The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-09-12
M'DONALD.
Views OF the Ex-senator on the SiiBatien
In the Country.
The Indiana Statesman Nou-Oom-
INITIAL on Questions OF Pres
idential Candidates.
GoveTDOr TfIden's Health Improving aad
Prohibition Denounced-An Interesting
Conversation.

BURLINGTON Ia, Sept 3-The Hswksye in
the morning will publish the iolloEing inter-
view with Senator Joseph Mcdonald, of In
5isus, who spent the day With friends in this
city prior to his entsrisg upon the campaign
in this State. The frst question put by the
reporter vss:
What hare you 60 say Of the Presidentisl
prospects IL 1881 from Democratic stand
Toipt?1
''I have not been expressing nlsny opinions
or spsculstirg relative TO the Damoc-atio
Presidential canvass. The time of holding
the nominating Convention is nine months
cT, and the election twelve months distant,
and il is useless to speculate now, for in this
scuntTy, where changes occur with such
rsIidity, I could not sven Approximate a. TO
who will be The probable candidate. On
this Tnatter I do not care to express myself az
all although l believe the outlook for the
elect % Of a Democrat in 1884 il favorable"
'Wh.t viii be the result OF
TEE GUBEREATIOEAL CONTEST IN oBIO?'
There are many opinions regarding the
cutcorge Of The contest as may be addressed
10 as many inquiries. 1 am inclined to think
tbe chances are ia favor OF Hoadley's cleo
tiop, although the outside impression seems
10 ls sesinst Inn. A good dssl Sill depend
upon the coarse OF the prohibitionisss. II
this political element votes the Democratic
ticEet be will be elected, while il it votes
With the Republicans the success OF HoadIey
= is uncertain. AS regards the corrupt use of
mcnty by Hoadiey, 1 think it IS without
foundation. and THE charge wiz have no
influence III the result in the electioa ia thai
State"
"What are your opinions regarding the
much mooted question of p.oh,sihon?"
Il am opposed TO prohibition. Thick the
best system of treating the liqnor traffic is by
regulation snd restraint rather than By pro.
hibi,ion. bis method would oe more in &C
eofGaI &C Eith the spirit and principles OF
our govermentAl institution, and ia the eai
sccompl plish much more than sumptgsry
lA9."
will the temperance question become
National issue?"
"Cs-tsizly, unless an amendment Is made
to he Constitution of the United Ssates.''
"Whst will be the outcome OF the election
in Iowa this fsll2'
Il am not sufficiently posted to reply TO
ihs. question, but the opinion that has been
formed about 1t is that there will be
DEMOCRATIC GAINS,
and that me Republicans are apprehensiye of
loss"
Have you formed an opinion relative to
the validity OF the Iowa smendment?'
u Iesd the decision and the dissenting
spiDioD, and think the grounds on which the
ma Joiity Of the Court put the question
S.und. The terms or the constitution ought
TO be substantially complied with TO effect an
amendment 10 it,"
What is yOur positicn on the tariEY'
II favor a tariff for revenue. | shall dis
euss The question in my Iowa canvass from 2
Ievtpue standpoint, believing it sound polit-
ical economy. To present my IDEAS on the
Eutitc Of the tariff in the manner I desire
would probably occupy more space thsn you
have at your disposal"
"Are you pleased with President Arthur's
adm inist7aton?'
You nay say 1t ia respectable and sstis-
factory. There is D0' hing very sinking about
it % cali out great deal of enthusiasm and
IO.bing 70 excite any specisl oeneure."
Who do Jou think the Rsoubllcsns will
nominate for President IN lSS4?'
Il would rather not epecu late on Presideu-
tisl candidates" replied the Senator; "spscu-
lations aIe an unsafe guide."
do the Democrats entertain hope OF car
ring New York in the next Presidential
campsiEni'
II think so. Ia the first place New York
10 a Democratic State and were the various
factions 70 unite snd hsrmonizs they would
be successful. and there is no reason why they
ebc1ld not bee me united ia 1884. Toe u am.
ccrs:s in that State are in as good g cgn Tito
as their adversary. as far as union Is concerned.
There is dssentlon in the Republican as well
as DemCcfs,ic ranks"
"ID Gaze Tilden shouli be nominated
would lie carry New Iork p
The Senator replied. Il think 90" ia =
voice that might De construed into meaning
th@ opposite OF shat be bad said.
"N0nld Tildea's physical condition per
nit him TO sccept the nomination for Pres;-
dent we're 10 rendered him?'
II could not sag IS TO that"
"W hst was tae Object Ot the visit of Henry
Watterson 10 GREY ystODe"
That is something profess to know moth
irg about replied Senator Mcdonald in q
mild through 8 n o in,r.
Excuse me from being persrnal Senate :"
ssid TIE reporter, bat see your name m en-
tened rs
TIE POSSIBLE EoNIsEE
OF the Democratic party for President in 1884;
Ee you csndicater'
Tie Senator replied In the following Ian
gusse
For reasons have mentioned 10 you be-
fore do not wish 70 diecuss personal claims
or expectations. have no reply 70 make 20
tbs' question"
Seeing the Senator was determined to
sst in demanding reply.
Are there any new Developments In In
disDa politics7" asked the reporter.
None; but il will go Democratic In 1854
without doubt. This with US is an off year,
there being no election OF any importance
except for city officers in Indianapolis. We
are having q dead calm."
"ssDsior, the people would like your opin-
ion of Tlden's physical condition" said The
Scnbe.
Il know nothing about it." After hest
taiiDg moment ne said: SEQ mere, young
nsD. between you and I-now don't Dut this
down. think be is improving The Ssna-
tor continued before the reporter asrsei TO
Tefrsjn from stating what be had said, and
e(rRquentiy no covenant is broken.
"Dc you take part in the Ohio canvass7"
Yes. during the latter part Of the month
Well, young man. guess have talked lpng
s1erts great influence In moldlng public