The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-06-30
SENATOR FAIRBANKS CANDIDATE FOR
VICE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES

6ENA1Oh CdAdIES W FAlh0AN
VICE PRESIDENT OF
The nomination of Charles w Fair
banks for vice president came not as
the result of an attitude of candidacy
on the part of Indiana's distinguished
senior senator, but as his loyal re-
spouse to call to duty, uttered by a
united party to one already occupying
a position Of national leadership so
lofty and secure that the acceptance
of what must under any circumstances
be regarded as notable preferment,
seemed to the people of his state to
be a distinct sacrifice of personal in
terests. From the party standpoint
the acceptance of the nomination by
Senator Fairbanks Is cause for con-
the national ticket will be a source of
strength to Republicanism. not only
in Indiana, but throughout the nation.
And so far as Hoosierdom is concerned
the hold which Mr. Fairbanks has upon
the people of this great state makes
doubly sure the assurance Of over
whelming Republican victory at the
polls in November.
1t is hardly necessary to recount
for the benefit of Indianians the incl
dents of the career of Senator Fair
banks, vice president to be, for they
have for years been following his
progress with Increasing interest and
pride. Born and reared on an Ohio
farm. educated at Ohio Wesleyan Uni
versity, passing through the young
lawyers customary struggle for a
foothold. achieving in Indianapolis
professional eminence and financial
success. he became, even as young
man, commanding figure in the bus
mess and professional life of his
adopted state.
Senator Fairbanks entry as posi-
tive force in national Republican pol
itics may be said to date from the st.
Louis Republican convention of 1896,
and the events leading up to it. While
he enjoyed wide professional and
business acquaintance from his legal
career, having practiced in the leading
courts Of the country. and at the same
time having enjoyed an acquaintance
with national Republican leaders on
account of his participation in the
Republican national convention Of
1888 and 1892, his friends regard the
stirring political events of 1896 as the
real signal for the suspension of the
professional and the beginning of the
official political career. Senator Fair
banks was leader of the movement
which in Indiana resulted in the selec-
ton Of delegation favorable to the
nomination for the presidency of his
longtime friend. Major William Nc
Kinley. In the historic convention Ut
1896 Mr. Fairbanks was one of the
dominating figures, serving as a dele
gate-at-large from Indiana and tempo
rary chairman of the convention, his
speech on this occasion attracting ma
tional attention. During the campaign
which ensued In Indiana Mr. Fair
banks candidacy for the United States
senate was recognized fact. The
state was carried by q plurality Of
10000. and in the Republican legisla-
tive caucus Mr.. Fairbanks was nomi-
mated for senator on the first ballot.
Mr.. Fairbanks took high rank In
the senate from the day he entered.
He participated actively In the work of
the extra session which passed the
Dingley tariff bill. thus increasing the
revenues. restoring the surplus and in
cidentally reinstating the gold reserve
redemption fund. the steady diminu-
ton Of which during the four years
previous had been of serious concern
to the financial and business interests
OF the country. He was equally prom
inent in the legislation revising the
currency laws which followed the
Dingley bill as restorative measure.
He had been one of the first to raise
his voice in behalf of maintaining the
national credit inviolate, and to that
end placing the currency of the coun-
try upon single gold standard. Hi
early views on the question are known
and the important part he played il
committing the Republican party to
sound money policy. His early yea
for the cause found expression later ii
speeches and wise counsel while cnr
rency legislation was being shaped
Senator Fairbanks went ut once +
the head of the senate com mittee Of
immigration. The subject was on
which had interested him for years
To the study Of this subject he CAV
the most earnest consideration, visiting
the immigration stations of the coun
try and putting himself in daily toucl
with the officers charged with the re
anonsihilify of Administering the in