The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-12
One More Voice from Indiana
A Republican writes to the New Albany Led

One More Voice from Indiana.
A Republican writes to the New Albany Ledg-
er, saying:
Those partisans of Judge Gresham who
think they serving him by belittleing Gen.
Harrison what may be termed fool
friends No who attempts to do
true Republican, for no true Republican would
disparage the services which Senator Harrison
has rendered 70 the party, to the State and to
the Nation To these interests he has always
been faithful he is faithful now. and in the fut-
ure will be found battling Loyalty for the tri-
nmph of Republican measures aud men, Indi-
ana is doubtful State. and the man who can
certainly make it Renubiican should be the
choice of the party. Fully 80 per cent. OF the
Republicans believe that in General Harri-
son the party has such He
has always been true TO his friends and his par
ty, standing by his principles in adversely as
well as prosperity, never forsaking his interests
refusing the nominees of his party a hearty
and whole souled support When victory at
tended it he shared in the rejoicings. and when
defeat laid the Republican banner in the dust
ne felt keenly the modification. He is acquaint-
ed with the needs of the hour. the wants of the
people. and he possesses the courage, the ability
and the statesmansh1p to right their wrongs.
His record as soldier. citizen and statesman Is a
brilliant one As a soldier he was brave, loyal
and true; CITIZEN, his character is unassail-
able; as a Senator, he Is recognized as man of
distinguished ability. No charge affecting his
public or private life has ever been uttered. his
record is before the country. IL elicts the en-
thusiasm of friends, and challenges the admira-
ton of his political enemies He is protection
ist and the friend of the aborinc classes He is
devoted TO the interests of the Union soldiers
and sailors, he is a bloody shirt Republican.
and believes that every man In this country who
has the right of ballot, should be permitted to
cast his vote, and have that vote counted. His
ability as a statesman and shrewdness poll
tician is cpncede and feared. by his
political enemies; his Republicanism is of
the rock ribbed character, no 'taint OF
mugwumpery is upon his garments During the
last presidential campaien no voice in advocacy
of James g. Blaine more eloquent and per-
suasive. If Indiana hopes to profit by the pres
emit situation. 1t is manifest that she must pre-
sent only only one man to the Chicago conven-
ton That man will be, he ought be,
brave. 10y al, true Benjamin Harrison. That he
can carry Indiana is conceded bv candid men of
all parties; that any other candidate certainly
do is claimed by one. With him our
lcapism in Indiana Around him will rally all
those Re publicans who believe in faithful and
loyal discharge OF political duty, and in relegat
ing to the rear those who in the hour of peril
turned their backs upon the party and its nom
inees."
John Il. Holiday, editor of the indianapolis
News. says of the Indiana Republicans prefer
Il believe that in a contest for delegates
General Harrison would carry off the honors.
pie in various political capacities and given
great satisfaction. He is the Republican to
carry Indiana by a handsome majority. His
name at the head of the ticket would sweep the
country, believe, with hurrah. The polti-
cal experience he has had has shown the people
his executive ability, and proven beyond doubt
that If he were elected President the country
would have chief magistrate upon whom it
could safely rely Judge Gresham has not had
the experience in public affairs, and is not as
strong before the people Of the State as General
Harrison. We all pretty confident Of
achieving Republican victory this fall"