The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-15
THE SW E ETE EST

home ruls and vie believe that this is now
secure. This belief together with the ete:-
ton of a Republican President, VIII DO muen
TO divide our party and give Us oriGh'er
view OF national political life. This would
have come 10 time had the Democratic party
remained in power aud It would have been better
for us in that event, but it IS sure 10 Dc mast
ened by the election OF Harrison-that Is, unless
the animvsities Of the war are revived by par
tisan legislation during the next two years.
Should there be an effort on the part OF the re-
publican House and Serats to revive the Old re-
construction issues in any form. then rear TOT
onr home rule will doubtless prevent any
change in the attitude Of the Southern States
toward the party in power. But nave taltn
tba, the Republican policy will be broad and
liberal toward the South, and, TX so, there VIII
TO an era OF good feeling that VII bring ABOUT
a new policy and very important DIVISIONS 40 tne
Democratic party. We find that as our mater
ial interests develop and our young men como
into business relations with the North,
there is Q strong inclination among
tn-m to cot away from tbs prsjudices or tne
past. This sentiment can easIle De mace avail
ABLE by the Republicans. II they have the m
clnation 70 look into the subject aud treat IL 10
a broad way. have, however, some epprenen
zion that a different policy may be pursued, al
though hope for the best There IS great
chance. when the new Senate comes in Oh the
4th Of next March. to bring up mus whole
Senator Randall Gibson, Of louisiana, we're pre-.
sented they were laid over on account OF an OBJ
jec'ion, and are stili pending Senator Chandler,
Of New Hampshire, introduced a resolution to
inquire into the methods by which he was
elected. This whole subject is still Ia commit
tee, II on the 4th OF next March, the objection
should still continue, Mr.. Gibson would be de-
pr,ved Of his seat, pending 40 investigation that
may be set on foot. There 10 danger that this
will be done, aud, if il is, this whole Southern
question will, doubtless, be revived, WITH
all the bitterness that characterized reconstruc-
ton days. / should deprecste such an issue.
| So would the entire South. but the temptation
to do this will be very great TO those Senator's
who are yet fond OF discussing the questions
which grew out of the war"
This important declaration from man high
in the councils of his party is worthy OF deep
consideration at this time. For obvious reasons
his name cannot be mentioned, but be repre-
sents the best element Of Southern life, and
speaks by the card. The incident about Senator
Gibson's credentials has. no doubt, escaped the
attention of most of the Herald readers, but 10
a point that will be looked upon with apprehen-
sion by those who hope that the days OF Sec
tional controversy are over forever.
The national Republican committee still
claim with confidence that the solid South has
been broken in West Virginia. and probably In
Virginia If this be tree. there will be chance
during the next four years 10 bring Tennessee
and North Carolina into the Republican column.
This IS PROBABLY in the mind of the Democratic
Senator who has spoken SO warmly upon the
Southern aspect of the recens election.