The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-07-14
TIRED OF THE BLOODY SHIRT.

An Interview With General Pearson-Har-
mony and Peace.
General Pearson, of Pennsylvania, who re-
Gently declared for Hancock, defines himself
more minutely in the following interview
which he recently held with a repre- sentative
of the Pittsburg Leader:
Reporter-It is currently reported on the
streets That you propose to support Hancock.
General Pearson-For once street report has
proven true. sm, indeed, for General Han
cock, and will not only vote for him but do all
can 10 induce others TO do the same. do
not consider that have any more influence
than any other citizen, and may not be able
10 make others see as do, but you may rest
assured that no effort viii be spared on my
part to secure as many votes for the man of
my choice as can be.
R.-Will you tell me why you have so sud-
g. P.-Certainly. As you know, was an al
ternate delegate from the TweRty- second Con-
gressioDal District, and attended the Republi-
can National Convention held at Chicago. L
went there an out-and-out Grant man, believ-
ing that he alone could be elected, and that
every citizen North and South desired. L
found that very many OF those
who opposed him resorted to all
the contemplate tricks generally reSorted TO
by poI-house politicians to defeat him. Ribald
songs were freely sung about the hotels, sour
rilous circulars spread bro adcsst, in Iact, any
, as done that would in any manner have
tsndency TO belittle the man that stood up
go before the nomination was made, and when
| found that another Ohio man had been
placed at the front concluded 1t was time TO
plac "a General Hancock s name at the head of
the ticket l, Knowing him personally and hav-
ing seen him In battle, concluded ! weuld be
going back on the very many resolutions
unanimously adopted by the Republican Con-
vention, viz: THAT all things being eq al,
we must give the preference to the soldier" II
l did not support him, General Hancock is a
mau of whom any party might be proud and
there being so little difference in the platforms
of the two parties if any, that of cincinnati
is the best) that, TO my mind, it becomes
question OF men, and thoroughly knowing
General Hancock's character, consider that
| ne Will carry out General Grants ideas, as
promulgated by him at Lees surrender at
Appomattox, and be the means of filing up
the di, ch that has so long divided the North
and South.
But ain't Garfield a soldier as well as a
statesman?
G.P.-Garfield, Ills true. was on good old Pap
| Thomas staff for short time, and doubtless
filled he position as his Assistant Adjutant
General to his entire satisfaction. But be-
beve, with Rutherford B. Hayes, that "man
who would leave the front TO accept office,
ought to be scalped." Now, am net certain
that Hayes said that. If he did, 1t was about
the best thing he has ever uttered. There is
no doubt of one thing, and that is this: When
our peop'e were building fortifcations and
throwing up rifle pits TO protect this city, We
ali threw up our hats and shouted with that
intense enthusiasm which comes from an
honest expression of gratitude, when we heard
lines deep and As OO0 strong that threatened
| to overrun Pennsylvania. No man living can
SPEAK disparagingly of Hancock's valor, and
mark my words, he will prove to the satisfec-
tion of the American people that he was not
only a soldier but is a statesman.
R.-But, General, you are q member of the
National Union Veteran Committee. and al o
Chairman of the City Republican Executive
Committee; will you still retain your positions
on those Committees?
g. P-Certainly not. / have forwarded my
resignation as the member from Pennsylvania
to General Grant, who Is Chairman or the
Union Veteran National Committee, and
have also resigned as Chairman of the City
Republican Executive Committee. / must
act consistently, and have no right to retain
those positions when my actions may be
against the interest of those whom the MEM
bers of the two Committees may indorse.
R.-Will you take the stump for Hancock?
q. P.-My efforts as q stump speaker were
never valued very highly. believe in a still
hunt campaign. People read and make up
their minds after celebrating. My idea is to
place the facts plainly before the public in the
shape of documents and through the medium
of the press. An article in good newspaper
will be read by thousands who would not at.
tend public meeting. By accident got out
to Greensburg last night, and at the Democrat
ic ratification meeting made few remarks.
r. is that all you have to say about the
matter?
GP.-Well, think you have received a
pretty good dose. AS we Episcopalians say,
fnau one win be in November.
i.-One more question: Do you think Han
cock will be elec ted. and. If so, why?
g. P. (emphatically)-Yes; and base my
opinion on the fact that the people are tired
OF this bloody shirt business, and are anxious
have failed to do-and that Is to restore har-
mony and peace throughout the country.