The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-11-16
CLEVELAND'S ELECTION.
VIEWS OF DALLAS PARTIsANs.
what Democrats and Republicans Predict
win be the Effect ON Financial Az
fairs-Rcagan, Coke on Hub
bard for the Cabinet.

ers yestrsday for the purpose of learn
ing of them what effect they thought
Cleyeland's election to the presidency of
the United States would have upon the
financial condition of the country, and
to CLEAN an expression of opinion from
both Democrats and Republicans. A
number of those he called on were out,
but below is given, briefly, the
opini ons OF some of our most
pro minent citizens.
The first person he met up with was
Mr.. j. G. Bigger, United states district
attorney. In response TO the question
as to what effect Cleveland's election
would produce upon the financial
affairs of the country he sal d.:
l"While do not yet concede Cleveland's
election, still | think the indications are
that he Is, and as TO tho effect il win
have upon the finances of the country
DO not anticipate any serious results in
that direction, though am of the opin
ION that for a time money matters will
be rather stringent as capital
Will await to learn the
policy of his administration before in.
vesting. fhe is elected by only one
vote am willing to aid in seating him"
Mr.. w. c. Padgitt, Of the wholesale
saddlery house Of Padgitt Bros. said: 81
think his election BODIES good to the
country in everyday. 1t gives us after
many long years change of admins
tration, and as such a reformer has been
elected the whole country has reason to
rejoice. 1t is the most fortunate thing
for the country at large. /
predict that II there is any changes
in a financial sense, that they will
be for the better His administration
Will be in the interest of retrenchment
and reform and that he will give us n
government that all honest men APP
prove. lie is the man take it that will
administer the affairs regardless of sec
lions, race, color or previous condition.
/ think CO.. Hubbard would make a
fine member of the cabinet"
Mr.. j. 5. Witwer, manager for Texas
OF the Studebalier Bros, of South Bend,
Indiana, said: ~ do not think Cleve-
lands election will produce
any material financial change or
affect to much extent the
commercial interest of the country. 1t
may, to some degree, prove detrimental
10 the south the first year of his admin
lstration inasmuch as immigration
from the north will be somewhat re-
tarded and northern capitalists will be
slow in making investments until his
line OF policy is definitely defined. As
10 government officials, believe that
ITO the victors be.ong the spoils," but
believe the changes he will make in
some OF the more important offices
VIII be gradual to prevent
any, jar, as proficiency in such Offices
Is absolutely necessasy to the good of
The country at large. l believe that with
n Dnnd ha will
though not brilliant chief magistrate OF
the nation. am of the opinion that his
good sense will dictate conservative
policy"
Mr.: j. Is. Adoue, of the banking firm
OF Adoue, Lobit Il Co., said: ~ do not
anticipate that Mr.. Cleveland's election
feet upon the financial affairs
OF the country. The change of
administration may for the time being
produce ripple upon the business sur
lace. but feel satisfied there will be no
marked change in financial matters un-
less for the better. l believe ha is
safe man, much preferable to Blaine"
capt. Watt Caruth, one of the largest
ana wealthiest farmers in the country,
said: 81 do not believe Cleveland's
election will injure the financial condi-
ton OF the country. think that after
matters settle down that money mat
ters Will be easier and the
country at large infinitely
benefited. His election will affect, in
my opinion, the present Office holders
more than anything else"
Judge Crawford, vice-president of the
CITY National bank, said: ~ believe
ms election will vastly improve the
financial condition of tho country, as he
VIII place1p circulation money that has
been boarded up for years in the United
states treasury, ana his work of reform.
win inspire the people with confidence
fitted.v
Mr.. w. ii. Thomas, president OF tho
American National bank, said: II do
not think his election will produce any
material effect on the financial or COM
mercial affairs OF Texas. The change of
parties may for Il time make money a
little sca-ce, but | believe that when
matters quiet down, that everything
WIN move along smoothly and for tho
better. The shortage of crops
ana the low prices being paid
Tor grain will have more to do toward
making money scarce than the election
Oh MIR. Cleveland. i look TO him for a
pure, honest, vigorous administration.
and believe he will make up his cabinet
OF the best material to DO found. think
Texas is entitled TO he represented i'm
tins cabinet, and am of the opinion that
Hon. John III. Reagan would make a
good member. | look forward To pros
porous times under Cleveland's admin
istration."
Capt. $. J. Adams, of the banking
hrm OF Adams & Leonard, said: ~
mink his election will prove a financial
blessing TO the country, especially to the
south. His election VIII tend TO bring
the north and south closer together. 1t
Will show to the world that the south Is
conservative. / predict that will be his
policy. Money will, after matters quiet
down, be more plentiful and the coun-
Try more prosperous and u better feeling
VIII he brought about between the two
sections under his administration"
Mr..S.W.S. Duncan, well versed in land
matters, saws: Ht..I
81 think that 1t will cause an era OF
prosperity in the south, and Texas
especially, that has not been known for
wears, simply from the fact that always
heretofore, under Republican admin
lstration, II has boon the custom OF those
IN power In all departments of the gov
ernment 10 Willy and abuse the people
anu the country To such an extent that
bveh NapiNdl Nnu tUllHfhllOn WAS
driven away, In other words, sent 10
the northwestern states and territories,
" il awell known fact that OF all
the money that was sent to this
state to loan or make great
Investments is of English aud Scotch
capital. Now under a conservative Dem.
ocratic policy all this abuse of the south
and especially of Texas, will in the next
tour years cease, aud in the place of the
millions of acres of the finest lands on
the continent lying idle, an immgra.
ton OF honest yeomanry will ill mp the
country To such an extent that Texas
VIII not only be the first in huge Demo-
cratic majoritlos, but will be known as
inc greatest wheat, corn and cotton
growing region of tho world
OF course when these things occur,
VIII be easy to forecast for such people
anu Tor such a country the future. Now
You know money il In brisk demand al
twelve per cent, but under the promise