The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-27

1ntrlgues and Vaccinations. they are re-
served for the future. Suffice it, for the
present, thatGresham can proudly claim the
distinction of having done his full share In
the defeat of Blaine. Ali this is now coun-
terbalanced by his telegram OF condolen &c
TO the Blaine family
Judge Gresham during all his eventual
career was eminently successful in In
gTatlating himself with hIs superIors In
military as well as civil life, and be mas
demonstrated to nicely what can be
gained by suavity and adulation. Presi-
dent Arthur was captivated by his bland
ishments. and before his term expired he
appointed Gresham to the bench of the
Circuit Court, which Judge Drummond
was prevailed upon To yacate In time.
This is another striking illustration that
virtue is her own reward IN rank as we'll as
In pay. Gresham, with admirable self
abnegation, resigned his life position as
district Judge with a salary OF $3.50. TO
serve ais country at large and for faithful
service found himself Unidentified by q life
office with salary of $1,000 Moral: I'm
selfish patriots are not left out shiverinR In
the cold world; they always get their
nests softly feathered.
After his appointment as circuit Judge
he removed from pastures dry and brown
at Indianapolis to the fresh, green.
succulent meadows of Chicago. His fame
had preceded him and he was joyfully re-
ceived with open arms. In the briefest
time he became the idol of the piutocratic
parvenues and the w0rshlped divinity OF
the toiling masses; the pride. alike. of the
palatlal mansions of the lake shore front
and the humble tenements OF the West
Side. Press and people of all degrees de-
lighted to do him honor. He was pushed
TO the front on all occasions and became
the precious jewel of the great Western
metropolis.
FRUITLESS CAMPAIGN.
When Judge Gresham moved to Chicago
he left his rising political fortunes in
charge of his trusted lieutenants in Indi-
ana, who entered upon the campaign in
gallant style. They were not very numer-
Gus. bot. like General Grants wolves, they
made up for numbers by in
cessant clamor, and made them
selves believe that the inhabi-
tants of Indiana. on rising in the morning.
salaamed and reyerently bowed toward the
Mecca of Chicago, where the wonderful
man abided- But when the Indiana dele
gates TO the national convention were
unanimously instructed for Harrison their
disgust can DO better imagined than de-
scribed, and they glOomiIy prOphesIed dire
disasters for the future. When the cOnven.
ton assembled In Chicago the press of all
political shades. and, as consequence,
nearly all tie people. rich and poor, male
and female. Bob lngersoll ncluded. together
with gangs of ''dagoes" of the 'tin bucket
brigade" and railroad employees, brought on
free trains from all points of the COMPASS
made the welkin ring for Gresham, their
own, the only Gresham. But the cOnveD-
tion would not have Gresham, and Go the
great CONSERVATION of his admirers. his OPP
ponent. Ben Harrison. was nominated.
Chicago was shaken from center 10 cir
cumference as If by mighty earthquake
Even indiana. his own State. where he was
so we'll known. was solid for Harrison with
the exception of his ardent admirer Judge
Field. the romancer of Gresham's night
til a
Gresham moodily drew his judicial mantle
around him with becoming dignity and re-
tired from the field of political strife to
bide his time 1t is even said now that he
would have refused a nomination upon the
Republican platform, but still he suffered
his name 10 be balloted upon for eight
times. Shades of Csesari Gresham refus-
ing nomination Tor anything upon any
kind of platform,
During the whole campaign of 1888 he
gave no sign OF life; IL was not becoming
Co q man occupying q high judicial position
to meddle with politics He was consistent;
he never did. in Indiana, for twenty long
years; he also made II firm rule never to
contribute TO Republican campaign funds
but felt at liberty, without a violation of
ethics, after having had his name before q
Republican convention as candidate for
the Presidency, to make n contribution OF
$3.50 TO the Cleveland campaign fund In Chi
cag0. Ii NAV be safely asserted, without
fear of successful contradiction. that 1t
was Just $3.50 more than he ever contributed
TO the funds of the Republican party from
A To II. and he held lucrative and honorable
positions from the Republican party oil tho
DAYS of his life. OF course. the contribu-
ton to the Cleveland campaign fund vas
made In the interest of reform.
From W hat has proceed ed IL will be seen tb at
his final flop into the Democratic party was
only the legitimate outcome OF his crooked
political career, and-dId not surprise those
who observed his devious course for many
years. His unquestioned ability of accom-
plshing his end by fattery, adulation and
| studied Difference of those who had power
To advance him, both as soldier and In
civil life, has stood him in good stead. No
man is q more successful and skrilful adept
In impressing himself on those from wh0m
profit can be derived. HIS popularity IN
Chicago Is n striking example of this quail
". Without ever dong anything of note.
he is regarded AS an institution of Chicago
the biggest. ranking only with the Co.
lumbar exposition; the protege of the great
millIonaires. who are the sun of the great
| CITY, and devoted to his fortunes
But the Republicans of Indiana know
him better. They have cause for congrat-
ulation that they are relieved of an incu-
bus which was more oppressive than O
nightmare. That he did not succeed in
creating n formidable party faction was
| due in a great measure to the lively dis
| trust entertained of him in party councils:
| the Gresham element in Indiana and it's
supposed influence IL an exaggerated my tn.
| The last election returns convincing
| that his perfidious conduct did not reduce
| the Republican vote even In localities
where the Gresham influence was supposed
| TO predominate. The promised exodus
| from the Republican into the Democratic
| party is all Transparent humbug; the
| whole crowd of Indiana Republicans who
| followed his example could be counted
| upon the fingers of ones hands. Perhaps q
! handful of his hired retainers followed in
his wake.
| The Democrats now have got HIM, and
are sincerely welcome. As soon as he IL
| settled down he will make himself q thorn
| in their flesh, u genuine Nessus's shirt, but
| they will have TO keep him and enjoy him.
| FRED KNEFLER.
/ INDIANA ppIIe Feb. 10.