The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-27
Outsf(le the State.

General Harrison's strength elsewhere than in
Indiana is Indicated by the following letters.
both published in tho New York Tribune:
To the Editor of the Tribune:
But one question should be considered by
patriotic Republicans: Who Is the representa-
tive Republican whose nomination will insure
SUGGEST Who so fully meets this requirement
Gen. Benjamin Harrison, Of Indianal To
eminent ability broad scholarship and wide pub
lie experience he uEites an integrity of charac-
ter and spotloes reputation that has never been
assaiIed. Or historic name, he IS yet, In every
sense. q self-made man. Entering the army
at the opening of the war q private, he
was succsssively promoted for personal gallantry
until he left it at the close of the war briga-
der general.
In the face of the most complete and infamous
gerrymarder known to American political histo-
ry Senator Harrison, in 1886, made one of the
most brilliant personal campaigns upon record,
carrying Indiana upon the legislative vote by
20. 900 plurality.
General Harrson's great personal popularity
with the soldiers and indeed all classes. of his
State ENSURES a Republican majority in Indiana
should he be nominated. His championship of
the cause of Dakota and his Western location
and associations would prevent the possible loss
of Minnesota or Michigan, the two other close
Western States-hy no means trivial
ass bm strong ~. ssa
coast, in Tennessee and in Virginia while in the
latter State the historic associations of his
Western man can come to the doubtful Eastern
States with equal strength. That candidate
who, holding Minnesota and Michigan, carries
Indiana and other State carried by Ceve-
land in 1884, will be elected. Who else
sure Indiana?
Who else is equally strong in Virginia. Ten
nessee or, with q local candidate for Vice presi-
dent, even in New Jersey or Connecticut With
every patriotic Republican this should be o mat
ter of candid judgment To such 1t must be
evident that the nomination of General Harri-
son would insure harmony and victory.
NEW YORK, Feb -. 1858 II. M L.
HARRISON AND PHELPS.
To the Editor of the Tribune;
The Republican party Is well grounded
in principle, and believe with any representa-
tive Republican as its candidate II " i'll carry
out of the 400 electoral votes the following: CAL
1forna, Colorado. Illinois, Iowa. Kansas, Maine.
Massachusetts,, Michigan. Minnesota, Nebraska,
Nevada. New Hampshire. Ohio, Oregon. Penn
sylvania Rhode Island Vermont and Wiscon-
Elm. with total of 1S2 electoral vote. Tho
Democrats will carry the solid South With 153
votes; New York with 36 votes and Conuecticut
with votes. total of 1885, This leaves Indiana,
15 and New Jersey, 8, Co be fought for.
Now, it seems to mo that wisdom should die
tate that while we should not nominate ticket
objectionable to Republicans. we should select a
ticket with reference to these two States.
Fortunately from tho rich resources of the Re-
publican party, we can draw ticket from these
two states that will measure up to the high
standard OF Republican excellence.
+ nominate the following ticket For Presi-
dent, Benjamin Harrison, or Indiana; for Vice.
president. William Walter Phelps. of New
Jersey.
Does any Republican doubt their ability to
carry these two StAteAi Does any Republican
doubt their ability 10 unite the Republican party
throughout the countrya Again. Virginia and
West Virginia are certainly Republican. and
arc only acid IN bonds 50 Democracy BY : f.sse