, 1880-10-10
GOV. FOSTER, OF OHIO.
WHAT HE SAYS OF THE SITUATION.

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COLUMBUS, o., Oct 9.-The last Of the most
exciting campaign ever witnessed in Ohio
closed tonight with meetings in every large
town in the State. So far as regards the cleo
tion % Ohio it may be said that there is no
doubt whatever of the Republicans carrying
the State. Coy. Charles Foster, one Of the
most shrewn observers Of political events,
said to THE TRIBUNE correspondent: a
II hare been all over the State,-sb to
speak,-and, from my observation and coming
In contact with the people In large and small
towns and manufacturing districts, can seq
noreason to change the sentiments I expressed
to you six weeks ago that Ohio was more
likely to give -
A LARGER MAJORITY FOR TIE REPUBLICAN,
TICKET
this year than 1t Is to give smaller one than
1t did last year. The fact is that, so far as
Ohio is concerned. there is no actual desire
for change in the conduct OF the Govern
ment, have taken particular notice that In
the larger manufacturing centres, where the
shops are full OF work, the workmen are re-
cefv1ng good salaries and regular pay, there
is no desire whatever for change, and this
where the owners were Democrats them
selves They fear that change in the
administration Of the Government may
change values, and they are desirous of let
ting well enough alone. Now what Is true
of the manufacturer IS also true Of the mer-
chant
80 MAN WHO HAS CAPITAL
at stake, and which is bringing him in safe
income, and at the same time enables him to
give employment to many deserving men,
wants to take any risk. That is to say, he
prefers that the party under which healthy
business feeling has been brought about
should remain in power. When mems per
sonal interests are touched have always
found that they move very cautiously"
Reporter How do the farmers feelf'
Gov. Foster-"l have never known farm
ers to care 50 little for changing rulers as at
the present time"
Reporter How do you find the ex-sol-
diers to feel about supporting Hancock? Do
they regard him as the Superb?'
Gov. Foster-"Well, not exactly. Many
have great respect for him, while others,
especially those Of the Fourth Ohio, are
blasting him for all that can be thought Of.
The great reunion here
DID THE DEMOCRACY A GREAT DEAL OF
DAMAGE"
Reporter" Having gone over the State as
you have, you have no hesitancy in predict
ing the success of the Republican ticket?'
Gov Foster"N No. sir. We will not only
carry the State but do 80 By large ma
jority. That is my impression. We are
united and all pulling together"
Reporter" How about Congressman pr
Gov. Foster-"We will elect twelve sure,
and I am strongly impressed with the I'M
preston that we will have two or three
more. We have the advantage for at least
two more"
Reporter" Governor. how do you
feel as to indiana ?"
Gov. Foster-"I believe We have got them
on the run in that State Things this year |
in the 1Ioosier State are not what they have |
been formerly. For years there have been |
chickering's and Quarrels among the Repub- |
licans, but now, for the first time in a num- |
Der OF years,
WE ARE AL UNITED
and all working to one purpose On the |
other hand, the Democrats are not so har-
as might appear, and from all can
See and learn / believe we will carry the
State One thing Is quite apparent, and that
is that the Irish have deserted the Democrats
IN large numbers. Yes, am Of the opinion
that we will surely carry the Hocsier State"
The Democrats are having their final blow
nut here tonight The procession is very
arge. Sam Cox is chief orator.