The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-27
TIE VEST IN THE CABINET.

viii the Western States have representa-
ton in Mr. Cleveland's Cabinet? II the
newspapers and their correspondents are to
be believed the West viii be left out in the
cold. 1t is true that the Cabinet-makers
have booked Mr.. Villas for a place, but Mr..
Villas represents only the Republican States
OF the Northwest, which never have con-
tTibuted q single electoral vote in aid OF the
Democracy. II is idle and silly talk to say
that the President ought not to consider the
place or section Of the Union in which his
councillors reside. A Cabinet constructed
by Mr.. Cleveland without Western nam in
il, who has broad, liberal and national ideas,
will not command the respect and conf
Gence OF Western people. The West is
the seat Of empire Western ideas
and Western votes control and viii
control the destinies of this Republic. East
ern politicians and Eastern statesmen may
try to ignore the West, bat the West will
not be ignored. She may not yet know how
to use her strength like giant. but the day
is comm when her inhabitants will demand
a potential representation in the National
Councils. The Republican politicians build
ed wisely from Lincoln to Garfield, bat
when they went far East to Maine for
leader their Samson was shorn OF his locks.
Had Southern or q Northwestern nsa
been placed on the ticket with Mr.. Cleveland
be would to-day have been only the Gov
ernor Of New York, and it was wiss policy
in our National Convention to place the
Indiana Democracy in the front of the bat
tie, under the leadership of Hendricks.
A continuation OF the policy which in
sursd victory then would insure success to
the administrator of Mr.. Cleveland for the
next four years Probably no man knows
who viii compose his Cabinet. He may not
himself know yet, bat certain it is that In
diana ought not TO De passed by. The De-
mocracy Of Indiana neither demand nor die
tate. They realize the fact that within he,
borders there are many Democrats who
would worthily, honestly and faithfully
assist Mr.. Cleveland in plotting the ship of
state, bat they also know that the foremost
man of all, the best guide, the most SUIT
able financial pilot is Joseph e. Nc
Donald. IL is vile SANDER and
o contemplate lie to say that the Indiana
Democracy are not united in advocating the
fitness of his selection. He is "primus inter
pares." When in 1850, at Cincinnati, his
nomination for the Presidency would have
been assured, had be suffered his name to be
presented, he nobly resisted the temptation,
and oheying the will OF the Democratic
voters of Indiana, stood by Mr.. Hendricks.
And yet no man blamed Garfield when, tried
in like manner st Chicago, ne yielded to the
seductive voice Of the delegates. Again
when, in 1852, the great assault was made in
Indiana by the Republican party on the per-
sonsl liberty Of the citizens Of Indiana, Joe
Mcdonald was in the van guard which led
the embattled hosts of the Democracy to VIC
tory. THIS wise leadership gave US such q
control Of the State as made the victory
Of 1884 possible. When was Mcdonald ever
known TO shirk from duty or from aiding
his friends? Or when was he timid or lake
warm while assaults were being made on the
rights and privileges Of the people?
Others have faltered when the battle
ragged; others have coveted and taken honOrs
which they had net earned, but be has
always been faithful to tbs people, wise,
prudent and sagacious counsellor; Eestor
to guide the Democracy into the right paths
and an Ajax lebanon to keep them therein.
Neither has he ever sought power or place.
In these days, when offices and honor come
not to the fitest but to the most persistent
seekers, it makes Indiarians proud to know
that the Democratic Senators in Congress
from all the States have voluntarily joined
in recommending Mr.. Mcdonald to the Sec
rstaryship OF the Treasury. That is As great
an honor az the Office Itself. And these Sen.
ators merely reflect the united sentiment Of
the intelligent people OF Indiana and Of the
West, without distinction OF party, for the
appointment Of Mcdonald to the Treasury
would be the first and principal step to the
restoration OF financial conadencs aud msr-
camille and manufacturing prosperity.