New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-08-29
POLITICAL NEVIS.

The model political platform reported this
year is the one adopted by the XVIII District Conven-
lion Of Ohio which nominated Colonel W. Churchill for
Congress. II reads " Resolved, That We VIII bcas
them this year"
One delegate has been elected to the Massa-
chusets Republican state Convention. but be viii
help the boom OF either Grape Bishop, he Il nm
pledged Those who have been waiting 10 hear from the
people the GOyernorship qncsion VIII have TO walt
for more decided expression OF opinion than TINS.
Congressman Urner, of the With Maryland
District It was thought, would withdraw from the field
and accept judicial nomination But he now says that
he prefers to remain in n his constituents de-
sire it, The probabilities favor his denomination and
reelection.
II was rumored that Congressman Bayne, Of
the XXIHd Pennsylvania District, would run as an in.
dependent candidate he failed get the regular nom
nation TO Congress. He says. however, that he win
abide by the decision Of the convention Tie makes
announcement Of his position On the Independent bolt
In the stale.
The prohibition question is likely to play
an important part In the Tennessee campaign The
adoption Of antliquOr plank by the state Credit
Democrats Is bringing 10 the support Of their candidate
for Governor the temperance element IN the party while
the saloon arrayng itself openly on The side
Of General Bate the Repudating Democratic candidate.
Candidate Newman, who heads the Demo-
cratic state ticket Ohio made his hrst speech In the
campaign last week II it was intended 70 be hey
note it confirmed the rumOred intention OF the Dome
Gratis TO try and Ore the liquor question and make the
nrpsenf contest on National grounds Re devoted hil.
self mainly a criticism Of the River and HarbOr bill.
but avoided any mention OF the appropriations ia IL
given y ONO.
The GubernatOrial campaign in Tennessee
viii probably be envened by joint canvass between
Senators Jackson and Harris. The former sides with
the state Credit faction of the Democratic party while
the latter fayors the kepuulamg Isc.io ln Le-l'i.'
ture TO be elected ms year WI" choose suc'o'sOi %
Senator Harris.
The candidacy of Alexander II. Stephens in
Georgia has failed to awaken any enthus.
asm among the Democrats. The opposition 10 him
is becoming holder AMI more Ou~poken, and The e.
mate is made that he WIN run 10000 votes behind IS
ticket. II the colored vote should be- cast solid Tor
General Gartrell Ae would doubtless he elected
The action of the Republican State Commit
tee Of Missouri refusing 10 call State Convention
Will no doubt result in the formation ola oomnl.
tee and serious division in q party The demand Tor
a convention Is general throughout the state. To
committee tries To justify it, course by the claim that IL
viii AID in the election Of ant-Bo lrbon CoDgressmen.
The canvass for the Democratic nomination
TO Congress between Owens and Blackburn ia Kentucky
continues excite much interest They are ptakng N
every county in the district and always have large aUdt
ences A pondent of The LOUISVILLE Cou0ierJouraa
writing from Emineuce says: " The oldtme fogies TN
middle-ageG men and women and the younger sprouu
are all getting into their billed shirts and new caicots
tnis county in order to bear tie Bluegrass bonbsneli
burst II is bell we'd that Blackburn w win. as Owens
is injuring himself by mdulginS In personalities
Democrats as to how the campaign should De conducted
General R0secrans, chairman OF the Democratic Con
gressional Campaign Committee, writes reply saying
that Democratic party is the nucleus On which The
union Of the minor masses can be practically and
prou,ptlv made It is the only that offers hearing
or promise to greenback Civil Service, antimoaopo-
list railway transit and other reforners. Its motto
,bod be Unity in essentials freedom Ia Doness nliels
nberalty aud justice In all ,hngs." The Cncno ali H
0urer tells Mr. Rcsecrans that this Is very pcty doc
tripe but hat lac haG bester quit preaching I'D get
down to if he expects u defeat the Rep S
Mr.. Beltzhooyer has doubtless been defeated
IN his effort TO get denomination TO Congress ia the
yIXth Pennsylvania District. His enemies charge him
with doube-deaing, and the contest has engcndered
much bitter feeling against him. He has been elected
twice. aud precedent long established there limits
Con gresham terms. Mr. BeltzhO0ver tries 10
plain his present candidacy by SAYING that h. only asked
the delegates from hs own county as compliment ana
that he would not have entered the field hut Tor the
duplcity of LIS riya. lie iutimates. also, Lat II ne
shou! get the nomination he would decline IT, but there
is no probability OF his being given the opportunity