The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-05
Comments on Cottreli.

ests of the ward and city at large. Thanking you for
this expression of confidence l am Yours, ETC.,
ARTHUR L. WRIGHT.
Comments on COttreli.
There was nothing talked about on the streets
yesterday so much as the nomination of Cottrell
for mayor, and the expressions of opinion were
various. TIL Republicans generally regarded it
as a weak nomination, and confidently predicted
the overwhelming defeat of the nominee. The
Democrats are about equally satisfied and dis
pleased with it. The saloon men, to whom Mr..
Cottrell owes his nomination, are enthusiastic.
but the class who favor law and order-and
there are many such Democrats-cannot conceal
their disgust. Some make an effort to, but the
politicians who have ideas about seeking po-
litical favor themselves discreetly say little.
1t is doubtful if there has ever been a candidate
who entered upon his campaign with more
prejudice against MIN in his own party, and
nearly the whole of it arises from a cause which
is not likely to wear away with the progress of
the canvass.
The class of Democrats who revolve around
the Hon. Sim Coy are enthusiastic over Cot
trells nomination, and will do their best work
for him. 1t is said that many of the Democratic
s~aIoon-keepers have promised " contribute
Sl0O, and that an assessment of this sum Will %
demanded from each one for the campaign fund,
as the fight will be solely in their interest.
The Democratic business men and the class of
citizens who are interested In good government
more than a party triumph. have nothing favora-
bic to Mr.. Cottrell to say, and it is very evident
that he will lose votes among them.
INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSIONS.
There were many expressions of appreciation
and disgust, some of them being as follows:
Assistant City Clerk Ripley-"Your paper to-
day represented the feeling exactly. There is
no doubt a great deal of dissatisfaction on &C
count of Cottrell. When | came out of the con-
vention last night, a Democrat and a delegate
very emphatically said he would be defeated.
Giles Smith told me that the Republican candi-
date would have at least 500 majority. Whether
or not these men were respondent over the de-
feat of their candidates l cannot say, but it is
certain there Is a STRONG disposition among a
large number of Democrats TO oppose the choice
OF the convention"
City Clerk Breunig: 'Is see no remarkable
displays of enthusiasm for Cottrell. We cannot
count on his weakness because some Democrats
are grumbling. 1t will not do for the Repub-
licans to underrate his strength"
Martin Hugg: 'Cottrells candidacy is as
strong as any other Democrats would be. How
ever, l heard a young and influential follower of
that party say he would not vote for him on
account of the crowd who are essentially the
candidates hackers. He will lose largely in
some parts of the city, and that too from his
own political ranks, and he will gain in others,
but whether the net gain or loss will be sufficient
TO give him the average poll of his party, | can
not say. IL VIII uOC OO 10 Jake a small view OIL
Cottrells skillfulness as a political manipulation.
| He will have the supporter the whisky interest. "
". f. Elliott, assistant city attorney: Got
trell is not the strongest or the weakest man the
Democrats could nominate. He can carry the
| average vote of his party"
A prominent Democrat and one of high stand
ing. but whose name is not given for judicious
reasons: '"The men who will support Cottreil
are workers among their fellows when they go
into the campaign earnestly, but are of little
Il, N rfoA ~anD fn nonk - n 49,
tain of them, and will gather them from both
parties. However, a large number of Demo
Gratis, who hold their heads high, are not for
him. In fact, we have too much of the liberal
There is no issue except that of enforcing or not
enforcing the law. Unfortunately, Cottrell's
candidacy means the latter" 1T is probable
this Democrat will take a somewhat active
stand against Cottrell)
John Carleton: II was there as a delegate
and voted every time for Byfield."
mot satisied?"
"You fellows think the Democrats are not"
Esquire Smock: ut is a good nomination for
whisky and anti whisky, whether the better
elements or the bummers shall rule"
Robert E Smith: 1T is a mistake to regard
Cottrell as a weak candidate. He is a politician
and knows how to handle his forces. No matter
who may be our candidate it will be a hard fight.
Cottrell told me before he became a police COM
missioner that he intended to become a candi-
date for mayor. He worked for the favor of the
extreme liberal element and has secured it. He
had a purpose in keeping affairs lively in the
| police board"
Jacob Scholl: 81 heard Bernhamer say awhile
ago that the Democratic campaign was adjusted
to suit all classes. The PLATFORM said he,
favors enforcement of the laws; that will catch
one element. Cottrells candidacy means any
thing outside Of enforcing the law; that will
catch the mob"
A well-known Republican sail: II met three
influential Democrats in one block who said the
nomination would not do at all. If we organize
rightly and go to work, Cotttell will be defeated
by q large majority"
William Anderson, a Democrat, to a Republic
an: IF you people can't beat Tom Cottrell, you
can't beat anyone. 1t is whisky and anti-whisky.
1t is strange a party must wink at violation of
certain laws to gain votes"