The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-27
Presidential Candidates.

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the Continent of this week gives it's views of the
Republican list. ISspeaks very kindly and APP
preciatively of President Arthur, but does not
think him in a position to become a strong can
dldate unless the work of the next Congress
should develop contingencies that would place
him prominently before the country as the oppo-
nent of dangerous tendencies in the Democratic
party. Mr.. Blaine, while able, possibly, to name
the candidate, cannot himself become the noml-
nee, as "the campaign is not likely TO be one espe-
cially suited to his peculiar style OF work" Mr..
Conkling cannot be considered. Mr. Edmunds
is highly regarded, but the candidate must be
one who wi. appeal to the younger men of the
party, and must, therefore, have a future as
well past. There is no reason
able prospect that General Grant
will be mentioned as candidate.
General Hawley is the most popular of the East
ern Republicans, but his chances for the first
place are not good; but he stands well for the
second place, should Sherman, Foster or Lincoln
be at the head of the ticket. Mr.. Cornell must
be taken into account, but because of the sharp
fractional quarrel in New York his nomination is
not at all probable, except for second place.
John Sherman would hot be acceptable either to
the general rank and file of the party or 20 the
civil-service reformers, because OF the belief that
in 1880 he used the patronage of the Treasury
Department to further his personal pros meets.
General Sherman is Zone Of the most available
possibilities of his party" Governor Foster of
Ohio, whom Judge Tourgee considers one of the
most remarkable men of the day, must not be
left out of the list. He will be the choice OF his
own State, but the "Ohio idee" will be In his
way. Senator Logan has no special strength in
any doubtful State to counterfeit the peril
of almost certain defeat with him in
New York. Robert T. Lincoln would have pecu-
liar strength as a candidate. "He is young, the
son of one who commands, more than any other.
the grateful memory of the whole people; is hon
oraby linked with the great national struggle,
has an unmpeachable record and the confidence
and good will of all factions of his party" Ex-
Senator Window is the dark horse, strong in the
East because of his admirable administration of
the Treasury. while he would stand well toward |
the civil service reformers He has not great per-
sonal popularity, or magnetism, "but his extreme
Northwestern locus with his Eastern affa-
tion," renders his nomination ''not seriously I'M
probable" or Indiana, and its relations to the
struggle and candidates, the Continent speaks
as follows:
Senator Ben. Harrison has for some years been |
a possible candidate for one of the places on the
national ticket. One would hardly have been
surprised if he had obtained tie first place
either in 1876 or $50, while t was almost a mat
ter of surprise thatJhe second place did not fall to
him on both these occasions. In either case the
prompt action of his friends might have Sc
cured him the presidency before this time. This
was wanting, however, and it may he question
ed, if tie opportunity has not passed away. |
Had Mr.. Blaine succeeded at Chicago, Mr. Harr- |
son would no doubt have received the second
place. That alliance is not likely to he of equal
value at this time Indeed, IL is probable that |
Mr.. Harrison's amhition-lfh he has any-has now |
grown beyond the vice presidential chair. He |
is now a senator, with long term before him |
and fair prospect for being named his |
own successor. Should he be an aspirant as he |
OeinO wi he for
the presidential nomination. For this he has
many elements of strength. He is of the
younger race of politicians. Unlike Mr.. Lincoln, |
his name would be of very little advantage to |
his candidacy. The hero of the 1og-cabin cam
palgn Is very dead to the present generation of
voters The Issues and events which gave
prominence to the Har ison of 1910 have be-
come indistinct and trivial to-day. But the
man himself Is by means weak. An orator
of note, n thoroughly equipped statesman, a
man OF genial nature and wide personal popu-
larity, he has very many of the elements befit-
ting the position anu favorng a successful
candidacy lie is not however, man OF strong
will and it is doubtful if he can bring his State
to stand soldly behind him in the convention
Should another name be presented from In
diana the chances are that neither would be
successful, especially as the fact would prOba-
bly, Indicate something more than mere pref
erence for another by part of the Republicans
of the State, being grounded somewhat in an
animosity which it w0ald be bad policy to re-
awaken. Indiana will be one of the most i'm
portant States in This contest There is little
doubt that one of the Democratic candidates
will come from that State, ana this probability
makes imperative the necessity that tests upon
the Republicans to select a ticket that shall at
least BIO acceptable to all the Republicans OF
Indiana. 1t is likely to be of the most
sharply icon tested points along the whole line
This fact has given peculiar piquancy TO the
report that the present Postmaster general is
not unlikely to be an aspirant
INT. Gresham has as yet only local repute
as man OF strong will, vigorous intellect and a
devoted following in Indiana. His relinquish-
ment of a life position in the federal judiciary Is
held to be an indication of his intention to take
an active part in Indiana politics. Tho fact that
he was succeeded in his judgeship by so popular
and polite a man as Judge Woods, is also
thought to indicate that heis forming alliances
TO extend and consolidate his strength. IL has
been the claim of many Indiana Republicans
that the party in that State has had no head
since the death of Morton. Despite her many
men of marked ability it is said that the leader
slap still remains vacant. There are not want
ing men among them who declare that Walter
Gresham aspires to fill that place, and in other
Substantially among section of Pennsylva-
mia Repuhlicans--there are to he found those
who regard him as the coming leader His record
as soaier ana as Judge are poth credltaple.
distinguished for the antagonisms he has evoked
than for the successes he has accomplished"
These views are given for what they are
worth as part OF the current political discussion
We may say, however, to the Continent and to
all Others, that there is necessity to sit up o.
nights to avert quarrel in the Republican
party in Indiana. There are neither the mate
rails nor the disposition for any trouble. Indiana
Republicans always have been and always will
be found working with might and main for the
success of theparty. The Republicans of some
other States, who are by no means modest In
the advocacy Of their claims, conld well emulate
the example set for them by the Republicans of
Indiana ever since there has been Republican
party.
WHEN Mr.. Abrams, of LAGRANGE, Ga, decided
to elope with n boarding .schoo girl he displayed
forethought unusual with young persons in a
Like state OF mind. In order to avoid pursuit he