The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-01-31
THE PRESIDENTIAL PROBLEM,
An Eastern Paper Sums Up the
Solution.
HENDRICKs CALL.En our-

1 HIS ktC9RD REVIEWED AND INDOEED-EX-
| GOVERNOR PARKER OF NEW JERSEY sUG-
1 GEsTED FOR THE SECOND PLACE on THE
| NATIONAL TICKET.
The jersey City Herald and Gazstte sums
up the presidential situation from the demo-
cratic stand point, and comes to these con-
clusions: The approaching presidential cleo
ton is fast beginning to attract an attention
proportlonate to the vast interests that are
dependent upon its result. So far as
the third term is concerned, that, in
the first instance at least, is a question for
republicans. It must be settled in nomi-
mating convention before il comes 10 the
people for final determination. And, aside
from the dangerous precedent which Grants
nomination would establish, IL certainly
makes very little difference to the demo-
| cratic party VINO becomes the repu blican
| candiCase. In any event the same unWise
and illibsrsl policy will be maintained, and
| the present disastrous and corrupt manage
ment of public affairs will in all prooR-
bility be continued should the party now in
/ power again be successful a. the polls. To
what, then, should our attention be directed?
/ Manif5stly to consideration of what should
be done by the Democratic National Con-
! veDtiOn in order to meet the expectations
and command the suffrage of all who desire
the restoration of good government. The
question for US is not who shall be the
| CtnOludt6 y. lHb OppOSAS4ODs Oub WIN Cdu
ASSURE THE VICTORY To US.
On this point speculation has been INDUCED,
and the claims Of several prominent states
men have been considered. Without enter
ing into discussion regarding the merits
or dement's of all the leading democrats who
have been mentioned in connection with
the presidency, let US ascertaiR the present
outlook and see what Is likely TO influence
the choice of the convention. In the first
| place, the contest will contain the element of
sectional rivalry. The East and the West
are alike deslrous of the honor OF furnishing
the next president. The strongest Eastern
name, as all will agree, is that of Governor
| TildeD. His vigorous and unrelentiDg war
upon the canal ring has brought him into
sudden, and, it may be said, unexpected
prominence. In this dark epoch of corrup-
ton in public stations his record is
shining and glorious one. The same
| spirit of reform which has characterized
his administration in New York is badly
needed at Washington. But is Tilden avail
able for the presidency? This we fear must
be answered in the negative, and for several
reasons. Since the evils with which in his
present capacity he has had to deal are
purely local in their nature and concern
only people of the state of New York, and
since upon his conduct as governor must he
| alone rest his
CLAIMS TO THE CONFIDENCE OF THE PEOPLE
of the country at large, he is at disadvan-
tage so far as popularity in other sections OF
our vast domain is concerned. Then there
is deep-sested opposition throughout the
West to nominating any man from New
York. The Western people argue that the
| last two candidates were from that state,
and that the West is now entitled by cour-
| te.y to the choice. Ia this position they are
| Il rualu QratrapPha6 and NpplQra their intnn-
| ton $40 hold the fort" And again objec-
| ton is made to Tilden because he is sup
posed by Western men 10 have desired the
defeat of Allen in OHIO. and some have even
charged that be contributed TO bring about
that result. Influential and well informed
democrats, residents ofOhiO, declare that be
could not carry a county IN that state. In
| Pennsylvania he is especially unpopular.
Let US now look TO the West and see who
is there presented. Ohio, as is we'll known,
had, before the late election, two
or three formidable sspirants. But Allen
went down in his defeat, Thurman has been
quietly skelved, and Pendleton's green back
hereses have placed him without the pale
of those holding to the true faith and accept
ing the traditions of the party. Besides
these men, not one of whom to-day has any
considerable following, we find but one
other whose standing entities his claims 20
any marked degree of respect.
THAT MAN Is THOMAS A. HENDRICKS,
ex-United States senator and present gov
ernor of Indiana, who. it will be remsm-
bered, was Mr.. Seymour's most formidable
competitor in 1868. Mr.. Hendricks is an
able and distinguished statesman, of broad
views, untarnished reputation. and large
ACQUAINTANCE with public affairs who Is
I well and widely known, and possessed of q
personal magnetism which attracts and
, holds all who come within the reach of its
influence. His public life covers period OF
} more than quarter of CEN
fury, during which his experi-
) A patriotic and enthusiastic adherent o.
the Union cause during the war, our truly
] loyaP' republican brethren must search his
record in vain for the purpose of charging
him with want of devotion TO his country IN
the hour of danger. On the financial ques-
ton his views are well known to be in favor
! OF sound currency. Although he advocated
the election OF Allen, be never essented tC
3 the initiation doctrines of Sam. Cary, a:
} can readily be ascertained from an examina
, Etlon OF his speeches made in the Ohio can
vass.
PARKER FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
The vice presidency, therefore, must come
to the East, and upon whom shall it fall
We answer by suggesting the name of
distinguished and honored son of New
Jersey in the person of Joel Parker, tn
great democratic war governor. ice
Parker was born in Monmouth county, nea
the battle ground of that memorable con
D fict of the revolutionary war
in the Continental army aud fell fghtinl
= for his country. Gov. Parker i
81 years of age, of splendid physique, Sit
s feet three inches in height, and weighing
. $50 pounds. In presence he is imposing
} and in manner social and pleasing. 81
o is graduate of Princeton College and rank
Q among the foremost lawyers of the state
}, His public life began with his election T.
3 the legislature when very young man, AM
Q he served three years in that body wit
Q great credit. He subsequently served
u five years as district attorney
!. He has occupied the guber
i LIZ L.. In