Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1888-04-25
HODGE POOGE.
A Collection of Opinions on Matters and
Things Political.


Things Political.
Louisville COErier-JoarBdl; II tho Vice
Presidential nomination OF the Republicans
can not come to Kentucky, let 1t go TO Adam
Badeau
Philadelphia TimeG Foraker crowds Sher-
man hard in his own State, fact which re-
calls that republics have sometimes exiled
the men who gave them their fame abroad.
Philadelphia Record: With one accord the
stalwart, high-tariff, bloody-shirt Repub-
lican organs are pounding the head Of the
Gresham boom as though it were rattle
snake.
st. Louis Post Dispdteh: Badeau's attack
on Grant coming so soon after Ingalls, at
tack on Hancock still further wealens the
claim Of Republicanism that it has monopo-
ly of patriotism.
Omaha Herald: Republicans are combin-
ing TO prevent any tariff legislation This
is fine spectacle. The Republican party,
which processes to be the laboring mans
friend, scheming TO rob him
Louisville Courier-Jo,Vaai: The people are
doing great amount Of thinking concern
ing tho tariff, and the Democratic party will
60 into the approaching campaign far bet
ter informed than in 1850 or 1884.
The Allegheny Comfy Republican says
that, so far as the Republican campaign
this year is concerned, it is "Blaine or
chaos" To which the Buffalo Courier Dem
rejoins that "The alternative is Blaine aud
chaos"
Nashville Banner: If the Republican party
| undertakes 10 accept the Ingalls, estimate Of
Hancock and Mcclellan its Presidential can
ddatc, whoever he may be, will feel the re-
freshing " freshness " which indicates the
loss of u political head.
Portland OrCgoridA: II was an act of ex-
| trcme Stiffness and absurdity on the part
Of Senator Ingalls, to attack the memory Of
| General Hancock as he did. II was an ex-
IRENE case Of running at the mouth" to
call Hancock san ally of the Confoderacy."
New York Herald: It looks as though the
Republicans OF Ohio were not dead in love
with Senator Sherman. They have had a
tremendous Irritation with HIM, but now
that the time has come when they must pro-
| pose or back out they are in a terrible state
OF mind. And so is the Senator.
| Cincinnati Enquirer: If Sena' or Vest will
| pardon modest suggestion, IL would run
in this wise, to-wit; That he should not do
scend to reply TO Mr. Ingalls,. His own
elegant and eloquent speech stands on re-
cord. He can afford 10 let il stand against
the record Of the Kansas Senator.
Philadelphia Herald: While the Republican
| papers are disposed 10 make political capital
out Of the great waste Of time by a Demo
cratic House, they fail 20 record that the
Republican Senate has been even more dill
atory. Tho House has made some progress,
whilo the Senate has done absolutely moth
/ ing.
Cleveland Plaiadealer. The quarrel among
the Republican members Of the WAYS and
/ Means Committee is growing moro bitter as
the days pass. While the Democratic ma
| iority Of tho committee agree upon bill
the Republican members hold diversity Of
| opinions which Is likely to disrupt their
/ party in tho House.
Cincinnati Enquirer: The friends Of Sena-
tor sherman at Columbus, who are indig-
nant ut the alleged seizure Of the machinery
Of the ward primaries in behalf of Governor
| Foraker, should retain themselves Senator
Sherman has enjoyed an almost uninter-
| rupted ownership Of the Republican State
committee. DO his friends and followers
| want the carthi
indianapolis Sentinel: Mr.. John c. New
Is at Washington weaving fairy stories
about Harrison's popularity in Indiana. In
his last interview he gives an average of
one a day-he represents Harrison as the
idol Of tho people of this State. and de-
claros that he could carry il by 10000 major
ity, while Gresham could not carry it at all
To those who are acquainted with the real
situation in Indiana Mr.. News outgivings
are exquisitely funny.
Philadelphia Call II the Republican lead
ers In Congress arc to retain the respect
and confidence Of the people, they must very
soon begin active work on tariff revision.
Any further inaction concerning so grave a
subject and ono so vitality affecting the pros
| perity of the people will not only bring dow.
upon these leaders tho contempt Of the peo-
| pie, but il will most certainly defeat the
| Republican party in the next National cleo
ton.
Chicago Times: President Cleveland very
| properly declines TO father any of the re
| ports that he is for this man or for that man
| for tho Vice Prcsidcntial nomination, and
| we think II will not be well for tho candi-
! date whose friends permit tho President 10
learn that they are using his popularity 10
| further the interests Of their man. I'm
| doubtodly the Democratic convention will
endeavor TO learn whom the President
favors as running mate for himself, but
we doubt whether II will ever find out.
Albany Argus: Senator Dolph. Of Oregon.
again brings up the question Of the defense
less condition OF our sea coasts, significantly
limiting that we have a surplus in the treas
/ ury. An efficient system of fortifications
may be carried out without the slightest ne
ccssity OF resorting 20 the extreme Of main
tanning war tariff taxes. The legitimate
revenues OF the Government are ample
enough for the purpose. especially underline
beneficial influence of Democratic economy
and honest management Of the people
money.
Chicago Hsratd; Iowa win como TO Chicago
instructed for Allison. That much yvas set.
tied at Dcs Moincs. The candidacy of Sen.
ator Allison win. no debut. end as Window
ended IN 100 II Is hard for a member OF
tho upper chamber Of Congress TO obtain
the Presidential nomination. tits cvidentl,
breach Of Senatorial courtesy TO assume
the leadership in u body so august and full
Of privilege. Doubtless the candidate o.
Iowa would occupy better strategic posi-
ton were no out OF his present oflice. We
II Is fino bird he has In hand. aud Il Is N,
slight compliment 20 be the favorite son O.
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