The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-04-16

to seat. and perhaps with
view to subsidizing the press, handed
me cigar. So soon as the clients left, I
attacked him, and if ever man avoided the
subject Of politics ex rel. the Sixth Con-
gressional district that man was Claypool.
He would branch off at every opportunity
possible to talk of the vital importance OF
hard money, national banks and economy.
For some minutes he discoursed upon the
terri BILE taxes upon the farmers-there were
at least three farmers in the room, but
of course that had nothing to do with it.
He referred to the apparent effort of the last
Legislature to reduce fees and salaries, and
averred that the number of public officials
must be reduced, the salaries of those left
cut down, and in every way possible the
National, made less. Every sentence or two
he would shoot at me, think
so?" OF course, did. Then abruptly
he turned upon Hendricks and his recently
published interview
Personally, would like to see Hendricks
the Democratic nominee, bat the trouble
with Tom is, he is not bold enough; If he
had the boldness Of voorhees,, with his own
ability, he would advance toward the front
much better"
Then again he jumped the track, and told
how money was plenty; interest low;
specie basis and must stay there;
and the unappreciated martyrdom of the
National banks. But wanted him to tell
of Tom Browne and the new Sixth district,
and what his personal aspirations were.
"0h, haven't given it a thought; not a
thought"
"What is the trouble with Browns?"
tom didn't stand right on the financial
question. He talked greenback and voted for
the repeal of the resumption act when
nearly every Republican in his district was
against him. I tell you, greenbacks won't
noti oil hor inc ic "a host
we ever had, or ever will have. Why, look
at the wildcat banks of 20 years ago! Every
man had TO carry bank note detector in
his pocket. and now there is
not one in the country The Govern
mene h snd H the p isss ba. issue is
do with it the better. 1t has no business
with issues. If Congress and the Legislature
would pass enough appropriation bills to last
10 years, and we could have no legislation
for that time, this would be the most pros
porous country in the world. It is this
country. We have too many con-
gressmen, too many senators, too many leg
lslators. They cost money and do no good
The country must economic and stick to a
hard money basis"
/ was almost bewildered with the flow of
eloquence that rushed toward me, but soon
recovered enough to, at the first opportunity,
inquire:
SIS Browne as strong as formerly IN
"No; he has lost some. He and Sexton
both made the mistake of not standing
squarely on the Republican financial plank y
How is Sections chance as compared
with Brownies, from the present outlook?'
Don't know: Lon has Rush county solid,
and has Tom Randolph. Don't know how
they would run IN the other counties. The
dark horse may win after ALL"
"What was the trouble with Sexton in the
last campaign, that he ran so far behind9"
Lon didn't stand right on the financial
question-not firmly upon the Republican
platform
All efforts to draw out of the gentleman
his personal expectations were simply met
with the monotonous and ambiguous answer
"Oh, 1 haven't gwen the matter thoughts
fragments together, concur in tine declara-
ton of Sexton, that "Claypool would give
his boots to go to Congress-" The gentleman
again branched off on the importance of
economy in National and State Governments
that taxes were too high, especially on the
in the room swallowed the taffy without q
murmur. For change, / asked him as to
the final result of the contest between the
president and Congress, in regard to certain
measures.
"Oh, the president will win, of course.
- WOAO IL Lie PioSSy WOu1o
sit there four years but what 1
would win, and Hayes will stand firm.
Then again he branched off as to how the
Confederate brigadiers' were the salvation
of the Republican party. They had alarmed
and united the whole North and produced
same cause would produce similar effect in
1880, and the Republican party would carry
the country on hard money
and economy platform, opposed to
the Democratic platform of Confeder-
ates and greenbacks. The National party
would be absorbed entirely into the two old
parties, between which square fight would
be made, while De La Matyr and his compan-
ions would be heard of no more forever.
What are the Indications for the Repub.
licas candidate for 1892"
Everything points toward Grant.
would prefer Sherman. His ability in re-
funding bonds into lower interest obliga-
lions has won for him the admiration of the
American people. He has shown tine back
bone necessary, and I would like to see
him president, but indications point to
Grant"
How as to Garfield, Blaine or Conkling?''
| Garfield has the best chance, Conkline
none, and Blaine little, but the Republican
nominee, whoever he may be, will be
elected. Think soY''
That think sof' generally wound ur
every burst of information, and 1t bothered
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interview, still my conscience and grunt an
| assent.
"Who will the Democrats nominate?"
''rlden, think; but if were they
wouldn't take him; and, so far as / an
concerned, would not take Grant for the Re
publican candidate. Voorhees, has no chance
He has done bis party much injury by hi
course on the financial question. Thurman
might have been the Democratic candidate
had he stuck to his original financial princi
pies. Ewing is not worth considering
But the Government must economize
the taxes be reduced, etc. With the pres
ent abundance of money, solid tasis for it
and good crops. the farmers would do well
were 1t not for the high taxes. Why,
have a small farm near Indianapolis, that
get il rents $500 year, and 1T costs me $34'
in taxes. Pretty rough; think so?" Thos
three farmers evidently thought something
How is business in this city and vlc;n
ity?" ras rr
SIT Will hold its own, but not improv
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