The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-04-08
Public OFFICES PUBLIC TRUSTS,
The Views OF an Editorial Staff Cor
respondent Upon tie Policy of
CleTelaHd's Administration.
Why Indiana Gets Left and Geor-
gia Don't-Views and Opinions
Interesting Resume.


special from this city to an indianapolis
paPszi saying of me, "He is here to try his
luck for Billy Williams place. He and Hon.
r. @. ]. Pendleton are the leading competi-
, TO gross ignorance, but am bound 10 say
/ did not know BILLY Williams had place.
/ do not to this moment know what Billy
Williams place is, and furthermore, 1 did
not know before that there was q Billy
Williams. So if I ana Mr.. Pendleton's only
leading competitor, that gentleman may
consider himself sure of Billy's place.
In an interview with Mr.. Cleveland on
the 29th of November, stated that
WOULD NOT BE AN APPLICANT
for, nor would accept any place, even had
Isuch aspirations (which / never had(. I
should not compete for any office with any
d. Indiana Democrat, in which, Slate I have
been bat yesr. There are thousands of
most worthy Democrats who by life long
service in the State Democratic ranks
have deserved reward lar more thar posi-
bly, could by one brief year of work. For
whatever my pen did in The late campaign
am amply rewarded, from party stand
point, By the generous appreciation demon
st-ated by the Democrats OF Indiana.
Having, then, no fsyors to ask OF Mr.
Clevsland's administration, 1 am prepared
to give without bias my impressions of it.
For week have been taking observations
Of it and engaging in conversations which
must fully enlighten me. The
CLEVELAND POLICY Is STUDY.
II commsnds sdmiTstion from some and
provokes criticism from others. Not an
hour ago 1 met an acquaintance coming out
of department Office. "What hesdwsy are
you msking" I asked "If any at all I
don't know it," was answered. "D-d If
believe the al ministration knows its own
head am disgusted." Here and there is
met disappointed candidate fairly blazing
with anger, which he vents in recrimina-
or two Indisnians thus on FIRE.
The most zsslous partisan workers have In
instances been passed in favor of men who
have been merely dignifed figure heads in
recent csmpag grs. Way the most import
ant foreign mission should have gone to Yer
mont, hopelessly Republican S a.e, is an
enigma on which some ground charge that
the President is devoid of party sense or
fealty. Why Georgia should be awarded
the Russian AID Mexican missions in the
persons OF two Confederate Generals, resid
ing in the same city and Law partners,
while Indiana is dizregarded IN all impor.
tant appointments vexes the comprehension
OF some Indianisns. But touching the lat
ter, let me describe. The Georgia represel-
fation of twelve CoUgressmen and two SEN
ators are all agreed and marching as one
MAJ in behalf OF the applicants. 1t is Just
here that Indiana has suffered at the White
House. There has been lack OF unity Of
sentiment and sction. We have had IL
lustTated the truth Of the Scripture: "a
honse divided against itself can not stand"
Admitted, then, al element of disafection
IN our party ranks; admitted a number Of
appointments which, through strong par
tis&n glasses, appear irregular; admitted the
rejection of the applications Of
men who have contributed much of
life and fortune toward maintaining tbs
party organization during the long ascend
ency OF the Republican party. These may,
from strict party standpoint indicate that
the President is not very ardent partisan.
But it will be remembered that, with the
exception of the New York Postmaster, all
the sppointees have been Democrats and
MEN OF EXALTED cHARAcTEE
and capacity.
What do you make Of the Cleveland
policy" 1 asked Of Judge Holman to-day.
tits far sighted" was the reply. "Per.
sonally, and for Indians, c0nfe5s to have
suffered some disappointment, but sm not
offended at the administration. The gentle
men Mr.. Cleveland has called into hiscoun.
Gil and selected for important trusts at home
and abroad are OF the very highest rsspecte-
bility. Whatever individuals or localities
may think of Mr.. Cieveland's neglect Of
them, the country at large is destined to ap-
prove his administration. We are going 10
have four years of honesty and economy in
the Goyernment-an experience OF the old
fsme directness and simplicity in public af-
iaiIT."
strolling dexn the avenue with Senator
VooEhees this sfternoon, asked him IL In-
diana being passed had soured him
sgeinst the administration. Said he: OF
course have been disappointed; frat OF ell,
because Joe Mcdonald was not called to
the Cabinet, and later in not secur-
ing the appointment OF other Indiana
applicants; bat am CONVINCED tpst no man