Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-07-28

Mr.. Clements will confer with the managers
of the railroad and forward his reply to the
department at his earliest convenience, SO
that no time may be lost in bringing about
the relief so much needed.
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GOOD START AND BRIGHT SKIES.
The Democrats, in arranging their forces
for the coming Fall campaign, have exer-
cised very great precaution.
State conventions were held last week by
the Democrats in the States of Ohio and
Georgia, and in both Republican hopes of
discussions were utterly blasted.
In Ohio the Republicans have alienated
the German voters by legislation on the
liquor question. The German voters hold
the balance of power in that State All at
tempts TO reconcile the Germans to the Re-
publican party have been abandoned as i'm
possible, and the Republican managers have
appeared to be inclined to rely for success
ON an appeal to the voters of American
birth TO "ralIy" for the American conccp-
ton OF the Sabbath, and in order to make
this appeal effective, it was assumed that
the Democrats would antagonize what is
termed american sentiment" in contradic-
ton TO what is stigmatized as an imported
and an alien notion OF the way in which the
Sabbath should be observed.
For years past there has been no law in
the State OF Ohio legalizing and restricting
the sale Of intoxicating drinks. The Re
publican politicians were content with the
situation and 50 were the German mer
cans The Republicans were, however, an
nually threatened with destruction through
re- from their ranks by the prohibition
elem INT OF their party. In trying to guarC
against this the last Legislature enacted 1
law virtually prohibiting the sale OF liquor
altogether. 4he Germans rebelled, and il
the Spring elections sided with the Demo
Gratis, so that the Republicans lost ascen
dency in most OF the large cities OF the STATE
in which the balance of power is held by
the Germans. An appeal To "American sen
timeni" relating TO the Sabbath and the
liquor question was then resolved upon
and the Democrats were relied upon to say
something in their platform which would
make this appeal practicable and effective
The Democrats in convention last week met
the question in the following expressive
language, and as il should have been and
deserved TO be met:
"That the Democratic party has ever
maintained and still steadl,lstly adheres 10
the doctrine OF the largest liberty consistent
with the public welfare, and is opposed to
legislation merely sumptuary."
Only minor State officers are To be elected
in Ohio this year. and the ticket nominated
last week is admitted. on Republican au.
thorlty, To bc "by far the best Democratic
convention has for years presented in that
State" The proceedings Of the convention
make it clear that it will be supported by a
united party. With the present alienation
of the Germans, and continuation of good
management in the Democratic ranks, Ohio
bids fair to take its place permanently in
the Democratic column Of States. The Re.
publican managers in Ohio have contrived
for years TO maintain unrestricted traffic in
liquor, and to quiet the prohibition wing o.
their party with the assurance that the Re
publican party alone must he relied ON tc
subserve the canse Of temperance. A failure
To maintain this anomalous attitude toward
two radically hostile interests was inevitable
s,aner or later. and II is now apparent ia
the revolt OF the voters oi the particular
nationality relied upon TO maintain the Re
publican ascendency in Ohio.
A few months since il appeared as.sgelhel
probable that the Democratic party Of lii,
State Of Georgia would have u hard strug
gle to maintain control in State Away,
certainly DEMOCRATIC" The Republicans
of that State, backed with all the power III,
Federal Administration could give them
offered TO support Alexander IL. Stephens
AS AN Independent or "Anti-Benton" candi
date for Governor. The Republican paper.
throughout the country began 10 extol th,
cx-vice President Of the ex-Southern Con
iederacy. and he was relied ON to open
new era "Gor HE section" Mr.. Stephens
met the wishes Of his Republican admrer
by making IL known that il his State re
quired his services as formerly he was read,
10 serve her In that capacity. but he tool
occasion 10 add that hc would not accept
nomination NJ candidate for the office, un
less il was rendered him by the regular
Democratic convention. Republican prais.
of Mr.. Stephens MAS suspended at once, bu
it continued long enough TO preclude Ia,
Republicans from assailing him now. ex
cept at the cost VI rendering themsclvei
Ridiculous. Mr.. Stephens was nomipate(
as the regular Democratic candidate foj
Governor last week. and to this election
there will be NO organized opposition.
The nomination Of Mr.. Stephens for Gov
ernor by the Democracy Of Georgia can bul
be regarded us a wise and judici0us step. and
il is afitting compliment to the distinguished
gentlemen whose private life and long pub,
lic record Is without blemish.
The present promises TO be an eyentiul
political year The Democrats will GER
fainly hold every Sista claimed us Demo
cratic, whilst their chances 0i success in
Maine, Pennsylvania and Ohio sro greatly
better than those Of the Republicans, With
\these three States wresled from the Bepub-
cans u would be doubtful II that party
w. hold Is forces together 50 rs To make
contest for the Presidency ia 1884.