The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-03-18
Especial editorial Correspondence. |


numerous but still little shy, owing to Mr..
Cleveland referring all applicants to the
heads of departments, and suggesting due
regard for the tenure of Office act. His civil
service notions are thoroughly discussed.
and there is not little speculation as to
what he may do. What the Democracy de.
sire of him, however, is patent to the world.
II he expects to make his administration q
blessing to the whole country he must
imprint upon it the seal of Democracy, and
in all important matters there must be right
about-tace from Republican methods. This
is what is expected by the masses, and this
was the reason why they voted for his cleo
ton. To accomplish these things the Presi-
dent needs the support Of the great Demo-
cratic party. This in turn implies party or
ganization, which by no means argues that
the patronage be given 10 the other fellows.
Reform to be complete demands that those
in sympathy with reform be placed in off,
cial position, and until this is done nothing
worthy OF the name can be accomplished.
During The past week 1 enjoyed the pleasure
Of shaking the hands of more admirers OF the
Sentinel than thought was possible to have
assembled here at this time, They hail from
all quarters of the Union and are of the kind
for whom the Sentinel rooster is proud to
crow. gathered their views regarding the
question upon which | am whiting and they
unanimously favor civil service methods
within the party. They say that it is time
to go outside for talent and ability when the
home supply is exhausted, but not before.
The advocacy and maintenance OF a policy
presupposes these methods and the opinion
of the people is based upon the logic of the
fact. Mr.. Cleveland's selection of his Cab
| met was in keeping with this idea. He did
not 60 outside of his party, nor would he
have occasion to do so until he exhausted
the home supply of greatness and statesman.
| ship resident in the persons of such men as
/ Senator Voorhees,, ex-senator Mcdonald,
| Judge Thurman and others. In the lower
| grades Of Office, even to the simplest clerk
ship, the same rule and principles should ap.
| ply. The continued success of the Demo-
| cratic party, the consequent reform in the
administration of the Government, and, in
| fact the stability of our institutions, all de-
mand the adoption of such methods and
the shaping of policy such as to accord
with the genius of Democracy. The situa-
ton at present makes this imperative, and
the great majority of the people will
| hail it as reform. Mr.. Cleveland
/
| of the case, and his slowness to act out the
notions OF some people Is what leads many
to misjudge him. at the proper time, and
with that hrmness and justice that have
characterized him in the past, he will so
order affairs as to give joy to all who wish
well to our glorious country. He detests
| personal Government, would lessen Execu-
tive power, and to these ends he refers pre-
ferments to the heads of departments and
as near as possible to the people.
IAN ENEMY HATH DONE THIS"
The political wheatfelds of Indiana will
show a large growth of cookie in Democratic
localities unless the over jealous friends of
Mr.. Mcdonald manifest better judgment and
better Democracy. If they love Mcdonald,
so DO we all. If they sorrow over his not
having been called to q Cabinet position.
IndiaHa respects that sorrow, if I'M
feigned. But when few, claim
ing much power and protesting real
| grief, charge the defeat of Mr.. Mcdonald to
the Vice President, they exceed proprieties
and rely upon wish that fathers false.
hood. Such an act would be beneath Mr..
! Hendricks, and would not be in keeping
with the personal relations of the gentlemen
in question. Mr.. Hendricks is an honor to
his State, and it has been the wish of all the
people to honor him. He is honored with
the second place in the gift of the people,
and he has no further ambition. Where
then, is the ground for the charge that to
serve bis purpose he has consigned Mr.. Nc
Donald to the rear? Who, knowing him,
would believe he would do this if he could?
What man, seeing Mr.. Cleveland as he now
appears would believe he would yield in
such case? This piece of political scandal
must receive no sanction in Indiana.
It is the work OF an enemy sowing
cookie. 1t is inspired by the Republican
press OF the State, and the Democrats who
peddle 1t around are misguided and over
Jealous, to say the least. Mr.. Mcdonald
! does not sanction it and can not sanction it.
His instincts as gentleman and his loyalty
as Democrat preclude the possibility of his
desiring such. Prominent Democrats from
other States would not dignity the story by
even listening to it. They have higher es-
innate OF the leading men of Indiana, the
| banner Democratic State of the North, than
to believe two of their number equal to such
petty jealousy. Mr.. Cleveland selected his
Cabinet to suit his Judgment and choice. as
be had perfect right to do, and ii is indi-
rect discourtesy to him to even imply, as in
this case that he was influenced by un-
worthy considerations, even in one instance.
Away with this injurious falsehood, and let
it be heard of no more
THE EAST AND THE SOUTH
are well represented, but they owe more to
their newspapers than to the greatness of
their men. The press is appreciated aud
well treated by these people, and lite power
is N ade good use of. The phrase, good use
of mean in the sense of effectiveness, for
it is not good to misuse power by exerting
il to please inferior men in exalted positions.
Many men are high in official station who,
If citizens of Indiana, could not be elected to
a county Office. To illustrate the method
without at all disparaging the men, 1 might
ask how came New York to be entitled to
two Cabinet positions? Whence came great
ness to the little State of Delaware? On
inauguration day Randall ward clubs from
Philadelphia were here with banners and
regslia, pTacticing q sort of hero-worsplp,
possibly with the hero left out.
This, too, ! meBti0n with no inten-
tention TO reflect on Mr.. Randall, but
only TO draw a contrast between sections as
to the ways they have for asserting their
claims and getting recognition. In the above
instances the press and the power of orgsni-
zafion are brought into requisition with
telling effect. In Indiana the reverse is the
practice with corresponding results, some
great men of that State being exceptions
No press or special organization backs the
leading men OF Indiana in their labors for
fame and the credit of the State, but 1T is
easy to start q sort of Kilkenny cat-fght at
the suggestion of Republicans that Demo.
cratic leaders may do battle against one an
other. The exceptions refer to are in the
case of Senator Voorhees,, who unaided by
a