The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-21
John Jarre,t.s Obseryations.

John Jarrett, formerly the head of the ANAL
gamaIed Association Of Iron aud Stsel-wcrkers,
was registered at the New Dauison yesterday
evening, and the Journals reporter had a few
moments conversation with him previous to the
opening OF bis meeting at the Virginia avenue
Rink. Mr. Jarrett is a little below the average
stature, but is compactiy put together, and his
appearance shows the physical development
that 10 required ct the furnsce-door, as much as
his face shows quick and intelligent perceptions
and earnest purpose. His voice is temporarily
impaired by recent continuous outdoor speaking,
but he 10 as full or nerve and vigor O. when
he confronted millionaire W.. l.. Scott in
his stronghold at Erie, aud routed him in the
famous controversy concerning the treatment OF
the Scott Haven miners. de spoke with evil
dent satisfaction concerning his recent onserva-
tons in the States he has visited, and Of his con-
fident expectation OF q decisive victory for tho
Republican ticket in November next.
~ am just closing 40 my second weeks work
In this State be said, land have recently
spoken 81 most of its largest centers of populs-
men At all those points 10 healthy and not only
largely favors the election of Harrison and Nor
ton, but is rapidly tending toward such q situa.
ton ne will make It practically solid in favor of
the Republican ticket. My meetings have all
been largely attended. many of them
crowded 10 OVERLOOKING, aud I have the
satisfaction Of knowing that / had 10
my audiences q large number OF
workirRmen who have heretofore voted the
Democratic ticket. As you know, / devote q
large part OF my meetings to the consideration
of tho tariff question and advocate a protective
tariff for the sake of protection 20 our American
industries. as plainly and forcibly as I sm able
to do it, I have found the workingmen every
where l have been. ready to listen aud disposed
to be fair in their consideration OF the argu-
ments advanced. Among the woraingmen the
misrepresentation of General HarrisoD's record
and sentiments has had no effect whatever"
"What is the result Of your observation as TO
the Prohibition movement in this Stated"
Al have made no special INQUIRY IN that di-
~rection. Incidentally l have met with earnest
Prohibitionists who declared their intention to
vote for General Harrison"
How have you found the political situation
Id other States you have yisited"
Favorable throughout for the Republican
cause. have recently spent some time ia New
York State. The outlook there Is very proD!s-
ing. Ia New York city the Indications all point
TO a reduction OF The Democratic majority sufi-
cient TO let in the balance OF the State with a
Republican majority of %, ZOO. In every part
OF that commonwealth the workinemen have
formed and are forming protection clubs, and
their influence is being felt wherever they are
located West Virginia. where have
been lately, Is q hopeful field. The
Democratic majority there at the last
general election was but little in excess OF 1000.
A change of $500 votes there will give Us the
State, and. judging from those already reported.
we will secure a much larger portion of the vote
there which nas heretofore gone in favor Of the