Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1884-08-14
Ohio.

Let no Republican suppose that the
Democrats will not make powerful ef-
fort to carry Ohio in October. OF course
the leaders understand very well that
such a result would give them great
prestige in all the doubtful States that
vote in November. Neither is it news
10 either Republicans or Democrats that
the latter could better afford to lose Ohio
than the Republicans. The loss of Ohio
to the latter, as the case stands. might
be, and probably would be fatal, while
the Democrats rather expect 1t, but will
bend all their efforts to prevent it.
Under the circumstances the whole
power of the Democratic machinery will
be directed to OHIO. The State mana
gers will not be left to themselves. Out.
side aid will be supplied to the fullest
extent required, and this is the force
Ohio Repn 5licans will be called upon to
face, and in order that they may be
ready the warning should be timely and
general.
The Republican prospects in this State
are all that could be desired. The ticket
is q popular one. Almost everywhere
great activity has been exhibited; but so
far, and for the most part, this has been
Largely superficial. 1t has not gone to
the root OF things-that is, down to solid
and working organization. Noise is good
in its place. but effective work is the
thing to be relied upoH. No time should
lie lost in getting fixed on the basis in
Every county and township in the State
1t will be the duty of the State Commit
lee to see that this is done and to know
that it is done. No committee or sub
committee should be suffered to sleep on
their arms one hour between now and
October.
Of course outside help in the way of
speakers will be supplied, and care sho'd
he taken to have the services of the best
men in the country. The first battle will
lie fought in Ohio. 1t will be one month
in advance of the general engagement.
1t will be the duty of Republican leaders
inside ard outside the State to see that
nothing is left undOne that may be cal
culated to win the fight.
The foremost men in the
party-men to whom the people look
with confidence for instruction. and
whose words will be weights. should be
foremost on the stump in Ohio.
But while there should be great meet
ings and great speakers, the school house
gatherings should not be neglected. 1t
Is in these that the best work is always
done in the direction of organization; in
stirring up the lukewarm; in bringing
in hacksliders and new voters. In addi-
lion to this every earnest Republican
should consider himself committee of
one to talk with his neighbors, and see
10 the circulation Of reliable newspapers
and other reading matter. This is the
bottom work that needs to be done, and
whole hearted Republicans who are Ear
nest in the business and anxious for vic
tory can do great deal of it, and these
must do it if it is to be done at all. And
if it is not done at all. the party might
As well throw up the sponge and quit.
Let it be understood tina Ohio RepuL-
licans are in the advance; that they
must meet the first shock of battle, and
that upon their success or defeat the
November contest hangs. If Ohio should
go Democratic in October, it would be a
heavy, if not an impossible undertaking.
to rally the forces for the Novenb Der
conflict in Ohio or outside of it.-Cin.
Com. Gazette.