Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-09-18

Hamilton Fish and II. III. BristOw
Repud1ate MIR. Blaine.

Repudlate MIR. Blaine.
The New York World publishes the
following interview had by one OF It's cor
respondents at Saratoga Thursday with
the Hon. Hamilton Fish, Secretary OF
State under Grant:
81 am out Vt politics altogether" eaid
Mr.. Fish, sand II would hardly look
right for me to take any aotive part in
the campaign under the circumstances.
have the greatest respect and sdmira-
lion for the Democratic candidate, and
personally l should like to see him PIesi-
dent. He has made splendid record as
governor, and believe would do equally
we'll 40 the chief executive. There is
only one thing | shall possibly fear in
voting for him, and thav is the southern
Democratic element. Cleveland himself
ID all that could be desired, bat he might
mind, say might-be controlled by
the southern Democratic majority. Even
though vote for Cleveland, IL ia the
man Az not the party indorse. Why,
| still consider myself a Republ can,
and good 9spublioan, too," and the
ex-governor dropped into rsverie as he
reviewed his half century Of political
Service.
"Now, about Blaine." he reaumed, in
a retrospective sort Of way. II know
him personally and more agreeable, fAs
0inating man | never met. But his past
reoord"-Rnd Mr.. Fish broke off abruptly
aud pursed up his lips, fearful of saying
too much. II won't say anything OF his
doings in Congress, tor on that point there
Is some dispute. But his course IN the
dan Inns Ia fNaNataN N all-xgat1 &
a5 we'll as land II cannot be too strongly
condemned. don't want to talk pub
licly--I am out OF politics and really
must not say any more. StilE It Is the
most uncertain election | ever saw.
What with Butler In the east and 81.
John in the west and the Independents
everywhere, there Ia no telling where we
will bring up. l wish l knew" and
with an inquiring look he turned to
party Of friends. as though they could
IL him.
BENZ amin Il, Bristow was equally
modest. He had bsen tco honest for
3rant as Secretary Of the Treasury, and
ever sinos then had tried to keep out Of
politics.
"You know am not public man any
longer" he said, $50 don't aak me to say
anything. Talk to my old chief, Mr.
Fish. l have only one vote, and the
deposit Of that constitutes my entire
political work this campaign"
"And what name will be on the
ticket 7"
~ shalt vote for Cleveland as An en-
phatio protest sgalnst the pomina-
tion OF suoh man as Mr.. Blaine. II is
the only way l can protest against the
oaLdidsoy Of so dishonest and corrupt t
man. Yes, my vote ia for Cleveland"
SIT will be your first Democratic vote,
will IL not ~
81 don't call 1t q Democratic vots, sir
l call It an honest one. am not In love
with the Democratic party and am not
Democrat. But really will not say any
more" and with that the soldierly ex-
secretary Joined his chief on the veranda,
where the record Of Mr.. Blaine was
handled In q calm, dignifed way, but
with. ut gloves.
Of the census, is another Of the prominent
public men at Saratoga out Of politics.
Mr.. Walker, lifelong Republican,
changes his vote this year. f'I shall
vote for Cleveland, but am still Re-
publican" he said. "The Republican
nominee has always had my support,
except when Grant ran 4 second time.
Then did not vote. In Massachusetts,,
my state, the candidacy of Butler
has taken from the Democrats
10000 Of the most disreputable
voters. On the other hand believe that
fully $4,000 Of the best and most intelli-
gent Republicans will vote for Cleveland.
The independent movement Ia large and
we'll organized, but II ia doubtful
whether 1t will oounterbslAnoe the Butler
detection. It looks somewhat now as
though the Blaine managevs were beoom-
ing afraid Of the spirit they had evoked
In Butler. He Is not wholly under their
control, and seems to be hurting the Re-
publican as much as any other party"