The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-23
Mr.. DANA AND HIS PAPER.
While the Editor Discusses Political
Issues in San Francisco,
And Declares THden Not Candidate, His
Paper in New York Insists the
Sage's Nomination.

cans" Continuing, he said: 81 do not think
the Democrats can come squarely before
the country as advocates of a tariff for reve-
nue. only. An internal revenue tax is justi-
fable Con liquor which will yield enough
to pay the pensions allowed by recent laws.
These Will only last four or five years, after
which the tax will no longer be needed.
Even now, as recommended by Mr.. Arthur,
all internal taxation can be done away
with can't say whether the actions OF the
Republicans of the last Congress will ALLEVIATE
the workingmen in the Republican party,
nor that the pending Ohio election will be
influenced thereby. If the question refers to
the reduction of metal duties, it is too early
to judge of its effects. but only in the South
ern States is the manufacturing of wooden
and cotton goods, sugar and iron likely to be
affected by the free-trade issue. Louisiana
will certainly fall under the free-trade pol
icy, for without protection Louisiana sugar
planters are powerless to compete with Cuba
Brazil and the Sandwich Islands. The iron
interests of Alabama are safe The effect OF
free-trade plank in the Democratic plat
form in the next presidential election in New
York in the present state of public opinion
would be ruinous, and would. also, lose New
Jersey, Connecticut, and probably Indiana
The Democratic party has available presi-
dental candidates in all parts of the country.
Mcdonald, of Indiana, is spoken of; Hem
bricks has his friends, Bayard has warm
friends and probably more personal admirers
than any other man in the party; Palmer of
Illinois, is strong, and Thurman is one of
the ablest men in the country. If Ohio
unites in his support in the Democratic con-
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friends are not discussing his nomination.
am his friend, and am not aware of such dis
cnsson. Ii Mr. Tilden was fifteen years
younger and had corresponding physical
strength. there would be no doubt of his
nomination. I don't think the Western
States will insist on naming the candidate,
as desire for success predominateS over
every other feeling. Butler in my opinion,
has no chance for the nomination; ne would
be too hard a dose for the Southern States. 1
see no prospects OF reconciliation between the
stalwartS and half breeds; they hate each
other worse than they hate the Democrats.
Blaine's chances are poorer than in 1876 or
1880. Arthur does not desire renomina-
ton. He is a gentleman. a good fellow, and
has made better President than any other
man would have done similarly situated.
Grant hasn't ghost of a chance Pendleton
has no originality, no enterprise"
Mr.. Dana further said he did not believe
the civil-service commission had accom-
phsned any tnlng' that the irish reVolnuon1sts
Woulo not lhnuehce tne eiectlon' as secret
Hlonlght cohsPlratorS had no place IN the
republic IN concluding he sald american
journalism was progressive, and California
wonid undonntedly De one OF the greatest
States IN the Union.
The s,~c Nominated ~, D.r.,s pansr
" 81 90 I,:5.4.
We" YIN n''''i - III ie"uiiS eui'o-
rial to-day the sun says
In the present state of the discussion as to
who shall be the next Democratic candidate
for the presidency, the name of Samuel ].
Tilden has risen into greater prominence
than any other The representatives of sew
eral newspapers have lately visited Mr. Til
den at his home at Grevstone. and their re-
port unon the condition of the retired states
mans physical vigor is such that he is once
more mentioned as a candidate for 1854 and
the possibility of his leading the Democrats
to victory is again discussed by the press
both Republican and Democratic.
The sentiment among the Republicans. as
expressed through the Journals of that marty
and through several of their political lead
ers. is that if Mr.. Tiiden should emerge from
his retirement and appear again at the head
of the Democratic ranks the idea of their
electng their ticket in 1884 would prac-
tically disappear. II the Democrats should
offer to put in office man of such vast ex-
rcrience and of such known wisdom rs Mr.
Tilden, the great maiorities that swept away
the Republicans last fall would be held by
the Democrats in the approaching campaign
and the long career OF Republican corruption
and extrava.ance would be finally brought
to close.
On the other hand what an end to all pet
tv dsagreements and useless chickering's
would Mr. Tilden's nomination bring to the
Democrats: to have once more at their head
q leader who knows and honors the princi-
ples of Democracy. Of q wisdom and kpowl
edge of public affairs far superior to men of
his time ana of an intellectual mower that
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