Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-01
MAINE MANIPULATI0NS.
A Review of the Political Situation
In Maine.
BLAINEs FAVoRITE METHODS
Tammany FOc CIeYeland---Ihe Committee
viii Declare For Him and Hold
Mass Meeting.
PREPARING FOR CARL scHuRZ.

Augusta, August 3l.-The political stu
alton in Maine, as the day of the State cleo
ton approaches, becomes more interesting
as well as exciting. The verdict ofthe peo-
pie will be rendered. one week from to-mor-
row. The canvass thus far has been con-
Quoted with all the zeal and energy which
their leaders could throw into it. while the
Democrats have taken it cody and relied
more upon quiet work. The noise OF the
campaign has been made by the Republi-
cans, and through them it has not lacked
spectacular effects by the numerous pohtical
clubs, dressed in showy uniforms Of armor-
ed suits waving plumes and gaudy badges.
The whole State has also been reddened
with bunting.
BIaine's Feyorite Weapons.
An army Of trained speakers from all sec
tons of the Union has been, and is still, on
the stump together with every Maine
Congressman and a numerous home force
Such an army of takers was never before
witnessed in any previous campaign, and
many of their speeches have contained an
unusual amount of partisan falsehood and
Misrepresentation designed to catch votes,
especially in their appeals to race prejudice
and their views on protection to home in
dustry" The Republicans inaugurated their
campaign at an earlier period than ever be-
fore known. With an overaowing treasury
an extraordinary effort Was made to manu-
iacture enthusiasm for Blaine from the day
on which he was nominated. The secret
history OF it shows that it was prearrangel
under Blaine direction.
Managing His own Campaign.
In fact, Blaine has been the manager of
his own campaign from the outset and has
resorted to those questionable methods,
peculiar his own and of which he is a mas
ter Having been the boss of his party
ever since his advent into political life, he
called around him all the trained ma.
chine" men and set them At work. Blaine's
boom" at the outset dip not quite come up
TO his expectations He swang around the
circle Of the college commandments, shak-
ing hands with everybody and making his
little commonplace speeches. This aroused
another spasmOdic outburst Of enthusiasm,
which Gickered out, and then all was quiet
again.
A Desperate Extremity.
There was then launched upon the mar
ket the Cleveland scandal for Blaine was
not satisfied with the outlook. There was
too much apathy apparent His magnetism
did not magnetic, and something must be
done to stir the masses.
Frantic Efforts of Blaine Men.
The campaign was then commenced with
more earnestness and desperation than
ever. The State was flooded with docu-
ments. Tens of thousands of Blaine's por-
traits were scattered broadcast over the
State Imported speakers in numbers never
before known commenced Grating from
every hill top to mass meetings.
Outlook in the State.
Anu now what is the aspect of the cam
paign as it looks to-day? There is still little |
or no Blaine enthusiasm, but good deal |
of Republican Dragging as the leaders shake |
their lists and declare that they will carry |
the State BY figures that will sstonish the |
They are in desperate plight, |
and with the vigor with which they are car
rying on the canvass and the vast sums of |
money they are expsnding it would not be |
strange if they carried the State election By |
10. 900 or $1,000 majority. But the moral
effect ofthis on other States il it is not |
carried by a larger majority, will be lost
because it will not be regarded as victory. |
Besides. and this must be borne in mind,
here is every prospect that Reed. their can
lidate for Congress in the First district, will
)e defeated.
Vigorous Democratic Canvass.
The Democrats are active, but with no
money to employ speakers they are relying
IN their home forces. Judge Reiman,
heir candidate for Governor is making
plendid fight on the stump He has the
confidence of all who hear him. The Dem
,cratic party is united and IN good fighting
rim. They fully realize that they are
ighiing against great odds and against
force which, under Biaine's generalship,
,Nhibits his audacity and spirit, A prOmi-
lent Democrat said to-day that with the
actics pursued by Blaine and the immense
mount Of money that is used for cOrrup-
ion purposes Robes majority ought to be
%. GOO and that, he added, is what Blaine
eally at heart expects Robie will get, while
lie is sanguine that his own majority will be
rom $4,000 to 10000 in November. But
n both instances will count without his
lost"