The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-03
POLITICAL NOTES.

ONE hundred and FIVE new Republican clubs
have been formed in New York State within
three months, and there are now more than 200
CLUBS IN the State.
JOHN s. WISE says the Republicans OF Vir-
GINA are for Sherman, and thinks there is no
doubt that the States delegation TO Chicago
will be pledged to his support.
ATLANTA Constitution: The New York Her
aid dominates Major Bundy, of the Mail and Ex-
press, for president on the Republican ticket.
This is good idea. How would this do: Bundy
and Childsa
MILWAUKEE Sentinel: It is altogether likely
that the voice OF Mr.. Conkling will be heard in
the next campaign. The Republican candidate
will bring absolute union to all the elements of
the party.
LOUISVILLE Commercial: Col. Walter Evans's
place on the national Republican committee is
to De contested by the former member, j. q.
Moore, who claims that he has not removed
from this State and yet claims his residence
here.
WHEN Governor Hill was asked by an imper-
tinent newspaper correspondent whether he
would attend the St. Louis convention as leader
of the Cleveland delegation, he smiled good
humoredly and evaded the question.
THE Springfield Republican still talks about
Robert Lincoln, and thinks that recognition Of
the elements of strength and availability that
center in the person of the of Abraham Lin
approaches its next national convention"
INDIANAPOLIS New Record: If Senator Harri-
gets the Republican nomination for Presi-
dent and the Democrats renominate the old
State ticket, good Democrats might as well
wrap themselves in their blankets and prepare
for good sleep during the next campaign.
OF forty-four Republican newspaper editors
of Pennsylvania who replied tosa question from
him of the Harrisburg Telegraph. eleven favor
c. ~ Il
rest various dark horses. It would be interest
ing to know how the ten feel as they see Sher-
man one ahead.
A NEW YORK Democrat, who is in position
where he ought to know something of the de-
sires and intentionso of Tammanv Hail. says that
Tammany Hall delegations are likely to propose
to the President, of the conditions of
their hearty support at ST. Louis, that Post
master Pearson at New York shall be retired.
ROCHESTER REPUBLICANS At present the names
of Hiscock and Depew are the most seriously
canvassed. Either of these gentlemen would
doubtless carry New York, but, with all due
respect to the genial and gifted president of the
Mr.. Hiscock would be the stronger candidate
of the two-at least he would not inspire certain
antagonisms which the nomination Of Mr.. De-
pew would not fail to provoke
A LETTER from Charles A Dana has been re-
ceived by st Louis lawyer, friend of filden,
and Democratic counselor at several national
conventions. though not attending them as a
delegate. A gentleman who was shown this
letter says it reads: t'When the New York
State convention meets to select delegates to
the national convention it will be found that
Hill will be the stronger man, and should the
unit rule be adopted. AS four years ago, he will
assuredly have the delegation for him.. Hill is
in the field.n kar
"a New York Republican" writes letter to
the New York Tribune, in which he says: SIN
my judgement and know many men whose
position and information entitle their opinions
to respect who hold similar views, General Har-
rison, if nominated, would not only harmonic
all the elements here. but he would carry this
State by handsome majority and take Indiana
out of the doubtful list. If the wisdom and I'M
selfish patriotism of the Republican party ex-
hibit themselves in the nomination of Gen
eral Harrison, his election is certain.