South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-26
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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April 26.-<
The nomination OF Thomas Taggara
to oppose James +. Watson. repub-
lican) for the vacant short term ~
United States senator from Indiana.
and spirited contests for nominations
as lieutenant governor. state statis-
clan. appellate Judge and superin<
tendent Of Indiana provided the
fireworks for the Indiana democrats
convention today.
Taggart was nom Sfsted by ACCLAIM
alton amidst a tremendous demon
stration which was followed by re-
peated interruptions in his speech OF
acceptance.
The state committee agreed upon.
Edward Hoffman OF Fort Wayne. as
national committeeman 10 succeed
Thomas Taggart. who bas held that
position for 10 years.
Planks calling for enforcement Of
liquor laws and denOuncing the re-
publican party for omissions on this
question. and favoring arbitration OF
labor disputes were written INTO the
democrat state platform shortly be-
fore it's presentation and adoption by
the convention today. as a resuN or
activity OF Independent" democrats.
The resolutions making up the plat
form omitted specific reference 70
actions Of Pres't Wilson IL tnterna-
tional affairs. but endorsed him and
his policies. praised the dem ocratio
tariff. currency. income tax. trade
commission, labor and other legisla-
ton OF congress.
The laws OF the last general as
sembly were declared achievements
in constructive legislation. The leg
islature was urged TO enact addition
al good roads legislation. but little
else was said about proposed state
laws.
The rooster again was made the
party emblem
Attend 20 Speech Closely.
Close attention was given Gov.
Ralston during his keynote speech.
Applause was infrequent. but a DEM
onstration followed when the COVER
nor held sloft the bonds which had
been cancelled in paying of the state
debt.
John A. NJ. Adair and Thomas
Taggart slipped into seats almost
without being noticed
AS Gov. Ralston proceeded every
mention or Pres't wilson's name
aroused enthusiasm, delegates and
audience waving small American
flags.
When the governor declared that
American citizens OF German hertt-
age should not forget their loyalty 10
the nation for the love Of their
mother coul airy. the greatest demon
stration ensued Most Of the dele
gates cheered for several minutes.
but here and there delegates sat ia
silence.
minutes duration. interpreted with
cries Of Wilson" marked the con-
clusion Of Ralston's plea for patriot
ism.
The COMMITTEES N credentials re-
ported no contests-
Proctor Makes Report.
Sen. Proctor Of Elkhart. chairman
OF the committee on resolutions. pre-
sented the report OF that body nam
ing candidates who will not be op-
posed When he added that the res
olutions committee might have
saved trouble in naming the senator
for the short term CTaggarl there
was loud and long cries for Taggart.
Congressman Lincoln Dixon in
accepting the permanent chairman
ship. reviewed national legislation
and declared that under republican
administrations the national deficits
always were largest
The unopposed candidates. nom
mated by resolution OF the com nit
tee on resolutions. were.
For senator. John ". Kern: for
governor. John a. n. Adair. for sec-
Rotary OF state. Homer J. Cook: for
treasurer. George A. Bittler. attor-
ney general. Evan r. Stotseaberg:
auditor. Dale CrittenberEer. for su-
preme court reporter. Philip Z0erch-