The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-12
DEMOCRATIC TRIBUTE.
General Harrison Will Administer the A fsfr'
of Government In a Fearless II amer.

General Harrison Will Administer the A nstSs
OF Government In Fearless Hammer.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The manly, enlightened and courageous atri-
tude he General Harrison assumed at the time
when demagogues in both parties were abasing
themselves before Denis Kearney's sand lot
hoodlums and agitators is the most striking and
encouraging incident can recall He was one
of the few Republican Senators who refused 20
sacrifice the good faith of the United States,
pledged by a solemn treaty, In tho interest OF .
gang of Pacifc-coLst rufiians. Judging aim by
the standard of this brave and honorable atti-
tude we should be disposed to indulge in the
most sanguine anticipatlons. 1t revealed bis
possession of some of the very highest qualities
of manhood and true craftsmanship. IL be Is as
firm and independent President IS he was
bold aud patriotic Senator the country viii have
nothing to fear from the result OF last Tuesdays
election.
1t has been urged against the President elect
that he would not adhere 70 the spirit OF the
civil-servics law; that during mis- Senatorship he
one of the Observation-Disclosures offce-seekers
in Washington. But what Senator or Repre-
sentative does in his desire to relievs the neces
sites OF crafty the wishes Of political friends
is not q sure indication OF what his course
would be il he were elevated TO so gre at and
responsible CT Office that Of PRESIDENT. We
prefer to Judge General Harrison from the
stand point of his course during the discussion
of the Chinese exclusion BILL and TO unke the
courage ard independence which he then dis
department from the beginning %
the close Of the canvass strengthens
eur conviction that this is the
true stand point His modest bearing, sensible,
unpretentous and often clever speeches, give
assurance of a man whom the Establishments OF
power are not apt to lead astray, and who will
preserve his balance amid all temptations and
enticements The belief so freely vented by
his political opponents that he would, II elected,
De the servie instrument Of his putative polit-
tcel mr.
anything he has said done since his nomina-
ton. On the contrary. many Of his utterances
have been the utterances OF an original thinker,
and this capacity united to irmness, self-possss-
sion and modesty is rarely associated with the
nerveess, insipid character which is to bs predI-
Gated Of tame, upquestioning submission to
the rule of others.
Such considerations dispose US TO form O most
favorable opinion of the Presidentrelect We do
not believe that the next administration will be
the administration of James G. Blaine, but the
administration of Benjamin Harrison. We do
not believe that the selection Of his Cabinet will
reflect the ambition of the politicians of the Re-
publican party, but represent his views az to the
kind OF men necessary 10 aid him in giving the
country a wise, prudent and patriotic manage
ment Of its federal affairs We do not believe
that his past inclination TO provide his friends
with snug government berths viii so powerfully
survive as to make the public Offices during
his serm the mere prey OF spo;lsmen. We do not
believe that his foreign policy VIII be agitated
by any magnetic" pusatious or be illuminated
by the picturesque glare of diplomatic FIRE
works" We do not believe that under him the
existing tranquility will be disturbed by any
violent or revolutionary throes. AS we read the
man his character is conservative, not volcanic.
He will put on foot no visionary schemes. in
dulge in nc rash experiments, condescepd
to no partisan. prescription. seek no dra-
matte effect and covet no triumphs In
dangerous or uutrodden paths. His fr~nk
admission that he Is uninstructed
in the ethical refnements OF political economy
is not the confession or a thoughtless ignoramus,
but the creditable acknowledgment OF a prac-
teal man who Is willing aud anxious 10 learn,
and ready 10 to guided by any lamp whose
light commends itself 10 his intelligenr
judgment. He WILL as the first semi-official out
going from indianapolis indicates, endeavor TO
give effect to the popular verdict which called
him to his high Office by meeting the issue Of
tariff reform at the very threshold Of his ad-
mean, not tha' the majority are opposed
to reduction of the burdens Of
taxation, but that the reduction shall
be made by those who arc believed to
ts heartily in favor of the preservation OF the
protective feature Of our present tariff system.
He will endeavor TO keep close 10 the courss
marked out by public sentiment. and IN that en-
deavor permit no party claims to interfere win
him. All this Is so obviously his duty. eud SO
undoubtedly In accord with the beiet ana
wishes of the great body OF citizens VINO gave
him their SURFACES, that General Harrison could
infiict no greater national disappointment than
to break the spell of these auticipations Dy lean
ir.g toward that element of his party which ac-
cepts MIR Blaine as its tyte OF statesman and
sanctions the practical politics OF Quay, Ltecs
and Dudlev