The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-06
H0OSIER STATE POLITICS.
Views of General Tom Browne as to
the Chances of Success.


Browne has recently found relief from a
very painful neuralgia trouble in the face,
and is in splendid health. Being asked what
he thought about the political outlook in
eastern Indiana, and the State in general, he
| said:
IF by eastern Indiana you mean this Con-
gressional district, it is in good shape.
The party is united here and in excellent
fighting trim. The presidential campaign is
more thar a year off; a Democratic conver-
ton is to convene before the nominations
are made; new men and new issues may come
to the front, and no one can now predict
what will happen. see no reason why In
diana Republicans may not do as we'll as
they did in $780,"
"Will the contest be as spirited as it was
then?''
II think not. Indiana is no longer an Oc-
tober State. There can be no struggle for
the moral effect of an October victory. While
the contest may be exciting, it is not proba-
BILE that it will develop the heat and bitter
ness that nave characterized our past cam
paigns."
"Who will be the candidates for GOVERNOR
That's hard to tell. On the Democratic
side Governor Gray seems to be getting in
his work. Ever since he apostatized
from the Republican party, in 1872, he has
had his face set in that direction. Two years
ago Landers defeated his nomination by less
than halfa dozen votes. He evidently thinks
his reward has long enough been withheld.
Judging by the tone of the Democratic press,
1 think he leads the race, but I may be mis-
taken. But little has been said as to who
would be chosen by the Republicans. We
have a host of men fit to lead the ticket. /
need not give names. 1t is too early to open
the question. There will be no scramble for
the place. All feel the necessity OF nominal
ing the best and strongest man."
us Postmaster-general Gresham a candi-
date?'
81 think not. He declined the race in 1880
for reasons that still exist. He refused the
candidacy then and it is not probable he
would accept now. He has been favorably
mentioned in several quarters for the presl-
dency and he may have aspirations in that
direction, l don't know. The newspapers
say he has an ambition to return to the bench
and that when Judge Drummond retires he
will likely succeed him.. Whether there is
any foundation in this rumor | do not know.
Gresham will acquit himself well, wherever
he may be placed"
will General Harrison seek the nomina-
ton at the national convention?'
He will not seek it; he says he is not a
candidate, and l believe him sincere. That
he would accept the nomination if rendered
him l have nc doubt, but. he won't pose to
obtain it. He has made an excellent record
in the Senate, and has a host of who
would be glad to see him at the head of the
national ticket. l think the General would
prefer to remain in the Senate, but would
accept a place on the presidential ticket if
he is called to it by the voice of his party. l
think Indiana will get either the first or sec
ond place on the ticket. Nothing can pre-
vent that result if we all work together"
"Who will the democrats settle on as the
choice of the State2'
mcdonald seemed to have a clean track
until it was settled that Hendricks had
"a bile, and not the senile gangrene. Nowit
is doubtful. Hendricks stood in McDonaId's
way at the Cincinnati convention, and
seems disposed to do so again. Hendricks
can't be nominated. He tried it twice, and
in each instance failed. He may, however,
defeat Mcdonald, for a divided delegation
from Indiana is defeat. If the Democracy
of the State will give Mcdonald a I united and
sincere support in the national convention
he will lead the race. l have reason to know
that he stands higher in the esteem of the
Democracy of the East and South than any
man in the State"
evil Voorhees, figure as a candidate in the
presidential contest"
"Oh, | should think not. He has little
presidential timber in him. His financial
record would make the average Eastern Dem
ocrat sick. On the money question he has
been as wild as De la Matyr, and OH the tariff
his position is a conundrum. The Belmonts,
and Tildens, and Hewitts of the party would
MT trust MIN. For all that. he is a splendid
fellow, and, personally, deservedly popular
with all parties. He never counts the cost
when he is doing a favor, and is kind to po-
litical friend and foe alike. | don't believe
he ever dreamed of being a presidential can
didate. The Senate is all he wants, and he
will hold on as long as he can"
will there be any issue except the tariff
in 1ndiana?'
"At present it looks as if that would be
the oyershadowing issue, but with a Demo-
cratic Congress before us, who can tell2 The
late Legislature gave abundant proof of the
u~nftness of the Democratic party to govern,
but in a presidential struggle its disgraceful
proceedings may be forgotten. The Repub-
licans will declare squarely in favor of a
tariff for protection, andzthe Democracy will
dodge it. On that question their platform
will be meaningless-a resolution of gorgeous
generalitIes. They are hopelessly divided.
While a decided majority of the party are
free-traders, there are enough protectionists
in it to defeat it if the platform Endorses a
tariff for revenue only 1t won't be done.
Both parties will indorse civil-service
reform, and | am afraid neither will mean
what it will say
as Colonel Dudley figuring for an office"
eli he is | am not aware of it. He is do
ing excellent work where he is, and has
shown himself a most competent officer. His
is a perplexing and laborlous place, but he is
equal to it. In politics we all know him to
be an admirable organizer. Two years ago
he could have been elected Governor by a
sweeping majority, and he is stronger now
than ba was then think hn ic aSriripn Tow
no particular Office, but will work for his
party's success. While he is not seeking a
party nomination for anything, so far as l
know, he will shrink from no responsibility.
If his friends call him to any trust, he will
respond to the call"
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