The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-12
THE RECENT ELECTION.
How the Result Is Viewed by Republican and
Democratic Newspapers of the Country.


OF the independent Irish American press TO
stand firm 70 the colors of Harrison ana Morton.
and by the impression produced by our course
that absolute victory was possios tn.ouen
largo detection OF Irish-Americans from the free
trade standards OF Cleveland, We have largely
contributed to this result. and IL may reason
ably be doubted whether Grover Cleveland
would not have been elected. had not such men
as Patrick Ford. of the Irish World. General
Kerwin. of the New York Tablet, and Capt. John
F. Fiuerty declared themselves In favor OF Har-
risen and Morton. Yes, it Is glorious result
First Grover Cleveland is beaten. Secondly.
the national Republicans have learned their real
strength. Without the aid Of Irish-Americans
all over New York State it never would have
been anything bat a minority party for at least
\ quarter of century. We trust the friends
suit attests that thore Is powerful Irish Ameri-
can contneen the Republican party all over
the country. respectable in point of numbers
snd determined to maintain their principles nm
Der every disadvantage.
Atlanta Constitution.
"Well. Harrison Is elected What kind OF
President will he maker That is the question
with o GOOD many people IL il q leading one
with every Republican, aud the Democrats have
IN interest which Is not increased by any pros
pective hope for Office. From the drift OF opin.
Ion that circulated freely yesterday, the next
President OF the United States is regarded as
he best OF the Republican assortment from
which he selected by the convention that
dominated him. IF Harrison treats the South
With proper regard for the rights OF her people,
md the peculiar social conditions by which We
IRE surrounded, he has chance 70 MAKO
record sor himself that no other Republican
President has ever enjoyed II, In the appoint
nent OF men TO government positions IN this
State, and the South, he does not ignore the
necessities Of good government Harrison will
Se popular President" This ID the opinion OF
Democrat, first. last and all the time who
hopes for the best now that his fsvorite was
defeated.
Illinois State Journal.
The return Of the Republican party to the
control Of all branches Of the national govern
nnent means continued and assured prosperity
for the South IL means that her industries
will be fostered, her interests carefully guarded
from the dangers that have threatened them un-
der the il-advised and suicidal policy advocated
by her leading politicians 1t means that South
men shall have fair, generous treatment In
every respect-that there shall DO no discrmi-
nation against them, such as under their dicta-
tiop, has been permitted against Northern men
Sor the last four years. And IL means one thing
more, that a man 81 the South who enjoys the
free exercise of the elective franchise. shall
have Just as much power as the Northern voter
and no more.
st. Louis Republic fDem.)
The only education in craftsmanship . ma
tion have is the education of experience
The mistake and the only mistake made by
President Cleveland as party leader WAS In
the adoption of his party conclusion that the
people Of the United States had been sufficiently
educated by hard experience Of the evils of class
Isgislation to know the remedy and to know how
% apply it. He was mistaken. We were mis-
taken. All Democrats were mistaken. The time
must come soon, but 1t had not come The Demo
cratic party had with it majority Of the peo-
pie, but not such a majority as TO overcome the
overwhelming influence Of the favored capital
istic class Of the Northeast.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
h. frvh ar IN dal nd IA Al vAa
with the idea that at intervals Cleveland was
faithful to the promises which first seduced
their young affections, but unfortunately for
them, the records show that be has systematic
ally repudiated every one OF his civilservice re-
form proteststions. and only those who are so
blind that they will not hesitate to admit
bis weakness and his duplicity. General Harri-
son may not pose as a ''reformer," but 1t is risk
civil service will not fer by his acts, and the
character of the man 10 ample guarantee for a
pure practical, progressive administration.
New York Graphic Dem.l
After all, the people who settled this cam
paien on last Tuesday by the election of Benja-
min Harrison TO the presidency are the Amer
lean people. They are responsible to themselves
and to their children for the perpetuity and sue
cess Of this government They have hosen to
restore the Republican party to power, and they
have done so because, in their best Judgment,
they doubted not the patriotism, not the homes
ty, not the loyalty of the Democratic party, but
because on a great economic question they hest
tated to follow the chosen leader Of the Democ-
racy in his well-defned course.
Iowa State Register.
ing and widespread Republican gains is
O NEST encouraging sign. It shows pop
MAR revolt against the free-trade programme
inaugurated by Dir. Cleveland. 1t shows that
there are still left men with courage, conscience
and patriotism, to rise MP and overturn the
party that wars upon American industries.
There is no mistake In the verdict recorded by
the American people Tuesday. IL 10, first OF
ALL protest against free trade or the insid-
ious advance toward it.
Kingston en- W Freeman.
No one need feel any unessiness over the
change great and important as it is General
Harrison, the President elect, brings the highesl
qualities Of character, intellect and training ia
the duties of his position. He is cool conserva
tive and prudent He will not be controlled by
party with sectional objects TO serve, or with
policies OF revenge for fancied injuries. He will
be Just TO every State and section. His sympa
thies are with the old and patriotic North an6
equally with the new and progressive South.
Minneapolis Tribune
The victory means another generation Of Re
publican supremacy and undisturbed protection
20 the home produce. The free trade hosts are
routed, annihilated. The rebelious, traitorous
The Democratic party must be regenerated
into national and truly American party be
fore it can again aspire to the confidence of the
people. which has beeu so sadly abused and
shattered by the trial to which Democracy was
put four years ago.
Charleston News and Courier (Dem.)
At time like this and 10 the presence Of dis
aster which must seriously affect the Dolitica
and industrial life Of the South, il is not strangs
that men should be disposed to look upon III,
dark eide Of the picture 1t would not be hu
man pature il the people Of South Carolina re
garded the defeat Of President Cleveland in any
other light than that Of q public calamity Il
would be inconsistent with their ancient reputa
ton if they did not now exhibit the highes
sourage.
Minneapolis Tribune
the lash Of tina man Of accident they breathe
the country upon their escape from q curse tina
recognize their Rrievous mistake and are prepar
common country under Republics rule. Thel
will not be deceived in their unmistnkable faith
In General Harrison and the Republican party
Buffalo Express.
The protection issue undoubtedly beat Cleve
land However, the chief contributing cause
and the greatest mistake of his career-wss nj
refusal to abide IN good faith by his OWE posi-
ton on the second term question. He impressed
the people with his recital OF the dangers at
tendinga Presidents candidacy, and led then
TO believe that he was abjurinR further anibi
tion- They never forgot his picture. and neve
forfave him the deception.
Wheeling InteIliaencer.