Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-23
an ENCOURAGING PROSPECT.

CIV fhOSHEOI.
The Republican defeat in Maine had the
effect of stimulating that party to extra
ordinary efforts to save the October States.
The loss of these States to the Democracy
should have similar effect upon that party,
and unless appearances are deceptive it has
had tendency in that direction.
There is really nothing in the prospect to
discourage the Democrats. They are certain
to carry all of the Southern States together
with New York and New Jersey, leaving
them in minority of only three votes in
the electoral college. These can be obtained
by proper effort from several sources.
Connecticut is doubtful State. Four years
ago it gave majority of over two thousand
for Tilden, and generally follows the lead of
New York and New Jersey. The recent mu-
nicipal elections were not at all significant
of the drift of political sentiment, for in
many towns no partisan nominations
were made, and in all the people
voted for the best men, independent of what
their political associations were. The State
is the home of the chairmen of both of
the national committees. OF the two Bar
mum Is by far the most popular, and yields
powerful personal and business influence
This he will no doubt employ to the best sd-
vantage.
California and Oregon are doubtful States.
The attitude of the Republican party in the
Chinese question has made that organization
decidedly unpopular, and at the last election
in California, the State gave an anti-Re-
publican majority of over forty thousand.
The same cause contributes toward making
Nevada doubtful State.
Illinois is doubtful State. For several
years past the Republican majority has been
insignificant. Added to the personal pop
ularity of Gen. Hancock is the popularity
of the Democratic State ticket, headed by
Judge Trumbull. Every man on the
ticket is strong in his own
locality and throughout the State. They
have all been working like beavers since the
opening of the campaign, and will keep up
the fight till the last vote is poIled on the
night of the I'd of November. There have
been great many changes among the voters
in various parts of the State, and nearly all
in favor of the Democratic candidates. A
hope, almost strong enough to be an eSpec-
tation, can be entertained of Democratic
victory in this State.
Indiana should not be given up, II will
be impossible for the Republicans to poll as
large vote there in November as they did
last week, for the repeaters and imported
voters will be needed for work in the dis
tricts to which they properly belong. Some
OF the blunders made by the Democratic
party in the State canvass can be atoned
for in the twelve days yet remain
ing before the election, and measures can
be taken to prevent the Republicans from
repeating the frauds by which their victory
of the 18th was achieved. Earnest, inteIli-
gent work will result in redeeruing toe
State, for Hancock is much stronger than
was the State ticket.
The Republicans are talking of proba-
bility of their carrying Virginia, North Car
olina and Florida, and will make strong
effort by liberal expenditure of money to
attain that end. 1t will prove futile, how
ever. The two frst-named States are se-
cure, and will give Hancock round major
ity. The recent decision of the supreme
court of Florida defining larceny as a felony
has dissipated all Republican hopes in that
State, as it DISTINGUISHES nearly third of
| the Republican votes of the State.
There is little cause for dread as to the
result, but much reason for an active, ener
getic campaign during the few remaining
days before the election.