The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-07-29
Political Outlook in Three States.

From the Baltimore san, July 18th.
The situation in Ohio, Pennsylvania and
New York illustrates the truth that in politics
it is the unexpected that may best be counted
upon. The close of the campaign of 1SS0lelt
these states in the position of leading figures
in the Republican column. In all Garfield
obtained satisfactory maorities, bat In the first
two his preponderance was overwhelming, and
the opposition party was advised to prepare
for its final obsequies. The accession Of
President Arthur was, however, an event
which called halt In Ohio it paralyzed the
faction of the victorious party which had
identified itself with Garheld's fortunes, and,
with the stimulus of patronage, reused the
spirit of the minority or stalward element.
Local questions still further divided the coun-
sells of Ohio Republicans. The last Legisla-
ture alienated the German vote by prohibitive
temperance laws. The consequence, it is
thought, viii be a victory for the state ticket
just nominated with great enthusiasm by the
united democracy at Columbus.
In Pennsylvania the quarrel between the
Independents and Regulars is irreconeila-
BILE, and nothing but miracle, it is thought,
can iniure the prospect their common oppo-
uents seem to have for success in the APP
preaching elections. The defeat of both fac.
tons is. indeed, counted on as the best means
of purifying the state of 'bossism.~ The ac-
ton of the State committee of the Independ-
ent Republicans yesterday in rejecting the
peace propositions recently submitted by
what is known as the stalwart wing of the
party strengthens the probability of the Re
publican defeat in Pennsylvania. The action
Of the committee, indeed, was a foregone con-
clusiOn. and the principal object of the meet
ing in Philadelphia yesterday was to formu'
late a reply which should put the Independents
right before the Republican voters in their re.
fnsal to accept the propositions of their po-
litieal brethren of the orthodox school, and
to prevent the latter from making capital out
of the declination to treat While earnestly
desiring Republican harmony and success,
the Independents claim that the propositions
submitted by the regulars contain no guaran-
tee that the reform principles at stake will be
respected or put into practical execution, and
assert that the fatal defect inf these overtures
Is the refusal on the part of the regular Re
publeans to retire the SLATED" ticket nomi-
mated long ia advance of the Harrisburg
convention. Whether they have large OF
small following among the Republican voters
Of the State, they add. is no concern Of theirs.
Il Is the principle of reform which i at stake.
and they propose to do their duty, undaunied
by the fear Of failure. What they desire "a
accomplish is the overthrow of the boss and
spoils system, and not simply the triumph Of
an ordinary political victory
New York Is the scene of double conflicts.
Yet the prevailing opinion Is that the alliance
between fammany and the minority Of RE
publicans in the las; Legislature injured both.
Add TO this the old feud between .'sialwar,s'
and ''hali-breeds which has ~ no taean.
healed, and the prospect for the success q
the Democratic candidates may b. considered
a. pretty well assured. Tire effect Of the pc,
litical changes here enumerated will b. felt,
OF course. IN the congressional representation
Of the three States mentioned above. Tbs
cry for a resiscsien 81 taxes with which the
Democrats have identified themselves, ia and
out Of Congress, viii perhaps in she present
temper Of the public mind tell strongly ~
their favor u the polls.