The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-06
CRUhPACKER TO MAKE
HIS FIFTH RACE FOR
CONGRESS IN THE TENTH
Popular Indiana Representative
Renominated by Acclamation
in District Convention.
SENT LETTER OF REGRET
Nominee Was Unable to Be at La
porte, but Returned Thanks
for Honor Conferred.
CANDIDATES INDORSED
Hanly and Storms Favored by Re
publicanS of Tenth District
The Resolutions.
san Correspondence Of the Journal.


nominated Representative Edgar d. Crum-
packer. named Finley Carson. of Michi-
gan City, and w. s. Van Alta. of Fowler, as
delegates to the national convention. with
Harry Strohm. of Kentland. Ind. and Sen
ator Fremont Goodwine. of Williamsport,
as alternates. and selected a. X. Sils. OF
Monticello, presidential elector-
Resolutions were adopted instructing the
delegates to the national convention TO vote
for Roosevelt, indorsing the state admin
: istration and the Indiana Republican con-
gressional delegation, including, of course
Senator's Fairbanks and Beveridge; COM
mending Mr.. Crumpacker's long and valua-
bic services as the districts representative
and indorsing ]. Frank Hanlys candidacy
for Governor and Secretary of State
!. Storms's candidacy for denomination.
This business was disposed of so read
lily and with such a cut-and-dried unanim-
ity that the convention was little else
than ratification meeting and a rally TO
arouse enthusiasm for the districts cam
didates for Governor and secretary OF state
The crowd in attendance was not unusual
ly large. but il distinctively representa-
tive of the Repubicanism of the district and
it was decidedly a Crumpacker and Hanly
crowd.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The convention was called to order by P.
o. Small. chairman of the Laporte county
committee, in the absence of District Chair
man Thomas j. Mccoy. George p Hay
wood. of Lafayette, was made permanent
chairman, with Harry Stronm OF Hentiand.
as permanent secretary. Virgil Reiter. of
Hammond read the report of the committee
on resolutions, which in part as fol-
lows:
This convention heartily indorses the adj
ministraticn of President Roosevelt which
has been an honest, patriotic and highly
successful one In every particular We De
lieve that he thoroughly deserves to be
nominated and elected as his own successor.
and the delegates selected by this conven-
tion are hereby instructed to cast their
votes for Theodore Roosevelt as the Repub-
lican nominee for President of the United
States at the ma ational convention to be held
tn Chicago i'm June. 1904, and we believe that
the American people viii record their vlr-
Dict in his favor in November
Indiana has reason 10 be proud of its
distinguished representatives I'm the Senate
of the United States, Hon. Charles w. Fair
banks and Hon. Albert ]. Beveridge. They
have performed the parts assigned to them
on every occasion with credit to themselves
and the great State which has intrusted its
interests To their watchfulness and care.
'.The administration of Governor Durbin
meets our earnest approval. and we com
mend all of our state officers Tor their
faithful performance of official duties
I'm Hon. Edgar ID. Crumpacker we rec,
a %
ability. holding. as he does. such a high po-
sition in the councils of the Nation. We
admire him for his courage, patriotism and
honesty, being, as he Is, such fearless
champion of the peoples rights. His sound
ness on all great questions commends him
as the right man TO reRr9Iem. e,s e Ranre
sentatives. The Tenth district is proud
of him.
county. we behold the ideal aspirant for
gubernatorial honors. and we pledge our
selves TO do all in our power 10 iurther
his honorable ambition in attaining the po-
sition toward which his efforts are directed.
THE Republicans of this district are
proud OF the record made by the Hon.
Daniel +. Storms secretary OF state, ana
heartily indorse his candldacy Tor renom-
nation.
Appellate Judge u. z. Wiley, of Benton
/. county presented Mr.. Crumpacker's name
when the roll was called for nominations
for Congress- Judge Wiley found many
complimentary things TO say of Mr.. Crum-
packer but all he said was applauded to
the echo and the motion to make the nomi-
nation by acclamation prevailed by a unani-
NOUS rising vote. a letter was read from
Mr. Crumpacker in which he expressed his
regret at being unable To attend the con-
yention and returned thanks for the nomi-
nation. the fourth that has been rendered
him by acclamation-
MR. CRUMPACKER s LETTER.
In his letter Mr.. Crumpacker conveyed
the greeting and best wishes of President
Roosevelt to the Republicans of the Tenth.
Mr. Crumpacker wrote:
..ro the Chairman and Members of the
Convention of the Tenth District:
sIt has been my intention all along to
attend the congressional nominating
yention in the Tenth district this year, but
fnuortant work in Congress is being rap
IDLY pressed for e9nsideration with the the
consultation with the speaker and other
leading members of the House l have con-
cluded forego that pleasure ana remain
Mt my post OF duty.
cit is a matter of much satisfaction to
me that / have been allowed to remain at
nv work here during all the sessions of
Congress for the last several years and
devote all my time and thought 10 the
public business without being required to
20 back TO contest Tor a denomination. L
have not attended convention that aomi-
mated me for Congress except the first
..If / have failed to make a satisfactory
renresentative of the people under crcum-
stances so favorable. the fault Is my own.
II beg TO express my profound gratitude
, 10 the Republicans OF the Tenth district
for the confidence they have extended at
all times 1t has been my ambition TO be
worthy representative or their interests
ard TO the extent that have succeeded the
credit is largely due TO their cooperation
Il congratulate the Republicans through
out the country upon the auspicious begin
ming of the campaign OF 1904. The splendid
edyancements in all lines of political and
Industrial life under the magnificent ad-
mlnlStratfOn or the DcltNtd ACtNHhfs anu
his distinguished successor will be our
watchword and platform for the coming
campaign.
1.-The national convention at Chicago
next June will meet to ratify the nomina-
ton already settled in the minds and the
hearts Of the people.
with Theodore Roosevelt as our can
ddate for President and the Hon. j. Frank
Hanly our candidate for Governor, the
contest IN Indiana Is already won and sue
cess in the Nation at large Is assured
I have personal authority from Pres1-
dent Roosevelt 20 extend 10 you ms greet
Ing and best wishes
With kindest personal regards to each
member OF the convention. am. sincerely
yours T.. ID. CRUMPACKER.
The remaining business of the convention
was speedily transacted and then the dee
gates cried out for more oratory and called
In turn on all the candidates for state Of
nces Who were present. including Mr. Ham
ly. Mr.. Storms. State Statstician johnson.
Attorney General Miller. Auditor Sherrick.
8tate Treasurer Hill. l. Il. Newly. Walter
) L. Ball. Hugh Miller. l.. Il. Nash George
Sell anu Frank Smith. G. s. WATTS.