Wichita eagle., 1889-01-03
REGARDED AS 4 KEY NOTE.
Harrison Supposed to Have Outlined His
Policy in Last Nights Speech.

1NDTANhPOLTS, Jan. 2.-tEeneral harrison
walked down the street this afternoon and
called. among other places, at the Journal
Office and was closeted about three-quar-
ters OF an hour with General John c. New
n the latter's private office.
The Grand Army veterans and many of
5eneral Harrsons civilian friends were
regretting TODAY that no authentic and ac-
citrate verbatim report of the generals
brief speech last night was in existence
Those who heard the speech regard il as a
very significant aud important one, but
several versions OF it that appeared in the
press throughout the country this morn
ing. whether pretending to quote his exact
language or in the third person, were all
compiled from memory. The meeting of the
veterans was private only post members
were admissible and it is known that
General Harrison regarded the meeting us
a family gathering and had no eNpecta-
ton or desire that his remarks should be
printed. The spirit of the speech was the
subject OF general approval and congratu-
latiOns today in army circles and with Re-
publicans generally. BY many it is re
garded as key note TO the attitude of
the new administration towards the south.
That is the Interpretation they place upon
MS earnest language and manner i'll
speaking of a free ballot and fair count
follows: II would like to hear bugIe call
throughout the land demanding pure
ballot. This is a matter above and beyond
any question of craftsmanship, and | feel
that ] express the sentiment of every COM
rade present when ] declare that free
ballot. honestly expressed and fairly
counted, is the main safeguard of our in
stltutions, and its suppression under any
preteXt whatever can not be tolerated"
GOSSIP REGARDING HIsCoCK's VISIT.
The announcement through the Associ-
ated Press dispatches that Senator His
cock was en- route TO indianapolis caused a
small commotion among the numerous
correspondents. There is reason for be
iieving that the first news that The presi-
dent-elect had of the forthcoming visit
was through the press. Speculation is
rife as to the special mission of the distin-
lcuished pilgrim. One of the apparently
plausible explanations Of the senator's
visit. made by a well known local politi-
uian, Is 10 the effect that certain New
y DIRK statesmen have carried their dis;t-
greement so far that rumor has reached
them that unless they speedily harmonic
they both stand in danger of being
left out in the cold and that Sen
ator Hiscoch has been designated
by them as peace messenger,
Joy, " and harmony. The gentleman who
puts forth this theory claims 10 have some
good authority for II, and he points TO the
tact that The senator's visit follows swiftly
the return of Russell +. Harrison from
New York, who Is believed 10 have formed
some very decided views on the situation
there. The Inference Is that Russell Har-
rison was seriously impressed that neither
OF the warning factions deserved special
recognition, ana that this alleged conclu-
sion might be adopted by the president
elect. Hence The theory that Hiscock
assumes the role Of white winged dove
>NDIANA ASKS A PORTFOLIO.
The visit OF II. \. II. Davis, chairman of
.he Republican central committee of Law
renee county, 10 General Harrison this al
ternoon was of more than ordinary i'm
portance, as he carried with him for pre-
sentation To the preSident-elect petitions
and letters Of recommendation which NAV
have considerable weight in securing a
cabinet position for one of lndiana's dis
tinguished citizens.
Mr.. Davis resides at Bedford. the county /
seat OF Lawrence county. and /
IN the 9th OF December, after
consulting with the members of /
bis county committee he sent out a private
circular to each of the other ninety-oue /
urging that Indiana ought to be represent
ed in President Harrison cabinet. "Other /
states are urging their claims for such 4
representation. Should we not be taking .
some action" He then sets forth that the .
Republicans of Lawrence county are
strongly III favor of Senator James y. I
Huston. the chairman Of the Republican
state central committee, fora cabinet posi- /
ton and requests his brother chairman TO .
communicate their views on the subject to /
him. As Il result of this private circular.
AIR Davis came TO this city TODAY and !
accompanied by DR. Joseph Gardner.
he handed General Harrison sixty /
three letters from a. many /
county Chairmen, some of them
addressed 10 the general and all cordially .
and voluntarily endorsing Chairman HuS-
ton for "a hinet place. Many OF the letters
urged Mr.. Illusions appointment in very
strolg terms and designated the post
master generalship as the portfol!o.beSt |
suited 10 the needs of Indiana. Others.
however, suggest Mr.. Huston for secretary
of the interior, while full one-half make DO /
special des gnation of the place Air
Davis also presented the request and re
commentator Of fourteen additional
county chairman who had personally auth
oriZed him TO act IN the premises for them,
making severc5.-Seyen counties thus far
heard from ouJ Of ninety two lie stated I
that not a single county chairman OF those
heard from was opposed 70 Huston or in
favor Of urging any other name This
was the first official act Of the Republicans I
ufindIana toward securing cabinet recog-
milton. Air. Davis states chat Chairman 4
Huston knows nothing of Jhe movements
that the MISTER has been specially with
held from his knowledge. Sir. Huston
leaves his home At Connersviile tomorrow
with his wife and children for 4 months
trip 10 Florida.