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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
THE WABASH STRIKE,

The Wabash strike, now engaging general
Gould system, is what might reasonably have
been expected. It is the inevitable outcome
of the wrecking policy of Mr.. Gould. His
treatment of employees, his impositions and
studied neglect of their interests could but re-
suit in a bitter feeling Add to this the delay
in paying the employees the wages allowed
them, and any thinking man will find the
cause for the present trouble. Mr. Gould
practices the grinding and crushing policy
upon all who come under his management,
so much so that there has ever been
Striking" contrast between the service
rendered and the feelings exhibited by the
employees on his roads and those of other
systems. 1t is q monstrous injustice that men
earning or receiving but ST. or $1.1O day
should be kept out of their scant pay for
months at time. Discomfort and restless
ness must follow; and that uneasiness WILL in
the nature of the case manifest itself in such
demonstrations as are now occurring. 1t is
too much for reasonable men to expect that
employees on an elaborate system of railroad,
all subject to the same hardships and all in
terested in the prevention of the same extor
tons, should not combine together in their
protest 1t is not to be expected that the
men will quietly leave their places in desul-
tory squads, say nothing and DO nothing;
rather, it is the most natural thing in the
world that they should unite and do the most
potential thing to carry their point.
Conceding this much, and placing the orig.
inal blame where it belongs-upon the merci-
less, soulless corporation--the stern fact OBJ
trudes itself that the methods employed by
the strikers are extralegal, and, while COM
prehensible, cannot be permitted. The posi-
ton taken by Governor Marmaduke, of Mis-
souri, relating to the rights of employer and
employe is unquestionably correct, and mustbe
maintained, else all the complex machinery Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

On the line of Senator Campbell's bill
for the punishment of corruption in the use of
the suffrage franchise, is the argument of the
London Spectator, which is of the opinion
that the least punishment for fraud at the
polls should be lifelong acknowledgements cit
is not out of vindictiveness," it says, 'that
these men are to be DISTINGUISHED, but out of
care for the political morality Of the future.
1t matters nothing among five millions of
votes; but it matters great deal whether the
five millions know that those who have be-
trayed their trust once are regarded as un-
worthy of trust for the futum."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.

THERE are many intelligent peorle--not unfriendlv
to Mr. Ceveland--who think that the very consttu-
ton of the Cabinet means its organization a
political machine, with Mr. Manning in full control
thereof the Cabinet officers from outside this State
being selected mainly for ornamental purposes and to
divert attention from the business end of the Ila
chine. New York Mail and Express.
ONE would suppose from great deal that is written
that there something exceptionally meritorous i'll
having z A. M. fixed tho breakfast hour at the
White House Now. it is not the hours at which
eats his meals, but the manner in which he dis
poses of his time between these events that makes his
conduct meritorous. the reverse. President who
employed the quiet hours OF the night up to A. NJ. in
studying state papers would hardly be anxious for a
o'clock breakfast, and if he delayed his matutina
repaSt until noon, would be justified in finding
fault with his conduct.-Boston Herald
IT Is tho boast the strikers that they have con-
Quoted themselves peaceably and have destroyed no
property. They have, however, denied the right of
of property to control and they wish
and in doing they have violated the letter and spirit
of the law quite much il they had begun and
Quoted ther proceedings WITH ROT ana violence. Inc
question at issue between Mr.. Gould and his employees
is entirely lost the greater question raised by the
duct of the strkerswheher they superior to the
law whether the law is superior to them II is the
duty of the State authorities to decision IN
favor of the law. be the consequences what they
may.-St Louis Globe Democrat.
This country is not France as was century ago.
There distinct classes he,e, of which preys
on another and between which there is impossible
gulf. The aborer here may be the capitalist o-'nor-
row; the capitalist of to-day was laborer yesterday
and this account there is no broad division between
the two. They substantially one, and III case or
an invasion which should threaten social disturbance
they would be unit in resistance. For these reasons
the community would be compact in its organization
against disorder and there is no possibility that
anarchy could secure any permanent foothold. If
there are people who alarmed at the prospect of
an outbreak let them comfort themselves with the
conviction that if there be it will be of but brief
duration. and will be given permanent quietus.
Chicago Times.
THE Gar is probably not yet ready for war of the
magnitude which with England would assume
European complications, just now, in all likelihood
outside of the range of Prince Bismarks wishes,
that that great arbitrator of and peace might
lily convince the Russian government that it not
expedent to encounter the risks such breach of the
peace would involve. Tho cloud of which doomed
up ominously In the Eastern horizon two or three
weeks lgo has thus been blown quickly away and the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
A COMPLETE SUNDAY PAPER.

The SUNDAY JOURNAL was started on
the Oath of August last, and at once came
to the front as the Peoples Paper, on ac
count Of the excellence and variety of its con-
tents, the completeness of its telegraphic re-
ports, and the high character pervading its
columns The demand for the paper has been
so steadily increasing that we have been COM
PEELED to enlarge its pages, and to make ar
rangements whereby it can hereafter be placed
in every town and city Of the State and sur
rounding territory. This at once doubled its
already handsome circulation, and added to
the value of it as an advertising medium.
The SUNDAY JOURNAL will not be GEM
etery of dead matter nor a repository for
stupid stereotype pilates" Every line of it
will be new, fresh and largely original matter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
Wait O Little Longer.
Richmond Palladium

Richmond Palladium.
The Indianapolis Journal is surprised that the
Democrats Of Indiana do not resent the insults
heaped upon Mr.. Mcdonald by the present ad-
ministration. But the journal should not hurry
the funeral. The majority of Indiana Demo
pointing power is with the administration.
Each particular Democrat is hoping that he may
be remembered with an official plum, and until
the plums are all gone Josephs wrongs must be
held in allegiance. But when the great army Of
the disappointed are gathered under the banner
of McDonald-when the one is called and the
twenty left-the rejected Democracy of the
State will paint the very heavens rcd with their
indignation, and, if profanity will provo salvs
to McDonald's sores, he will not only be healed,
but thoroughly indicated. The good time is
coming, only wait little longer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

ONE Indiana woman thinks she understands
the political situation In letter to the de-
partment she says, as clincher to her appli-
cation for a. postoffice: ri am an original
rebel Democrat 1 was a rebel, like you were,
during the war, and am rebel STILL" 1t is
supposed that this selfrecommendation was
intended for Lamar; but it is far more likely
that the unreconstructed applicant, like many
others of her party, believes that the words
Democrat and rebel are synonymous terms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

may be directed to them. 1t is thought that
the reciprocity treaties may not be returned,
the President withholding them until he has
decided upon his exact policy upon the tariff.
AS to the canal treaty there are many, both
among Republicans and Democrats, who think
he will return that for action, since it has
been acted upon fayorably by Nicaragua, and
that State is already in trouble with Guate-
mala because of the concession to the United
States In case none of the treaties are re
turned, the general opinion among Senators
is that the work of the special session can be
completed inside of two weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

chances that the Afghan boundary question will
be speedily and peacefully settled. How permanent
this settlement will be depends upon conditions which
no one is sufficiently prophetic to foresee.-Boston
Herald.
SENSIBLE Trishmen will perceive the difference be.
tween toadying to royal guest and treating him
politely. Nothing IL gained in this world BY rudeness
Concessions are not secured by outrlges Friendship
is not revived or won by insult ireland can lose
nothing and may gain much by giving the Prince OF
Wales civil welcome and improving the occasion to
show him the condition and needs OF the country.
Boston Herald.
THE public service begets habits which are worry
injurious to man, which tend to weaken his self
dependence and unfit him for anything else Old
are all at when they lose their places
Lhcy nave been under fostering SO long have so
long lea hves OF routine fixed for them by Others that
they lose their power of initiative. They dare
not take the risks and assume the responsibilities
which other men regard as n matter of course and
which help to harden and strengthen their moral mus
cie and enable them to win success Washington is
to-day full of dependents on the government who
would be almost like women deprived of the protection
OF their husbands IL they lost their privilege of draw
ing their monthly supply from the payroll. They
have forgotten how TO work and have acquired ths
haoie OF leaning on SOMEBODY else.-New York Sum-
THE clamcr for Office is as fierce and load as It ever
has been at any previous time and substantallv the
entire Democratic party is day engaged IN denand
ing from Cleveland the appointment of persons who
can be put into office only by most unbushng dis
regard OF the principles which Mr. Cleveland has pro
fessed He has publicly declared that the principles
OF cvservice reform must be faithfully observed and
carried out and yet he is asked by nearly the whole
of his party, to turn out Republican officials whose
personal merits and proved fidelity entte them to
tention 1t civil service reform is anything but farce
In effect, pretty much the whole party
formally demands of Mr. Cleveland that he shall put
aside his professions disregard all his pledges
treat with contempt the assurances given by him and
by his party In order to secure an election.-New
York tribune
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
Why He Didn't Veto.


tician He never fails to keep in view his own
political possibilities. A man who cared fig
for his party would have vetoed the apportion-
ment bills. Not so with Governor Gray He
doesn't care that their passage is likely to give
the State offices to the Republicans at the next
election by handsome majority. Not he The
legislative apportionment scheme is in close
sympathy with the Governors aspirations. With
third of the Republican votes of the State dis
franchised and unrepresented it is impossible
that the next General Assembly should be any
thing but Democratic. That leaves the fight
wholly inside the party, and little Ike will trust
to his own resources and the assistance of the
Machiavelian Hendricks to sheve Joe Mcdonald,
his Only formidable competitor for the United
States Senate. Will the Democracy of Indiana
permit the wire workers to triumph oyer honest
worth!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

ONE by one the rebels and their old time sym
pathizers are crawling out of their holes intent
upon resuming their former occupations. Brick
Pomeroy, made notorious during the war by the
publication of disreputable newspaper at La
Crosse, turns up at Washington editor Of a
paper which he labels the Omitted States Demo
crat, successor to the Lacrosse Democrat" He
will probably fail to make it go. Even rebels
have outgrown the style of literary nutriment
which he can supply
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
TIFF AFGHANIsTAN TROUBLE.


War between Russia and England would be
grapple between giants, and desperate
struggle would result. Indications now are
that these two great military powers are about
to come into collision over disputed rights to
the northwest of the British possessions in
India For more than century it has been
the well-defned purpose of Russia to push the
empire Of the Cars to the shores of the Per-
sian gulf, in order to gain seaport for opera
tons in the Orient. This purpose has been
steadily pursued until now fully half
the distance has been travelled over
and subjected to the Russian domination.
Since the beginning Of this century no less
than seven considerable advances have been
made toward the coveted object in view, and
each in succession has been held. In 1886 the
territory east of the Ural river and north Of
the Emba was conquered. In 1868 the bound
airy line was extended as far south as the Aral
sea- Four years later q considerable extent
of territory lying south of the Sir Daria river,
and reaching well toward the Oxus, was APP
propriated Seven years later, in 1874, four
several acquisitions were made, to the south
west and to the northwest Of the Aral sea, south
of the acquisition Of 1867, and south of the
eastern extremity of the slice taken in 1868.
Four years ago Russia acquired two more
slices to the north of Merv, and last year the
Merv oasis was taken in. Just here comes the
point concerning which the dispute now
arises. The English understood that Russia's
frontier in this direction extended to line
drawn from Sarakhs to Koja Salah on the
Oxus. The Russian War Department, how
ever, published map placing the line south
of Penideh, running northeast toward
the Oxus. The meaning Of this could
not be misunderstood - the intention
was to make the fictitious boundary
the real one To this end the Russian ad-
vance is now before Penideh, fortified place
on the northern side of the Parapomisan
mountains, directly north of Herat Indica-
LLOuS are tudG LLo lIluUOO AOOSu sc VIII
be crossed, in which event war is inevitable.
1t is apparent too, that if England wants to
hold that part Of the world, defensive cam
paign will not suffice; Russia must be driven
back But this would be terrible if not
impossible undertaking, unless it be ac
complshed by victories in other por-
tions of the Russian empire. The field
of operations in Afghanistan is
but about six days remove, by present trans
portaton facilities, from the army of the eau
casia, 100000 strong, and but three days from
that Of Turkistan, S. 900 strong. Immedi-
ately behind these, and stretching to the
frozen regions of the north, are all the forces
of that mighty empire The British outpost
is at Quota, on the northwestern boundary of
Beloochistan, and connected by rail with
Kurrachee, on the Arabian sea. 1t would ap-
pear, therefore, that Russia has an immense
advantage, and it is pretty safe to predict that
the end of the campaign will find the Mus
covites a little nearer the coveted aim of their
ambition
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

PERHAPS it is matter of no moment, but
unless managers of skating Kinks want to rent
them for warehouses next fall, they must put
stop to making circuses of them. They
should take lesson from the tumble there
was in base ball, when that game was run in
the ground by the alleged managers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

IT was not so very many years ago when
the proposition to encourage the silk industry
in the United States was hooted at. A pro-
tective tariff has had the effect of bringing the
silk manufactures of this country to the third
place from the top, and $35, 900, 900 worth are
made annually in this country. Millions of
dollars are thus paid American labor that
would be sent abroad but for the 'robber
tariff
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
A Good Man Not to Remove.

Special to New York World.
There has been some talk about Recorder
Bruce, of the Treasury Department, being sue
ceeded by Matthews, the colored New York law
yer, who stumped the Empire State for Presi-
dent Cleveland. Inquiry at the White House
shows that this subject has not been given any
consideration whatever and it is not likely that
another colored man will succeed the incumbent
1t has been urged that if colored man is to con-
tinue in Office, no better could be found than Mr..
Bruce who is an intelligent executive officer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
Scientists En- Route.
Minneapolis Tribune.


Once in while there is delicious innocence
in foreign advices, as for example when read
tina that "Generai Sir Peter Lumsden will command
scientific exploring expedition into Afghanistan.
The escort will be composed of picked troops
from the Anglo Indian army and will number
about so 900 men, Meantime Russia mas de-
veloped a similar scientific zeal, and has a corps
of 1OO, 900 skilled metallurgists moving in the,
same direction When these eminentis scien-
tific bodies meet the world will hear g-tat deal
about-Afghanistan
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
Does Not Know the West.
Special to Boston Journal.

Spectal 10 BOSTON Journal.
1.-THE weakest point in Clevelands Admins
tration, said Chicago Democrat lis likely to
be the fact that he has never seen a prairie"
THAT is true" WAS the response of a member
Of the Iroquois Club. "He has never been west
of Buffalo, but he is not likely to labor under
that embarrassment long. He has already ac-
cepted an invitation of the Iroquois Club to visit
Chicago in the month of May or June at the
latest"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

WHAT with the British flag hauled down
at Victoria by Germans, the war in Egypt,
and the imminent war in Afghanistan, to say
nothing of the troubles in Ireland, it would
seem that England had her hands full No
English-speaking alliance, if you please.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

THE brutal Evansville Courier considers
that it would be "a good joke on the country
If General Grant were to live ten years. A
paper that could utter such sentiment is be-
meath contempt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
Strong Language.
kokomo Tribune,

kokomO Tribune,
says that lust as many people from prayer
meeting 60 into psaloons as any other people"
Senator Bailey is aliar and blackcuard and
should be compelled by his outraged const;tu
ency to resign the honorable position he has dis
graced Such harsh terms arc Objectionable to
our ears, but are tho only ones that will proper
ly characterize such a disreputabe hummer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

Pittsbcrg Times.

PIttsDErE IIMes.
So far as the executive is concerned, this ad.
ministration, evidently. will not stalk through a
dress parade atmosphere There will be some
display, no doubt but those in search of that
phase Of the new regime will be required to pay
attention to Mrs Hendricks. That good lady ia
apparently disposed to paint the capital red
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

Mr.. HENDRICKS yesterday attempted to
sun the Chicago postoffice and soon found
that he was only the Vice-president whom
nobody cares a continental for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

SheIbyvillc Republican.
When impartial history comes to be written,
and Justice is weighed out TO all according to
their Just deserts, it will be found that for pure
cussedness unauthorized asininity, besotted
egotism and nspissated ignorance. old Dave
Goodng of Hancock distances competition aud
makes all ordinary asses hide their long ears in
shame.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

THE influential New Orleans murderers, led
be hanged and the remaining three to twenty
years in the penitentiary. And all the coun-
try says amen, with a hearty good will
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

AN Eastern paper explains that Mr. Secre-
tary Endicott who was about thirty years of
age when the war broke out, was mot an
active opponent, but rather a critic, of the
war and its measures" Out in Indiana people
of that sort went by the name of copper
heads
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
''Buyard."


Terre Haute EXpress-
The latest news regarding the Mcdonald affair
is that Mr. Bayard aided Mr. Hendricks i'll keep
ing ''old saddlebags' out of the Cabinet. II Mr..
Bayard really did this we assure him that here.
after no Indianian will respect his constituencies
on the pronunciation of his name, and will
utterly refuse to say "Buyard.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

SToCKsLAGER for Comptroller of the Treas
ury-the most important judicial officer in the
government, at least in the executive depart
ment. Could sublime gall any further go9
The man never was heard of in Indiana as a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

The Empress Augusta, of Germany has
placed 81, 900 in the hands of the Red Cross
societies, to be offered as prize to the person
bringing forward the best model for an ambu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
Send Him Into Exile.

Columbus Republican.
Hendricks and other friends (l) Of Mcdonald
having defeated him as candidate for President
and for Cabinet position, now want to get him
out of the way entirely by burying him IN for.
ejgu mission.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12
But They Are UnGratefuI.

Pittstnrn Commercial Gazette.
Rev Dr. Burchard has been retired on q PEN
sion of $500 year. The Democrats can we'll
afford to chip in and make 1T $4,000. Tho old
man was the real Moses who led them into the
nromised land.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

lance to contain one dozen beds. Tho En-
press evidently believes in the motto, I'm
time Of peace prepare for war She possibly
expects these commodious ambulances to be
filled with English
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

WHEN Mr. Cleveland resolved to rise at 6
o'clock in the morning, ne probably had in mind
the old saw which says: early to bed and early
to rise makes man healthy, and wealthy, and
wise" If the practice only makes him wise, the
country will forgive him for the introduction of
such an offensive custom.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

"THTEvEs, bummers and incompetent
officials" is the expressive phrase used by the
New Albany Public Press in characterizing
those who have come to the front in control
ling the present General Assembly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-12

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick.
President Cleveland must make nominations
to Office faster, else he will find party on his
hands beyond the hope of redemption.