New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-13
POLITICAL NOTES.

Congressman Frank Hurd OF Ohio says that the Dems-
cratic Convention will insert tarif-forrevenueonly
plank in the National PLATFORM not only that but the
pursued by the supporters OF the Morrison bill Will
be formally approved only that but the declaration
OF convention will be emphatc that nothing will
be left for to do but to indorse 1t or get out
OF the party"
Mayor Harrison of Chicago wants. of to be the
Illinois delegate atlarge to the Democratic Convention
but he Is beginning TO fear that his pole Is not long
enough to bring down the persmmon. At present the
antHarrson machine influence seems to be leaning TO-
ward Judge Trumbull.
Here and there Democratic paper with sublime faith
rises remark that the Morrison bill is not dead but
only sleeping.
Theoston Herald briefly repeats the story Of the cipher
dispatch campaign oteght years ago, By way OF gen.
tie reminder that the uncle OF his nephew won't do In
the meantime the Democrats waiting breathessy
for decision from Gramercy Park, and 10 begins toook
as Mr. Iden had another very severe attack OF itue
daiance."
The effort TO convince the Republican party that has
been utterly mistaken all these years. and instead OF adj
mring and loving Mr. Blaine hates him 80 bitterly thatt
would think of eectng him to the Presidency, has
proved very fauguing.
Chief-Justce johnson Of West Virginia says that
Tilden and the nowhere he will be nominated
by reclamation aud elected by the same token. " But
will he accepts" asked Mr. Flanagan OF Texas to whom
the Judge happened be talking at the Sherman House
in CHICAGO Accepti OF course he'll accept. He can't
refuse" replied Judge Johnson.
Those who think that honor and consistency require
newspaper TO adhere TO a mistake in spite OF
conviction naturally distressed because The chicago
Tribune now advocates the nomination OF Mr.. Blaine
which four years ago It opposed and because Mr. Mua
Halsead prOttng by the experience OF tho past eight
years, has revised bis opinion Of that gentleman.
General Butler expects open the ball at Chicago to-
morrow with anti monopoly for partner. week later
he has engagement dance VITA n somewhat faded
Greenbaca party and with tho prestige OF these
cOnquests lie hopes that no one Will think MIN presump-
If he should ask to lead out Democracy herself Tor
the final breakdown.
And this IS fame" Here f. General Butler nquring
"vho is Jones 70 when Jones lie chairman OF the state
Committee Of the Greenback party OF New-York The
political future OF the General looks dark.
And now while Mr. Cleveland is sitting IN the executive
chamber examining the acts Of the Legislature, Mr.
Flower quietly picking up delegates to the Democratic
National Convention Still 1t may be said for the
ISOLATION Of the Governor that it il by certain as
yet-not absOlutely-that Mr. Flower Will DC nominated
the first ballot.
Writing to The Oiere,dnd Herald in reply to recent al
legged utterances Professor John NJ LangstOn Frede
rick Douglass says; When Mr. Lsngston states that
Frederick Douglass got up the Louisville Convention. he
states what Is not true; when he states that Fred
Douglass got II up for the purpose OF gaining Cabinet
position Mr. LangstOn states what is not true; when he
states that Frederick Douglass was mad with Arthur
because he was appointed United States Marshal for
tine District OF Columbia he states what Is not true;
when he states that Frederick Douglass mad with
the whole Republican party, lie states what Is not fue
when states that Frederick Douglass has announced
there s OF black blood IN his veins, he
what is not true and what he must know 10 absurd
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