Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 January 1908 — THE LOVE FEAST [ARTICLE]

THE LOVE FEAST

Notable Event In the flistory of Indiana Republican Politics. ALL PARTS OF THE STATE Were Represented In the Great Outpouring of Loyal Republicans at Indiana’s Capital. The Euthuslasm and Harmony There Revealed Means Much for the Coming Success bf the Party. "No Backward Btep," the First Words of Senator Bsvsrldge’s Speech, Sounded Keynote. ... # ■' .. In All the Proceedings of This Notable Affair No Discordant Nots Was Heard. -v-

The "Love Feast” of 1907 was a notable event In Republican politics of Indiana. These biennial affairs have in the past been occasions of muoh interest and significance, but never was one so large, enthusiastic and harmonious as the one of Thursday, Deo. 26. The great outpouring of the loyal Republicans from all parts of the state means much for the success of the party. The enthusiasm shows that there is a determination to win the b»ttl@ of 1908. “No backward step” the first words of Senator Beveridge’s opening speech—was the key-note of the meeting and will be the key-note of the campaign. Every speech was cheered to the ech|) and no discordant note was heard In all the proceedings. Every mention of the name of Vice President Fairbanks for an outburst of applause. The “big four” candidates for governor, Watson, Taylor, Hugh Miller and Charles W. Milwere accorded the most considerate treatment. The best of feeling prevails among these candidates and their friends. The people realize that all are strong, worthy men and that no mistake will be made in the nomination of any one of them. Party workers at this love feast were jubilant over Republican prospects in the state and nation. Good reports were heard from different sections of the state, and confidence was expressed that the Republican party was capable of weathering the “financial flurry,” and under its wise rule the country put on a safe and solid financial basis. The love feast was npfcable in many respects, but especially in the good feeling, confidence and hopes of future success. The speakers were happy and fortunate in the manner in which they blazed the trail t6’ "Be TolTowed In the . coming campaign. Basing their claims on the past accomplishments by the Republican party, they felt sure the people would trust the party of Lincoln, Grant, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt and other immortals with the reins of government again. The “feast” marks the beginning of an earnest, enthusiastic, harmonious, winning campaign. It aroused the put tone and life into that is now going omjand, above alt, took the high ground tliat'principles are great 7” er than men and that upon principles the Republican party would stand or fall.' This last sentiment was empha sized by! all the speakers and met a hearty response from the large audience. And this sentiment will appeal to the minds and hearts of the intelligent and patriotic voters of the country.