New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-07
POLITICAL NEWS.

The boldness of the scheme by which ths
South Caro- lima Bourbons expect to elect ak OF the seven
Congressman from that State be estimated when 1.
is known that their organ admits that there are
6O4332 cOlored voters to 39l,lO5 white voters 1t is
doubtful which has accomplished the most Infamous
geIryInander, Mississippi or south Carolina
Ex-Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, does
not agree with most OF the Democrats III that STATE in
thinking that the nomination of Controller Patson is
strong He says that there is a wide difference be-
tween city and State campaign, and that experience
has proved that the chief clerks of cities good
leaders.
The large majority by which the temper
ance amendment adopted in Iowa seems TO have in
spired its advocates with generous feeling toward
their opponents 1t is rumored IN the State that the Pro
hibionists talking about petiti0niug the General
Assembly to purchase at fair price the property Of the
brewers which will be confscated by the enforcement Of
the prohlbitOry law.
The tenor of the letters received from all
parts of the State at the Regular Republican headquar
ters in Pennsylvania said be strongly ia favor OF
securing harmony in the party. But The proportions
suggested for bringing about that desirable end dei
widely. The candidates and the State Committee VIII
next week and will probably have an informal con-
sultatOn before That time.
Congressman Pound, who is now visiting
his home in Wisconsin, says his decision to refuse
nomination is unalterable He thinks the present ses
sion of Congress has been dull and devoid OF special in
terest Mr.. Pound credited some years ago WITH
the intention OF introducing and urging the of
cOnstu Onal amendment extending the Presidential
term TO SIX years
The Secretary of the Republican State Com
mtee of Name is Colonel Fred n. Dow, Of General
Neal Dow. He is said to be an interchangeable worker
and to have already completed one preliminary canvass
OF the state This 1t is claimed. is the most perfect one
made, and shows probable Republican majority Of
5000 The campaign work OF the Republican COMMITTEES
S Far ahead OF t. a. o tie opposition.
The PROBABILITY increases that Montgomery
Blair will be given the thankless task of running for
Congress in the With District Of Maryland the Dem
ocratic ticket The party feels that 1t owes him debt
and there easier way pay it of than to nominate
him TO Congress in district that has about 1000 Re-
publican majority. The Democrats are egglng hln on
win the promise OF large independent anu dsaiiected
Republican vote
The fight between Congressman HOuk and Mr..
Rule Editor of The Knorre Chronicle for the Republic
can nomination to Congress tne Id Tennessee Dis
trct is becoming The election Of delegates to The
district convention is proceeding. and is marked by
uuch bitterness OF feeling between supporters Of the
two candidates. There will he some cOltestng dele
gates appointed the trouble may result III Two Ke-
publican candidates being placed IN the neld
When the Republican State Committee OF
California issued the call for state Convention 1t was
thought that months would furnish ample time fO
the campaign and the date was accordingly liked iof
the Both of August. Now, however ii seems probable
that the canvass will be much harder than expected and
the proposition is being considered of changing the s
to some earlier date. The Democrats have already De-
gun their canvass and the Republicans recognize the Ne
cessty oi - remaining idle.
1t has leaked out that the Democrats pro-
pose to make still hunt for Colorado Their chief Otec
tive point will the Legislature which will have the ee
tiou OF u United states senator Tor full term IL They
could succeed this gain would Offset the loss OF Senator
in Oregon and might give them the control OF the next
Senate. Colorado has never yet elected Democrat TO
the Senate. But it's majority is smal-Garhed received
less than Scotland the Democrats argue that tho
change OF u few hundred votes would give tnsm the
in the state but not enough To cause serious
apprehension.