The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-03-27
INGALLS, ON THE CANDIDATES.


suit of an interview with Senator Ingalls,,
of this state, on the prominent Republi-
can candidates for president.
Speaking of Arthur, he said: "In the
first place, may say that his admins
tratiOn is universally commended for It's
dignity and cleanness, and himself for
the impeeturbable propriety of his con-
duct. The president has been manacled
and hampered by tue unfortunate cir
cumstances attending his succession to
the presidential Office. Released from
these impediments by an elevation to
the Office through the voice of the nation
and left TO his own judgment in the ad-
minIstration of affairs, l feel confident
that he would surround himself with
the most brilliant lights of the party. l
believe the sentiment in favor of Presl-
dent Arthur has been growing recently
and have no doubt if nominated he
would receive the full party support"
"What is your opinion about Blaine ~
81 think Blaine comes nearer the ideal
party leader than any one prominent in
our politics today, but there is such q
thing as being too aggressive. We are
strong and respected and have no de-
maBd for foreign policy SO vigorous as
to embroll US in war with other pow
ers. While we assert our rights as ma
ton, and should be persistent in their as
seTtion, it looks, in the light of subse-
Quent developments, if Garfield had not
died, as if, under the policy inaugurated
by this representative of one phase OF
American public sentiment, we might
have had serious difficulty with Great
Britain on the Champion business, or
complications tending 10 the same end
in our South American relations. There
is no doubt of the aggressiveness of Mr.
Blaine's idea of government, but the
question may occur as to whether the
country desires to have its peace and
prosperity disturbed by foreign complI.
cations and possibly war, tor which we
are in no way provided In the framing
of diplomacy or the materials of strife
OfLogRn and Edmonds Mr.. ingalls,
| said: "The general is especially strong
| with the soldier element of the west
| and has a large, aggressive following
generally. l know this from my OWL
range of observation and information
| If nominated Logan will not only re
ceive cordial support from all branches
of the party, but will make as aggressive
campaign as has ever been known in
the history of our politics. If LogaI
were as strong in the east as he is In the
west there would be but little doubt o.
his nomination. OF Senator Edmonds
might say that he has the confidence o.
a very large and Influential portion OF
| the thinking men of this country who
admire him for his integrity and ability
There are also some who, while admir-
ing his pronounced erudition and men
tai force, do not applaud his intellectual
methods"
Referring to Sherman, the Kansas
senator expressed himself as follows: 81
might also mention General Sherman
who fills place in the front rank witt
| Arthur, Blaine, Logan and Edmunds
| The senator has been long IN public life
| and has been pre-eminently distinguish
ed and successful, especially IN coDnec
ton with the financial and econCmica
development of our system. While hi
nomination might not arouse much en-
thusiasm, il would command the Jealous
| and determined party support which
would lead TO gratifying results"
AS to the possible candidates, the sena
tor said: There is quite number o
names which might be mentioned, bu
| l shall only refer to two or three. TAX
| HARRISON of Indiana for example. Ill
lives in doubtful state. He has distin
| guished ancestry, an unstalned reputa
ton, ample attachments, excellent RECORD
as soldier, and if nominated would b,
supported with great tenacity by tina
class of men who think that the sun
and substance of craftsmanship rests il
substantial civil service. Then there i
Secretary Lincoln. He has the prestlg
| Of great name. HIS nomination woult
arouse all the latent enthusiasm OF
magnificent and pathetic reminiscence
a sentiment OF great vitality reappearini
in another generation to inspire tn,
great American heart to victory.
might also mention Senator Allison, o
Iowa. Great as is his reputation 70
solidity of attalnments, he possesses IN
suspected power. Allison is a man o
great intellectual adroitness and dex
terity. He is diplomatic in his methods
He reaches his ends without ofense. H
Is secretive rather than pugnacious. H
always moves toward q defined goal. Fl
was offered two places in Garheld's cat
met which personal and domestic cor
slderstions compelled him to declinI
He is eminently Conservative. and woul
make q tranquil administration"