The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-10-28
POLITICS IN INDIANA.

POLITICS In INDIANA
TIE srruATIoN-DEMoCRATIc STATE CENTRAL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND MORTON THE
COMING PRESIDENTIAL SoMINEEs-THE
JOURNAL An ORGAN OF M0RToN--MR' HEN
bricks AND THE PRESIDENCY.
A correspondent of the Cincinnati En-
ou.rsr sets forth political matters here after
the following fashion,: This writer has con-
versed during the past week with scores OF
prominent democrats of this state, not only
those who reside at the capital, but others
who live In distant sections. All are en-
couraged to make more earnest efforts IMAM
ever before to secure a victory In the state
and nation in 1876. The gentlemen VINO
went from Indiana to Ohio 10 ald the
democratic cause upon the stump during
the recent campaign are Jealous for the
continuance of the fight; and they argue
that we have no cause TO be dlssatlsneo,
much less disheartened by the result with
one accord they say there must De no aoan-
donment of the issues involved, and no
tagging OF zeal to win the great presidential
battle of the Centennial year. They claim
that the same energy and the same advo,
cacv of great principles that characterized
the struggle in Ohio would give as 1000
majority in Indiana. The former state Is con-
ceded to be naturally republican, while tne
latter is Just as naturally democratic. Indi-
ana had no general election in 1873; but,
encouraged by the wonderful success that
marked the engagement in Ohio, IL IS
thought best to begin the great fight OF 1876
at an early day in this state, and to have no
rest until the victory shall De won.
It is in contemplation to convene the DEM
ocrstic State Central Committee of Indiana
within the next few weeks, when the time
for the next state convention will be fixed.
There are many earnest workers OF the party
who favor the holding of the convention on
the 9Th of January, thereby going back to a
q hot ail cd m
wears and the abandonment OF which added
nothing to our chances OF success. IL Is
scarcely probable that such a very early date
will be selected. but day will be agreed
upon that will give time for thorough
organization and preparation for campaign
work, without which no political contest
can be made success.
A correspondent of your paper, writing from
this city, and using the signature OF 20, !"
suggests that the state of Indiana Will prob
ably furnish the presidential candidate OF
both parties at the next election, in the per-
son of Governor Hendricks and Senator
Morton. 1t is not denied by many leading
repu blicans that the late change of prOprie-
torship of the Indianapolis Journal was a
stroke of policy on the part OF Morton and
and his friends intended to secure Tor him
prominence as 8 presidential aspirant. 1t
will probably have toe effect OF securing a
Morton delegation at the national republi-
can convention from this state. But whether
it will strengthen the chances of the
bloody shirt flaunter and Keynote scuDder
outside of Indiana is extremely problem
atical. Morton's devoted followers admit
many of them-thst he can not surely count
upon original support from any stats but
his own. They hope to secure his nomina-
ton ultimately through the antagonism be-
tween other candidates, toward all OF whom
they hope to maintain q cheerful demeanor
that will be calculated to attract friends. 1t
Morton should receive nomination, and
Gov. Hendricks should be his antagonist in
the race, the contest in In
dianan will be the struggle of
giants. Every inch of ground Will be con-
tested with fierceness OF spirit that Will be
amazing to persons outside our border, who
know nothing comparatively o the an
tipathies that have been cherished for years
between the adherents OF their respective
leaders. The very earth will tremble as the
hosts are marshalled on either side. " lille
Hendricks has the advantage OF 2 natural
democratic majority on his side, Morton has
succeeded in building up personal party
among wealthy republicans and federal
ofice-hOlders. who will eXpend their money
with prOdigal libsrality in order TO achieve
success for their isvOrite.
The writer may safely say that the demo-
Gratis of Indiana in their state convention
will formally present Gov. Hendricks name
for presidential hOuOrs, but 1t will be done
modestly, and the delegates to the national
convention Will press his name on the
ground of his deserved personal strength
and popularity, as we'll as his adj
mitted ability to serve the nation
acceptably. There will be none OF
the animesity manifested toward other
candidates that unfortunately divided Ohio
and Indiana democrats in the New York
convention of 1868. The feeling here is
clearly in Governor Hendricks favor with
remarkable unanimity, but ell say, If not
him, let it be man clearly identified with
Western men and Western interests. Such
a man can win. Three times in succession
the West has given way to the East, and dis
aster has followed in every instance. IL
would be generous on the part of the East
to give unanimous consent that there shall
be a recOg milton OF the great West at the
convention of 1876.
Whether they do this or not, the demo
Gratis of Indiana will be early prepared ior
action, and they will spare no effort TO Sc
cure a triumph that will gladden. every
democratic heart. HOosIER.