The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-11-05
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of Garfield and Arthur. il seeming tc
be generally accepted that New York has
given about $1,000 majority for. Garfield.
This settles the election and gives the
victory to the Republicans. 1t IS possible
that later returns will reduce the majority
in New York. but we cannot at present see
how the majority can be overcome except
by unexpected gains, which are not likely
to appear. Mr.. Barnum still claims the
state is in doubt, however, but as this claim
10 based on expected changes in tabuiated
returns, it is not positive and oaonot DC
received as indicating anything positive
The causes which led to this result are
many and may be beneficial to the Democ-
racy in the future.
In the first place Gen Hancock was
handicapped by an unpopular vice csndl-
data man who could not harmcnizs his
party in his OVID state. Then Hendricks.
lndiana's idol. was given court ruling,
and this aided the Republicans by ena-
bling them to concentrate all their power
in one state for the effect of. victory in
October
After the October defeat the Democrat
10 leaders made only an Indifferent effort
in New York. while the chickering's OF that
political juggler. John Kelly, and the
suicidal nomination which he forced for
mayor Of New York city, had discour'
aging effect. and kept thousands of Demo
Gratis from the polls and greatly lessened
the majority in the city.
Another reason was the suddenly sprung
cry of protective tariff" which was
stated In a way 10 excite the fears o.
manufacturers and employees. and being &
question requiring argument to explain
could not be successfully answered in thu
short time allowed for discussion. Thi!
| trick cost the Democrats thousands o.
votes in the country.
Another reason was the ''Solid South.
which was rung from every stump, ant
the misguided utterances of such men a.
| Wade Hampton. commented on as ex
pressing the sentiment Of the whole south
This worked on the fears of large bod
| of conservative voters who had no desir,
| to have the south as section. contro
national affairs.
Another and potent reason for defea
was the utter lack of funds to run til
campaign. This was painfully apparen
| in Indiana. Ohio and New York, wher
the ordinary expenses of the campaigI
had to be maintained by private subscrip
| ton.
Gen. Hancock was a brave soldier,
man of spottless integrity, and but for tn
mistakes eff such men as john Kelly woul
have been elected. Those who cast
ballot for Gen. Hancock have nothing {
regret-it was for a worthy man and
good cause.
The Democracy will not become extinc
as party-that has been demonstrated fu
| yin a..doZen national contests, but that Their
there will be change of leaders and c
measures is certain. The great army c
over three millions of voters viii not b
swallowed by any rival party, but undo
lew leadership and purged of it's impeI
feetions, the party will rally again for th
great battle of 1884.
The preparatory battle for Grant ha
been fought and Won. and Garfield will b
used to further the nomination of Gran
| The same old ring will come to the fror
again. and though Garfield may desire
act independently, it looks as if his admin
istration will be used to aid the Gran
campaign of 1884.