The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-15
HON. JAMES G. BLAINE.
The Second Volume of His Book-Future of
the Republican Party.
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The Second volume OF HIS BOOk-Futuro OF
the Republican Party.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WAsHINGroN, April 14-Hon. James G.
Blaine still remains here hard at work upon
the second volume of his Twenty Years of
Congress" Mr. Blaine occupies the elegant
house built by ex Senator Window, on Scott
Circle. Last year Senator Palmer, of Michigan,
lived there and the house became famous for
its hospitality. Senator Palmer's renowned
chef, Emile, was the most celebrated cook in
Washington, but he has gone and Mr.. Blaine
goes through life with less experienced head
to his pantry. The house, however, is furnished
just as it was year ago, with the exception of
the pictures and bric-a- brac The walls of the
great diningroom look extremely bare. as they
are without decoration whatever, save that af
forded by the paper-hanger and fresco painter.
The pictures owned by the Blaines remain in
their own house, which is occupied by L. z.
Letter Of Chicago. But although the walls
look bare and deserted, the rooms themselves
are always full of life and animation There is,
probably not another house in Washington to-
day so well patronzed by callers. All day long
the stream of visitors comes and goes, and all
are made welcome. William Walter Phelps can
be seen sitting at the window almost contin-
ually, and Congressman Hit, when in the city
Is constant caller.
Mr.. Blaine has cordial welcome for all who
choose to call upon him, and as he is very en-
tertaining talker. his callers generally make
quite extended visits Mr. Blaine said to friends
who recently called upon him that he expects to
finish his book about the middle of the summer
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while following the presidential will-o-the wisp
To question concerning his health and the eff
feet of the campaign upon it, Mr. Blaine re-
piled:
II am as we'll as / ever was The work last
fall was great, but the stories of an undermined
constitution are absurd. spoke every day for
forty-three days, sometimes making as many as
ten speeches day in the open air, and during
that time travelled upwards of $4,000 miles
My health is perfect"
'.Will the second volume of your book be as
large as the frstT
''Yes. think it will, and perhaps slightly
larger"
"What is your opinion Of the effect of the re-
cent election upon the future of the Republican
party2'
s"The Republican party cannot be annih Hated
by one defeat. Its principles are too sound and
its institutions too powerful for it to remain in
the background. No. the party has future,
and success will again be achieved The Demo
Gratis have already discovered that the election
of Presideut has not brought with it all the
good things they expected. The hundreds of
weary and disappointed men daily carried from
this city on the outgoing trains is sure guaran-
tee that the Republican party is no. dead"
Referring to the rapid growth of the Western
States Mr.. Blaine said:
"A few years ago loaned small sum of
money to a friend who went to Kansas. He
wrote me some time after and told me that he
was unable to pay, but would give me a half
section OF land to settle my claim. advised
him TO sell the land and pay me out of the pro-
ceeds This ne did, and believe realized but
little more than the 800 which he was indebted
to me. Five or six years ago I was told that
thatsasne half section Of Kansas farm land sold
for $32,O 900. or 800 an acre The time is coming.
and it Is not Far distant, when all tho arabic