Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-09-04

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thus far been uneventful days so far as
affairs at political headquarters are con-
cerned, and to-day has been no exception
to the rule. Up to to-day things have
drifted along smoothly, no particular
effort having been eNerted by either side
to boom the cause, the democrats hesitat-
ing to takeup the gauntlet thrown down
by the republican leaders, but henceforth
they will find themselves on the defen-
sive and realize the full meaning OF the
republican promise Of an aggressive
campaign. One of the prominent repub-
lican leaders said this afternoon: We
are tired os waiting for the democrats
to open their campaign, and are now de-
termined to force the issue. The lack Of
energy and enthusiasm on the other side
is remarkable They have held back,
seemingly afraid to meet us--realizing
no doubt, that their forces are democrat
lied and disorganized, with new defec-
ti0ns daily becoming manifest. Judging
from the outlook Cleveland win meet
the fate of Greeley at the polls
Encouraging reports were received
from various points by the republican
national and state committees during
the day, and it would simply be a repe-
tition of the old story to reproduce hero
copies of themauy letters received from
all points and submitted to the perusal
of those desiring to see them.
NEW JERSEY
John Kean Jr. who defeated Miles
Ross for congress in the Third district Of
New Jersey, is the youngest member Of
the House, and a man of considerable
ability. This morning in an interview
with him regarding the situation gene
rally i'm his state - which gives promise
Of going republican by a fair majority
this year - he said: 81 consider that
,he prospects of republican success in
New Jersey this year are most encour-
aging. The democratic majority has
been steadily reduced year after year for
the last twelve years, until now there is
a fair chance Of wiping it out entirely
and placing the state once more in the
republican column. 1t has been demo
cratic since 1872. when Cen Grant car
ned it by $4,000. In 1880 Hancock S
plurality over Garfield was only ,, 100.
The popularity of Messrs Blaine and Lo-
gan and thetariff issues are strong points
in our favor in this campaign. As q
general thing the people Of the state be-
lieve ina protective policy, knowing full
well that it is necessary TO the preserva-
ton of their interests and the continu-
ance of the manufacturing interests.
The state needs protection for its extern
$ We glass works its clay pits and wooden
mills, the silk mills at Paterson and else
where, and the immense manufacturing
establishments at Newark and Jersey
City
ILLINOIS.
Cen Green b. Raum, Of Illinois, cx-
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue, said
to-day. Blaine and Logan are very
popular in Illinois and no men have so
great hold upon the republicans Of the
state. | think there is but little doubt Of
their securing the electoral vote Of the
state. Oglesby is exceptionally strong
with both republicans and democrats.
Harrison has nc such hold upon the
people. and there is nothing IN the man S
record that would induce republicans
to vote for him in preference to Oglesby.
In my Judgment, we will carry the state
by large majority, | think the repub-
Leans will gain three congressman also.
OHIO.
Cen Edward F. Noyes, Ex-Governor
of Ohio and ex-Minister to France, who
has Just returned from a three months
visit to Europe, says: While in Lon
don and Paris / endeavored TO find out
all | could regarding the political stu
alton at home. | think there will be a
big fight in Ohio in October, and
the result ct that time will bear
largely upon the Presidential
contest the following month. From
what / have learned, though, there is
but little doubt Of Blaine's triumph. In
England the mass Of the the people APP
pear inclined to favor Cleveland's cleo
ton because Of notion that Blaine
would inaugurate an aggressive foreign
policy, and also for the reason that he Is
d pronounced sympathizer with the
Irish. ! shall leave for Ohio tonight,
and shall probably take an active part
in the canvass.
THE sun EXPLAINS.
IN defining its position as an indie
pendent democratic paper the Sun to-
day says:
Tho sun has long supported the dem
ocTatic party and wishes to seaport it
now: but it has become tired of stand
ing by it in fatal and foolish bluuders.
The nomination of Grover Cleveland is
one Of these. and the SUH refuses 70
stand by the party in that nomination.
We are happy 70 add that very great
proportion of the democrats OF the
country are che same mind as the SJtJt
They cannot stand Grover Cleveland for
president
This is the apple year IA the United
States. and the prospect is that the
harvest Of the wholesome orchard
fruit will be very large at all points,
and, as is usually the case when full,
OF very fine quality, Fer all the sur