The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-04

best way to do That is to restore lis management
to the Democratic party. We ought to consider
every possible danger or impedimeut to Tho
restoration of the Democratic party TO power L
will speak briefly of ono danger ] have some
times thought the Democrats might have to en-
counter in the approaching struggle for the pos
session Of the government.
Il allude to the danger of alarming and alton
ating the immense interest represented by the
business men of the country. This Is not AN in
terest that takes much part i'm primaries con
ventions. ii is not noisy or demonsti1tNe. In
the main it cares much more for business than
politics, and whenever one or the other must be
sacrificed the latter is sure to go. 1t includes
vast number Of independent voters who really
hold the balance Of power in this country.
1t is not easily aroused but wakes mp as a
presidential election approaches and casts its i'm
mense influence somewhere. Wherever that in
Auence is cast victory is almost certain to fol-
low
IF the country is in prosperous condition the
party in power is more apt TO secure the bulk OF
the Independent and business voters, BECAUSE
caringmore for business than politics, they natur
ally think it wisest to let well enough alone
Undoubtedly this feeling contributed largely to
the defeat of the Democrats in 1850.
The thinking men of the party should do
what they rghtfuly can to avert like result in
1884 They should and Undoubtedly will, be
rrur 70 inr traditions Of the party in standing
by the rights of the great body Of the people in
all contests between them and corporptlon5
or concentrated wealth, and Fhey VIII
firmly insist upon reforming the revenue
system OF Che government so that the
burdens which were placed upon the producing
classes and upon the necessalies Of life by the
necessities Of great war, shall not be perpet-
uated in time Of prosperity and profound
peace.
But at the same time it should be distinctly
made known that the Democratic party Is not
going to make war upon any of the great ma
telia interests of the country; but, on the con-
trary, its mission is to build up and not de-
stroy.
1T will not favor free trade, but will favor an
honest revenue refolm-a tariff for revenue
with such incidental ,.;,'Sctection as tarfI Tor
Revenue VIII fairly afford.
1T will do equal and exact justice to all classes
of men without robbing one class for the benefit
of another.
''It is also matter of vital importance that
the Democrats should nominate Il candidate for
President who will command the confidence of
the business men of the country; for they know
that even more depends upon the selection of the
right kind of man than the mere professions of
parties. Fortunately your own State has just
that kind of material and very much depends
you whether it be selected in 1884. Great
opportunities do not come often to either States
or individuals, but when a great opportunity
does present itself it would, in my Judgment be
a serious binder not to improve it.
Never intending to again be a candidate for
any office, | speak from entirely disinterested
motives, sincerely desiring the success of the
party to which my family have belonged for
four generations, but desiring its success only as
it may promote the prosperity of the country
and the happiness of the people
General Mahlon D. Manson of Charlottesville,
spoke to the toast, "The Democratic soldier"
He went away back and fought the Mexican war
over in gallant style referring to the
great injustice that had been done to
Indiana at Buera Vista, where the
Second regiment has been charged with
cOwardice, but refrained from saying anything
1.,E-
federacy, who laid that calumny against them
and had it placed in history. He then spoke of
the Democratic soldier in the late war, and cited
the fact that the Democratic party had never
nominated and elected Union soldierto be Gov
ernor of State. This was considered as an ex-
tremely bid ON the part Of the 'old war
boss for the nomination for Governor, and
evoked large amount of ambiguous applause,
the intent of which was to choke off the war
boss
Bayless w. Hanna spoke to the toast "The
Democratic Press" which he characterized as
''the great pharos of public safety" and with
great solemnity affirmed that genuine Democ-
racy resembles the gospel" He was Of opinion
that ''the slogan Of the campaign viii be reve-
nue. reform, and it will stir monopoly to its
depths" He said: II have but one word to say
to the Democratic press of Indiana: 'Hew to the
line let the chips fall where they will
J. b. Maynard, of the indianapolis Sentinel.
spoke to the toast ''Ireand's Woes and Americas
Sympathies, - in which he twisted the tail of the
i've campaign
Judge Zole1s of the Supreme bench, spoke to
the toast The Judiciary Rufus Magee of Lo-
gansport. 10 THE Press as an Educator w.
Scott Ray, of Shelbyvle, to why the Repub-
lican Party Should Co Judge Pierce Norton to
''The Young Democracy j. e. Mccullough, OF
Princeton. TO Our Last General Assembly, and
Adolph Seidensticker, to Our Foreign born
Citizens
Bayless Hannas toast was not complete. 1t
was expected that he would finish with his
fayorite song Mrs. Lofty has Her Jewels"
The face of Mcdonald, during the speech max
ing at the banquet last night, was a study. He
has a keen sense of the ridiculous. and during
several of the speeches he chewed hard upon the
stump of a cigar to keep his risible muscles from
betTaying him.
resolution offered at the close OF Mr.. AIcDOnalds
speech yesterday afternoon went to the table in
hot haste. 1t asked that the association call the
attention Of the people of the State TO the neces-
sty of calling a constitutional convention to sub
init to the people of Indiana the revision of our
organic law Mr.. Days sentiments are too
rich for Democratic blood.
The letter received from Mr.. Hendricks, part
of which was read to the association. reads as
follows. 1t is written to William Henderson, of
this city:
Dear Mr.. Henderson-We reached South
ampton yesterday evening at the close OF an
eight days run, in excellent health and spirits
The sea was as quiet as a chained monster, and
the ship behaved admirably We ara
comfortably located at the Hotel Royal
.Blackfriars. near Blackfriars' bridge, with tho
best possible view of the Thames-charges So
each per day. Judge Rand and VIM. Morgan
have gone sightseeing, first to the Tower. L have
not seen any American news since our arrival.
and do not expect much news until we reach
Paris, next week, and the only pleasure we eX
meet TO hone for is a letter from yourself. We
met a very pleasant company ON the ship, with
some of whom sorry to part. Judge
Rand seems to enjoy his journey greatly. Mrs.
Hendricks is well. t. A HENDRICKS."