The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-07

that the ontsst lies between GOoding and
Jewett, with frat one and then the other in
the lead.
William Neal, OF Johnson, candidate for
Docrkeeper OF the House, has already gained
the distinction OF being the best electioneer
In The field. Almost the entire posse comita-
tus is on hand working for him. Among
his workers are Editors Slater. Short aud
Williams, Auditor Jennings, Treasurer
Swift, Clerk Harris. ex-Clerk Hardin. Sheriff
Steward, Il. C. NJ. Perry. Thomas McFadden,
ex Senator Tarlton, Judge Banta. Commits.
sioner CutsiDger, Drs. Jones aud Hall, and a
host OF others They are all here, they de-
clare, with one accord, and they assert with
confidence that their favorits will get there.
Captain Samuel Donaldson, OF Kansas. Is at
the Grand Hotel. The Captain spent the
greater part of his lifeEin Southern and Gen.
trail Indiana, and in his time was one of the
best known politicians Of the State. Many a
combination which has fixed events
that have become matters OF his DRY
were formed by him, and IN a
State Convention il was the aim Of
every nan who understood bis business, and
who desired a nomination for anysOficP, 70
first enlist the earnest co operation Of the
Captain. THIS done, the battle va wJn
nearly every time. Captain DJnsIdsnn is
grow ing ol0, but although his beard is
white, be EXHIBITS all ihs spirit which
characterized bis work of former years. He
Il ncw lookiDe In upon the formation OF the
State Legislature, and, possibly, pressing
soWe sspDants Claims. while apparently he
walks unconcernedly along through the GER
rCoTs OF the hotel IN companv with his
nearest relative, Colonel j. w. Vsnnoy, of
S~helbyville.
Nearly or quite all OF the Senators and
Representatives elect reached the city yester-
day, and the Hobbies OF the Grand and Bates
presented even a more animated appearance
than on Monday. The interest conferred in
the Speskership contest. and this seemed tn
have practically dwarfed everything else.
Candidates Tor minor offices, however, were
by no means discouraged, aud claimed
TO be receiving an amount OF atten-
ton commensurate with the Importance
of the positions To which they aspire. IF
forts were made during the evening TO form
combinations, both for Senate and House of
fees, but these resulted in failure, owing to
the fact that hardly a Congressional District
In the State has less than two candidateA
and several OF them as man as three. From
the indications at l o'clock this morning
each race appeared to be a free fOrall, with
cut hope OF changing its character before the
caucus meets tonight. A large number OF
persons are in the city taking part for their
friends or looking on the struggle from q dis
interested standpoint.
"Whom VIII the Republicans nominate
for the United States Senator asked the re-
porter of q Republican senator yesterday.
THAT is question which has received bat
little thought so far was the reply. "As
for me-" he continued. 81 am for Potter first,
last and all the time. He has made a con-
Eervative administration and, while his
nomination would be but q compliment, il
is one that he deserves and ought to receive.
We can not better show our appreciation
of bis course during the past four years
for the Senate. IF it " does no
more, it will show TO him what
We would do II il were in our power 10 elect
3 Senator. Dick Thompson has been men
toned in this connection, and so has Colonel
Dudley, but you may rest assured that there
will be no strife for the honor, and that Po--
ter will receive the complimentary vote OF
the Republican members. With regard to
the officers of the Senate, L can not say who
will DO voted for. II is an empty honor, you
know, and men in this day and age are not
struggling for honors when there Is no
money attached to them. We have a great
many good men for whom we could vote,
but Il is now q matter of doubt whether We
Will 90 through the form of making nomi-
nations for Senat officers. The Democrats
will have everything their own 1av, and all
We ask IS a fair representation on thsseveral
committees. We are entitled to this, and
will not go outside to ask fayOrs."
A Republican member of the House who
srrived Monday evening was questioned yes
terdsy regarding the Speskership. He re-
piled that Mr.. Copeland would without
doubt receive the complimentary vote OF
bis party for that Office, and he was the
more positive that such would be- the case.
because Copeland is the only man who is
seeking it. are not in a position" said
be, either TO reward our friends or punish
our enemies, and this Is not an envis6le one
in politics The Democrats are making ell
the noise and will get all the ~emolumeats,
but | am surprised that there should be so
much good humOr when the struggle is wax
n g so wsrm- IL is pain that the party is
Tying 10 ground for discomfort when ths
st uggle IS decided, and this fact argues 10
favor of %unanImity in the Legislature upon
all party questions that may arise. We do
rot constitute a minority that is formidable
IN any sense, and l look for q smooth session
and the transaction OF a good deal of busi
ness. / think the proper course for
the Republicans Is not to sntage
nize the majority by the introduction OF
bot provoke bitter discusglons, and event
uslly end in defeat. The people want less
wrsngling and more active work on the
part Of their Representatives, and as the
Democrats have such a decided majority.
they must bear the odium OF unpopular
measures while, at the same time. they will
reap the benefit OF all wholesome legislation
by the present BODY. This has been our of
year you know, and as we take back seats
on the political stage in State and Nation.
We should do so gracefully aud not as thOugh
We thought the hand of fate was irrevOcsbly
against u.s."