The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-13
The Result of the Maine Election Causes
Gloom in Democratic Circles,
Aud Grover Himself Il Enshrouded in Deep
Cerulean Haze-Chairman Brice, However,
Says He Is Hopeful of Good Results.
HARRIsON's ACCEPTANCE.

1t Plsases Republicans at the Capitol-Views
of Prominent Politicians.
Special Go the indianapolis journal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-There never was
more praise in Washington for any utterance
than is given for General Harrisons letter of
acceptance. 1t was the leading topic at the Cap
itol to-day. Only few Democrats could mus
ter the hardihood to condemn the letter, and
those who did 20 did it purely upon political
grounds. Senator Sherman was one of the most
foremost Republicans in universal praise Of the
document He said that it was thoroughly
American, wonderfully comprehensive, and that
it rings like bell. Senator Allison rubbed his
hands gleefully when he finished reading the let.
ter, ana exclaimed "It is delightful child
could understand 1T, and every statesman must
admire it."
In the House, this afternoon. Representative
Owen, altar submitting some vigorous observa-
tions on the tariff, incorporated in bis remarks
Gen. Harrison's letter of acceptance. The letter,
i'll entirety. will be published in the Congress
sional Record tomorrow, no. only ss part of
Mr.. Owens remarks, but as an index for future
legislators Mr. Owen and bis Republican col
leagues from Indiana are greatly pleased with
Gen. Harrison's letter. He says 1T is the strong
est document be has ever read from the pen Of
any public man. This is the expression of all
the Republicans in the House, as we'll as the
Senate.
Chairman Quay, OF the Republican national
committee, conversed with his fsliow-Senators
during most of.ths afternoon, and when Senator
Paddock asked him what he thought of the let
ter he replied: ''It could not have been made
stronger If it had Been inspired. Harrison has
never made q mistake since the day be was
nominated at Chicago. Every word be utters
by tongue or pen. and every move he makes, is
as near perfection as could be made by man.
The outlook is just as bright il possibly could
be, aud we are sure 10 win. General Hsrrison's
letter will assist US in making a success Of the
campaign" These expressions show the gen
eral turn Of Republican thought in the Senate.
The comments upon the letter by other Ipd-
ana Republican members indicate very clearly
the sentiment expressed by the representatives
OF the party In Congress. Captain White, OF
the Fort Wayne district, said: Il would never
grow weary of reading IL, for it is . charming
piece OF literary work, and sets out in the most
fascinating way, the most salient issues in the
campaign. It will not only bring Indiana solidly
into the Republican line, but 1t will guarantee
to Us every doubtful! State"
General Browne, of the Sixth district. said:
'Ths letter is a gem. 1t is clear. terss. and
disnifsd digcussion OF the issues ef the cam
psign. 1t 10 free from platitudes and buster,
and no resort is had to the devices of the dema-
gogus. Il evades nothing and 10 nowhere oh
scure. It contains epitome of the Republican
gospel. IL fully meets the expectations OF the
Republicans everywhere in condemnirg trusts,
imported contract labor, and Chinese immigra-
ton. General Harrison gives expression OF his
sympathy for the Union veteran in language
that will awaken o response in the heart
OF his every surviving comrade OF the
Grand Army, and be commends him
self to the favor Of every true reformer by
by his earnest Endorsement of q genuine non
partisan civil service. His reference TO our
foreign relations and the fisheries question is
especially appropriate, for great and strong
nation has indeed been Inundated by the
timororsness and bluster Of the present adm in
istration. If in the discussion OF the tariff 10
new logic has been advanced, certainly the old
doctrine has been put 10 language both forcible
and original. Some Of his terse. epigrammat,c
expressions will be put our banners. For
instance, 1t is not so much the length OF the
step as the direction Of it. we do no. offer
fixed schedule, but principles; The cheap Ia
borer is as dangerous across the sea as across
the street, The free-trader is q student Of
maxims, not of markets.
Mr.. Cheadle, Of the Ninth Indiana district,
said: General Harrison struck the key note of
the campaign in his letter Of acceptance. He
has made it one of principles. He is aggressivsly
in favor of all the cardinal principles Of the
party. He states the tariff issue 80 tersely
that it cannot be forgotten. His views Of the
theory OF treating the surplus those of
wise statesman. A brave soldier himself, he
| speaks from the heart upon the question of pen
sons, and his words vii! be glad news 20 hun
dreds Of thousands OF veterans who have waited
in vain for relief from Cleveland. 1t is rsplete
| with epigrammatic sentences which will be-
| come historic. Republicans delighted with
| it, and it places the General long march nearer
| Washington"