The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-08
THE VIEWS OF STATESMEN.
Opinions of Distinguished Men on the
Result of Tuesdays Election.
Mcdonald aud Hendricks Do Not Enthuse,
While Republicans Are Generally Re-
jeiced-The Defeat of Butler.

Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks was called upon
last evening by Journal reporter and asked
how he regarded the result of Tuesdays cleo
tons.
"The result in New York" said Mr.. Hendricks
twas something of disappointment. 1t seems
that there was rather light vote. have not
examined the returns closely. but gentleman
who has examined them told me to-day that the
vote rather light, and particularly so in
Democratic strongholds. However, have never
regarded the Democratic majority in New York
as resulting from party vote"
"How do you regard the result i'll other
states?" was asked.
"The result in Virginia is very encouraging to
the Democrats"
did you anticipate a Democratic victory in
Vlrgniaf
Yes; have thought that we would carry
Virginia. The State was just uncertain enough,
however. to make it doubtful This settles
things in Virginia. ana we Will now have no more
of the Malone party"
ti0nsf"
II have not carefully examined the vote in the
different states, and L am not prepared to ex-
press opinion"
"How about Massachusetts and the other
Safest"
Gazing heavenward with one eye ard in the
opposite direction with the other, Mr.. Hendricks
slowly replied, 'The result i'll Massachusetts is
the defeat of Butler"
garded the result of the elections, said, at
seems to be very encouraging to the Republic
ans. 1t shows that the Democrats have not
gotten away with New York, Massachusetts
and Connecticut. Altogether, l regard the
suit very encouraging"
Journal reporter called at the residence of
Senator Mcdonald, last night, and found that
gentleman and Mrs. Mcdonald in conversation
with Hon. G. " MeRzies, of Mount Vernon, who
was making friendly call. When asked if he
attached any particular significance to the
suits of Tuesdays elections Mr.. Mcdonald said
he had not given the subject any particular con
sideratton, IN aSmuch as he had been very busy
in court all dav, and did not even know accurate
election news. He preferred not to express any
opinion on the matter for the reason that he had
particular opinion to express. In the in
formal conversation that followed, however, the
subject was alluded to again, and Senator Nc
Donald said that it was evident thai the Demo
Gratis and Republicans had both
made gains in the various States, ami
he rather thought that each party would now
rest on its strength, preparatory to the great
contest in 1884. 'And," he added, laughingly
"the Republicans, it seems, now have a slight
fighting chance for next year" When Mr.. Men
Ziee's views were solicited he gOOdnaturedlv de-
elined TO give them, saying that he didn't think
he could say anything that would be particular
ly interesting to the readers of the Journal. As
a slight recompense for the graceful and kindly
reception of tile reporter by Mrs. Mcdonald, ne
CONSIDERABLY refrained from subjecting her to
an interview on the political outlook
Hon. W. H. Calkins said: 81 regard the result
of the election in New York as most encOuraG-
ing to the Republicans am very much disap
pOlnIeu al NlduOnt ubl6dN III flISlLld, BuU Un6
victory in New York, Pennsylvania and else
where more than compensate us for the result
in the Old Dominion. 1 should not have object
ed to Buffers election i'll Massachusetts, because
III that event l think he would have stirred up
the Democrats in very lively fashion. He then
would have been prominent as a presidential
candidate"
Hon. Stanton ]. Peele Republicans have cause
for rejoicing over the result in New York, Massa-
chusetts, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Vir-
ginia is disappointment, but nothing more
than should have been expected. The Republic
ans have shown that they are not asleep.