The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-08
But Declines to Say Anything as to Mr.,
Olevelands Policy, Preferring that That
Gentleman Speak for Himself
Manufacturers Advised to Make q
Compromise on the Tariff Issue.
The Recent Meeting Between Cleveland and
Hendricks-What Is Expected from
Reciprocity Treaties.
SENATOR LAMAR.

The Effect of the Election in the South
Manufacturing Outlook.
Interview IN Plttsburg Dispatch.
What effect does the election appear to have
in the Southl'
''As yet there is no visible change either one
way or the other We are very hopeful of the fu-
ture, and picit confidence in the President
elect We believe that he will do all for the
best. We believe that he will discharge his du-
ties in such manner as to be beneficial to the
country he represents"
'Inregard to Clevelands future policy, Sena-
tor, what have you to sayl"
'His future policy, sir" replied the Senator
''is point which prefer not to talk upon. Any
declaration from me in regard to his future
| would be unauthorized premature and gratui
tous. peter to wait, as all others should, for
our chief to announce his own programme, both
in foreign and domestic matters I have no right
| to express my views on the proposed doings of
the President, only such accessible to all.'
What is your opinion of the Cabinet
| question: Have you any idea who will be Sc
lectedl"
mo, sir; anything that should say upon that
| subject would be, as | said before unauthorized
and premature. There is no definite knowledge
| yet who will compose the Cabinet of the Presi-
| dent-elect, and would rather not say anything
| concerning it."
What have you to say of the tariff ques-
| tion r
What would you have me to say on that sub
| jectp asked the senator.
'As the South is now becoming an iron manu-
featuring country presume the people there
would take some interest in the tariff. !"
"Oh, yes Well, we are becoming iron pro-
ducers, that is fact; but still don't think the
tariff affects No, sir; it will be the object of
our chief to look to the interest of his own
country, as believe told you before With
regard to the tariff, | think the manufacturers
will promote their own interests very greatly by
timely compromise on the subject which,
while it would bring about a reduction of duties
to revenue standard, would at the same time
complete the arrangements of the details and
protect all existing interests against any
shock. The people should not brood evil. They
should just await the actions of our chief and 1
sincerely believe they will be satisfied"
How is the iron business in the South?"
"The ,>outh is progressing very rapidly She
is making good strides in her industries. Ala
bama is the principal iron State in the South
There are numerous iron furnaces in that State
and each and all are in a prosperous condition"
Can they make iron much cheaper in the
South than in the North2
"Well, / can't answer that question, for | am
not very well versed on the iron subject Ny
State, or the State in which reside, is not an
iron manufacturing center by any means Mis-
slssppl Is now, and L think always will be-
adapted to agricultural pursuits. But there is no
telling what the future will hring forth"
''How do you look upon tho recommendation
of the President to give Gen. Grant an annuity
of S., 000"
Il will reach Washington just in time to take
hand in that scheme, and will confess that
am in favor of his receiving such an amount
out am not in favor of making that rule gen
eral. | think, however, in Grants case that it
is aproper measure / think, under the circum-
stances, the measure proposed by the President
is proper one also think that he should be
placed upon the retired list with the pay of lieu
tenant-general.
The Senator was asked, "How is the election
of Cleveland regarded in the South. with rela
ton to its possible effects that sectNnl"
Il cannot" said he, make better answer to
that question than to refer you to General Cor
dons letter, recently published 1t speaks the
sentiment of the whole Southern people, es-
pecially in its disclaimer Of any purpose of sec
tional ACKNOWLEDGMENT. In my opinion the
election will have most decisive effect in bring
ing the South into hearty and cordial relations
with the North The Southern people do not
regard the election as a triumph for their sec
tion or of any section. They simply
regard it as indicating the triumph
government Out of nearly 5000 900 votes
cast for Cleveland, more than 5000, 600 were
cast by the people of the North. Under his ad-
ministration, therefore the preponderance of
political forces will continue to be Northern.
The South simply recognizes in the result of the
election the placing in power, for the first time
since tho war, of an administration not hostile
one under which the people can heartily support,
and cooperate with, the national government,
thus bringing her highest interests into more
complete Identification with those of the Nation
and the feelings of her people into an ntenser
sympathy with those of their Northern breth-
ern. To make that administration one of which
the whole American people may be proud the
people of the South will contribute every energy
of head and heart"