New-York tribune., 1888-08-29
NOT A DOUBTFUL STATE.
BRIGHT PROSPECTS IN INDIANA.

AIJOfNEf-GENEhAb MlCHENhK SHOWS WHAT
PROGRESS THE CANVASS rs MAKING IN
THAT STATE
Among the callers at tho Republican National
Headquarters yesterday General L. T. Mchcncr
Attorney General Of Indiana, who was one of the In
diana men that did effective work IN Mr. Harrson's
behalf In Chicago lie IS actively interested In tho
politics of his state, and fresh from a survey
OF the Indiana field. He speaks enthusiastically of
the Foraker meeting at Richmond, Indiana, last week.
saying that It was by all odds the largest political
meeting of the campaign. There were over 10000
who listened to him. Tho gathering a spontaneous
one The county chairman did ROT expect more than
half that number of people, and was thoroughly sur
pfised at the magnitude and enthusiasm Of the
bage. Governor Foraker maze strong and excellent
speech, and has done great deal of eO0d Contlnu-
Ing, General Michcner said:
The people OF Indiana are thoroughly aroused to
the importance OF this camTagD. and I find that the
Republicans not only enthusiastic but they
anxious to work. There Is a silent revolution OF
large proportions in progress, and find al least 90
per cent of the changes ron tho Democratic ann
Prohibition parties the Republican party General
Hasrfson's nomination agree able 10 the Indiana
Prohbitloniss by reason 1i rs high Christian char
aetcr, and the ProhbrIonsis have also to thank the
Republicans for lncorpoiafi-, p'a their platform a
iocal-optlOn plank 49, ieaan. ~. "a. Of course,
Is the tariff Issue, but T7nal char
acter Will bo thoroughly -. .a a on tho
stump. We have numbs sinr1S issues;
such as local - on, placing = tc Fcforas rs and penal
Institutions OF State non partisan basis the
opposition to T. democratic gerrymaudcr by which
large number of peoIe have been d.sfranc hlsed
the Democratic management OF financial affairs has
been notoriously bad. aud there Is ample room for
criticism Of It, Another State ISSUE Is the indorse-
ment OF the tally sheet fogeries by large portion Of
the Democratic party The persons accused of these
crimes against the ballot defended by many of
tho prominent democrats and Democratic papots.'
Is the Republican state ticket proving to DO
strong one :" was asked
The wisdom of the State Convention IS being vim
dcacd every day. answered Mr. Michencr 1t IS
said that have had better ticket Cen
cral IlOvey grows In strength and Is exceedingly
popular candidate and the others on the ticket
wisely selected
win Governor Porter go into the campalgn!7
Yes; he goes into, the campaign next week. and
his voice VIII be heard throughout the state the rest
OF the campaign. lie is going into 1t In enthusiastic
and vigorous way and you mag say, too, that every
Gresham IS working molly and Loyalty for Gen
oral Harrison The Republican party is both united
and aggressive. At this Stage of the campaign the
chances decidedly with us. The people show
disposition to hear the issues thoroughly discussed,
and there IS very large demand for tariff literature
and speeches on the tariff. The Democrats are or
eaniziag for aggicss campaign, and think In
diana VIII be the most hotly contested State in the
country
Have you feard from General Harrison since he
has been Little la -
Yes, frequently lie IS getting a good and de-
liehtful resi-. lie has good health. excellent spirits,
and there not the least danger Of his breaking down.
A.cr he has had his little vacation there he Will return
90 Indianapolis aud remain at his own home until
atcr the cec'on. lie la no thOaght OF travelling or
sOiuE elsewhere.
VIII he continue TO receive visiting d "a ions -
Yes. fancy thar h" Will have 10, tccaase there
are on IL" enough Applications from o. ganiZgtlOns
which have expressed desire call General I,al-
ri,On to keep him busy every day from 20 the day
OF election. tn" advent Of delegations has done a
great deal OF good in Indiana The oUipOur!ns Of
Interesting fcatuIc. " legan Danville Just after
hi- nomination, when tvO or three hundred men got
together aud called upon him. In no instance has the
reception been p.eapanged worked up The Ony
paT ile committee hl, ever taken I'm tie affair has
ic"H to prevent confusion by the auiVal Of tcU many
rril -lilOuS ON lIr da,.
General Harrison excellent spccchcs have been
surprise IL for have been accu> toned 10 hear
knew OF his marked ability. and becau knew that
h. would be candidate who would grow with the
people tha; We urged his nomination az Chicago. You
VIII not hear OF General Harrison making mistake,
nor III he lave fall back upon the recital of
cacycopacda. He IS q wcil-infOrmed man. and can
express himself poicnily and happily. Gen raj Ilar
rf>on previous caIlaiEnr we're OF great use to him
900 30" way OF preparation. lie frequently has shaken
hands with from 1000 to 6COO people and II Is habit
iu Indiana when man makes an enthusiastic speech
for the audience 10 shake hands with him aftetWard.
When candidate for Governor he c iucntly shOOB the
hands Of hundreds Of admrng lends I'm single even
ing. In this way General Harrison has become
cN pert In shaking hands. The outlook I'm Indiana
extremely favorable hom Republican point of view,
and seq no reason Why with active systematic AMI
energetic work the state cannot be carried io' Cen
cral Harrison