The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-11
THE OUTLOOK FOR 1884.
The Candidates Before the People for the
Presidency, and Their Strong Points.

Gen. Geo. Williams n New York Interview.
II have looked over the field very carefully,
and have drawn certain conclusions in regard
to both parties. 1 am Republican, but that
has not deferred me from investigating the
standing of the opposition. 1 can safely as
sert that, SO far as the Democrats of Indiana
are concerned, there is no question but that
they are united in favor of Mr.. Mcdonald as
a presidential candidate for 1884"
us there not strong feeling in favor of
Mr.. Hendricks inquired the reporter.
Judging from my talks with prominent
democrats of the State am impelled to say
that the Democrats feel that Mr.. Hendricks
has had his opportunity for sixteen years,
and ought now to allow some one else to
come forward. Among his friends no man
has been SO loyal to him as has Mr.. Melon
aid, and now, when the latter comes to the
'front.' the Democrats of the State think that
Mr.. Hendricks cannot afford to place an
obstruction in his way. Mr.. Hendricks de-
MES the authenticity of the interview re-
Gently published. but am in a position to
know that there is no question of the gen
uineness of that interview"
Who is the favorite candidate among the
Republicans?'
There has not been great deal said about
candidates. but if it falls to the lot of In
diana to present a candidate, either Senator
Harrison or Postmaster-general Gresham
will be the man. Mr.. Harrison at present
does not entertain strong views in that di-
rection."
'If General Greshams claims are pressed
will it not interfere with President Arthurs
plans. 1t is understood that he is a possible
candidateY'
THE Presidents course since he came into
power has been admirably well managed, and
he would be very satisfactory to the West
Ii he should press his claims for a nomina-
ton, General Gresham will, of course, retire
from the contest. The relations between him
and President Arthur would force him to this
step. 1t is General Gresham's desire that his
name should not be used at present, but it
appears to me that he is looming up be-
fore the public all over the country.
There is one thing l know about hm-he
refuses to talk about the matter AS to Pres
ident Arthur's nomination, we feel this way
out in Indiana: that in order to carry the
State it will be necessary to give all Indiana
man either the first or second place on the
ticket This will enter largely into the
question of the nomination"
Then you not very sanguine as 10 Re-
publican success in your State in 1864?'
1.-The matter is just as l have stated it. 1t
will require the greatest effort on the part of
the Republicans to beat Mr. Mcdonald in In
diana. for he is a very popular man. Know
ing this. there is no use concealing the fact,
l find that Mr.. Hendricks friends feel the
same way"
is not the Republican party in Indiana
divided by quarrelsT'
81 can positively assert that there is no fac
tiona trouble there. The result of the
last election was due to bringing the temper
ance question into the canvass. That split
was in Indiana. The Legislature which was
Republican, wanted constitutional amend
ment on this subject submitted to the peo-
Pile. The Democratic party opposed this
and formed a liquor league. From this
source most of the money for the campaign
was drawn"
Would not Indiana favor Senator Sher-
man as a candidateY"
81 think not To speak the truth, Mr..
Sherman is not regarded as a strong man in
the West We regard him as a cold-booded
man. Now, one OF the chief characteristics
of the Western man is his warm heartedness.
So you see Mr. Sherman does not assimilate
with the people of that section. He is
very able man, of course, but he is not po-
litical favorite. / may go further. and say
that he is not regarded in the West as "a
probability. Mr.. Edmunds, of Vermont, is
much stronger man. and has many friends
in the West However the strongest man
outside OF an Indianian is General Logan.
If an Indianan is not candidate Logan
will certainly carry the strongest vote in the
Republican party in that Stlte."