The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-19

law thorough knowledge of men. Neither Id
ne without political experience. although not an
ofhce-holder or seeker. In 1881 he was assistant
Attorney general under appointment from Judge
Baldwin. In 1884 he was chairman of the couns
ty Republican committee and managed the az
fairs of the party with signal ability" He ID
very popular at home and has strong running
qualities.
Wabash Plain Dealer Cleveland's patriotism
seems to be hinged on the doctrine of States
rights.
Lebanon Patriot: The time was when Demos
Gratis everywhere denounced national banks
Have you heard anything Of that kind latelyi
Huntingburg Argus A President may veto Il
he pleases, but he cannot be coarse and brutal
without being arraigned at the bar Of public
opinion.
Peru Republican: There is no room for third
party. It's only Office is to aid the Democratic
party and give prominence or doodle to small
fry politicians.
South Bond Register: The management Of
the State Insane Asylum at indianapolis need4
an overhauling. Where there is so much smoke
there must be some fire.
Union City Eagle: Cleveland is accused Of
having preference for Southern men. Well
the South is solid, you know, and it is q good
thing to be solid with the South.
Spencer Republican: Indiana is already in
debt about 100000 under Democratic rule
Look at Knox county. Look wherever you will
DelloCFacy ana u0ot 20 togetuer.
South Bend Tribune: Whisky should be and
can be Knocked out of politics Whether it can
DO Knocked out of politicians is another matter
In some cases, if knocked out, there would b
very little left
Marion Chronicles: Even if it were assumed
for the sake of argument that all of President
sClevelands vetoes are just. his surs chow that
he is incapable of approaching the dignity Of the
position he occupies.
South Bend Register The President is un-
dertaking to deal out advice to the old soldiers
in lieu of pensions. There is no question about
the patriotism of the Nation. IL is Mr.. Clevo-
lands that looks queer.
Greencastle Times: 1t strikes us that it ID
about time for the Democracy to get together ID
Chicago once more and declare the government
failure. Subsequent history will probably
not disappoint them this time.
Huntington Herald: However, enc ingredient
in Democratic harmony seems to consist of let
ting the people hold the bag while the ringstera
grab the swae. The people will insist on being
heard in the matter hereafter, though.
Terre Haute Republicans The first qualfca-
ton for statesman and Representative should
be honesty, coupled with common sense. Almost
any knave, with smartnes5 and small amount
of brains, can make a modern politician.
Waterloo Press: The Iowa Democrats have
declared for local option and where the sale OF
liquor is not prohibited tax of 5000 is imposed
What do the Democrats of this State, who 0p.
pose sumptuary legislation, think of thisl
Lawrence Mall When the colored vote Of the
South is permitted to be cast and counted hon
estly. that other great evil and standing menace
to our country the Democratic party--willbe
put down. Then there will be no 'ssolid South"
Lagrange Standard: 1t may have not gone az
far as many of its members have and now wish
it would, but to accuse Republicans a body OK
any false pretenses hypocrisy in the temper
ance cause is simply classifying history and de-
basing the accuser.
Elkhart Review: A growing sentiment in fa-
vor Of temperance in some practical form is TAX
ing possession of the people, and if 1t is fostered
in the right way it will spread and become
force. Let the meeting next week be conserva-
tive yet earnest, and 1t will be useful.
Shelbyville Republican: If President Cleve.
land would yank few spells politicians out OF
Office by the hair OF their head for violating thu
spirit of the civl-service law, he would soon pui
a stop to their doings. Otherwise they will pay
little attention 80 his orders or the law.
North Manchester journal: If the representa-
tives of tie people to be estopped il their eff
forts to deal justly with soldiers Of this govern
ment by the one-man power, it is time to inquire
by what power it is run. Is tia government OF
the people, for the people, by the people.
Elkhart Independent: What the laboring man
wants is cool, deliberate facts. shorn of all faa.
cy He wants instruction against the labor agi.
tator and, above ALL he wants instruction against
that malignant type of men who are at enmity
with the world generally ana the capitalist spe-
officially.
Madison Courier: Democratic incapacity and
Encouragement is driving the monsy-carryine
business from the mails to the express ofic&
1t is evident the whole public service is being
demorazed, for the same causes will pro-
duce the same effects throughout all of the de-
partments.
Plymouth Republican, Nobody denies that
Senator Payne bought his seat. and if he is al
lowed to retain it, the American people should
make the Senate understand that it is not O.
house of lords, and that pretended dignity
which shields corruption will not be recognized
by the people.
Connersville Times: The President has vetoed
ninety special pension bills, each for the relief
of an soldier who sacrificed his health for the
life Of the country. Comment in such cases ID
unnecessary. 1t takes votes to cure such out
RACES. The soldiers will be apt to vote as they
shot the next time.
Petersburg Press: It is simply demagogy Ia
say the tariff benefits only the manufacturer IL
is not true. 1t benefits the laborng men more
than any one else The price of things is regu-
lated by the demand and supply, and whore
there is proftin any business competition springs
up and prices are reduced.
Liberty Herald: The Importance of redeemng
Indiana from the clutches of Democratic su-
premacy was never more imperative than in tho
present campaign. The welfare of the State de-
mands its restoration to the Republican column.
Let ali true Republicans feel it not only duty
but pleasure to aid in this result.
Anderson Herald: It would be infinitely bet
ter for the politics and morals of the people if the
whole temperance question were taken from the
arena of political agitation and made one of pure
moral reform. The wonderful progress of pro.
hibiton in many sections of the South has bees
brought about by keeping politics in the back
ground.
Princeton Clarion: Democratic patriotism lief
in the direction of Office When he has obtained
an Office he has reached the end of his desire fol
the public veal. The patriotism, for office only,
of the Democratic party has grown irksome to
the honest voters of Indiana, and she time is
now at hand when they will demand and insist
upon change
Greencastle Banner: Every Republican in
Putnam county is anxious to secure the defeat
of Colonel Matson, and no other county will sur.