Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1902 — CAPT. GUTHRIE NOMINATED. [ARTICLE]

CAPT. GUTHRIE NOMINATED.

Democrats of the Tenth Name Their Congressional Candidate. U William Guthrie, Jof Monticello, was named aslrthe Democratic standard best6r by the Tenth district gjrtfenvention which met there Saturday afternoon. The convention was largely attended by prominent Democrats from all over the district and its proceedings were marked by much enthusiam. convention was called to order by Kirby Risk, of Lafayette, who acted instead of chairman Simms, who was unable to be present. Hon. E. P. Honan, of Rensselaer, was made chairman, and J. P. Simons, of the White County Democrat, secretary, with all other democratic editors present as assistants. On assuming the chair Mr. Honan made one of his characteristic speeches, creating much enthusiasm among the delegates and spectators. The following committies were then named: On Resolutions: Sutherland, of Laporte; Blackstock, Tippecanoe; Davis, of Newton; Glazebrook, of Jasper; Bozarth, of Porter; O’Connor, of Benton and Marvin, of White. On Credentials: Strong, of Jasper; Braeder, of Tippecanoe; Wilkinson, of Newton; Spencer, of White; Spooner, of Porter and Bull, of Laporte. While the committees were preparing their reports the convention was favored with an address from Hon. Albert Schoonover, of Attica, Democratic Candidate for Secretary of State. The Committee on credentials then reported all counties represented and no contests, and the resolutions committee reported the following, which were unanimously adopted: 1. We, the delegates to the Democratic Convention of the 10th congressional district of the State of Indiana in convention assembled, do hereby reaffirm our unqualified allegience to all the principles of democratic government as set forth in our National and State Constitutions and in the Declaration of Independence. * 2. We reiterate the principles of Democracy in regard to the tariff, and declare that the present republican!! tariff is a burden upon the people that should be adjusted in th; interests of the masses, and we view with satisfaction the growth of popular sentiment in that direction. 3 We are opposed to all illegal Combinations of capital that tend to oppress the people either by increasing the rest of the necessaries of life, or in any way infringinz on their rights, or that tend to prevent honest competition in business. We favor just and liberal pensions for all our soldiers that have been disabled in tbeir country's service, and for their widows and orphans. 5. We believe that the right of selfgovernment within a reasonable time should be guaranteed to the inhabitants of the Islands of the Philippines. On the call for nominations Nelson J. Bozarth, of Laporte, in a neat little speech presented the name of Capt. William Guthrie, of Monticello, who was at once made the unanimous choice of the convention. The chair then appointed N. J. Bozarth, of Porter, Leroy Armstrong and Kirby Risk, ©f Tippecanoe, F. P. Davis, of Newton, and Geo. F. Marvin, of White, to notify Captain Guthrie of his nomination. While waiting for their return the convention was favored with a stirring address by W. R Sutherland, of Laporte. On being conducted to the stage Capt Guthrie in a few well chosen words thanked the convention for the honor conferred upon him, and stated that while the nomination was unsought and unexpected on his part he deemed it bis duty as a loyal American citizen to submit to his party’s demands, and pledged his untiring efforts during the coming campaign. Among some of the most salient points of his address were the following: "I would rather be right and be defeated than be wrong and be elected. “1 believe in the coronation of the people and not in the coronation of kings. “I believe in the birth of republics instead cf the establishment of empires. "I would rather go into this district standing for the amelioration and the liberty of man, woman and child and for the rights of the farmer, the mechanic, the wageworker and laborer of the district and be defeated, than to be elected and champion the selfish cause of trusts and combines, cruel aggressors, and the destruction of struggling republics. “I believe in a people's government,

such as Jefferson contemplated, consisting of the three departments—the legislative, executive and judicial, acting in its own sphere,' instead of an administration such as we now have, that is all executive. "The life of the spirit of our forefathers of 76 and the sacred teachings of the Declaration, the Constitution and our flag is more sacred to the American people and to civilization than the life of the republican party.” In the course of bis address he paid a most fitting and eloquent tribute to Ex-Senator David Turpie and Dr. W. S, Haymond, both of whom were former residents of Monticello and ably represented this district and state in congress. Captain Guthrie is quite well and favorably known in Rensselaer, having twice delivered addreses in our city—t bsee years ago the Decoration day address and two years ago a campaign address. On both these occasions he made a most favorable impression on our people, and we believe he will receive a good vote in Jasper.