New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-10
POLITICAL NEWS.

The Michigan Republicans have decided
upon a twO-months' canvass and. accordingly, have
called their convention to meet August 30. This viii
make the campaign short and sharp full State ticket
is to be elected.
Mr. Blaine's refusal to run as one Of the Con-
eressmenatLarge in Maine makes the denomination Of
Congressman Lindsey practical certainty The other
three candidates wli doubtless DC congressman heed
and Dihgley and Captain BOutele.
TwO-thirds of the delegates have been
elected to the Maine Republican State Convention and
the score between Thomas aud Robe stands thus: For
Thomas 1885, for Robe 227 1t said that the Prohibt
tioniss working for Thomas and have promised to
is friendly and whoever wins viii receive the full vote Of
the party.
Congressman Reagan is considered by many
Democrats in Texas to be good candidate for the party
to nominate Governor 1t is thought that he would
accept he has been in Congress long that fur
Their reflections to that position would be additional
honor to him Congressman Culberson and Mills arc
also spoken OF in connection with the Gubernatorial
nomination. but they are supposed to prefer renomna-
ton to Congress.
The control of the Republican State Central
Committee in Illinois it is believed. will be important
factor in the contest for the United States senatOrshp
next year There is said to be plan foot to get pos
session of this committee by taking the appointment OF
members away from the delegates from the different
Congressional districts aud putting it in the hands of
committee named by the State Convention. The Chicago
journal declares that If any such attempt Is made
"those mostly concerned must prepare for trouble"
The GubernatOrial contest in Kansas is being
fought as earnestly II Governor St. John was
out o. the field a candidate, Republican sentiment
would quickly indicate whom the convention should
nominate Some effort has been made to get St. John TO
withdraw the promise Of nomination for Congress
manat Large but this he is said TO be unwilling TO do
Report also says that If he does receive the Republic
can nomination he will Independent candi-
date for Governor. The Democrats are beginning to
think that they have prospects or electng cover
nor Altogether the political situation In Kansas is In
muddled state.
The contest for the Republican nomination
for Governor Of Hampshire is believed to be be-
tween Moody Currier, OF Manchester, and Samuel W.
Hale OF Keene. Several other gentlemen have earnest
supporters but they have little chance Of getting the
nomination unless there should be deadlock between
Currer and Hale. The control OF the Legislature,
which is be chosen this year, will be an lmportahs
element in the campaign as II Will have the choosing Oh
a successor to Senator Rollins. MI Rollins Ia under..
be a candidate for reelection, but number OF
rivals are in the field already
The probability of harmony in the Ten
Democratic State Convention appears further on
than ever. The CourierJordt Of Louisville has dis
patch from Nashville saying that the returns from
counties show apparently irreconcilable difference Oh
opinion the State debt, preponderance OF resou-
lions in favor OF repudiating the debt settlement ana
delegations generally Mixed that there IL no telling
what the decision will DO till the convention assemblies
The StaeCredt wing Of the party Is reported TO De WIZ
ing ignore the debt question in the interest OF ha
mony but will not consent to any plank In the platform
faYoring iiation. The possibility OF harmony on
this basis is thought TO be slight.