The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-19
BLAINE'S FIGHT.
We'll Submit to Defeat. but
Not to Robbery"
ECHOES FROM HAMLIN AND REED
Governor Garcelon's Comments
on Republican Antics.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnALp.1


icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
AUGUSTA Me-. Now ID, 1879.
driving snow storm swept through the bleak
of Augusta this morning when the leaders of
the two rival factions came out from the Augusta
House to the contest begun yesterday.
There was good deal of gossip in the Hobbies. and
the accumulation of grip sacks" in the office
showed that detachment of the republican army
was about to shift its quarters. There was no
change in the situation. not q word Of news to be
obtained. each side had begun to put on notice
able degree OF taciturnity.
BLAINE.
Leaving the clans to the development of their own
schemes the HERALD correspondent drove to the
residence of Senator Blaine just under the shadow
Of the State House dome. The cheerful wood fires
which burned brightly in the spacious pariors pre-
scented pleasing contrast to the dreary out
side. Sounds OF mirth proceeded from ad
joining room. and the full rounded
, tones of Mr. Blsine's voice struck the
listeners He was evidently telling story. tor
frequent bursts of laughter from voice that was
none other than Congressman Reeds were thrown
IN by way of parenthesis. The party were at break
fast, and their harity in striking contrast to
tho solemn faces and earnest conversation at the
hotel. After five minutes of delay Mr. Blaine always
pleasant and hospitable walked in. followed by the
venerable senior Senator OF the State, Hannibal
Hamlin, Congressman Reed and the pugnactous Bou-
telle. of the Bangor Wing. desultory conversation
opened of course. on the topic OF all topics. the
count of the votes by the Governor and Council.
Mr. Blaine led of course. and in answer question
he said
'sThe simple matter is this:-The republicans de-
mand fair play and . fair count. and they mean to
all reasonable means to secure 1t. The pres
Governor and Council have secreted the returns.
which have always heretofore been open to the gaze
of any respectable citizen. have lived in sight of
the State House for twenty five years and the
spondent of the NEW York HERALD or any other In
tellgen gentleman could during that time have had
to election sent in by the various
town and city authorities to the Secretary Of State
1t is to say the least. suspicious that innovation
should be made now"
THE DEMOCRATS 'wEAKENING.'
"What is your opinion about the alleged
spiracy to count out certain republicans and
cure the LEGISLATURE"
"Wel don't think the conspirators feel as brave
or determined to-day as they did yesterday"
This Mr.. Blaine said significantly. while looking
around on the gentlemen present. who smiled sp
prevail
.'Do you attribute the change in tone which you
say that you Observe to the presence Of the large
republican delegation now in town.
Eyes; think it has had its effect"
'what reason had you to believe that fraud would
be attempted p
'well, we have informstion. for instance. that
several democratic returns have been sent back to
the towns for correction. They contained rregu-
larities which would. according to the plan pro-
posed, vtiate the election. The returus arc merely
transcripts from the town records. Under the law.
during certain time-twenty days from the open
ing of the official count-partes interested ap-
pear and correct any informalities existing that
| is, those which arise from Q difference be-
tween the copy and the original entry on
the town records. This. 1t seems. the present
executive department IL determined to deny us by
keeping the returns away from u.s. while they have.
Ia reported, in many cases secretly afforded an
opportunity to democratic clerks to make necessary
emendations."
.whst Is the significance to your mind Of the ex-
preston. much harped on by the fusion coun-
cilors that the returns will be counted according to
the forms Of law"
Mr. Reed. who had sat still and listened. here
interposed with the remark. "You may well say
forms of law. 1t is according to the forms and not
the law that they propose to act"
Mr. Blaine nodded and allowed the answer to stand
his own.
THE REPUBLICAN PLAN OF ACTION
"what is the republican plan Of actionY'
"Wen. we propose to watch closely and work per-
sstenty to prevent the burglarious seizure Of the
government and the upsetting OF the will Of the
people. We prepared to submit gracefully to de-
feat but not to robbery. Now last year." he con-
tinued. "the republicans defeated at the polls.
We had q majority of the Senate and only lacked
seven to have q majority in the House. It would
have been very easy matter for the Governor and
Council to change this result had they been in
clined but they made such attempt and honestly
and fairly declared the choice Of the voters even
while 1t turned them out of office. Now it is pro-
posed to change the complexion of both houses in
most fragrant manner. To this will not submit.
As said before would have gracefully submitted
to fair defeat. but will not gracefully submit to
robbery"
' STERN RESOLVES.
The venerable Hamin who patient listener to
the interview. here made his first remark. He said.
with good deal OF vgor at tho close of Mr. Blaine
SENTENCE
1--WE won't submit at ALL"
.I second that notion" put in the belligerent
Bangor editor.
Remember" said Mr.. Blaine. "that my state
ment is that we will not submit gracefully to rob-
berry,"
"And." retorted Uncle Hannibal. with increased
vigor. mine is that we won't submit at ALL"
Captain Doutelle was about to assure the HERALD
correspondent that he had not changed his mind
either. but was told that there necessity Of
it. Meanwhile Tom Reid sat still and smiled blandly
at tho courage displayed by the Bangor delegation
and possibly Illuminating the strange turn in the
wheel which brought Blaine and Hamlin into such
cordial and frsternal relations.
"How do you find it Mt the hotclr" said Mr..
Blaine adding. IL always like to interview news
paper men,"
"well." responded the HERALD representative. mod
esty 'the chief thing that attracted my attention
was the number and vgor Of tho visiting statesmen
on hand"
This seemed to cali mp recollection of something
unpleasant and he retorted quickly. They all OF