The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-20

ans man. because in Washington. whore 3oli.
tics is q profession and business, become
critics, and Ia private, IL net In public, speak
plainly.
group of Congressman were walking down
from the Capitol 10 the city the other day, and
were discussing presidential quantities and quail
tiles in gsnsrai and she likely nomination of
the Republican party in particular Among
them Ex-Governor Long, of Maseachusetts
who IS one of the cleanest aud fraukest men in
the Eouse Governor Long never cushes over
anybody, and when ne has any obssrvations to
make that are complimentary he puts them in
good form. During the course of the converse
ton he observed:
General Harrison. of Indiana. is gaining
very rapidly in public favor. He is an admira-
bic gentleman. aud his nomination would be
highly acceptable to the Republicans of not
only Massachusetts,, but all New England. Har-
rison Is man that grows everybody as they
come 20 know him His name would never be-
come monotony, and think IL ne was the
nominee ne would make very successful cam
paign Indiana is close State, and will
doubleday be influential in naming the head Of
ticket this year"
On the floor of the House during the past
week small group of members were discussing
rational politics. DIR. Gallinger, of New Jersey
who has shown so much persDicaeity In conduct
ing The in vestiRation into the management of
the Government Printing Office, who has sue
csedsd in SO thoroughly roasting Public Printer
Benedict, and who is one of the most thorough
going and sterling Republicans in the House.
paid General Harrison a very high tribute He
said that If he were given the privilege Of nam
inc the ticket il would be Harrison and Phelps;
that this combination ould sweep Nav En- gland
New York and Indiana. and would be elected
by one Of the largest majorites given Re-
publican candidates he considered General
Harrison one of the brainiest IN the coun-
try-A man with not only clean public record,
but OF tAe hlgnest private character. he ad-
rnres the man for his individual acts, and never
loses opportunity to express himself in the
strongest terms for him. DR.. GAllinger is also
an ardent friend of William Walter Phelps
who as the intimate friend of Mr. Blaine would
receive the most cordial support in every ca
paeity from that distinguished citizen. He also
believes that General Harrison would be entire
~ acceptable to Mr. Blaine, personally, and his
BntiFe following.
Its no secret among the Iowa Republicans in
Washington that they have strong liking for
the Indiana man, notwithstanding their true de-
votion 10 Senator Allison. There is probably
not delegation here from any State that stands
any more solidly and enthusiastically for its local
candidate than the one from Iowa. Senator
Allison has the faculty Of making enthusiasts
friends OF every one he associates himself with,
and there is great earnestnsss at this time
among his followers, not only from his own State.
but the outside. Notwithstanding this coudi-
ton Of affairs the Iowans say that the Indiana
candidate is eminently the proper TO
head the ticket in the event their first choice is
selected they will give him their most cor
dial support should they find 1t advisable TO
switch off. Iowa furnished very large number
OF good soldiers fer the Union. Nearly every
man Ia the delegation from the State was
soldier, and almost without exception those
they have abont them here were soldiers. They
are all thorough Western men, and in sym
patty with those of their class, and they regard
General Harrison as having been not only one
OF the best soldiers, but being one of their
own kind, and mos, thoroughly identified with
the interest of the West. Both of the Iowa
Senator's true friends Of the Indiana candi-
date
Senator Plumb, of Kansas, is another strong
man in the affairs of national legislation who is
ready 70 speak kind word for the Indiana
didate. During the deadlock in the Legislature
which elected Senator Turpie, unusual interest
was manifested by Senator Plumb In behalf of
General Harrison. He stated repeatedly that
If the people OF Indiana consulted their best
interests they would re-elect their Senator and
send him back for another term with an in
dorsement that would give his already powerful
prestige anew impetus. He recognized Ia Sem
ator Harrison a man active and potential in
committee work, one OF the most nvineing and
ready debatsrs on the floor of the chamber, al
WAYS 8pproAchable, very civil and courteous.
uniformly accommodating, and irrreprOechaDle
IA personal character. He said that SEN
ator Harrison was one of the most
influential factors ia the body OF which
was member and no man In Washington
seemed more sincerely disappointe ted at the fail
IRE Of the Indiana Legislature TO consummate
reelection of the Senator than MIR. Plumb.
Kansas. ne is well known, has been one of the
foremost Blaine States for years, and Senator
Plumb led it at Chicago in 1884 The Repub-
Leans here from that State say that no one men
toned for the nomination this year could more
evenly balance the factions in the party and
bring the Blaine and the followerers OF
Conkling and other branches closer together and
perfect hsrmohy better than General Harrison
/ have been unable to ascertain whether
there is any choice in Kansas at this time, but
State IN the House. and good Republicans out
side Official life. that they may give positive
assistance from the start.
A letter has been received here from the Hon.
John +. Swift, of California, who was the recent
Republican candidate for Governor of that
State and who is one OF the most influential
Republicans the entire Pacific slope, indors-
ing in the highest possible terms, General Har-
rison for tho presidential nomination. Mn
Swift says he has talked great deal with the
LEADING citizens OF the Pacific slope ABOUT Gen.
Harrison, and that his record on the Chinese
question Is perfectly acceptable to them: that
Harrison was IS outspoken In favor or the
restriction Of Chinese Immigration, while he
was in the Senate, rs sherman, Allison, Hawley
or any of the Eastern Senators;
uuassNtlaOle. pays him the highest
possible compliments statesman,
and asks If there is anything that he or his
friends in California can do assist the friends
OF Geceral Harrison in urging their candidate
before the Chicago convention. The letter has
been shown to the members of Congress from
the Pacific region, and, without exception, they
say there now be no objection Whatever to
General Harrison either on the Chinese question
or any other proposition. 1t is no secret that
she Pacific slope as Mr.. Swift says. leans
strongly toward Mr.. Blaine because that states
man was the very first to advocate the most ex-
treme measures toward restricting Chinese I'M
migration, but they regard Mr.. Blaine as entirely
out Of the range of presidential possibilities
both on account of his recent declaration to thai
effect and the conclusions Of his friends that
come other nhall be the standard-b bearer.
A member Of tile House asked Representative
prospects, were for General Harrison's nonina-
ton for the presidency. Mr. Howard is a Demo
erat IL is true. bat he is frank and bears the
reputation Of being an honest In reply,
he said that there was no question but that
(4sueral Harrison was the strongest man 10 the
Republican party for Indiana. and that If ne
WAS nominated be could not see how the Demo
erais could bring about his defeat as he seemed
70 be capable OF rallying more than the support
al his party. He predicted that General Harri-
son would have solid Indiana delegation at
Chicago and added that his chances for the
nomination were exceedingly encouraging to his
friends. He stated further. that there had never
been anything brought mn in the State out of
II against the private or public record OF General
Harrison that could operate against him or his
party; that the Democrats were compelled to
acknowledge 10 him not only great strength OF
personal character, but purity of character
that was seldom found in q man Of political
Prominence.