Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-18
CLEVELAND INVINCIBLE.

Representative Eaton Says that He Can
Carry New York by 1000 Majority.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE following
interviews were published this evening.
Ex-senator Eaton, of Connecticut, asked
how he liked the situation, replied:
II am pleased with it. The outlook is cheer
full for the Democracy. Now that Mr. Tilden
has declined to be our standard bearer, it
becomes the duty of the Democracy to select
the next best man who will meet the require
ments of ability, rectitude and availability.
It will not do to put forward a man whose
reputation is in any way tainted with any
fraud, or who is tattooed with any
of the vile practices so common among
what we are nowadays pleased to call
politicians. One such man in the campaign
is sufficient. The Republicans in nominating
Mr.. Blaine present to the country a candidate
who stands par excellence as the representa-
tive of depraved politics. Prior to Blaine's
nomination large portion Of the Democratic
Donald, of Indiana, as the man in whom were
combined the most elements of success. But
as time has rolled by changes in the political
aspect of affairs have taken place.
M'DONALD RETIRED.
''AIr. Mcdonald has been reiterated to the
rear as not meeting the requirements OF the
situation amt the party turns to another
name not unknown nor unframed. That man
is Gov. Cleveland, of New York. The Re-
publicans, in nominating Blaine, have
estranged their best and most intelligent
members, who now look elsewhere for
suitable candidate to whom they may give
their support. In Gov. Cleveland they would
find such man. As Governor he has made
a reputation second only to Mr. Til
den. His administration is and has
been firm, just and pure. He has honestly and
faithfully guarded the interests Of his con-
stituents, and has introduced reforms that
others dared not attempt. Without ostenta-
tiOn, he has performed his duties in a manner
that would produce good results to his people
to himself"
CAN CARRY NEW YORK BY 100000.
"Goyernor. can he carry New York;"
''Yes. sir. he will, / predict, if nominated,
carry New York by 100000 majority"
"HOw about your State?"
''He win carry my State by at least 5000
IN ajOrity. He will carry New Jersey. Nevada,
Colorado. Indiana, the solid South, and, be-
lieve. Ohio"
''WhO do you think is the best man to help
him win the race?"
''Steer clear of entangling alliances. and
nominate for Vice President A. +. Nib'ack, of
Indiana. lie is the best man in the party,
aud one Of the ablest jurists as well as states
men in the United States. Not a spot or
blemish soils the escUtcheon of his life. His
public life has been as spOtless as the snow,
and his private life has been as charming as
that Of any man in all this land"
What about the platform, Governor?"
eve want platform in keeping with the
day and times IN which we Hve-a platform
broad enough for every honest man in
America to Stand on. We want platform
the language of which will be so plain that
the humble$t laborer in the country can.
when he reads it, understand it,"
TARIFF REVISION WANTED.
ssWhat about tariff plankg"
''There is not a Democrat in the United
States but wants our tariff law revised. We
all want reform in the tariff. There is no
differ only as to the mode and time. | want
the tariff reformed, but | want to go about
it when there is a chance to reform it, |
want our platform to deal with that question
as with all others-Openly, freely and frank
'.You think. Governor, that with Cleveland
and Niblack, on sound platform, the Demo-
crats can winsn
II do The people want a change. They
are beginning to get their eyes open to the
fact that there is springing up in the country,
and especially around Washington, sort Of
an aristocratIc oligarehy. which is getting to
be as bad in the civil walks of life as it is in
the army and navy. Men come here. are put
in Office, appoint their relatives to positions,
marry and intermarry. This has been going
on now for well nigh twenty-four years.
OFFICIAL MENDICANTs.
''Whv, sir, there is a set of official mendi-
cants who have grown up in this country that
seem to think it is the duty of the government
to provide for them during their natural lives
and after death to provide for their posterity.
Yes. SIR, lt Is not SO much the Republican
party the thinking people of the country OBJ
Ject to as to the vicious system that has grown
up under Republican rule.''
''Who viii the Democrats nominateg" asked
the reporter Of Representative Tom Bavne, of
Pennsylvania.
"CleSeland and Morrison, or Cleveland and
some soldier like Morrison"
''How is the fact. which is almost assured.
that Cleveland will not 20 into the convention
with al the New York delegates at his back
to be Overcomes"
when the New York delegation gets to
Chicago and finds other States, like Minne-
sofa, Iowa. New Jersey, etc. favorable to
Cleveland, they viii soon fan into line. The
friends OF Cleveland will, l think, like those
OF Blaine, stand together. The history of such
TASTES in convention is that they gain acces-
siOns to the man in whose favor they are
used"
BAYNE'S CONFIDENCE IN BLAINE.
'Could Blaine defeat Clevelandy"
"Of course he could. The Republicans this