The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-01
THE STATE Is SAFE.
So Thinks Mcdonald, of Indiana.
Interesting Interview With the Old
Democratic War Horse.
His Reasons Why Harrison Cannot
Garry the State.
Tho Democrats Will Appear at the
Polls Thoroughly United.
The Chairman OF the Democratic State
Central Committee Equally Con-
fident- Harrison's Weak
Points.

Nrw IoRH, June Sl.-The Herdlds In
dianapolis correspondent says | had
long conversation with ex-senator Joseph
4. Mcdonald at his residence n Indian
apolis this evening. There is no more
picturesque figure in the long array Of
western Democracy than the "old Saddle
Bags Us the fathers OF the party delight
TO call him.
M'poSALD's POLITICAL POINTS.
There was much conversation on the alb
sorbing topic of the recent convention.
Mr.. Mcdonald said that he watched the
proceedings with great interest, and he
confessed mistaken estimation rs to the
result
al anticipated thatif not Mr. Blaine II
would bc Senator Allison. know Of the
personal friendlincss in the two, and
| iancicd the legacy would fall 10 Allison in
| the event of the retirement Of the other
II appears rs II Blaine kept his hands OF
entirely, and that he took no part in shap-
ing events after placing himself out OF the
field. The divergent course OF his familiar
friends, those who have worked Tor him in
| the past, indicated that such was the case.
| After Blaine have heard that stephen II.
Elkns has made Gen. Harrison his second
choice. 10 him is largely due the nomi-
nation. The Republicans adopted his
doubtful State argument, and sent tho
lightning here in indianapolis. The con-
yention was peculiar one. man who
had proclaimed himself not candidate
dominated every movement Had not
John sherman held out Blaine would have
obtained nearly cyery vote. sherman was
the SLAYER OF Mr.. Elaine, and OF course his
policy In remaining in the field was TO this
end
"You inquire what think Of the nomi-
nation aud the prospects Of the Republi-
can ticket Well, Gen. Harrison 10 q
lawyer OF great ability, integrity and per-
sonal honor Ills public life has been trco
, from stain aud his domestic existence Is n
model Tor men. This campaign cannot DO
given over 10 mud throwing. The Demo-
, cmt who attacks Gen. Harrison on personal
grounds will commit grave error. II must
be on the line Of party principles that tho
battle must wage.
HARRISON Destined TO DEFEAT.
81 entertain unlcigned respect for Bon
Harrison. lie X. In my estimation, dec
tined 10 defeat next November, but IL will
scarcely be- ON personal grounds. Tho
State of Indiana will he n battle ground Of
!, the first order and | anticipate n triuni-
phant return not only Of the DEMOCRATIC
candidate for Governor but OF the national
, ticket. The vote will probably be in cx-
cess Of the 100000, leaving out the Ma
tional parly 10 called, the Prohibition vote
and the labor organization following,
which altogether aggregate nearly 1000
. votes. The Democracy lead by 5000.
0 Elections In this state turn on the num-
A Der Of outside votes the two great partios
. obtain from the sources referred 70. i
a cannot see any reason why Harrison viii
get the 3, 600 votes outside Of his party 10
!. carry the State. The lloosiervotcs accord
: ing 10 his prcjudiccs. Once democrat
. he Ia inclined 10 remain one. There is
!, nothing 90 attract the national peoplc-the
u old acknowledgements him. think no
!, will command his full party strength.
: Any talk Of Grcshams frcnds holding
y back will prove ~ he false when the criti-
. cal moment for ballot-caSiing arrives.
Judge Porter will bc placed on the gnbcr-
. Material ticket because Of his peinonnl pop
ularity. lie IL. 81 course, a aorihy gen,lo-
n man, but be u held up AZ popular giant
n lust as llanton's enemies have claimed 10
, point out hs comparative favor Ia he
! eyes Of the people. The Democratic party
u was ncyer in better condition 10 enter a
9 contest. The jcalouHics which prevailed
y two years ago have ceased, aud a number
y Of dangerous differences have been healed
y over. We shall appear at the polls In
! united line NJ battle.
o "Pr,sllcnt Cleveland stands before the
Y country as q maslcriul leader lie has a
grip Of steel and 40 party leader since
Jackson cquallcd him In his tcnacity and
firmnes. look forward 30 hrs triumph.
o ant success at the election, and then viii
b, 40 over and condolc with my friend Ben
N Harrison"
With the usual quiet, provincial COM
= muniiy ON all sides, | climbed the stains
y leading 10 the oilico Of q. l.. Jewctt, the
Y chairman ~ tho Democratic State Com
I, miticc. Mr.. Jowctt Is plausible, argu-
>" meniatiyc and polite. Ills views ON the
Harrison candidacy. rs applied 10 tho To-
cal situation, are ~ follows
"rhc State 81 Indiana Is close political.
y ". IL is In the hands Of the balance oil
IL power THIS balance consists OF the eo-
!. called national party. They are princi'
"a pally the remnants ot the Old urcenback
! organization. Each and every member OF
n the nationallsis believes away down In his
4. bosom that he IN born politician, q
A. statesman, In fact. benjamin Harrison
III morally offended tho Grccnbackers by his
uttcranccs. lie did not intend any insult,
but men who live In the country lead an
agricultural life aud have all the day "a
y. think ~ they work In the fields, brood
n. over iancicd sights and injuries. Hafri'
:, son held the Grccnbackcrs up TO ridicule'
" lie made them appear like donkies'
W. The national party aud the active WING
-. Of tho workingmcn's organization
t. naturally 20 together They comprise
IN perhaps, 10000 or 1900 votes. Accord,
p Ing a. they 10, 70 will 20 the election nex'
November. Tho workingmen have the
- impression that HARRISON is uniricndly
The Brotherhood Of Engineers say thai
~ Harrison advocated forcing striking ral
on road men 10 return 10 work At the point q
no the bayonet. don't.vouch for tho uutt
Of this belief, but that Il exists ! know.
expect 10 carry Indiana for the Democratic
State and national tickets next autumn ,,
a stout plurality, u not majority. Jud4'
'c- Porter, who made tho nomination speech
ic. Tor Harrison, will DO the Republican can
pr. didate for Governor. lie "a called popu
nd lar man. lie IA certainly better liked "
AZ. ....,la than Hafft-1u.