Speaking in reference to wages, General Harrison said that he thought we often forget the women who were compelled to work for their daily bread. He sometimes thought those persons who demand cheaper coats would be ashamed of themselves if they could realize that their demand cut the wages of the women who made these coats. In concluding, he greeted and thanked the Tippecanoe Club for coming, and the Young Men's Republican Club also, saying that he had heard of their efficient work in the highest terms of praise.
The Republican State Convention convened at Tomlinson Hall, city of Indianapolis, August 8, 1888, and concluded its work in one day.
It was the largest attended and most enthusiastic convention ever held in Indiana. Hon. Wm. H. Calkins of Indianapolis was chosen Chairman, and Mark L. De Motte of Valparaiso Secretary. The following ticket was nominated, and in November triumphantly elected:
_Governor_--Alvin P. Hovey, Posey County.
_Lieutenant-Governor_--Ira J. Chase, Hendricks County.
_Secretary of State_--Charles F. Griffin, Lake County.
_Auditor of State_--Bruce Carr, Orange County.
_Treasurer_--J. A. Lemcke, Vanderburg County.
_Attorney-General_--L. T. Michner, Shelby County.
_Superintendent Public Instruction_--H. M. LaFollette, Boone County.
_Reporter Supreme Court_--John L. Griffiths, Marion County.
_First District_--Silas T. Coffey, Clay County.
_Second District_--J. G. Berkshire, Jennings County.
_Fourth District_--Walter Olds, Whitely County.
_Electors-at-Large_--James M. Shackelford, Vanderburg County; Thomas H. Nelson, Vigo County.
Judge Gardner, a delegate from Daviess County, introduced a resolution, which was unanimously adopted midst great enthusiasm, inviting General Harrison to visit the convention, and designating Hon. Richard W. Thompson, John W. Linck and E. P. Hammond a committee to convey the invitation.
On the platform, with the presiding officer, to meet the distinguished guest were the Hon. James N. Huston, Hon. John M. Butler, Hon. Will Cumback, William Wallace, Hon. W. P. Fishback, Hon. A. C. Harris, Rev. Dr. Backus, Judge E. B. Martindale, General Thomas Bennett, Judge J. H. Jordan, and the Republican State officials.
The entrance of General Harrison, escorted by the committee, was followed by a tumultuous scene rarely witnessed outside of a national convention, the demonstration lasting nearly ten minutes. Chairman Calkins finally succeeded in introducing--"the next President"--and General Harrison spoke as follows:
