The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-04-11
SENATOR M'D0NALD'S VIEWS
THE TARIFF BILLS NOW PENDING.
He Thinks the Mills Measure Will Prob
ably Receive the Endorsement of the
House, Despite the Opposition
Justiceship-Other Matters.

A SENTINEL reporter called at the residence
of Ex-senator Mcdonald last evening and found
that gentleman in his dressing gown, seemingly
enjoying the best OF spirits. The senator had
healthful sparkle ia his keen eyes, and in re-
Spouse to an interrogation 10 his health he
said: Il have nothing 10 complain OF what
ever in regard to my physical condition, and
am glad TO say that my wife is greatly improved.
She left home some time ago in n somewhat
precarious condition, hut has completely recOv-
cred"
tn the course of Il conversation upon political
topics in general, III. sena Or was asked what
he thought of the present legislation affecting
the tariff, and the Mills bill was mentioned
mo one ear be said to know NJ present." he
said, what will be the outcome of tariff leg
isation in congress this session, nothing
having been disclosed as to the temper of the
senate on the subject. The Mills bill is grow
Ing in strength and its friends entertain very
strung hopes of passing it through the house
without any material change. The Randall
bill, which was introduced for the purpose OF
autagonizng it is nor being regarded with special
favor, even by the republicans, and the minority
Ol the ways and means committee have Jailed to
antagonize the majority bill, called the Mills
bill by any measure of their own looking 10 Il
reduction of revenues. The minority report is
simply fault-hndng document, and not
very able one at that. AL this taken together
increases the chances of the passage OF lae So
called Mills bill-at least through the house vi
representatives"
tDo you think there is anything in the report,
senator, about Mr.. Cleveland not desiring re-
electiOn"
mo, do not. Nj. Cleveland is not present
ing himself to the country for denomination,
but il is wei understood that he VIII expect the
nomination, which, from present appearances,
will be given to him without opposition, and
there is not the remOtest probability of his de-
Ginning 1t. OF course you VIII meet with prom
inent men of the democratic party now and
then who do not approve of Mr.. Gevelands
administration, but there is absolutely no or
ganiZed opposition TO him, as every one recOg-
nizes the fact that the party could not go into
the presidential contest with any hope OF sue
cess after having discarded its own aduinistrJ-
ton With Mr. Cleveland as our candidate no
well informed democrat expects defeat.
AS to the nominee of the republican conven-
tion the belief is growing East, in political cir
cleS, and especially among leading republicans,
that notwithstanding Mr.. Blaine's deelinatiOn,
he will, after all, be the nominee, with Il West
eu man, either Harrison or Allison, as his as
Sociate, the stronger probabilities pointing to
Gen. Harrison"
''Oyho do you think viii be appointed chief
luStlceE was asked.
MY impression is" Mr.. Mcdonald answered,
chat the president will appoint some man who
is not over fifty-ive years of age, with the
chances at this time favOring Judge Schofeld of
Illinois, or Senator Gray OF Delaware. Judge
SchOfeld is understood TO be averse to having his
name mentioned in that connection, and that
may have an influence on the determination OF
the president. The chief iusticeship ought GER
tainly 10 be given 10 someone who will prob
ably have length OF days, IN order that he may
make record for himself and for his country,
as it is a position not second in importance to
any in the United States, and the appointment
is for life"
"Do YOU think the outlook for democratic
success favorable in Indiana?
AS viewed at present, do. | think the
rank and file of the democratic party in our
state are in very good condition, and have GER
ainly lost nothing of heart or hope,
cord in our ranks and in our councils
which is not now 10 be anticipated, and GER
tainly, ii likely to occur. should be avoided by
every means in our power. Aside from such
local questions as always enter more or less
into our contests, think the paramount issue
of the campaign will be the subject OF revenue
reform in connection with the administration
OF President Cleveland. These, L think, will
form the chief topics of discussion"
DO you approve the action OF the state COM
mttce in calling an early convention
Il am well pleased with it. ! was in favor of
an early national convention and that neces-
sarily meant an early state convention"
CAS- compared with other states has Indiana
been treated fairly at the hands OF the admins
tratOnw
ayes, think the present administration has
treated Indiana very fairly in the number OF
appointments to Office. OF course, there has
always been disposition TO complain because
Indiana has not had higher representation in
the councils OF the administration, but no fault
is 10 be attributed to the president that Indiana
did not have such representation. The APP
pointment of Mr.. Stockslager as commissioner
of the land Office has given Indiana enc OF the
most Important bureaus in the administration,
scarcely inferior to cabinet appointment, so
ut present have not much cause to COM
plain"
In further conversation the senator said he
was OF the opinion that none OF the territories
would be admitted states during this session
of congress, but the probabilities were, he
thought, that several territories, in4uding Dn-
kota, would be provided with such authority in
the nature OF enabling acts, which would bring
them into the union during the continuance OF
this congress.
In conclusion Mr.. Mcdonald stated in an
swer to an inquiry as to whether he would be
found OF home during the summer mouths:
Il will be ut home most OF the time from this
forward, returning to Washington Us business
may require my presence there. The firm OF
Mcdonald & Butler, as is well known, has Il
branch office at Washington, which have been
giving my attention, Mr.. Butler having prir-
cipal charge here ut home.