Smyrna times., 1883-07-18

answers. The three highest Demo-
cratic are: Tilden, 12O; Mcdonald,
724; Bayard, 31t. Republican: Blaine,
1O3; Arthur, 64; Edmunds, 574.
THE NEXT PRESIDENTIAL CAM
PAIGN.-The political papers and polit-
ical managers are resting on their oars
on this, the "off year," but there is Il
certain putting of heads together, and
a disposition of this and that manager
to groom certain men for the course,
that would indicate preparation for
the positive work in the campaign of
'S4. AS compared with many States,
Delaware must be in certain measure
neutral territory" from the disaster
Gus effects of the late campaign to one
of the parties engaged in the fight, un-
less the State should furnish one of the
candidates in the person of Senator
Bayard. This would intensity the feel
ing of personal regard though it might
be perfectly assured. As an affair of
State the minority in Delaware, if we
might judge from the result of the late
campaign, would be inclined to let the
election go by default, but may be
warmed into life on the national con-
test. Nationally the fight will be
nearly n square one between two great
opposing parties.
1t is generally conceded that the
Republicans will make their fight for
continued control of national affairs ON
claims of past achievements and pres
ent prosperity of the country, coupled
with strong pronunciamentO for the
continuance of the high protective tar
iff. On the other hand, the Democrats
will declare for thorough reform of
the rank abuses which have crept into
the departments and revision of the
tariff, making it sufficient for the pro-
lection of American industries, but not
prohibitory as it now is IN many re-
spects. On these issues the campaign
of 1884 promises to be one of the most
exciting and hotly contested in the
history of presidential elections. Con-
gress having adjourned and the politi-
clans generally being free from bnsi-
ness cares, the question is already
being discussed at seaside and mouA-
tain resorts Who are to be the oppos-
ing eandidates?" and at the same time
the names of many distinguished gen
tlemen on either side are being brought
prominently before the public as pos
sessing the requisite presidential avail
ability. Past conventions have dem
Onstrated that the "dark horses" are
frequently first at the winning post,
but this does not deter the friends of
various gentlemen from ventilatiug the
good points of their fayoFites. On the
Democratic side the list is long one,
and embraces men of distinguished
ability, who would adorn the exalted
position. Owing to the sweeping
Democratic victory in New York last
Fall, with strong prospect of its rep
etitiOn this year, the Empire State may
well lay claim to the nomination, and
the friends of Hon. Samuel ]. Tilden
are already bringing him to the front.
The fact, however, that John Kelly
the Tammany leader, has recently
taken occasion to make bitter attack
on Mr.. Tilden indicates that he fear.
the movement in favor of the sage O
Gramercy Park. Hon. A. S. Hewitt
Of New York, is also favorably men
TONED, and is in all respects strong
man. A brisk presidential discussion
has been started in Pennsylvania in
favor of Hon. Samuel J. Randall. H,
is supposed to be more directly inter
ested in the speakership of the mex
Congress. Delaware will again pre-
sent her favoFite and distinguished sol
Thomas T. BayaSd. and he will doubt
less have a good backing, particularly
in many of the Southern States, who's
rights he has SO often and ably chapl
pioned in the national councils. Obi,
has three distinguished sons in th
Democratic ranks who are credite,
with presidential aspirations-Messrs
Thurman. Payne and HOadly. Ind
ana, it is generally conceded, will pre-
sent Ex-senator Mcdonald with sucI
1nanimity and enthusiasm as to CIV
him a commanding start in the ballot
ing. The names of Gen. Hancock
Associate Justice Field and Gov. But
Ter are also mentioned, but not with
frequency to excite the expectatio
thatfhey will figure as prominent a.
piEants.
On the Republican side, whilst
number of names are mentioned, ther
are but few who are regarded as DR.
nounced aspiEants. Should Ohio Q
Republican this Fall Senator She
mans candidacy viii have received
boom " which would make it formiC
able. Senator Logan, of Illinois, is
conceded aspirant, and will be strongl
Backed by his own State, Senator A
lison, of Iowa, is also frequeatIy mel
toned, and Senator Beck, Of Kev
lucky, is credited with expressing Il
fear "the Republicans will have Il
good sense to nominate the Iowa Sc
atozsD who it is conceded is an at
man and woRld make strong canC
date. Governor Fostes, of Ohio, is al
mentioned, but of course his aspII
lions must be subordinate to those