New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-17
POLITICAL NE VS..

If the Tennessee Democratic State COnyent;o,
splits the debt question there is likelihood ofp
Owax faction and the Greenbackers forming coato,
The latter have nominated already J. X. Beaslsv a.
Governor, but unless he receives support fro,
dissatisfied Democrats he will make only small 6grs
In the campaign.
The success of the North Carolina Inde.
pendent movement depends largely upon Its attracting
the younger and more progressive voters in the Demo
cratic party. II the assistance Of this element can Ia
gained the Bourbons will be beaten. One result Of the
campaign, II is believed VIII De an extinction Of the
color line in politics In that state.
The Independent Republicans are MAPPING
out their campaign in Pennsylvania in systematic man.
ner. The State will be divided into two sections The
section will be under the immediate charge %
Chairman McKee, with headquarters at Philadelphia
vice chairman is to be appointed who will supervise tho
western section, with headquarters at Pittsburg.
Before the meeting of the Republican State
Convention In Maine, Neal Dow declared that the Pro-
hibitionists would support Thomas If he nominated
for Governor but that they would not support Robe
He says in interview the temperance people
hold consultation next week 10 determine what course
they shall pursue In the canvass.
The formal announcement of Congressman
Crapo's candidacy for the Republican nomination fOr
Governor of Massachusetts, meets with a cordial recep
ton from the Republican press Of the State The Boston
transcript pronOunces him "the right man for the
office and adds "He is sound TO the core upon all
leading questions. His principles make him the very
ttest leader for the Republicans Of the leading Civil
Service reform State Of the Union"
The Greenbackers think that the outlook is
favorable to them in Pennsylvania than to either
Of the other parties With two Republican tickets in the
field and with the popular dstrust OF the Democratic
party they persuaded that their opportunity has
come. Chairman Heath, of the State Executive Com
mee says that the Greenback ticket will receive sup
port from both the old parties and That the Democrats
do better than to indorse and adopt the Green
back platform.
The nomination of James III. Berry for Gov
Of Arkansas by the Democrats will probably bring
temporary harmony the party in that State. Under
these circumstances it is uncertain whether the Repub
cans will put State ticket in the field concentrate all
their strength the Congressional contests In the I'D
and WITH Districts chances considered favorable
for the election of Republican Representatives,. The
Democrats is believed, will lose many votes
Of the exposure OF cOrruptons and mafeasancs
of Democratic officials.
The struggle for the Republican nominations
to Congress in the Illinois districts good evidence OF
the parys vitality and prospects, The contests are,
however good natured and give promise Of leaving
bitterness behind to embarrass the campaign In the
new XXth District where Congressman John r. Thomas
resides the fight for delegates TO the nominating
ton has been unusually lively. Mr. Thomas has secured
90 Of the SO necessary to chOl and tue chances
favorable TO his denomination In most OF the other
districts delegates nave not been chosen yet
to indicate the successful candidate.