The Mineral argus., 1884-11-20
Another Day of Waiting.

EIludy was Iull OF excitement throughout ule
country, though at the close, the sentiment
prevailed that the settlement OF the vote of New
York could not be expected until the canvass of
the precinct votes on Tuesday by the county
officers
NEW YORK, Special Telegram, Nov. =
The state returning board in this state is in
the hands of the Democrats and close adj
herents of Gov. Cleveland 1t is composed
Of Joseph B. Carr, Republican, secretary of
state; Fred c. Chaplin, Democrat, comp
troller; Elnathan Sweet, Democrat. state
engineer and surveyor; Dennis OBrien,
Democrat, attorney general; and Robert
A Maxwell, Democrat state treasurer.
If at any time one or more
of those fail to attend the meeting of the
board, the vacancies are filed by calling in
the mayor and recorder of the city of Albany
Both of these are Democrats. These facts
and general misunderstanding as to the
duties of these officers have been the
subject to-day of many rumors as
to the fraudulent manipulation OF the
returns The law governing the action of
these officers is so strict and their duties are
so clearly defined that any manipulation of
the returns is
ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE.
On Tuesday the boards of supervisors
will meet in the various counties and
canvass the returns. Their duties are purely
clerical They simply add up the local
returns of towns election districts and wards,
certify to their accuracy and transmit certi-
fed returns to the secretary of state.
JOHN KELLY's OPINION.
The Star says hundreds of kilograms have
been received from all over the country in
quiring the views of Mr.. Kelly on the cleo
ton, and especially asking his opinion on
New York state In response to these in
| quiries, Mr.. Kelly sent the following state
ment:
The figures show total vote for Cleveland and
Blaine Of ,104, ,615, and a plurality for Cleve
land of 1,15O The Albany Evening Journal con-
cedes this. 1 am of the opinion that the coun-
/ ties, when canvassed by the boards of super
/ visors Tuesday next. will show an increase over
/ the Journals figures. The national Democratic
| committees figures are ], 300 for Cleveland and
their statement is based on positive informa-
tion. have no doubt Of Gov. Cleve-
lands election, although the people will
| be kept in suspense until the Off
cial canvass can assure them positively
of the result. The means taken to conceal the
facts by those having charge of the vote cast in
several election districts of the State of New
York indicate that efforts have been made to
tampeT with the returns, but the vigilance OF the
/ Democratic national committee has prevented 1t.
You can rely on these figures, as have the as
state canvass will find them correct, or nearly
so, and il there are reductions the number will
not be sufficient 10 defeat Clevelands election.
[Signedl JOHN KELLY.
THE ALBANY JOURNAL GIVES UP.
ALBANY, Nov. 1.-THE Evening Journal
comedies the election of Cleveland 1t says:
There seems to be no longer doubt that Gov.
Cleveland has been elected. Every county has
sent in it's full vote after careful verihcation,
and the results assure Gov. Cleveland plurality
of about a thousand in the state. The vote will
not vary 200 on either sido of these hgures.
New York gives Cleveland enough votes to elect
| him. The Journal has devoted its entire time
towards securing another result, and 1t now re-
luctanty states that the election has been dectd-
ed differently from its desire, because 1t believes
that the prompt recognition of the will OF the
majority il essential to the maintenance and
preservation of American Institutions. So long
| as the people of the United States have decided
| to transfer the federal administration to the
Democratic party, we are glad that the decision
has been made in favor of Democrat from New
York state.
A REQUEST FROM BLAINE.
The Mail and Express prints the following;
Augusta, Me-, Nov. TO Chairman b. F.
am advised that there have been frauds COM
mitted in New York state. believe that the
honest vote of the state gives Republican plu-
| rality, and ask the committee to see that we
have fair and honest count lStgnedl
J. G. BLAINE.
JAY GoULD's CONGRATULATIONS
Jay Gould has Just sent the following con-
gratulatory dispatch to Grover Cleveland:
Grover Cleveland, Albany, N. Y: hereby con
gIatulate you on your election. All cOncede thai
your administration as governor has been con
servative, and in the larger field of president
they feel that you will do still better, and that
the vast business interests of the country will b'
[Signedi JAY GOULD.
EXPORTING THE FAITHFUL.
The following has been issued:
Headquarters National Democratic Committee
No. IL West Twenty-fourth street, New York
Nov. z, 1ss4.-To the People of the United
States: There can no longer be any question
concerning the actual result of the presidential
election. Grover Cleveland and Thomas A
Hendricks have majority of eighteen in the
electoral college. 1t is not worth while for ou
adversaries to claim the electoral vote of the
State of New York. 1t is absolutely certain that
the returns of the proper officers of election ol
the night of the 4th of November showed
decisive plurality in the state for the elector
| supporting Cleveland and Hendricks
If any different or altered returns ar
now being prepared are promulgated, the,
are corrupt falsifcations of the records of tn
State of New York, and the men aiding or abet
ting the making of such reports are criminals
1t is not expected that you will tamely submit
to the Vaccinations Of such men. Let then
understand that you will not Recognize a
noon tomorrow throughout the United State
the actual election of Cleveland and Hendricks
by firing national salutes. Meet tomorrow nigh
throughout the country and express your opin
ions In a manner that cannot be misunderstood
The men OF New York are resolved not to sub
NIT to the gross outrage attempted to be per
petrated upon their rights and will speak 70
themselves. ISignedl
WILLIAM II. BARNUBf,
Chairman National Democratic Committee.
A. p. GoRSAN,
Chairman National Executive Committee.