The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-01
A NEWSPAPERS STORY.
The Diplomatic Relations Assumed by Two
Democratic Editors Toward Each Other.

The Diplomatic Relations Assumed by Two
Democratic Editors Toward Each Other.
New York Letter in Philadelphia Press.
The latest newspaper rivalin New York in the
way of cuts is the Star. Just now public atten
ton is riveted upon it by the fact that John r..
at the Fifth-avenue Eotel Mclean, like Hal
stead, Watterson and other Western editors. has
long desired to obtain foothold in New York
journalism. This desire has. probably been
stimulated by the success Of the Hon.
Joseph Pulitzer. Mclean came within an ace
of buying the plant and good will of the Star
when John Kelly sundereG his association with
that newspaper. Governor Dorsheimer after
ward bought it and threw the United States
district-attorneyshipo overheard so as to give his
undivided attention to editorial duties Whether
he is anxious to sell not, good story is afoat
concerning effort to open negotiations with
Mclean. A mutual friend of the two editors
was visiting Dorsheimer one day. when the Gov
error said:
s'By the by Walker, understand that John
Mclean is in the city. There is a rumor THAI
he wants to buy my newspaper. Now, it would
hardly be consistent with my dignity, you know.
for me to call on him. The President doesn't
like him. He ought to call on me. Suppose
you casually drop in at his hotel and, witho6s
limiting that you have seen me, suggest that he
pay me friendly visit. I shall take it as
great personal favor. | admire Mclean, but
wish he stood in greater favor at the White
House."
Walker good-naturedly consented to do what
he could to oblige the Governor. He called
upon Mclean. congratulated him on his healthy
appearance. questioned him about the length Of
his sojourn, and then said:
by the by, John, why don't you call on Gov.
Dorshelmer2 He thinks great deal of you, and
has had many complimentary references to you
in his newspaper. 1t would be capital idea to
drop in on him some day and have chat with
him. He would be pleased to meet you, am
sure. saw him the other day, and he spoke in
terms of the highest admiration"
rs that sop Mclean replied. "I'm pleased
to hear it. 1t would hardly be dignifed in me-
Cleveland doesn't like him. He ought to call on
me. You might do me a great personal favor
just now. Walker Drop in on the Governor
yourself in a day or two. and, after casually
mentioning that am visiting the city, suggest
that IT would be delicate compliment for him
to call and see me- You can tell him how much
/ esteem and appreciate him and all shat, but
don't let him know that you have seen me- That
would spoil the whole thing Dorshemer's good
enough, but he lacks standing at the White
House,
Walker was nonplussed. He gasped for air on
reaching the street, but no held his tongue. and
since that time Dorsheimer has been expecting
visit from LcIean, and Mclean has been ex-
pecting a visit from Dorsheimer.
Meantime John continues on still-hunt but
whether he is after the Star or some other paper
but himself can tell. 1t is whispered
that he will start onecent morning newspaper
il he fails to secure a journal already estab-
,iBhed.