New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
THE SOUTHERN QUESTION.
GENERAL HARRISON RECEIVING MANY LET
TIERS
HOPING TO HAvE,THE AID OF THE MEN OF THE
NEW SOUTH IN PUTTING DOWN SEC
rIoNAL1sM-A GARNET SUCCESS
TroN FROM KANSAS.
fIY rELseRAra TO TEE TRInuSs ]


Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 1o.-The Prcsident-elect
continues to receive many letters from people in the
South expressing solIcitudc regarding his probable
policy toward that section, and there Is reason for
believing that the problem is being given more con
sideraton by General Harrison at this time than the
selection of Cabinet anything else relating to the
new Administration He is disposed to encourage the
letter writing, becaus, he desires all the Information
bearing upon the subject that be made useful to
him. He has replied some Of the pertinent IN
Quiries, notably that came from Colonel j. W.
Jefferson, O planter near Memphis, who commanded
Michigan regiment In the Colonel Jefferson
wrote to the Prcsidcntccct asking him to indicate, as
far as he thought proper hs probable policy toward
the South In replying to the letter. General Har-
rIson said:
am glad to know that the result Of the election
brought satisfaction to an army comrade Living In the
South. notice what you say about the situation there
and you that appreciate its gravity and have the
sincere desire to be wenformed both as to men and
Affairs the South Go most sincerely desire to pro-
the general good Of whole people, without refer
ence To State lines and ] shall be glad TO have the
friendly advice and cooperation Of the awabidng ana
conservative people In all the States.
While the letter indicates the intentions OF the
Presidenteect plainly as he feels that IL proper
for him to make them known at the present time
Il II known that he has talked more freely 10 MS
Intimate friends. The information comes from high
authority, 1t may be stated for the reinsurance OF
uneasy 6ouherners, that IL Is the determination OF
the Prcsidentelect to pursue course that VIII con-
vince them that, in trying to solve perpic1mg
problem, which manifcsuy must be solved In some
way, It is his purpose to be kindly and friendly.
It will be his endeavor to avoid tho obnoxious methods
Of previous Administrations, which tried to bring
about the desired change. but failed The carpet
Dagger will not be made as prominent as the rep
resentave Of the Administration as in previous years
acceptable class of men is available and they
are better prepared, by reason of superior
tnf el nd
esto,m to carry out tho purposes Of the Admpisrar
ton In the spirit of the new South, 1t Is believed,
viii be found the means of accomplishing the devouy
desired result The men who are developing the new
South will be chosen to develop friendler and more
Intimate relations between the two sections Of tho
country, and necessarily they Will do It by changing
the conditions that are obnoxious. Mere
definite information than this regarding the polcy
OF the new Admins traton in dealing with the South
en question cannot be obtained, but this is believed
TO be entirely reliable.
John S. Clarkson of Iowa, vice chairman Of the Ma
tonal Committee Of the men who is expected to
have much influence with the Administration, was
here to-day. His presence caused stir among poll
tcians but there IS evidence that 1t is of impor-
tant significance. He early In the afternoon &C
companied by his wife and son, and Colonel H. L.
Swords, the sergeant at arms of the National Repuol
can Committee. Mr.. Clarkson says that he is simply
on his way homo and that he stopped in
indianapolis to congratulate the Presdentciect and
to talk to him about matters of business con
nccted with the work of the National Committee. He
did not come to talk about appointments. About
O'Clock he called the home OF the President-eect
When General Harrison learned that Mr.. Clarkson's
wife and son were in the city, he sent carriage to
the hotel for them. They remained at the house
about an hour and returned to their hotel ~,
Tonight General Harrison and his law partner, W.
II. H. Miller, walked down to the hotel to call on
Mr. GARRISON number Of prominent politicians nS
and Colonel W. r. Holloway, also called. The
door of Mr.. Clarhson's room was left open during
the presence Of the party and the hearty sSs9Dg
there weighty subject under discussion; Mr.
Carkson is native Of indiana and Is an old friend friend
VILE Tssrs his father pTSihea wes
some experience as a printer
new Cabinet suggestion comes from Kansas.
T. L. Davis prominent lawyer IN that State, who
called upon the President elect to-day, says thas the
Republicans of Kansas anxious that Senator Plumb
nittsd that his connection with railroad mining
interests might be embarrassing delegation headed
VIII probably be here this week to urge some con
sheraton Of the they desire to recognized
In the Cabinetls was asked Mr.. Davis.
ION account OF the great Republican majority at
about go 900 and on the state ticket it was about
10000. 1t much larger than anybody expected"
Republican majority ?.
. 1t can't be explained satisfactorily The protec-
and there has been extraordinary increase in tho
voting population think probably The great ma
iorty Is due chiefly TO the rohlbionsts returnlug TO
the Republican party"
General Hovey. The Republican Govcrnorelect, re.
received many congratulations upon lis election. lie
Will at once tender his resignation as a Member of
Congress, and IL WILL therefore, be necessary
der special election TO chose successor 10 fill his
unexpred ternk 1t is his intention 20 recommend
to the Indiana General Assembly a new election law,
embodyng the best features Of the New-York an"
Australian laws.