Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-18
8ailp &ersIrebef Journal.
Augusta. Tuesday Hsnias, Oct. ID.
The Elections.

Inc eloC00DS WHICH u0oA pr lASt
week in Ohio and Iowa resulted in repub-
lican majorities larger than anticipated
Il was surmised that the death of General
Garfield would have a depressing effect
upon the republicans Of Ohio. and reduce
their vote largely. but such does not ap-
pear to have been the result. Governor
Foster is reelected by about $4,000 plural
ity, or 1900 majority over all his COM
petitors. and the Legislature has good
working majority. Very little is said OF
the prohibition and greenback vote in the
State. which created considerable talk be-
fore election and made but small show
in the returns.
In Iowa the republicans elected Sher-
man, their candidate for Governor. by
5000 majority. The republicans have
also elected A. of the so senators in the
legislature. and IS of the 100 representa-
tives. The greenback vote in the State
fell of fifty per cent. since last year. In
all ways the republicans maintain their
usual large ascendency in the State.
OF the elections which are to come in
November, those in New York, Virginia
and Pennsylvania excite the most inter-
est.
To all outside appearance the republi-
cans In New York are united and work
ing harmoniously for the success Of their
ticket. But there Is suspicion that the
stalwarts will not put forth the same ef-
forts at the election as was customary with
them when they held the controlling power
in the State Notwithstanding this the re-
publicans are confident Of carrying the
State. The defeat Of John Kelley and
Tammany Hall in the democratic conven-
ton, and the passing Of the leadership Of
the democracy again into the hands of the
Tilden wing. creates very unpleasant feel
ing in that party. which will probably be
felt in . reduced democratic at the
polls. The temperance of Mr.. Tilden
as an active participant in New York pol
itics augurs that he will again seek the
nomination for President in 1884, and adds
very much to the interest in the New York
State election this year.
In Virginia the campaign between the
readjusters and bourbons is red hot.
Fierce personal attacks have been made
BY the bourbon leaders upon Malone and
his supporters. which will probably re-
suit In duels after the election is over.
General Early has made himself censpic-
uous by his bitter personal attacks on Ma
hone, who As yet has taken no notice of
his assailant. Both these parties claim to
be sure that the election will result in
their favor. but only the casting and
counting of the votes will decide who has
the majority. One thing is certain. the
contest has 80 split and shattered the
democratic organization OF the State that
its recovery is impossible.
The chief point Of interest in the Penn
sylvania election is in regard to Treasurer.
An independent republican is running
against the regular republican candidate
for that Office, and the former may draw
off votes enough to defeat the latter.
This causes good deal Of feeling and
renders the contest more lively than it
would otherwise be. With this possible
exception the State looks promising for
republican victory.
Reception Of the French Visitors
at the Capital.
The nations French and German guests
were presented formally to President Arthur
Arthur and the Cabinet Friday. The first
ceremonial Of the day took place at half-past
o'clock, at the State Department. whittier
the guests were conducted by the French and
German ministers, and introduced by them to
the Secretary Of State and the other members
Of the Cabinet, the introductions taking place
in the office Of the Secretary of State. No
formal speeches were made. but the guests
remained there for a half hour in conversa-
ton with members of the cabinet and the
higher officials of the State Department
All then took carriages and proceeded to
tne SapitOt Tue guests cutereu from tue
cast front Of the Capitol directly into the
rotunda, Secretary Blaine md Minister Out
rey leading the way armin-arm. Other Cab
met Ministers, together with the Assistant
Secretaries Of State, each holding the arm Of
one Of the guests, followed. The entrance
of the distinguished throng, numbering per-
haps fifty individuals. was the signal for
hearty clapping Of hands by the spectators,
which demonstration was acknowledged by
the French and German ministers by low
bows toward the assemblage. The guests
and their escort walked slowly around the
south aide Of the rotunda and remained
standing there for about fifteen minutes.
converting. examining the historic pictures
around the walls. looking up in apparent
wonder at the lofty space above them. Sec
Rotary Blaine had in the meantime left them
to escort the President to the refunds.
The scene was striking one. The SNOWY
uniforms and courtly manners Of the foreign
ers were the subject Of admiring comment.
especially by the ladies among the spectators.
President Arthur entered from the Senate
wing Of the Capitol, his arm within that of
Secretary Blaine. The President was clad
in sober black. His hat, which he carried in
his disengaged hand, was encircled with a
broad band of Grape. and his hands were en-
cased in black gloves. He advanced leisure
" across the open space beyond the crowd.
and was led by Secretary Blaine to the place