Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-09-19
TELL us OF THE HOUR.

The political horizon has been full of
promise ever since the nomination Of Cleve-
land and Hendricks. There are strong and
undoubted indications that the disintegrat-
ing influences which have 80 long been at
work in the Republican party are becoming
more effective every day. The outlook now
is decidedly bright, and while Democrats
should not in the least relax their efforts,
they may find time to smile at the explana-
tons Of the Republicans about the notable
increase of their majority in the ice-ribbed
State Of Maine, the home Of Blaine.
A view OF the field shows the Democrats
nearly everywhere to be not only united in
the determination TO win the fight, but more
confident than ever that the victory will be
theirs, and already their enthusiasm is rising
10 fever heat.
There is no reason now TO doubt that New
York, which has heretofore been considered
the pivotal State, is safe for Cleveland and
Hendricks. Those who have carefully ex
amined the field say that New Jerseys cleo
tora vote is as COED as If already cast for
the Democratic nominees. The Connect
cut Democrats will not admit the possibility
of that State going for Blaine, and it is as
serted that New Hampshire will give the
sNlpublicaassa .syrnyiee in Nauon,har tia.
shf iIaAe' tielr cars Jungle for long time.
In Ohio tile Democrats are united and con.
fdent, while the Republicans are by nc
means solid. Ohio has long been consid-
cred doubtful State, but recent news of
Republican disgust at their party bosses and
candidates causes the Democrats TO be rea.
sonably confident of decided majority in
the State. In Indiana the Republicans really
have no ground for hope, though they are
going through the form of whistlng To keep
their courage up. Illinois is by no means
certain for Blaine. The Democrats have a
lighting chance for the electoral vote of the
State, and under the lead of the most ex.
perienccd and skilllul politicians they are
improving the chances every day. II is
claimed that the Republicans cannot count
on the vote OF Michigan as by any means
sure, aud the Democrats Of Wisconsin claim
that it Is certain for Cleveland. The indi
cations from California aud Nevada ARE
that they are certain 10 go Democratic, the
former by 10000 10 1900 aud the latter by
small majority.
The solid South, still intact, stands Ike n
stone wall. There is no sign of weakness
along the line. Its 1863 loyal electoral yotee
will be cast for Cleveland and reform, and IL
is now reasonably certain that even SHOULD
New York be lost We may count on enough
votes from the West to insure a grand Dem
ocratic victory.
The sporting men are usually prompt To
see changes in the political current During
the past two weeks Cleveland has become
the favorite in betting circles, and those who
wish 10 put up money on him are rarely
able to procure bets without giving odds.
There is reason for Democrats and all who
favor honest government 10 feel hopeful and
confident. but the Republican party is en-.
gagged In struggle Tor life itself, and is
making a desperate fight 1t therefore be.
hooyes Democrats not to rest until the vic.
tory is won. Every citizen has duty aud
responsibility resting upon him. If each
and every patriotic voter will do his duty
there can be no shadow Of doubt what the
result will be.