The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-07

honorable warfare-for the party, in the
caucus and on the hastings; and for the
country, on the battlefield, of which latter
he bears the evidence on his person.
Evansville Tribune.
Judge Gresham possesses just those quail
ties most necessary in a Postmaster-general
executive and judicial ability, common
sense and honesty. I'll position
offers but little opportunity for a brilliant
career, but there is a chance in it for consci-
entious work, which will be thoroughly ap-
preciated and rewarded by the country.
New Albany Republican.
President Arthur has shown his good sense
in a commendable manner by this appoint
ment, as he could not have selected a more
honest, efficient or popular man in the State
Tor the position, and all who know the Judge
have the assurance that the duties of his
Office will ever be performed with the most
scrupulous efficiency and honesty.
Michigan City Enterprise.
Judge Gresham's appointment will bring
honor to the State, and in the cabinet as a
counsellor and adviser, he will be invalu-
able. By the appointment President A rthur
has evidently sought to strengthen his adj
ministration as we'll as please the people,
both of which he has succeeded admirably in
doing.
Evansville Journal.
Judge Gresham is abreast with the best
tiOuSIb VI blG aye, dllu D6luS u pIOSIcoolNC
man and in sympathy with the progressive
spirit OF the age, the country may look for
the department over which he is called to
preside to keep pace with the increasing de-
mands of our busy social and commercial
life.
South Bend Tribune.
There is both surprise and satisfaction over
the appointment of Judge Walter Q.
Gresham, of New Albany, this State, to the
position of Postmaster-general. Surprise
because he had not been mentioned for the
position, and satisfaction because he is a
brave soldier and al ~incorruptible judge.
Greencastle Banner.
This recognition of a gallant soldier and
able jurist is received with universal s~atisfac-
ton. 1t is also such a recognition of Indiana
Republicans as shows that the President
is not without political foresight. Judge
Gresham will make a Postmaster-general
second to zone that have preceded him.
Lafayette Journal.
The appointment is all the more fitting
and proper in that it comes unsolicited. The
office seeks the man. 1t is the work OF no
lobby or scheming politician. In the high
position he has been called to General Gresh-
am viii! reflect credit upon the Republican
party OF Indiana.
Lafayette Courier.
No more gratifying intelligence could have
come to the people of Indiana than the an
nouncement that Hon. Walter Q. Gresham,
Judge of the United States Court, one of the
most honored of her representative citizens,
had been rendered the position Of Postmaster
general.
Mortinsville Republican.
Every citizen of Indiana, whatever his pol
itics. ought to rejoice in the appointment Of
Judge Walter Q. Gresham to the Postmaster
generalship. We are sure that every good
citizen does rejoice in the appointment, and
foolc e, iuetiGaH1a Cta+a nrila in -
Diartinsville Republican.
The appointment is a most happy one for
the Republicans of Indiana and for the
country at large, and President Arthur has
added an able and wise counsellor to his
already brilliant cabinet, in the person of
Judge Gresham.
Richmond Independent.
There has never been a cabinet appoint
ment that gave greater satisfaction to the
Republicans and commanded the respect OF
their opponents to a greater degree than that
OF Judge Gresham,
Madison Courier.
General Gresham is a man qualified for
any office from President down. If he ac-
cepts the Postmaster-generals portfolio he
will 90 Indiana and the administration
credit.
Madison Star.
The Star ~rejoices in his appointment, and
felicitates the Republicans of Indiana upon
the recognition, coming as 1t has at last, of
their services by the head OF the Republican
party.
Liberty Herald.
Indiana Republicans are especially jubi-
liant at this merited recognition by the Presi-
dent, and the appointment meets the
enthusiastic approval of the party in this
State,
New Albany Ledger {Dem.l
1t is one of the most popular acts of the
present administration, and one which will
reflect credit on the judgment of Mr.. Arthur.
Muncie News.
The appointment is an excellent one. Mr..
Gresham is one of our best men, and will
honor the position and the State.