The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-01-20

On the introduction of Mr.. Holman's reso-
luton the other day, calling for rigid scru-
tiny in appropriations and general reduction
in expenditures, the Sentinel made some
comments on Mr.. Holman's work in con-
gress, and pointed out the fact that his best
work has been achieved outside of the
present remnants of parties. To this the
Vincennes Sun makes a vigorous protest:
We most cordially approve Of all the Sentinel
SAYS in favor of Mr.. Holman, for he is really a
cratic party. But we lail to see upon what pre-
text or principle in logic thu praise of Mr.. Hol-
man should be coupled with an inslnuatiOn
against the Integrity and honesty OF the demo-
cratic party. F-mash the present rotten and
putrld parties. In independence there is politi-
cal regeneration, says the Sentinel. These cpl
thets would apply very truthfully to the radical
party, but when they are spplied equally to the
democratic party We deny the relevancy and de-
single corrupt, oppressive, unjust or ex-
travagant measure that has been fas-
istence or which has rendei ed reform desira-
BILE and necessary, for which the democratic par
ty Is either directly or lndirecty responsible;
that the democrats as party have opposed all
the corrupt and infamous measures that have
been fastened upon the country by radical ad.
ministration? 1t is true that individuals con-
nected with the party have been enticed away
from true democratic principles, and by so doing
have brought reproach upon the party and ruin
to their own political prospects in the future.
Why Goes the Sentinel say that Mr.. Holman is
acting outside OF all parties? We claim thai such
men Holman are the true representatives of
the democratic party, and are rejecting the
principles, views and wishes of not only all true
democrats but of all who honestly and sincerely
desire political reform and regeneration wheth-
er they aie called democrats, Independents,
conservatives, reformers, peoples party, farm
ers' movement, or liberal republican party. 1t is
very true that Mr.. Holman is acting precisely in
accordance with the wishes of ali the parties
maintained. and strange each
should claim him. We undertake 10 say that
there is not democrat in the State OF Indiana,
or in the United States, that does not approve OF
the course of MIR. Holman and all others who are
making a similar record. The member nom
a record as any man IN Congress with a Single
exception, has indicated clearly by his letters to
the course of Mr.. Holman on the salary question,
but was placed in false position by adneringto
an old established party custom. Mr..
Holman was elected as democrat, Is. now
acting as a democrat far as there is any party
organization. All sound democrats claim
to be Independent as well as conservative; SO
that there is really no important difference in
any of the parties mentioned except the name;
and there Is precisely where the shoe hurtsTa
very considerable number OF good and true pat
riots are sick and disguised with the administra-
ton party and want a change, bat their old pre-
JUDGES rise up against the name democracy.
The principles of democracy are all right, but
they do not like the name. II, however, these
great reform parties ever succeed in eculing the
triumph THE pure principles forwhich they are
conteIIding, ii must be in united and harmoni-
Gus action, and our judgment is that the demo-
cTacy presents q nuclels around which all the
elements opposed to the administration may
rally and thereby the favorite principles of each
may attain full and nplete success.
Mr.. Holman is acting outside of all parties
in his best work, as the votes of the house
during the session will show. The minority
in congress is led by Fernando .Wood-a
man estimated upon precisely the same
plane as Tweed, in his own city. New York.
The minority In selecting aim as their leader
confessed alliance and sympathy with the
republican robbers. Very nearly every vote
since that first caucus disgrace, has kept
measure to that infsmy. The inen who vote
for Fernando Wood have persisted in their
folly in every test vote of the house. They
have opposed the salary repeal, opposed the
reduction Of taxation-opposed whole
some measures presented to the house and
have proven themselves utterly unworthy
any federation. Had Mr.. Holman acted
with them he would have voted for the grab,
voted against retrenchment and conducted
himself in a fashion to close the ears of self
respecting citizens against him. Men in
tent on real reform don't care a straw about
names. Call an honest man what you will,
bat show us works meet for admiration and
support, and the majority of his fellow-citi-