The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-10-16
Why He Supports General Harrison.

Why He Supports General Harrison.
Mr.. 'Con' Kelly. who was the Democratic
candidate tor recorder Of this county in 1882,
and who has since borne a prominent part in
the local Democratic politics OF the city, was re-
ported yesterday as being out for Harrison
and Morton, and as giving that ticket his
hearty and energetic support a Journal
reporter met him at the Backus car
riage works yesterday afternoon, where
he has charge OF the shops, and asked
him if the report were true. Yes, SIR ne said,
81 am going to vote for General Harrison. He
is on the right side Of the tariff question. Nei-
Their he nor HE party are going around the conn
try saying TO the workingmen, give US the re-
suit of your labor for less money. which means
lower wnges. or let us have our
supplies free or q. reduced tariff rates
from abroad. where manufacturers pay less To
their workmen. and where we can purchase for
less than at home. Reducing the price of the
product OF labor surely means less pay 10 the
i would rather get SO a week here and
pay $40 out weekly for my liv-
live live oman on Sc It. all h'si rieat 't to
buy as cheap az you can, but let American citi.
zens have the benefit of protection agains. pau
per labor abroad. / would rather see millions
piled mp in the United States treasury than TO
have a dollar of our market go into the hands
OF the despicable lords who control the En-
glish manufactures. lt grieves me TO see
young fellows who have come out from
the old country by reason of the miserable
wages paid there, and who, in many cases, got
help TO come from friends and relatives here.
favoripg in this country the very methods
which broke down manufacturing interests in
that one and prevented them from making q
satisfactory living at home; for the very fact of
their coming here is proof of unsatisfactory
wages there
How does General Harrison stand with the
Irish vote generality
He stands well with it. Iugratitude is no
part OF Irish character, and lrishmeu as a rule
do not forget those who have aided them. The
Irish residents OF this city have always looked
same is true of lrshmsn throughout the conn
try. When his nomination was pending
at Chicago they anne forward TO say
so, and in this city without distinction
of party. He has spoken for Us at our meetings
here and elsewhere, and We feel that the cause
of Ireland has in him a stanch friend and de-
fender. The man Mr.. Cleveland discovered and
sent to England, where he still remains, has
been a standing Insult TO American rishm en-.
While General Harrison was helping US here.
Mr.. Phelps and Mr.. Bsyard were intriguing to
defeat Parnell there. The statement that
the coolness felt by lrishmen toward
Mr.. Cleveland comes By proxy may
have come to understand that the Cleveland
method of fighting is by proxy. l do not base
my present opposition TO the latter. however,
upon his course IL that respect alone. but IT mas
not tended to strengthen him In my estimation.
His message six months ago weakened my sup
port of him materially, and the Mills bill de-
cided nv course for this campaign. | have
ization here, but | propose now TO work and vote
for General Harrison"