The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-07-23
THE STATE PRESS.
Further Comment on Mr.. Blaine's letter
-Pungent Remarks About Hendricks.
MIR. Blaine's Letter.
TO RE READ AND STUDIED.

kof the country he so admirably e~ulogizes. Every
IMAM who feels the least responsibility OF clti-
szenslip should read and study this grand letter.
Every workineman who is confused about the
past and anxious about the future, should gather
strength and courage from its rich promise IN
his behalf. Every man who wears the proad DIS
tinction of American citizenship should find de-
light in the grand achievements of the past por-
trayed in this production, and magnificent hope
FOR the future in the policies it foreshadows.
SOUNDS THE KEYNOTE.
South Rend Register.
1t makes the party platform a superfiuity,
Since it sounds the keynote of the campaign,
the tariff, in a deep and welLsustained tone and
defines the position of the party on other ques-
tions with remarkable clearness and probity- 1t
is a paper that should be read without prejudice
by every American citizen and that will go down
to history as a worthy production of the greatest
statesman of his time.
NAY, NOT BY A BARREL FULL
South Bend Times (Dem.)
Alittle while ago we were informed that Mr..
Blaine had said Tilden's letter in 1876 served
him a better turn than all the speeches that were
made in his behalf, and the inference was drawn
that Mr.. Blaine was going to attempt IKE per
formance of a similar role. If he made the at
tempt he has also made a miserable failure. But
then Blaine is not a Tilden, by a jug full.
AN IMPRESSIVE SINCERITY.
South Bend Tribune,
His views and convictions are clearly stated
0nd with a sincerity that cannot fail to impress
nny one who reads his letter. It is by far the
1blest document of the kind that ever emanated
from q presidential candidate. 1t breathes true
patriotism and recognizes the American work
ingmen as the representative men of the CEN
tury.
VIEWS CLEARLY EXPRESSED.
sheIbyville Republican.
Everybody is admiring the wonderful sim
plicity, grace, clearness and honest, straight
forward declaration of principles and policies that
characterize Mr.. Blaine's letter of acceptance.
No one who reads this admirable document can
doubt where the Republican candidate stands or
what are his views and intentions with reference
to every public question.
A OF POLITICAL SCIENCE.
Wabash Plain Dealer.
The best evidence of the strength Of Blaine's
letter of acceptance is to be discovered in the
virulence with which the important points with
which it bristles are assailed by the free-trade
papers, big and little, all over the country. The
paper is a compendium of political science re-
plete with logic and unanswerable argument.
THE TARIFF IS AN ISSUE.
Evansville Tribune News (Dem.)
More than half the letter is devoted to the tar
III, which shows that the Republican standard
bearer considers that question as one of supreme
Importance in the coming campaign. If the tar
if were not an issue Mr.. Blaine would not have
paid as much attention to that single topic as
he devoted to all other tissues combined.
REVENUE A MERE INCIDENT.
16rre daut6 GazebIe lawfully O0HlOCEdblCl.
Mr.. Blaine in his letter takes strong ground
on the subject Of the tariff. He believes in a
protective tariff. With him revenue is a mere
Incident of the question and protection the main
object. With this view he would of course be
best pleased with the tariff, though he does not
say 50 many words, if it was prohibitory.
1T PRESENTS UNDIsPUTED FACTS.
Bloomington tIlLl Paragraph.
The letter deals in no theories, but presents
An array Of undisputed facts in support of the
great scheme of protection inaugurated by the
Republicans under Abraham Lincoln, and con-
tinued to this present, which is simply over
whelming.
WON'T PLEASE THE DEMOCRATS.
Seymour Business.
Now the Democrats are all disappointed be-
pause Blaine didn't write a hurra, young Amer
lean, blood and thunder, warswith-allthe-world
letter of acceptance. How will we please them2
The thing seems hopeless.
WILL ADD TO A wELL-EARNED AM
Muncie News.
1t is a statesman's review of the important
issues before the country, calm il statement,
accurate in facts, logical in reasoning, and will
add much to the authors well-earned fame as a
man of enlightened views.
STYLE, CHARACTER, SENTIMENT.
Terre Haute Courier.
The letter is no disappointment to Republic.
ans, in style, character and sentiment 1t is a
grand document, and shows James g. Blaine to
y w y AA&tA = W. " ~ bAAO = ANOA - A4b1 I'LL
lions Of free people.
SHOULD BE READ BY EVERY VOTER
Columbus Republican.
His language is that of a statesman of rich
experience and profound Judgment, not of a
mere politician. No synopsis could do it justice,
and it should be read in full by every voter.
CLEARLY SETS FORTH THE ISSUES.
Michigan City Enterprise.
The letter is a good campaign document, in
that it clearly sets forth the issues between the
two parties, and should be carefully read.
WITH DELIGHT M
Madison Courier.
1t will be read with delight and entire salts
faction by all who desire to see a statesman with
a complete grasp of all such questions at the
AMERICAN FROM BEGINNING TO END.
vincennes Commercial.
1t speaks in behalf Of American manufactures,
and American labor. 1t is purely American
from beginning to end
POINTS OUT THE DIFFERENCE.
Richmond Palladium.
Mr.. Blaine points out very fully the difference
between Republican protection and Democratic
WILL BE RECEIVED WITH GENERAL FAVOR.
Muncie News.
1t is strictly and decidedly American in senti-
ment, and will be received with general favor by
the party.
MASTERLY AND CAPTIVATING.
Valparaiso Vidette.
He presents his views at length, in masterly
and captivating style and force.
Other Current Topics.
Mr.. -HENDRIcKs's NoRrHwEsT coNFEDERAcY.
Lafayette Journal
During the war Mr.. Hendricks conceived the
brilliant idea of establishing a Northwestern
confederacy. He wanted the West and Northwest
to cut loose from the East, and form a govern |
ment Of its own. In one of his secession speeches
be said: IF this is rendered impossible by the
folly or wickedness of the party in power, then
the mighty Northwest must take care Of herself