The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-24
COLONEL 1NGERsoLL SPEAKS.
He Is Republican, but VIII Not Speak
Because of the Civil Rights Bill.

He Is Republican, but VIII Not Speak
Because of the Civil Rights Bill.
Interview in San Francisco Post
How long will you stay in this vieinityl
Il shall probably be in the State two or
three weeks, and give few lectures at different
points, when shall leave for New Mexico, to re-
main about two months before returning East
Are you going to take any part in the cam
paignF 1t is not my intention to make any
political speeches l have made good many in
the past, and, in my Judgment have done my
part have no other interest in politics than
every citizen should have. want that party to
triumph, which, in my judgment, represents the
best interests Of the country, have no doubt
about the issue of the election 1 believe that
Mr. Blaine will be the next President. But there
are plenty Of takers, and really think that
have earned a vacation.
What doyou think Cleveland's chances are in
New York; "At this distance it is hard to saw.
The recent action of Tammany complexities mat
tiers somewhat But my opinion is that Blaine
will carry the State / had letter yesterday
from that State giving the opinion of a gentle
man we'll informed, that Blaine would carry
New York State by not less than 10000 major
ity.n
What figure will Butler cut in the calnpaignp
u hardly think that Butler will have many FOL
i
gradually go to one side or the other. 1t is only
when some real great principle is at stake that
thousands of men are willing to vote with a
known minority
but what about the Prohibitionists9s
t'They have very large following. They are
fighting for something they believe to be of
almost infinite consequence, and can readily
understand how Prohibitionist is willing to be
in the minority. 1t may be well enough for me
to say that my course politically is not deter
mined by my likes or dislikes of individuals
want to be governed by principles not persons
If really thought that in this campaign a real
principle was at stake, | should take part. The
only great question now is protection, and / am
satisfied that it is in no possible danger
Not even in case of Democratic victory!r
Not even in the event of Democratic VIC
tory. No State in the Union is for free trade
Every free-trader has an exception. Louisiana
says Free trade except sugar Missouri
says Protect lead Kentucky follows with
hemp; Michigan with lumber and salt, and
Ohio with wool. And so 1 might make a tour
of the States. These exceptions combined con-
troi the tariff legislation of this country and If
the Democrats were in power to-day, with the
control of the House, and Senate, and executive,
the exceptions would combine and protect pro-
lection. As long as the federal government col
lects taxes or revenue on imports, Just SO long
these revenues will be arranged to protect home
manufacturers"
You said that if there was great principle
at stake, you would take part in the campaign
You think, then that there is no great principle
lnyolvedP If it were matter of personal lib
erty, should take part If the Republican
party had stood by the civil rights bill, ]
should have taken part in the present cam
paign."
Still, suppose we can count on you as Re
publicanP Certainly; l am Republican"