the Charges
Made I'm Brfstow's Report.
RIVER AND HARB0R MEASURE
HOUSE REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED
TO PASS ONE THIS WINTER.
No Public Building Bil1-Inquiry De-
manded by Horace speed-Service
Pensions Proposed.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. Nov. 3O.-In the opinion
of Republican leaders here it is already
settled that the next Republican conven-
tion will be held in Chicago. The Repub-
ncan national committee will hold a meet
ing here on Dec II. and the subject Will
then come up for final decision. 1t was
though at one time that st. Louis would
make bid for the convention. but so far
nothing has been heard from that city.
Pittsburg has made a formal application,
but 1t is not believed that the claims of
that city will be seriously considered The
committeeman are almost certain TO vote
for Chicago, provided that city comes for
ward with the necessary cash guaranty,
which it is expected she will do. dis
patch from Chicago tonight says prepar-
ations for securing the convention have been
perfected. James Sheridan. of the Washing
ton Club, having taken the initiative. "A
special train with a party of fifty or
seventy-five influential citizens, headed by
National Committeeman Graeme Stewart
and Mr.. Sheridan, will leave Chicago Dec.
Q. Quarters have been secured at the Ar
lington Hotel, where the committee will
meet.
I'VE feel assured that Chicago wants the
convention and that the city is favored by
many prospective delegates because of its
central location and facilities for caring for
large crowds" said Mr.. Sheridan to-day.
~The Coliseum. which We will offer as
hall for the meeting of the convention, is
one of the best buildings In the world for
the purpose. II was built four years ago.
will seat 1900 people, has excellent acous-
tic properties and Is ideal for the accommo-
Aof Ion rf nav mn r,Gr
graphic service. The telegraph companies
have cables containing from fifty to 200
wires entering the structure.
Capt Harry s New, of Indianapolis. will
be considered for the position of secretary
on the recommendation of Perry s. Heath
and there is possibility that this ques-
ton may be considered at the meeting next
month. 1t Is not known that the leaders
have received any intimation that Mr..
Heath will retire. but IL Is assumed that,
IN view of his connection with postal af-
fairs, and the prominence Of his name In the
Bristow report that Mr.. Heath may offer
his resignation at the December meeting.
A report received here from Indianapolis
tonight. indicating that Mr.. New will ac-
cept the place II offered him. is believed to
settle the matter. Many prominent Re-
publicans, including Postmaster General
Henry c. Payne, are known to favor his
election. Gossip In this connection is par
ticularly lively as TO the intentions of Mr..
Heath-whether he will retire now await
the Reorganization of the committee after
the national convention. Mr. Heath Will
leave Salt Lake City for Washington on
No decision has yet been made by Sena-
/, for Hanna regarding the question whether
he will continue as chairman.
Although there was comparatively little
new in the Bristow report, most of the
facts having been brought out heretofore,
there was so much detail and many per-
tinent suggestions pointing TO persons who
created great interest among. public off,
Gals. The opinion is generally expressed
that the report is complete and that MOTH
tion of the postal service. The Republicans
will resist any attempts to secure an in
vestigation by congressional committee.
the Democrats for political purposes only.
and that past Investigations OF such mat
ters demonstrated how futile they are.
The House committees will not be an
nounced until Friday. After a conference
to-day between Speaker Cannon. Repre-
sentative Hemenway and other leaders, IL
was announced that the committees would
not be made public in accordance with the
programme mapped out last week. Nc
cause is given by Speaker Cannon as to the
reason for the postponement Represents
tive Hemenway went To the Capitol early
this morning and proceeded at once to the
office of the speaker. He reports that peo-
pie In the West generally approve the policy
OF the House relative to the adjournment
of the special session.
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Representative Jesse Overstreet arrived
here to-day. He will call at the War De-
partment tomorrow relative to the Indian.
apoIis army post Mr.. Overstreet said he
had not read the Bristow report and there.
fore not in a position TO make any
comment on It,
Attorney Samuel ID. Miller. of Indian.
apoIis son OF former Attorney General w
III. III. Miller. was admitted to practice be-
fore the United States Supreme Court to-
day.
The programme OF the Republican lead
ers in the House relative to public building:
and river and harbor appropriations ha:
been agreed upon. This matter has beer
the subject of several conferences with
Speaker Cannon and Representative Hem
enway. the prospective chairman of tn.
committee on appropriations. The counse
OF various members was sought on this all
ihpct tahN toRiS dh0 dA NOAhtNb Wdi
that the strenuous demand for river ant
harbor legislation could not be ignored. Al
effort will be made 10 keep the expenditure
within bounds. but bill OF large proper
tions undoubtedly will come out OF tn,
House committee. There will be no publ
buildings bill at this session. Indiana 4
Interested in river and harDor Legislation
and the determination OF the leaders tha
bill shall be passed Is received with graf
ification by the representatives havin,
charge OF various projects in the State
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