National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-01

MIR. Hendricks addressed his fellow
citizens at Indianapolis Saturday even
ing. He talked for an hour and said
nothing in that time which he could con-
veniently leave out of his speech. For q
wonder no refrainod from boring his
audience and the country with the Gus
tomary chapter on tho great fraud"
The corrupt Hessisn," as the democratic
candidate for vice president and several
won't to call Mr.. Carl Schurz, will doubt
less thank the distinguished speaker for
his consideration. To remain silent on
this, his pet theme, must have cost Mr..
Hendricks terrible struggle.
The ex.senator's explanation of the
democratic conventions declaration on
the tariff q uestion was as long and even
muddier than the preamble and resolu-
tions he pretended to be trying to throw
light upon. He appears to be in favor Of
reducing taxation without cutting off any
Of the taxes. He Is also desirous of
returning to free trade and of protecting
American industries. He quotes largely
from tho democratic platform relating to
the subject, and blows hot and cold with
an appearance of the most childlike can
dor. He is against the interests Of the
workingmen and after their votes. Tho
ingenuity displayed in the treatment Of
this delicate question so as to avoid saying
anything, and at the same time produce
the impression that he was covering the
whole ground, is something remark
able. The democratic committee on reso-
lutions, after three days and nights of
labor, produced nothing more delightfully."-
foggy.
The rapid payment of the public debt
and the accumulation of surplus in the
treasury afforded to him text, and he
proceeded to roundly berate the republi.
can party for its very reprehensible course
in this particular. "Why," he patheti-
cally inquiries. 'is the war standard Of
taxation continued" after the necessity
for such standard has passed away. He
neglects to answer his own question, by
stating that the war standard is not con-
tinued, but instead, observes that "the
party which has held almost unbroken
power for nineteen years of peace must
respond to that inquiry" The republi-
can party points to reduction Of more
than 81 400, 100000 in q national debt in
Cured in suppressing democratic rebel
lion, the payment of an enormous amount
in interest, and an expenditure of vast
sums in payment Of claims growing out
of that rebellion as the best answer to the
query touching the necessity of high
taxes.
Mr.. Hendricks mourns ovor the de cad
ance Of our merchant marine like a
wrecker shedding tears over tho broken
hulk of vessel he has aided in scuttling.
With the etfrontery of highwayman he
blames the republican party for the de-
struction of American shipping.
The Tails patronizng Endorsement OF
tho Head Of the ticket will stand as a
model of cautious statement of facts or
the "allege' order. He is as careful as al
experienced court reporter in handling q
complaint in which there is q libel in
every line. The certificate Of character
he gives Mr.. Cleveland is punctuated
with qualifying adjectives to q degre,
that imparts to the Endorsement the spiri
of plea of guilty to the indictment
Hear him!
Not long since made the acquaintance o
Gov Cleveland l found him affable ant
courteous, clear and distinct in his views, ant
strong and direct in the expression of his pur
poses. He seemed to me as free from conceal
ments and the arts of the demagoguo as an.
man l know. As far rs ! could judge in
single conversation thought him in n market
degree governed in his official life by his con
victions of duty. You do not expect him u
escape criticism upon his official life; that car
hardly be the fortune of any candidate
Touching that believe his motives have nc
been impugned, nor his honesty been ques
toned. In respect to his private life we viii
not accompany his defamers in their searcl
for ground of accusation back of the oyei
whelming vindication by his neighbors Il
three political contests of extraordinary bri
liancy and success.
In concluding his speech the distin
guished gentleman got down upon hi
msrrowbones in abject humility auc
begged for the vote Of his state In tn,
following words:
cannot express how earnestly desire tn
vote of Indiana Although did not want tn
nomination, now that have got IL the vote
Indiana Is the desire Of my heart.
oh, dear, good, kind Indiana, do Civ
me your vote, now won't your
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