The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-16


the Dingley law, which has brought more
OF blessing TO the people Of the United
states than any single act OF legislation
tnat mas ever passed the Congress OF the
United States. and IL bore the signature
OF William Mckinley. Ny Republican
friends. aren't you glad you can say you
aren't you glad he was elected? In the
seven Years that has gone by. from a
eeotor Nation We have grown into Ma
haw king 4-per-cent bonds around in foreign
markets TO find buyers we can sell 2-per-
cent bond at premium.
WHAT REPUBLICANS HAVE DONE.
we have had the balance OF trade I'm
our favor by so many millions that 10 give
the figures only confuses the mind
I've have gone through a war. paid tho
cost. and at the same time reduced the
public debt.
I'VE have spent large sums on improve
ments Of rivers and harbors and on public
buildings. and have invested millions in
building up our navy. When the ships We
have now authorized are constructed our
navy VIII rank next TO that OF Great
Britain. and there will be no occasion for
the further expenditure OF such large SUNG
of money in this direction.
Notwithstanding the fact that in this
fiscal year we have been compelled 10 take
care of unusual items Of expense. irclud-
ing S50.0 700 for the Panama canal, we will
keep within our revenues.
Theodore Roosevelt entered upon his
duties as President OF the United States un-
der most trying circumstances. He prompt
~ announced that he would carry out the
policies OF Mckinley. He has kept his
promise and has demonstrated 10 the peo-
pie his ability TO conduct the affairs of this
great government with wisdom and discre-
ton and challenge our Democratic friends
TO point out one mistake that he has made.
Although he has dealt with many delicate
situations, the confidence of the people in
our President continues 10 grow day by day
they witness the courage and wisdom he
displays in the performance of his duties.
He will be nominated at Chicago and elected
in November.
THE great State Of Indiana has in tho
Senate two OF its most trusted advisers;
men who honor the State they represent:
men who devote their time TO their public
duties and whose views are migrated in the
legislation enacted by Congress. They
should be kept where they are; Indiana
needs such representation and the country
needs such legislators.
ST think that this convention will pardon
me IL j say that the Indiana delegation In
Congress is a credit TO the State and by
reason of the importance of their COM
mittee assignments and their individual
ability have given the State rank in shap-
ing the legislation of the country that she
has not enjoyed for many years. Long
service adds 10 the value Of a legislator
just as IL adds TO the value OF service in
any avocation in life.
In conclusion let me say that 1 cannot
believe that the people OF the country want
TO cndnRe Dack TO the times OF -, 20 ana
SO. They do not want TO chance another
Democratic administration. They are will
ing. in the words of our beloved Hanna. to
stand pat and in November they will
again register a vote of confidence in the
good
AT the conclusion OF Mr.. Hemenways
speech the remaining business OF the con-
yention was speedily transacted. J. H
Osborne, of Vanderburg, and J. Nj.
Hudspeth, OF Warrick were named as del
% 10
clamation, with w. 3. Anderson, of Pike.
and George Waters. Of Posey. as alter
mates Gil r. Stormont was chosen presi-
]. II. Osborne, of Vanderburg, and
Thomas W. Lindsay, of Warrick, who re-
Gently renowned his ailegiance to the
sponded with brief but effective addresses.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The report of the committee on resolu-
lions was received and adopted and the
convention was over. Less than two hours
had been consumed by its deliberations.
The resolutions. in part. follow:
we most earnestly indorse the entire adj
ministration OF our present chief executive.
Theodore Roosevelt, and especially his
pendence of the Republic OF Panama. In
the light OF unanimous public opinion IL is
hardly necessary TO say that the nomination
or President Roosevelt by the next Repub-
lican national convention is foregone con-
clusion, and we instruct the delegates
named at this convention TO cast their votes
for him.
THE First district has unusual cause to
be proud OF the position and influence i'm
Congress achieved by its representative, the
Hon. James A. Hemenway and especially
Is IL gratifying to know that the exalted
position now occupied by him as chairman
of the committee on appropriations is the
charge of his duties a member of the
House of Representatives. Ii would be
reflection on the intelligence of the people
or this district to question for a moment
his reelection by an increased majority.
We most cordially and emphatically in
dorse his acts as our representative and ap-
peal to the people of this district to see to
IL that he is returned TO the position Of in
fuence and honor that he has SO acceptably
filled.
This State is ably represented in both
branches of the national legislature. The
representatives, especially those of our own
party, are men of unusual influence and
ability. No State is more ably represented.
indeed few, If any, so well. in the Senate
of the United States as the State of Indiana.
we desire to assure our two senators OF
ability and faithful services that have
placed them both In the front rank Of
American statesmen. We favor the re-
election of our junior senator, Albert j.
Beverage, by the next Legislature.
I'VE commend the present chief execu-
tive of the State Hon. Winfield r. Dur
their faithful discharge of the duties Of
their respective offices, and in conclusion
submit with confidence, to the voters OF the
district the claims OF our party on all is
sues. State and national. at the coming
election"
Four hundred enthusiastic Republicans
all wearing Hemenway badges, came over
from Evansville on a special train that ar
rived at 1890. They returned Immediately
after the convention.
Representative Hemenway will start for
Washington tomorrow evening
G. S. WATTS.
next April. His limp is worse than ever. end