Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-14
THE RADICAL WATERLOO.
THE GREAT SURPRISE IN OHIO.
Its Effect on the November States-The
Bosses to the Wall.

WASHINGTON. October 12.-The Ohio election
mas had about the same effect upon the Re
publicans as the shelling of the British feet
had upon the rabble in Alexandria. To say
that they are cemoralized would be a term moi
half comprehensive enough. A more down
hearted set cannot be found anywhere thar
among the Republican office holders. They
see no comfort in any direction and know moi
where to turn for consolation The Democrats
are proportionately elated as the Republicans
are cast down. They can hardly contain them.
selves for very joy. You can tell a Democrat the
minute you set eyes upon him. A broad smile
which illumines his face is the beacon by which
you can satisfy yourself that you are upon the
right course when you say that man is Dem
ocrat." The surprise of the thing Is what
makes the effect the more startling. Not even
the most sanguine Democrat expected any
thing like the glorious victory that
Ohio has wrought The Democratic mind
expected to gain four Congressman and to lose
the State ticket. The Republican mind thought
the Democrats would gain two members of
Congress, but that the State ticket would be
carried ReDublicanwards by about 10000 ma
jority. With such expectations no wonder the
real facts, as told in telegraphic tale, are
startling. Up to this writing the returns show
a Democratic majority for the State ticket Of
IS 600 and gain of seven congressman Poll
t1clans are surprised, but not too much so to
talk about it. A few short DAYS ago it was
thought that the Democrats would carry New
York, with a good chance in Pennsylvania
and that was all that could be expected in the
North this year Ohio has turned the story
told by the politicians. 1t is now pretty well
conceded by the Republicans that this is De-
mocratic year. The effect in ohio cannot be
exaggerated Pennsylvania will fall into line.
New York is certainly Democratic, and the Re
publicans concede that Indiana viii be
Democratic by at least 5000; Demo-
Gratis say by not less than 10000. The
issues in Ohio and Indiana are nearly
the same. The political history Of the two
States shows that as the one goes so goes the
other. These are not merely assertions and
predictions, but are facts conceded by the Re-
publicans. Where the opposing party con-
cedes, it is pretty safe to stick victory pin.
To return to Ohio. The Republicans, who
by the way, closed their headquarters here last
night aC nine O'Clock. were at first explaining
the Democratic flood in Ohio by saying that it
was only the liquor question that, in driving the
German vote to the Democratic party, accom-
plished Republican defeat. But more detailed
returns show The absurdity of this claim, and
the republicans no longer advance it in the
light of later intelligence. In the towns and
cities is where the German mostly congre-
gates. 1t was there, if the German vote had
such great effect, that the greatest Demo
cratic gains were to be made. Such was not
the case, however. 1t is true that Democratic
gains were made in the cities and towns,
but the greatest gains were made in
the country precincts This shows con
clusively that it was not the LIQUOR
question which beat the Republican party.
but the people Ana the people are going to
beat them in New York, Pennsylvania and
Indiana. Ii political logic means anything the
Republican defeat in Pennsylvania and New
York will be even greater than it was in Ohio
In Ohio the Republican party was not divided
against itself. In New York and Pennsylvania
it is. There are splits that cannot be Joined in
both the latter States. There were no splits
and only one set of Republican candi-
dates in Ohio Therefore it is evident
according to all reason, that the Re-
publicans will fare immeasurably worse in
New York and Pennsylvania than they have
come out in Ohio. There is one thing that
Ohio ipsures the Democrats, the importance
of which is not to be under-estimated. 1t
makes it with the bright prospects ahead al
most certainty that the next House will be
Democratic. In fact that such would be the
case has long been predicted by the Demo-
cratic leaders. The Ohio result gives to the
predict on, something so awfully tangible that
the Republicans do not like to contemplate it.
Manv Republicans are attributing their defeat
that now is, and their defeats that are yet 10
come this year, to the mis-legiSlation of their
party in the House last session. especially in
the refusal to reduce the taxation upon the
people. II the Democrats act wisely in the
next House thev will have leverage that will
launch them iuto the Presidency
So much for general talk. I have
conversed with many Republicans about
the result in Ohio and the other de-
feats that they claim to be theirs in the futur-
ity Of this year. they don't want to talk
much, but summarize from what they say
their future looks as follows: I'VE are glad
that things are as they are. 1t will teach q
lesson which will bring the Republic csns to-
gelher in the Presidential election stronger
than ever before. 1t i the knell Of bossism in
the party which has brought this defeat
There will be no more bosses 1t wilt kill he
administration. the boss of all bosses in poi
tics, and put us in good fighting trim with The
best Republicans at the lead. Arthur,
Cameron and all the other bosses go to the
wall. We are whipped, but we gain by the
drubbing lesson which will not be forgotten. -
This from men who few short months ago
we're talking in tones so loud that mile might
hear them about what "a good strong, we'll
armored administration that of Arthur was"
Potomac.