The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-26
THE WAYNE COUNTY TROUBLE.

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The publications made in the Richmond
Palladium, and which are reproduced else
where in this issue, make it necessary that a
frank statement of certain facts be made, in
the interest of all parties. That there has
been quiet stir in Wayne county since the
action of the local convention respecting the
goyernorship, has been no secret. 1t is charged
that the resolution calling upon Colonel Dud-
ley to become a candidate for Governor was
at least, that an unfair use of it was made
that when offered it was accompanied with
the statement that the Colonel had steadily
and persistently refused the use of
his name, and that it was well
known that under no circumstances would he
consent to become candidate. But it was
stated that the Republicans of his own county
owed Colonel Dudley the Endorsement the
resolution gave, and, of course, it was passed
without dissenting voice and amid much
enthusiasm. The resolution reached Colonel
Dudley as the authoritative voice of the party
in his own home, after it had been well under
stood that he did not desire to become can
didate, and after the candidacy of Mr.. Noble
for Auditor of State was also we'll known 1t
is no secret, also that despite his re-
peated destinations Colonel Dudley
had been constantly in receipt of
letters from all portions of the State
asking him to lay aside his personal feelings
and consent to the call of his party friends.
Under the circumstances, Colonel Dudley's
letter in response to the resolution from Wayne
county was most natural and to be expected.
It is not fair to assume that he knew of the
state of affairs charged by some, and to which
we have alluded; but it is fair to assume that
the resolution cameto him as it assumes to be
the deliberate expression of the Wayne county
Republicans, who knew the whole situation,
and were cognizant Of the possible conflicting
candidature of Mr.. Noble. Afterwards, in an
interview, Colonel Dudley explained
the influences that had operated on
his mind, and said he should
continue in the position Of not being candi
date, that he would be better pleased if the
nomination should go elsewhere, yet was ready
to obey the call if the party should make it.
In this position, and with this statement, We
do not see but that Colonel Dudley, ndevery-
body else, can well allow the matter to stand
as it is and permit the developments of the
future, probably the State convention itself
to determine the complication.
Of course, there is nothing in what is pub
lished or said to reflect upon Mr.. Noble. He
entered upon his canvass in good faith, with
the understanding that in no event
would Colonel Dudley be a candi-
date, and with the knowledge and con-
sent of the Colonel If the party should
call upon Colonel Dudley, despite his public
| protestations to lead in the canvass, that is
no reason why Mr.. Noble should not proceed
with his proper ambition for another place on
the ticket 1t is extremely unfortunate that
this Glitch" should have arisen. 1t will be
made the most of by unfriendly persons; but
there is nothing in it from first to last that
necessarily involves good faith, and the com
mon sense and cool judgment of the Repub-
lican party will override the incident for good.
The Republican party is not such rope of
sand that local difference of this kind can
cause it to go to pieces.