Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1887 — INDIANA REPUBLICANS. [ARTICLE]

INDIANA REPUBLICANS.

They'Qat.her at Indianapolis in Force and Hold a “Conference-” A 1 Kuthustumlo Meeting of ihe Bone and .Smew of ttie Party to Propose Plans for the Coming Cainpalgn—-The Proceeding*. A “conference” of the leading Republicans of the State was held at Indianapolis, Tuesday. The attendance was probably 400 or 500. Tbe late Legislature was largely represented, including Speaker Sayer, and many Senators. J. N. Huston, chairman of the Srate Central Committee, called the meeting to order, and stated its object to be “to derive means to elect a ticket when ii is nominated,” and not to boom any prospective cafididate for any office. Rev. Ira J. Chase, of Hendricks county, was made chairman and Ohras; E Wilson, of Tippecanoe, and Ben D. Bagby, of Marion, secretaries. Committees on “organization in the State,” and resolutions were appointed as follows: Lists. organization of party. 1. 11,.5. Benue t, Vaujerburg. 2. Wit). Carroll, Orange. ' J. E. Bershire, Jackson.,* 4. John Linek Jefferson. , 6. Lew Campbell, Hendricks. 6. Charles E. Hock. Henry. 7. L. I'. Micheaer, Shelby. 8. lb S. Kennedy, Montgomery. ‘J. Captain W. 11. Hard, ijintotl. 10. S P. Thompson, Jasper. 11. John I. Dill, Huntington. 12. K S; Taylor, Alien. IS. Jasper Packard, Luportc. RESOLUTIONS. 1. K>. W. Horton, Pike. 2. W. R. Gardiner. Daviess. а. G. B. Cardwill, Floyd. 4. J . Ripley. o. :J. II: Jordan, Morgan. б. . C. C. Binkley, Wavne, 7. E. Vs. Halford, Marion. 8. N. Fdbek, Vigo. 9. Jas. M.. Dresser, Tippeeanoe. 10. D. t*. Baldwin, Cass. 11. Ed. Goldthwaiie, Grant. 12. Senator Drake. Lagrange. 13. L. W. Royse, Kosciusko. The committee on organization in the State submitted the folio which were adopted: R. solved, That we hereby advise our State Central Committee not to hold our State Convention until after the meeting of the National Republican Convention. Resolved, That it is the opinion of this conference that the organization of the Lincoln League Clubs will be of great benefit to the party, and we therefore request the Republicans of the State and the officers and managers of the State Lincoln League.to push the organization of such clubs without delay, until one is organized wherever it can be properly maintained, Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee that our State Central Committee should open headquarters at an early day and begin at once the Organization ol r.ur party to the end that we may be fully prepared for the contest oflSsS. ' Resolved, That it is the judgment of this conference that the County and State Ceutral Committees should be reorgonized at an early day, and we therefore advise the State, Central Committee to take steps ncces-ary to bring about such reorganization of said committees in Januuary and February, D-83, and that every Republican iu the several localities be solicited to take part iu the selection of such commiteemen. The committee on resolutions submitted their report which was very lengthy. Tire report was adopted. It reads as follows: ’ The Republican party is the party of Protection: Called into existence to protect the National domain against the further extension of the curse of human slavery, its entir? history has been one of protection to the-best interests and dearest rig its of a free people. It piotected the constitutional election of a President against Democratic rebellion. It protectei the Union of the States against Democratic ‘Secession. It protected,constitutiona! government and an indivisible Nation against armed reoellion and insidious treason. It protected the public faith against repudiation and disUonor. It protected business and industry against universal bankrutcy and prostration by wise tariff and financial legislation, by which home industry was marvellously stimulated and developed, and a national currency based upon gold and silver coin, the safest and best me couutry has ever had, was substi tut ed for a baseless and worthless system of Democratic paper money. It has protected the nation against every evil which, an alliance between a corrupt party organization with the baser elements and dangerous forces of society could suggest or threaten. In the light of its past history, and true to its cherished traditions, the Re publican party must continue to stand lor protec ion. It must protect an equal ballot and a fair election, the corner stone of representative Government, against every specit-s of fraud and crime and all forms of intimidation and violence, no matter where commuted or by whom practiced, North, South, East and West. It must protect the equal rights of all men, remembering that “equality of rights is the first of rights. ’ It must protect American industry and American workingmen against unfair competition from underpaid foreign labor, and from contract and servile laborIt must protect legitimate business,and tnepeople as well, from the “frusta” and ‘ Combines” which seek to limit production and control prices. These un-American combinations should be prohibited and punished by law. It must protect free represen tat ve Government, based upon theintelligdnce and virtue of the people, against the menace of domestic illiteracy and the danger of alien vicious and criminal classes. It must protect the sanciiiv of law against the doctrines and assaults of im ported anarchy, and the social „ order against any and all influences that would weaken anddeefcrey its foundatioi s. It must protect the state and tbe home against the evi’s of theliqnor iraffic;and vides for the education of the children of all the people, against open enemies and secret foes. > The Republicans of Indiana have borne an honorable part in the achievemerits of the party, have- a common share with their brethren th-oughout the country in the glory of its hr story, and are ready to do their fall duty in meeting the responsibilities ot the present and fighting the battles of the future. Not attempting to speak in the name and hYihfi.»Rthority of the party,

this conference of Republicans informally declares; The resolutions then declare for (1) first a free ballot and honest connts (2) condemns the disfranchisement of any portion of the people in any State or Territory, for purely pastisan purposes; as a high eripie and misdemeanor; (3) the protection of American interests, industrial, commercial, social and economic, is-the imperative duty of Americans; (4) the surplus in tho national t.reaaury should be expended upon work of public defense and Bafety, and recommends such revision of revenue laws, both internal and tariff as shall equalize burden and benefit, and protect enterprise and labor; (5) condemns the spirit that jests and sneers at the scars and wounds of Union veterans, while it pays honor to the memory of traitors and seeks to perpetuate sectional strife by unaae and discriminating „re ward a th those most prominent in rebellion against the Government. Sixth—-We indorse and reaffirm all the declarations of the last Republican State platform upon the abuses and mismanagement of the Democratic party of Indiana. We denounce the existing legis ative and congressional gerrvinan- ' der, whereby a portion of the people were disfranchised for the purpose of maintaining its supremacy, and we call upon the ol the State to repeat their emphatic verdict against that in fatpy- We arraign the Democratic administration for gross incompetence in the managemfeDt and conduct of the finances of the State, whereby the public debt has been largely increased and the State treasury seriously embarrassed. We denounce the continuance of the partisan management of otir benevolent inßiitutions, in view of the scandalous revelations of corruption, scoundrelism and outrage, particularly in the Hospital for the Insane. The truth of the charges made against the ring that still maintains its control fias been ampiy demonstrated by the, s worn test! rnony taken during the last session of tjie Legislature and confessed by the action of the Governor of the State in an attempted removal of the trustees from positions they have prostituted to the basest personal and political ends. We renew the declaration for a non-partisan control of the State benevolent, penal and reformatory institutions, and for the extension of the principle of civil service reform to the public service of tho State wherever applicable. Seventh—We-repeat with emphasis the declaration of the last platform that politics and legislation shall be freed irom every vestage of the domination and influence of th- liquor power. The traffic in intoxicating liquors must and shall be made obedient to law. We reaffirm the belief that laws Bhould be passed giving to local communities the right to control the traffic, and where it exists it should be under stringent regulations, and a tax should he plated, upon it that will relieve the local treasuries of the extraordinary burdens it imposes upon the people. The bill passed by the Republican House of Representatives of the last General Assembly was a pledge of the good faith of the party and its represen’atives, as were other measures passed by tnat House in conformity with the pledges male in the platform. Eighth—We denounce the action of the Democrats in the last Generai Assembly as revolutionary and criminal. The will of the people expressed in a peaceable and lawful election., advised and participated in by the Democratic party, was set at defiance, and the-Con-s.i ution and laws, as expounded by the Supreme Court of the State, disregarded and nullified.- Publieand private rights were subverted and destroyed, and the Capitol of tbe State disgraced by violent acts and brutal methods. The alleged election of a United* Slates Senator was the result simply of fraud aud force, of high-handed usurpation of power, the overthrow of constitutional, and legal forms, the setting aside of the results of a popular election and the theft of the prerogatives of duly elected and qualified members of the Legislature. We believe, receivers of stolen goods to be entitled to no more “courtesy” than those who committed the robbery; and we.therefore r. spectfully ask the United States Senate to make due aud dili gent inquiry into 'he facts connected with the pretended election of a member of that body from this State. Ninth—Coming into power under claims of necessity for and promise of reform in the civil service, the Demrcracy has shown its hypocrisy and incapacity. Investigation into all departments of the government has served only to demonstrate the honesty and efficiency of every branch under Re publican contrql, while the , experience of th«“past two years has shown the inoompetency of the Democratic party for admidis:ration. Removals and appointments have been made for partisan reasons and without regard for the public interest, until now the civil service is crippled and inefficient as never before. The existing condition of affairs in the postoffice and other departments is full proof of the false pretense and in competence of the present administration. , And (10) opposes the appointment of L Q O.Lam tr to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. Gen. Harrison, Gov. Porter, Major W. H. Calkins and Speaker Sayre made speeches which were enthusiastically received. Gov, Porter took occasion to say that* he would not be a candidate for Governor. The proceedings were harmonious and characterized with much enthusiasm.