The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-20
GENERAL LOeAN,s REELECTION,

GENERAL LOGAN'S REELECTION.
The reelection of Gen. John A. Logan is a
triumph for solid worth, for decent political
methods and for the integrity Of that party
whose record is the most illustrious portion of
American history. 1t is peculiarly fitting that
Illinois should be represented by a Republic
an, that being the politics of the State, though
the Legislature, by inadvertence, came near
being lost to the party in popular majority.
1t is fitting, too, that from among the repre-
sentative Republicans of Illinois General
John A. Logan should again be chosen, quail
fed as he is by experience, by ability, and by
that energy and force of character for which
he has long been noted. Yesterdays
success is gratifying for many other
reasons. 1t was a victory over
conspiracy, attempted fraud in the election,
and bribery after. From the very moment it
became apparent that the Legislature was
likely to be a tie between the two great par
ties the most desperate and unconscionable
frauds were attempted. At Chicago the bal
lot-boxes were stolen and stuffed with tickets
prepared and printed some days after the vote
had been counted and formally announced.
AT Springfield it was apparent that every eff
fort was made to corrupt Republican mem
bers by offering brides, and up to yesterday
ominous hints were in circulation through
the Democratic press that some unexpected
coup was to be sprung, with the effect
Of finally stealing that which had been the
object Of Democratic criminal cupidity for
months. The party press has been bold in
urging the employment of every means posi-
bic to accomplish the defeat of Logan, and it
was an open secret that any Republican mem
Der could name his price. All things consid-
cred, the election of General Logan is a
triumph over which all honorable men may
well congratulate themselves.
The election Of Logan is unmixed good.
The small majority by which he has been
chosen, and the narrow escape from the cleo
ton of an impracticable man like Molri-
son or a dangerous man like
Harrison, will serve to keep the Republicans
on the alert hereafter, so that the danger be not
again encountered. The cause of decency in
politics, and honesty and fairness in elections
has received encouragement from yesterdays
election at Springfield. The Republican party,
representing all that is best in national affairs,
is greatly strengthened by the return of this
sterling man, who enjoys the confidence of
his party to a degree not excelled by any man
in the Nation. Fraud and bribery have failed,
and justice has won a hard Learned victory.
The attitude of General Logan dur
ing the long contest just ended has
been characteristic of the man, and
he undoubtedly enjoys the respect and conf
dence of even his political opponents. Alert,
energetic. yet always equable, he will receive
the trust recommitted to him without the
suspicion Of a shadow on his actions at any
stage of the contest. The same may be said
of his friends and advocates. It was a clean,
strong victory for right, and the effect will
be felt in all parts of the country. General
Logan is a man who grows in popular esteem,
and his State may rejoice in the opportunity
to keep him prominently before the people.
He is a national man. Illinois had a national
honest and successful discharge.