The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-21
vICE-PREsIDENT HENDRICKS.
He Will Not Go to Europe-His Opinion of ths
Presidents Appointments.

He Will Not Go to Europe-His Opinion of the
Presidents Appointments.
Washington special.
Vice president Hendricks, upon being asked if
he expected to visit Europe this summer, said:
81 have never thought of it. l have too much
to occupy my time at home. This is the form
ative period Of the Democratic party, restored to
power. 1t is very important to get things in
good running order. The administration will
have plenty to do when Congress reassembles,
without looking after the appointment of persons
to Office. We must present measures for public
approval and support. The experience of the
past six weeks shows the sagacity of the Presi
dent in urging his friends in the late Congress to
avert an extra session at all hazards This now
gives him ample time to organize the personnel
of his administration with care and deliDera
ton"
There seem to be some differences Of opinion
as to the course being pursued"
THAT is natural / have been ir politics
many years, and never knew time when
every body could be satisfied. The President
has taken position which some persons choose
to regard as novel in the way of selecting men
for Office. but the President, so far, is ahead.
TINS question of patronage has always been one
of the most perplexing and disturbing features
of American politics. 1t is proper that an ad
ministration should have its own personal and
political friends and supporters In places of exec
utiye trust ard responsibility. The appoint
ments almost without exception, have been
Democrats. Some of them, it is true. are very
recent converts, but have doubt the Presi
dents idea is to build up sort of rejuvenated
Democratic party. which has come to stay. The
appointees have been of such character to
disarm opposition, or even criticism. 1t looks
very much as if we were to have q new depart
ure IN all the old time doctrines of Democratic
administration and that the people are with rs.
1t is delicate subject for me to talk about-the
adIninistration--as what say might be miscon-
strued; but it has my cordial support and my
services are at its disposal in any way that they
may be needed. 1 think that the Presidents
course in keeping clear of all fractional contro-
versies will relieve the party from much useless
uneasinesS.'
"How about Indianaa'
IL do not think that there has been any seri
Gus disturbance of party harmony there if that
| is what you refer to- i think you will find this
declaration correct when we come TO an election.
That is always the best test.
When reference was made to the Indianapo
lis postmastership, the Vice president lit up his
finely cut features with one of his most diplo-
matte and suggestive smiles and remarked:
'sOh. that was merely an incident. A very
unnecessary controversy, as ii was generally
conceded that Mr.. Jones deserved something
from his party on account of many sacrifices and
recent reverses. 1t was we'll understood that he
should be presented when no one else was
thought Of, and the presentation OF candidate
in opposition to him was unnecessary"