The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-04

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MAYOR of SheibyviIle. to welcome the Wis
itors to the city. Mayor Dieter Is a. Dem
ocrat, and he found himself In somewhat
embarrassing position when he came 10
throwing bouquets at a gathering or RepuD-
lcans, but he gracefully avoided saying
anything that would prejudice him In the
eyes of the critical Democratic brethren
and Shelby county Democrats are crltical
lot-and at the same time made the dele
gates and others in attendance feel that
they were really welcome and that the free
dom Of the city was theirs.
On motion by H. c. Starr, of Wayne, Mr..
Thayer, was made the temporary chairman
of the convention, with G. w. Stivers, OF
Liberty, the temporary secretary VICE
chairmen, assistant secretaries and members
of the committees on permanent organiza-
ton resolutions, rules and order OF buSi-
ness and credentials were named for each
county. The committee on organization rec
commended Jesse 5. Reeves, OF wayne, LOT
permanent chairman and A. NJ. Willoughby,
of Decatur. for permanent secretary, which
was confirmed by the convention.
In assuming the chair Mr.. Reeves made
, a short but effective address in which he
thanked the people of Shelbyville for the
hC~7itality shown the visitors and COM
plimented them upon the admirable ar
rangements for handling the convention.
Mr.. Reeves spoke briefly of the record of
the Republican party and referred in the
most fiatter1ng terms 10 Representing
Watson, whom, he said, the Republicans OF
in Congress until he is at the head OF the
ways and means committee of which he is
now one of the leading members.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
r. E. Kirkman, of Wayne, read the re-
port of the committee on resolutions. which
was in part as follows:
Resolved That we congratulate Theo-
dore Roosevelt, President of the United
States, upon an administration thoroughly
Republican and thoroughly American. Upon
acts that have harmonized labor and CAPT.
tai; upon a progressive policy that has
made possible the completion of the
worlds greatest enterprise, the isthmiaE
canal. which, by reason of Republican pol
icy and diplomacy. will now proceed under
the support of the American government
and under the shadow OF the American
flag to be monument to American great
ness through all the succeeding centuries.
In view of these conditions and in view of
his high character and ability. be it
Resolved, That in most emphatic terms
we indorse the administration Of President
Roosevelt, and we direct and instruct the
delegates chosen from this district TO the
national Republican convention 10 cast
their votes and use their full influence for
President RoosevelI's denomination.
Resolved That We commend our dis
tinguished and able senators, Charles w.
Fairbanks and Albert j. Beverage, and we
most emphatically lncOrSe their public acts
and congratulate them upon the influence
they have had upon the political history OF
the Nation We heartily favor the unani-
NOUS reelection of Senator Albert j. Bev-
eridge
Resolved, That in the Hon. James f.
Watson this congressional district has a
representative the peer OF any man in the
Congress of the United States, able, loyal
and eloouent whose voice is ever raised for
the right and we congratulate the voters
of this great Republican district upon an
opportunity as a result Of the labors OF
this convention TO vote for a man in all
ways so worthy their respect, esteem and
continued support"
Mr. WATSON NOMINATED.
Judge William o. Barnard. OF Henry
county. presented Mr.. Watson's name when
the roll was called for nominations for
Congress. In an eloquent forceful ten
minute speech the judge reviewed Mr.. Wat
sons career in the national House Of Rep
resentatives, which, he said. had brought
honor to the district and State well as
TO Mr.. Watson himself. The kind things
Judge Barnard said of Mr.. Watson were
cheered 10 the echo and when he reached
his climax and moved that the nomination
be made by reclamation the delegates arose
e.. masse and shouted their approval \
rising vote was called for on the motion e
make the nomination by reclamation and
everybody within the hall stood. delegates
and visitors alike.
a committee was sent 10 escort Mr.. Wat
son to the front. and he was brought on
on the stage where the several candidates
for state offices occupied prominent posi-
tions. Gentlemen OF the convention, thi:
is SO sudden and so unexpected! was th'