The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-21
THE INDIANA CANDIDATE.

Hon. John NJ Butler says Indiana Repub.
licans Are for Gen Ben Harrison.
louisville Commercial.
The Hon. John NJ. Butler of Indianapolis,
was met by reporter for the Commercial last
evening in the Gait House rotunda. Judge
Butler had just arrived from Indianapolis. and
was more or less fatigued from his trip. He
was here on his way to Memphis Tenn, whore
he is engaged as attorney in heavy cotton suit.
By way of introduction, Judge Butler is one of
the leading lawyers and politicians OF Indiana.
He is an uncompromsing Republican. while his
partner in law, Joe Mcdonald, cold Saddle
bags") is an aggressive Democrat. Their differ
ence In political views, however, is in no way
unpleasant, and their partnership association of
sixteen years standing has been one or the
friendliest.
Judge Butler is thoroughly posted on the
status of politics in his native State, and is hon
ored as party leader. Judge Butler submit
ted TO an interview regarding the political state
of affairs in Indiana, and as to who WAS the
most available candidate for the Presidency.
Judge. the people down here are inclined to
the belief that Gresham is the most formidable
candidate"
"Indeedl"
"Yesn
well. 1 am very warm friend of Judge
Gresham, but think Harrison will have the
best following. He will control the delegation,
or the major part of it. Do not misquote me
when / say / friend Of Judge Gresham. l
also have "A warm personal friendship for Sena-
tor Harrison, and in the event OF either's secur-
ing the nomination my heartiest support Will
be slysn i ,hs FEELING toward. Gresham in tn.
Eastp
..He will be Endorsed by some of the leading
Republican papers in Boston. Philadelphia and
New York. The Chicago Tripune will, IN all
probability, advance his claims.
but you believe that Harrison will be the
man-that is, the favorte among the people In
your StateF
Judge Gresham because ne has been longer
identified with politics. In case it is not SEN
ator Harrison, Sherman is the next favorite 1
regard him of the ablest ana safest men
in the Republican party to-day. Either he or
Harrison will create great enthusiasm in In
diana"
"Wil Indiana go Republican,
''It will, most undoubtedly
What effect will the temperance question
have on the stuation!
THAT question will cut figure. The cti
settling down to the principle OF license
with local option They will likely spring an
independent. and possibly regular ticket"
Nv hat about the Republican taiil'
s.Hawley. of Connecticut, will be mentioned.
The general talk among those whom l have
preached on this subject satisfies me that he
would be an acceptable man to run in connec-
ton with either Gresham or Harrison. Hs was a
fine soldier and, must confess. very strong man.
With Harrison and Hawley, 1t, in keeping with
alecantly-shaped ticket Mark me, young
man, if Indiana gets the candidate there will be
such blowing upas was never before seen IN the
State since il baby. The State must
have the presidential candidate or none at all
'.What the Democrats doing2'
well, Cleveland will be- Observation-Disclosures
settled. And further he will be nominated by
acclamaton."
What about Gray and Voorhees,
:'Of eoursa they have aspirations in the direc-
ton OF the presidency They vii. lay their
claims their long party service. but, of the
tive, I believe that Senator Voorhees, will be the
choice over Governor Gray for the vce-presi-
dency.D
In regard to Biaines letter of declination,
JudgA2'
1T was the best thing he ever did. It would
be an utter inpossibiiity to elect him. should ne
secure the nomination. Blaine knows this.
which in my opinion is the reason he announced
his intention as to his future plans"