The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-02-19
THE COMING NATIONAL CANVASS.

Hon. Will CumbacI< Talks to Chicago Re-
porter on Political Questions.
Interview Chicago Tribune.
The Hon. VIII Cumback, of Indiana is at the
fremont Mr., Cumback has been a prominent
factor in Indiana politics for twenty-five years.
He defeated Holman for Congress in 1854. and
headed the Lincoln electoral ticket in 1860. He
has been Lieutenant governor of the State and
deputy collector of internal revenue for the
Fourth district. Speaking with reporter for
the Tribune, yesterday, Mr.. Cumback said that
politics in Indiana were at present in a process
of formation. Public sentiment had not shaped
itself. The Democrats were for Mcdonald for
President, though there was some doubt whether
he would have solid delegation. If they thought
they could compass his nomination they would
be unit for him. He did not believe that Nc
Donald could be nominated, because it was ques
tionable whether he could carry New York.
That State was essential to both parties, and
nominations would have to be made with view
to carrying it.
Another thing which would initiate against
Mcdonald was his lack of funds, very neces-
sary adjunct nowadays to political success. Be-
tween these two objections Nc Donald was apt to
fall. The Democratic nomination would be
made entirely from a New York standpoint In
the Republican party it was much the same
The man who could hold out a prospect of cap
luf1uS lnS large electoral vote OF Iue
State would be the man. This would be the
weakness of both Arthur and Logan Logan
had no strength in the East worth speaking
about and he had no money. Arthur would
find his opposition in his own State. He had
just come from New York, and in Utica, SYRIA
cuse and several other towns he had heard in
fuential politicians say that Arthur would not
be able to control the vote of New York in the
convention. If he did, it would be by methods
which would insure his defeat at the election
Indeed, it was certain that there would be a
powerful lobby at the Chicago convention from
New York whose main purpose would be the
prevention Of Arthur's nomination. The best
men in sight were either Senator Edmunds or
Ben Harrison. Both were strong men. honest,
and not identified with faction, yet had always
been consistent Republicans
He had heard some talk of General Sherman,
but did not attach any Importance to it, nor did
he believe General Sherman would really be a
strong nomination. 1t would be like Hancocks
nomination, or a bottle of champagne-al phiz
and enthusiasm for the first few weeks, but
going to be close and doubtful Logan and
Arthur both had strength but he did not think
either would control, Unfortunately Tor the
President, the distribution of federal patronage
would injuPe his chances Everything had been
given to Indianapolis, and this had caused much
feeling in the rest of the State. This fact
would also affect the nomination for Governor.
General Streight very popular, but he
lived in Indianapolis, and there was DISPOSE,
ton not to give that city anything because it
had too much already. Congressman Calkins
stood the best chance. Pension Commissioner
Dudley could probably have the nomination if
he wanted it. but he did not The Democratic
nominee would probably be General Isaac P.
Gray