Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 June 1884 — A Cautious Indianian. [ARTICLE]

A Cautious Indianian.

Chioago Special in Indianapolis Journal. Simon P. Thompson, of the Tenth district of Indiana, was as childlike and innocent as though he had never heard the names of Arthur and Blaine, Loo-an, or any of the other candidates. He had had some convention experience before, although never at a national convention. Had he any choice amoDg the candidates? No, he had not made •tip his mind. What did he think of Arthur? Well, Arthur was a pretty good man. A question as to his views on Blaine elicited about the same response. He had not even an idea as to the sentiments of the remainder of his delegation. He thought some of them would vote for Harrison. ■•I see, Mr. Thompson, that you are credited to the Harrison taction. Do you intend to vote for him?” “1 shall not vote for Harrison on the first ballot, though I may afterward.” “Well, who will you vote for on the first ballot?’’ A serene smile illuminated Mr, Thompson’s face eis he replied: **l never make up my mind beforehand as to whom i wilt vote for,” Mr. Thompson was seen in the afternoon sauntering about the various Arthur headquarters.