The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-12
L,ETTERS TO THE EDITOR,

To the Editor of the INDIANAPOLIS JouTnsd;
AS the humble protector of the Peoples
Railway Company, the writer did not assume
that an undertaking OF such magnitude
could be set forth in its infancy in such a
manner as to be clearly comprehended by
all, and therefore was prepared for adverse
criticism. While holding an honorable posi-
ton among the business men OF this metrop-
oils, with a record for honesty and integrity
of purpose attested by its best and most in
fluential citizens, he had the right to expect
from the press an honest and intelligent crit
icism concerning the enterprise, and toward
those who are directly associated with it. 1t
is with some surprise, therefore, that it is
discovered in a paper occupying the position
oil the Journal, an exhibition OF snch zeal in
condemnation of this company and its sys-
tenn, without a clear knowledge OF either;
that it should denounce the enterprise as a
scheme for robbery, quilting and deceiving
the people, with but a superficial knowledge
Of its purposes and plans
You are aware that no representative
of the Journal has ever called for an in
fervlew, or for reliable informa-
ton concerning the company, but
your paper, assuming, for its own reasons, a
fraudulent purpose, d%enounces the enterprise
SIS a fraud, and presumes to question the
honesty of those associated herewith. The
spirit of yituperatiou and misrepresen tation
you have shown are unworthy a Journal
of such acknowledged influence; therefore
the writer begs to submit a few points for
your own and public consideration.
These are submitted, not alone in justice to
himself, but more especially with regard to
those who are associated with him in this
great undertaking, and who, clearly eompre-
hending the system, were kind enough to
express the fullest faith in its success, and
tne honesty and integrity OF its founder, by
giving him its chief executive office.
In its infancy, it is not strange that some
Imperfections sbonld appear, which, when
adjusted to the general plan, would readily be
made to harmonize; but, whatever these may
be. there is no ground for the assumption OF
fraud you so persistently charge.
You surely cannot fail to accord some de-
gree of Justice in the publication of this arti-
Gle. neither can you ~reiterate the charges of
frand or dishonesty in those engaged in this
enterprise, without an exhibition of unfair
ness which would indicate extraneous inHu-
ences or personal malice.
The Peoples Railway Company of Amer
lea now duly incorporated, is based upon
those correct business principles which will
bear the closest investigation. It aims, in the
I,ast practicable manner, to harmonize labor
Pnd capital involving community of Interests
nHd benefits. il seeks no deception or
wrong in its plans or purposes; but on the
contrary, tine welfare of those participating
IN II. and the prosperity of the country by
fhe accomplishment of a laudable enterprise
through combined action.
To Use am Illustration, agreeing it is a
horse. we claim that it is a white one in
every respect. while the Journal insists that
Z is a black one, which can only be attrlbuta-
Ii" to color blindness, and none are so
Blind as those who will not see."
T. answer to the charges made in your
rsner. which have a personal reflection, |
Yak" pleasure in referring to the following
persons as business men, to whom | am per
sontlly known or have had financial deal
lng~ with, as representative men. who will
p'ye unbiased statements, influenced only by
she bubble good. These references are not
kiV"a for the purpose of getting their views
e. . this enterprise, bat only as to my in
feerty:
Nas-s Kennedy, county eOmalissianeP. Ridge
WAY. Hardin county, Ohio; james Young. of
y"ung & Brother, kepton, o.; Henry johnson
aud Henry Baldwin,, farmers near KenIon, o.;
"a. q. Lilly & Co, Colrmbus. o.; Cutler and
knvidge Lumber Company, Michigan City, Ind;
Shsnnan, Miller and Crane, New York city; D
Eison a. Co, Julius Swain and William F. Ian
grr. Boston, Mass; JacUb Roberts, DR.. Bartholo-
Aiew. DR.. q. W. Gardner. \. A. Pennington aOd
Jacob stevenson, Philadelphia, Penn; p. l..
Perkins ana ). B. Phipns, Baltimore, Md; K.
". Webher and Hon. David Parsons. Detroit,
Ai;~n.; Fl. E. Lewis aud Russell H. Robbins, st,
l. ais, Mo; P. l. Miles aud Reuben Straus.
St-ysiand, o.; Leroy Wiley, Paris, ILL.,; w. l..
pod and G. A. Boughton, Chicago. III Samuel
H;prkdol, c. Hoover, J. Davidson. Geo. Miller,
Kesley. George Bsbooek. i. ". Lyons,
=. Dawson, Emanuel Goss, f. 7. Kendrick and
Rolgh, VIM. F. Morrison, II. E. Htghton, NJ. M.
Harkness, also tine otisers OF the Anglo-Cali-
lnt"k and ]. F Froomberg, all of San Francisco,
s;ai; q. W. Q. ROweil, San Bernardino, Cal: Rev.
3.G. Beharrell, New Albany, Ind aud the fol-
3awing Of indianapolis, Ind.i A. D. Lynch,
president First National Bank; J. C. McCutch-
s-or. cashier; A: w. Rltzinger, of Ritzenger's
fsank; also the officers Of the Citizens National
FnsneGut, ST., n. S. Byram, j. G, Shoemaker, G.
r. HsgSe, Carton 4 RGllen9sok' Mm; G. Sruob,
- 4 Sloan ana I, B, Linn,
Notwithstanding that it will meet with ad-
ssrse criticism, The Peoples Railway Com
many of America" will gradually grow In
F.ahiio favor. and accomplish what it is in
sended it should accomplish, as the actual
results of the last few days, soon to be made
lpualic, will tend to show.
EMI KENNEDY. President.
Some Current Political Questions,
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
The defeat of the Republican party in the
last general election in several of the States
1,as given rise to a great deal Of discussion.
and many reasons are given for the defeat,
and much good advice offered for the future.
There is one reason given for this defeat
which | do not think has been given he con-
sideration its gravity and bearing deserve.
Ar no time In the past has there existed such
a restless and unsatisfed feeling among the
1aborers of the country as at present, and
Republican voters who have to support
themselves and families by manual laber be-
9ieye that the party should long since have
taken a strong stand in favor of further pro-
~Fteeiion of their interests.