The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-05
EDITORS JAUNT ENDS
MOLDERs OF OPINION SAY GOOD
BYE TO FRENCH LICK.
ances OF Appreciation from De-
parting Guests.
MEETING SOURCE OF GOOD WILL
GREAT THINGS EXPECTED FROM
STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
President John ID. StOn Outlines the
Position OF a Party Organ-On
working Basis.

Stan Correspondence of the Journal.
FRENCH LICK, Dec. 4-Many of the
editors and their wives and most of the
politicians departed for their homes to-
day, bearing with them none but pleasant
memories OF the two days spent here as
guests Of Mr.. Taggart. Several remained
until the late train tonight, while a few
will be here until tomorrow evening or
over Sunday. Mayor Hoffman and Mrs
Holtzman, Of Indianapolis. are among those
staying over. They may return to the
capital Tomorrow, or may yield to Mr.
Taggart's urgent invitation TO remain until
Monday.
The first detachment of departing guests
left at o'clock this forenoon, and II was
with reluctance that they tore themselves
away from the springs. All were agreed
that this has been the most enjoyable meet
Ing the two big editorial associations of
Indiana have ever held, and all were equal
~ unanimous that Orange county boasts
a resort which Indianians should know and
ppreciate more. They were impressed not,
only by French Lick. but by the West Ba-
den establishment as well. and by the
beautiful, rugged scenery that surrounds
both. the hills and valleys inviting rambles
and drives OF exploration and recreation
alike. Many availed themselves of the last
few hours to get out in the open and see
something Of the country. When IL came
to saying good-byes Host Taggart received
numerous and eloquent assurances that his
hospitality, generous and unbounded as 1t
has been, was thoroughly appreciated, but
he speeded the departing guests with the
wholesome Jolly" that, however much
they had enjoyed being there. his pleasure
In having them with him was even greater.
And then invariably came his parting in
junction: Goodbye; come again; be
good!'
UNLIMITED ENJOYMENT.
1t is conceded that the meeting has been
the largest gathering of the Indiana news
paper fraternity. as well as the most en-
joyabe. Over 200 editors have been here.
with about $50 ladies and score or so of
candidates and politicians outside the pro-
fession. The Democrats and Republicans
have fraternized as never before and par
tisan differences have really been laid aside
under the spell of general good fellowship
while affairs OF mutual interest have been
discussed and movements of common i'm
portanee have been projected. Attempts
have been made heretofore to organize a
State press association but for various rea
sons they have proved unsuccessful How
ever, there Is general feeling that the In
diana Press Association, born here yester-
day afternoon. will be long lived and OF
much benefit 10 the profession.
Inc members seem awake TO a keener
realization OF the Importance OF such an
alliance and OF the uses TO which il can be
put In furthering ends common TO all news
paper men. whether Democrats or Repub-
lcans- IL Is apparent that the independent
press VIII not be welcomed into the associa-
mis- al lalx
Tor party papers. In fact. several OF the
speakers at yesterdays meeting took occa-
sion 10 hurl shafts OF sarcasm at the papers
that never know until after the election
which ticket they were for and then climb
over the end-gate OF the band wagon" and
the general sentiment seemed TO be that II
Is high time that the organs" should come
out more vigorously and more squarely than
ever before In defending and contending
for their mutual interests.
THE PARTY PAPER
President John b. Stoll, OF South Bend.
struck popular chord when he said that
the party papers should be conducted ia
such a way that they would be independent
ef such patronage as legal advertising, but