Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1900 — The Congressional Convention. [ARTICLE]

The Congressional Convention.

Cnmi packer Re-nominated By A<- amati m. Haggard Endorsed For fi vernor. Tlie tenth congressional district convention was held at Thompson Hall, Lafayette, Thursday Feb. 22, as per call. District Chairman T. J. McCoy ca the convention the official call wae read by C. E. M.lls, the district secretary. Senator L. N. Agnew, of Porter, was made permanent chairman,, Frank L. Grubb, secretary, and Republican editors present assistant secretaries. H. J. Kaunal, of Jasper was chairman of the committee on resolutions; and C E, Mills was a member of the credentials oomraitte. Mr. Crumpacker was nominated b» acclamation, and Col. R. P. DeHait made the principal nominating speech. The resolutions printed below were adopted unanimously, except the one endorsing Mr. Haggard for governor to which there was some considerable opposition. The following are the resolutions. Whereas, After a practical application f< r three years of the prmeiplesof the Republican party to the government of our country, we find the industrial and financial depression and gloom of 1896 changed to a condition of unprecedented prosperity in 1900. The laborers of our country are steadily employed at, higher wages. Tne factories and shops are working to the limit of their capacity; our domestic and foreign trade have expanded to a degree hitherto unknown; we have an increased consumption of farm produots at remunerative prices. New and untried responsibilities, have been thrust upon us, which have been reoonized, aud are be, iug honestly and intelligently discharged. Therefore, by the Republicans of the tenth congressional district of the state of Indiana, in convention assembled, be if. Resolved, That we continue to adhere to the financial and industrial policies announced by the national convention held at Bt. Louis in 1896 liesolved, That we enthusiastically endorse the splendid administration of President McKinleyaml rejoice that peace nncl orders are being so rapidly secured in our new possessions. Resolved, Th t wo approve and endorse the economical and efficient Republican state administration.

Resolved, Thai we heartily ap prov •• and endorse the record made by our able and accomplished representatives to Congress, Hou. E. D. Crumpacker, and extended to him the assurance of a united support at the polls. Resolved, That we cordially endorse the candidacy of Lieut y -Q ov. W. 8. Haggard for the nomination for governor. That we recognize * in him a staunch supporter of the principles of the Republican par. ty. That we commend and approve his record as a member of the state legislature for six years, and as the president of the Senate during the last two sessions. TJhat we earnestly reoommend that the delegates of this district oast their united vote for him in the Republican state convention. Shoes at less than manufacturers wholesale price. Chicago Bargain Btore. A good nurse girl wanted- For name of party enquire at this offioe. • *