The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-26
SENATOR FAIRBANKS ON
PARTY PROSPECTS IN
THE COMING CAMPAIGN
Statesman Discusses Work OF the
Session of Congress Now
Drawing to Close.
TALKS OF THE ISSUES
Indiana's Senior Member of the
Senate to Meet Republicans
at State Convention.
10 REMAIN AT HOME
Mr.. Fairbanks VIII Not Return to
Washington Immediately
After Convention.
no REMAIN AT HOMl

Senator Charles w. Fairbanks arrived in
the city from Washington yesterday at
noon- He went at once TO the Hotel Eng
lish, the convention headquarters. where
Room 16s had been reserved for him. and
as soon as he could extricate himself from
the crowd Of friends that pressed about
him to welcome him home and 10 the con-
vention. took lunch and then retired TO his
room for brief rest. At O'Clock he went
into conference with a number of the party
+ leaders 10 discuss the platform that will
be submitted 10 the convention at Wednes-
daS mornings session.
Although q little tired from his trip the
senator expressed himself as in the best OF
health and spirits and exceedingly glad 10
-be at home again. He does not expect TO
return to Washington Immediately after
the convention. as Congress will stand ad-
journed on Thursday and ne wound up his
senatorial affairs for this session before
leaving the capital
The arrival of Senator Fairbanks was
the signal for a renewal of the gossip that
his name will be presented 10 the national
convention in June for the nomination for
vice president. his Indiana friends believ-
,ing that IL Is the consensus of opinion of
the leaders and rank and file of the party
throughout the country that the national
ticket this year should be Roosevelt and
Fairbanks
NOT SEEKING NOMINATION.
Ii Is generally recognized that the Sena-
tor Is not seeking the nomination and is
In sense a candidate. but his friends
here are deeply interested and many of the
callers at his room. where he held an in
formal reception during the afternoon and
evening. framed diplomatic questions tc
learn his wishes in regard TO the matter
To all such questions Senator Fairbanks
replied uniformly that he did not care to
discuss the matter as he had already stated
his position clearly When asked by the
Journal if ne would not make some addi-
tion statement for his friends at home at
this time. he replied:
Il can make no additional statement-I
can only repent what | have said hereto
sfere in Washington. that L am in no sense
Senator Fairbanks talked freely of the
session OF Congress now drawing to
close and of the coming campaign, express
ing the opinion that the country is to be
congratulated the work of Congress.
proud Of the record of their party and sat
isfied with the prospect Of further success
ut the polls iii November.
The Republican prospects are very sat
isfactory." said the senator. I'VE shall
enter the campaign in excellent condition
The party Is harmonious and united The
present session of Congress has strength
! ened the party from the beginning. our
! Democratic friends have persistently at
tempted 10 make political capital, but in
this they have been unsuccessful
DEMOCRATS FAILED TO UNITE.
"They attempted to unite in opposition
TO the Republican policy in respect TO Pan
anna. but failed signally and lamentably.
from their point of view The Republicans
solidly supported the course of the Pres-
dent in recognizing the independence of
Panama while the Democrats were ser-
ously divided and If the Republican party
had accomplished nothing more than to in
sure the early completion Of an isthmian
canal Il were entitled 10 the gratitude and
support Of the American people.
'Our friends of the opposition have an
unfortunate faculty for taking the wrong
side of all great questions which make for
the upbuilding and extension of American
Industry and American trade, and. while
they are consistent in this, IL is poor rec
ord,with which to go before the country.
''.fhe effort of the Democrats TO make po-
htIcal capital out of the postal frauds has
proved a signal failure. The prompt. ag-
gressive and determined investigation un
der the authority of the President TO
cover wrongdoing. and the prompt indict-
ment trial and conviction of the leading
offenders. have satisfied the people that
this administration means TO purge the
public service of all evil-doers
THE Indiana delegation in Congress has
had very busy session. and has rendered
conspicuous and efficient service. / regret
that. owing 10 the early adjournment. ii
will be impossible for all of the members
to attend the state convention. They all
wanted to be here. and | am sure the Re-
publicans of Indiana would have been glad
To welcome them on such an auspicious oc-
casion."
In referring to the Russo-Japan SEN
ator Fairbanks said:
1.-The war IN the far East is watched with
profound interest at Washington. The gov
ernment Is observing strict neutrality as
our rels tions with both Russia and Japan
have long been friendly. Ii is the general
hope that some means may be arrived at
whereby an honorable settlement may be
effected and protracted contest averted,
but this hope. OF course, may not be real
led