The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-28
BLAINE's TACTICS.
Advising the Republicans to Support CIeve.
land-A Democratic Split Predicted.

Advising the Republicans to Support CIeve-
land-A Democratic Split Predicted.
Washington Special to Philadelphia Telegraph.
When Mr.. Blaine called upon President Cleve-
land few days ago i. was to bear the palm of
peace and to assure his successful rival of his
perfect good feeling But he had another mo-
tive for his visit He wanted to study the man
Blaine is a great student of human nature
There probably never was ran in public life
quicker to discover a mans character and he
has perfect confidence in his judgment in this
respect While he is busily occupied with his
book, which he expects to make his name i'm
mortal, Blaine is not blind to what is going on
about him. He keeps his eye on the political nag
and holds the reins in his teeth while his hands
are occupied with other matters. Whether or
not he has any personal ambition for 1883 no one
can tell. His close friends declare that nothing
is further from his thoughts However that
may be, he keeps his eyes about him for the well
fare of the party, and delights in occupying the
position OF great party manager 1t is prob
able that he would be content to hold that posi-
ton and be the power behind rather than in the
throne, if the party is to be successful again.
he is planning for the party, and consulting
with his close friends and party managers upon
matters concerning the party welfare. He called
upon President Cleveland, and talked with him
for thu purpose of judging whether he was sim
cere in his public expressions, and if so, whether
he would have the force of character to carry
out his policy. His conversation with the Presi
III.
he came away perfectly satisfied. He declared
that he believed Cleveland would carry out just
such policy as was outlined in his inaugural
address, and that no party pressure could change
his purpose. Upon this assumption he will adj
wise the Republicans to act. 1t is apparent to
his mind that the rock ribbed Democrats and
hungry spoilsmen will never submit quietly to
be cut out of the reward they have been fighting
for for years, and it is here that he hopes to get
his advantage. There is nothing in Cleyeland's
orld ot
sistently adopt, and, if the Democrats desert
him. Blaine advises the Republicans to rally to
his support.
The Plumed knight sees clearly that there
must be a split in the Democratic party that its
discordant elements must repel each other when
thrown in close contact.
The idol of clay and iron and gold must fall
apart he thinks, and he advises his friends to
take up the gold. The difference between Cleve-
land and the Republicans is less than that be-
tween him and the Bourbons A very little re-
casting of party lines will bring together all
those who are of the same way of thinking,
whether they call themselves Democrats or Be
publicans. There is crisis close a. hand, when
the contest will be between those who hold to
doubtful political methods and the advocates Of
honest. clean government-ofe elevated ideas.
Blaine believes this, and wants his party to
act promptly and magnanimously. His advice
is that the Republicans support Cleveland in
carrying out the policy his inaugural outlines,
and if the anti-reform Democrats and all bad
political elements choose to join and create
new party, let them do So The others will
consort together and the contest can be be-
tween the corrupt and the clean.
1t is likely that the first opposition Cleveland
will meet with from the Democrats when Con-
gress convenes will be upon the currency ques-
ton. Upon this the Eastern Democrats and Re-
publicans agree. They will fight shoulder to
shoulder, and it will bring them closer together.
while the bitterness of the silver Democrats, il
they are defeated, will swiden the breach be-
tween them and their executive. The Republic
ans will make this an issue in the congressional
two years hence. and will charge the
Democrats with being opposed to honest reform
if they fail to support Cleveland at this time.