Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-16
CLEVELAND'S CANVASS.
THE MAYOR OF BUFFALO ON THE COVER
NOR's EXCELLENT PROSPECTS.


An Albany special says: AT Thursdays
meeting of the Republican State Commit
tee it appears that Chairman Warren. of
Buffalo, made the important announcement
that Blaine would undoubtedly carry
Cleveland home county of Erie by several
thousand majority" Your correspondent
to-day met at the Delavan House Mr.. Jona-
than Scoville, Mayor of Buffalo, ard had
an interesting conversation with him as to
the political situation in that locality, and
also as to some personal matters in connec-
tion with Governor Cleveland.
'Will the Democrats carry Erie county
in November?' he was asked.
Il think so. You know it is a very
strong Republican county. If Cleveland
carries it by very small majority it will
be great victory"
in Bufialo?''
"Why, of course. He is stronger than
ever"
THE SCANDALS INEFFECTIVE
''The scandalous, unfounded stories
about his private character have had no eff
| fect?"
"None whatever"
"How long have you known Governor
| Cleveland?
intimately for over fifteen years. These
charges are simply outrageous, and are paid
no attention to whatever by the citizens of
Buffalo. Governor Cleveland is admired
and respected by every reputable man,
woman, and child in that locality. Why,
he was selected for Mayor on the ground
of his unimpeachable record and general ex-
cellent qualities of head and heart by DEM
ocrats and Republicans alike. Buffalo was
then in the hands of corrupt rings, Gro
yer Cleveland was understood to be just
the man for the occasion. He was tend
cred the nomination for Mayor, and accept
ed the trust much, as I personally know,
against his own inclination. He was elect
ed to the Office by handsome majority,
and, as everybody is aware, discharged its
duties with great fidelity and courage"
''NOne of these scandalous charges were
circulated against him when running for
Mayor and Governor?''
''Not whisper did hear. The ghouls
got to work in circulating these stories
when he was nominated for the presiden-
cy."
''Do you know this Rev. Mr.. Ball who
figures in the CONTROVERSY"
"Yes, he is the only minister of the Cos
pei that l know in Buffalo who dabbles in
politics.
''There is no detection in Buffalo among
Democrats worth speaking about?"
"No; of course in every locality you will
always find some disappointed office-seekers
or patronage hunters, but even that class,
am confident, will be found in line for the
Democratic ticket when the time comes.
notice you have some of them in New
York city,"
THE RECEPTION IN BUFFALO.
81 see you propose to give the Governor
formal reception soon in Bufialo?"
eyes, and can tell you it will be a mon
ster affair. The citizens of Buffalo sympa-
thize very strongly with the Governor in
those unjust attacks upon his personal
character. They will demonstrate at that
time that the charges are totally unfound-
ed and that he retains the warm respect of
the whole community. You will then see
an unprecedented outpouring of the people
in his home city,"
''How about Republican detection in
Erie?''
''It will be large. know number of
Republicans who are outspoken for the
Governor. They are as warm in the can
vass as when he ran for Mayor"