Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1902 — HERE IS THE TICKET [ARTICLE]

HERE IS THE TICKET

there have been some acts of cruelty and brutality during the war in the Philippines, as there have been in all wars, and always will, be, but the evidence goes to show they have been rare exceptions to a general rule of forbearance and humanity. If deliberate violations of civilized warfare are proven the perpetrators of them should ,be punished, but it will doubtless appear that the acts were exceptional and done under great provocation. Above all, it should be remembered that war is war. Congressman Crumpacker came up to the state convention for the express purpose of having the platform endorse his proposed bill cutting down the representation of the Southern states. He was made a member of the platform committee, but did not succeed in getting his pet measure mentioned jn the platform. It has long been evident that the better sense of the leaders of the party does not endorse this method Sos dealing with the disfranchisement question, and Mr. Crumpacker might as well learn the fact and cease his efforts for it. The Republican convention at Indianapolis held Wednesday and Thursday was marked by the greatest harmony, enthusiam and patriotism of any political gathering ever held in Indiana. It presages Republican victory at the polls next November, for harmony is the foundation for all success; in union there is strength; and the right will prevail. The ticket named is one of the strongest that ever carried the Republican banner against the conflicting forces of Democracy and the result will be the winning of old Hoosierdom over from the list of doubtful states to a bulwark of Republicanism. Gen. Funston said, in a a half joking way, that Senator Hoar was w 6uffering from an over-heated conscience,” and the President called Funston down for it, good and hard. But Senator Rawlings can call such brave, patriotic and warworn veterans as Gens. Chaffee and Bell, one “a dastard villain” and the othea “a brutal cowardly beast” and the privilege of debate and senatorial courtesy gives him j immunity in his blackguardism. Rawlings himself is the dastard villain and brutal cowardly beast, and it is a pity that some of the friends of the slandered soldiers do not punch the ugly mug off of him.

Result of the Indiana Republi* can State Nominating Convention. AN INTERESTING SESSION Contest* Were Spirited, Though Friendly, and Good Feeling Pre vailed Throughout the Entire Pro ceedinga. THE STATE TICKET. Secretary of State — DANIEL E. STORMS. .O'- * Auditor of State— DAVID E. SHERRICK. Treasurer of State— NAT U. HiLL Attorney General— CHARLES W. MILLER. Clerk Supreme Court— ROBERT A. BROWN. Superintendent of Public Instruction— F. A. COTTON. State Statistician— BENJ. F. JOHNSON. State Geologist— W. 8. BLATCHLEY. Judge Supreme Court, Fifth District— JOHN H. GILLETT. Judges Appellate Court — FRANK R. ROBY. U. Z. WILEY. W. J. HENLEY. | JAMES R. BLACK. D. W. COMSTOCK. W. E. ROBINSON. Indianapolis, April 25. —Tomlinson Hall was crowded to its capacity when Senator Beveridge called the Republican state convention to order at 9:30. The crowd was not a record-breaker, as the Republicans have filled the hall DMiny times before. It was large, however, and the enthusiasm bubbled and permeated the entire hall. The scene was an animated one as the delegates filed into the hall and took places in the space assigned for their districts. The crowd was well handled by a large force of sergeants-at-arms under Samuel E. Kercheval as chief. A number of policemen stationed at the doors and other consplcuotffi spots facilitated the movement of the crowd. Secretary Whittaker of the state committee had charge of the stage Where the notables were seated. Between 300 and 400 women were seated !n the balconies and on the stage. They were as interested as any of the men, and 'during the session many opera glasses were directed toward the platform and on the sea of eager faces on the delegates’ floor. When Senator Beveridge arrived the band was'playing “Dixie.” He was recognised at once and given the customary applause. He wore a closefitting Prince Albert coat, with lightcolored trousers and large black puff tie. He looked fit for the work before him. The dictum of the state committee that none of the candidates should have the privilege of the floor was displeasing to some of them, but they had to stand for it.

Great applause greeted Col. Charles Jewett of New Albany, when he was Introduced as chairman of the committee on resolutions to read its report. The paragraphs in this report congratulating the party on its united and harmonious condition; pledging the support of Indiana Republicans to the administration of President Roosevelt; favoring the maintenance of American authority in the Philippines; denouncing the combinations in restraint of trade and the raising of prices and advocating legislation for their suppression; advocating the maintenance of the policy of protection with such modification of schedules as changing conditions may require; favoring the enactment of stringent legislation against anarchy; favoring the enactment of such immigration laws as will protect the American standard of wages and living; commending the administration of Governor Durbin and the present state officials and of recent Republican legislatures; eulogizing the Indiana delegation In the senate and house of representatives, and advocating still further legislation for the protection of labor In Indiana, ■were received with special enthusiasm. The report was adopted with a huge chorus of ayes, and without a dissenting vote. On the call of districts for nominations for secretary of state. Hon. J. Frank Hanley of the Tenth district nominated Daniel E. Storms of Lafayette. His nomination was seconded by the Thirteenth district, and a motion to suspend the rules of the convention and nominate Mr. Storms by acclamation was carried with a whirl. The nominee was called to the stage and made a graceful speech thanking the convention. Hon. Quincy A. Myers of Logansport placed in nomination, and moved the unanimous selection of the followingnamed candidates without opposition for renomination, which motion was unanimously adopted: Judge of the Supreme Court, Fifth District—John H. Gillett. Judges of the Appellate Court —

Frank R. Roby, W. Z. Wiley, W. J. Henley, James B. Black, D. W. Cornstock, and W. E. Robinson. On the call of districts for nominal tions for the office of auditor of state the following-named candidates were placed in nomination: Frank Martin, Lebanon; David E. Sherrick, Noblesville; James R. Henry, Gosport; Frank H. Doran, La Porte. First ballot: Martin, 434; Sherrick, 461%; Henry, 461; Doran, 329%. Second ballot: Martin, 431; Sherrick, 526; Henry, 426; Doran, 303. Third and nominating ballot: Martin, 382%; Sherrick, 891; Henry, 263%; Doran, 150. On motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Captain Henry, and Mr. Doran, the nomination was made unanimous. For the office of treasurer of state the following-named persons were placed in nomination: Nat U. Hill, Bloomington; Jacob Joel, Crawfordsville; T. B. Millikan, Newcastle, and John Dyer, Hammond.

First ballot: Millikan, 475; Hill, 698; Dyer, 317; Joel, 297. Second and nominating ballot: Hill, 847%; Millikan, 434; Dyer, 271%; Joel, 134. On motion of Mr. Millikan, seconded by Mr. Joel, both of whom made felicitous little speeches in this connection, the nomination was made unanimous. In response to calls from the convention Mt. Hill made a speech of acceptance, which was well received. The chair then called for nominations for the office of attorney general, the following names being placed before the convention: Martin W. Fields, Ward H. Watson, Merrill Moores, James Bingham, Griffith D. Dean, and Charles W. Miller. First ballot: Fields, 201; Watson, 194; Moores, 288; Bingham, 303; Dean, 240; Miller, 461. Second ballot: Miller, 616; Bingham, 325; Moores, 270; Dean, 198; Fields, 151; Watson, 127. Upon the announcement of the above, Watson, Fields and Dean withdrew. ~—■ ' ' ' ' ' ■ Third and nominating ballot: Miller, 904%; Moores, 422; Bingham, 357%; Dean, 3. Upon motion of Bingham, the nomination of made unanimous. For clerk of the supreme court the names of Robert A. Brown, Ed V. Fitzpatrick, J. C. Hatfield, Edward Everett Neal and W. R. McClelland were placed before the convention. First ballot: Brown, 571%; Fitzpatrick, 336; Hatfield, 263%; Neal, 307; McClelland, 209%. Neal withdrew. Second ballot: Brown, 815%; Fitzpatrick, 453%; Hatfield, 242%; McClelland, 175. Hatfield and McClelland withdrew. Third and nominating ballot: Brown, 919%; Fitzpatrick, 767%. Upon motion of Mr. Fitzpatrick, the nomination was made unanimous. Upon call for nominations for the office of superintendent of public instruction the following names were placed in nomination: F. A. Cotton, E. S. Monroe and R. C. Hillis. First ballot: Cotton, 703; Hillis, 575; Monroe, 400; Worley, 7; VanMatre, 1; Kinzle, 3. Second ballot: Cotton, 791; Hillis, 587; Monroe, 306. Monroe withdrew. Third and nominating ballot: Cotton, 1007%; Hillis, 676%. ~ Upon motion of Mr. Hillis, Mr. Cotton’s nomination was made unanimous, the successful candidate responding in a brief speech, and the convention then adjourned, having closed the affairs of the day at 6:35.