Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-28
NORTHERN POLITICS.
Hon. Abram S. Hewitt on the Situation in
New York and Pennsylvania-The Pros
poets of the Democrats in Both States
Very Bright.


Hon. Abrsm 8. Hewitt, of New York.
registered at the Southern yesterday, and
last evening was seen BY q ReDatbIicdn re-
porter and asked about the present political
aspect in the EN- pire State aud the probable
effect OF the recent nomination. Mr.. Hewitt
expressed himself as ssnguine Of Demo-
cratic success, and belieVes that the party
made q good selection in placing Hon.
Grover Cleveland at the head OF the ticket.
Said he; "There was no faction IN the con-
vention. OF course, there were numerous
candidates for Guberaatorisl honors, but
Mr.. Cleveland's success shows that he is
strong on ali sides. l think the outlook ex-
ceedinely favorable for the New York
Democrats. The party is now united, and
as the State Is Democratic in fair election
/ think that the Republicans will receive a
severe setback 10 November
Mr.. Hewitt states that Mr.. Cleveland is
exceedingly popular throughout the State,
and man with a record that the party can
be proud OF. He is st present the Mayor OF
Buffalo, and 1t Is expected that during the
campaign the small Rapub lean msi9Tity in
Erie county will be changed 10 large
Democratic one. The party, both in the
city OF New York and throughout the State,
express the utmost satisfaction at his uomi-
nation, and all nave pledged them'elves to
support him.
OF Judge Folger's nomination, Mr..
Hewitt said: "He is an administration can
didate, and the people are not satisfied with
the administration. The faction quarrels
In the Republican party In New York are
increasing daily In bitterness and, handi-
capped by faction candidate, It will be
overwhelmed If the Democrats keep united.
The offices within the gift of the party in
New York have been bestowed upon lndi-
vidusls as a remuneration for partisan SER
vice, and the people are becoming tired of
this sort OF civil service. The people have
also discovered that the plank in the Re
publican platform relating 10 the decrease
OF taxation and reduction Of appropriations,
is dead letter, and mere twaddle They
are in the majority in both houses Of
Congress, and prate daily about reducing
taxation and cutting off useless expendi-
lures, yet during the whole session not
single bill having for It's object the reduc-
ton OF taxes or appropriations originated
with Republican. The only bin giving
Siief in this direction was one which was
framed by myself and passed by both
Houses. It had for its object the reduction
OF taxation on the tonnage of vessels, max
ing 1t equal on all sides. Instead OF reduc-
ing appropriations the Republican party in
power have increased them millions of dol
lars. The people are beginning to see that
the numerous promises made yearly by the
party are only for effect, and that not q
single one is carried out"
Mr.. Hewitt could not say whether Judge
FOlger is the strongest man the party could
nominate. The Cornell faction is very BIT
ter at present and, unless arrangements are
made Tor division Of the spoils, will work
against him at the polls.
Concerning the situation In Pennsylvania,
Mr.. Hewitt expressed great hope. The Re-
publican ranks are hOpelessly Tiven and the
breach is daily widening. With good gen
eralship the Democrats nave every prospect
of success.
Mr.. Hewitt left New York a month ago
now on his way home, and will leave for
New York tomorrow. He is not acuuaint-
ed personally with Mr.. Cleveland, the
Democratic nominee, but says that he is the
best man that could have been chosen.