The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-08-31
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COLUMBUS. Aug. 2s.-Ths present cam
paign II the dullest Ohio has ever known. All
the work that 10 being done 10 Of docu-
msntary character. II ID remarked on all sides
that never has there boon 20 little popular in
forest manifested in political campaign In
Presidential year. The newspapers are night
ing the battle Of the parties almost alone and
unaided. Tho organized machinery Of the
campaign has become rusty. and there 10 Q
woful lack Of ncedful lubricator. The Demo-
Gratis are divided. and though there 10 cessa-
tion In the warfare against each other that the
two factions carried on 80 bitterly at the Chi
caso Convention. little 10 being done against
the enemy. Secretary Of State James W.
Newman IL running his own campaign and
his friends say he has q fighting chance
OF success. His ONCE is tho headquarters OF a
private literary bureau. whore his speeches are
sent out TO the four corners Of the State. He In
depending LARGELY on the brewing interests Of
tho State for substantial aid. A few meetings
have been held on both sides. but tho State
Committees have had no part In them. The
opening Of the campaign 10 uncertain. The
Chairmen say they have no positive engage
ments with any outside speakers. and decline
to give any definite data regarding the cam
paign. Events are shaping themselves salts
faotorily to u.s." said the Chairman Of the Re-
publican Committee. without our assistance.
and we are In no hurry to open up our bst-
tories. We are doing . great deal OF work In
the way Of correspondence and preparations
for polling the State at the proper time"
The Democratic Committee recently issued
circular claiming that the Republicans con-
coded that the loss Of Ohio in October meant
the loss Of the country in November Tho Re-
the October result. deny that any sueh eonces-
sion has been made. The loss OF OHIO by
ias s ys,s 9SS E st. nr Ss H Ss
toser we can win in November, for Blaine is
n1s as stSong with HE party here as Secretary
g, ChaiTman Gil Bareer Of the Democratic
short aud active campaign. Long campaigns
ss as sd Hs0 John Who
managed the Thurman campaign at Chicago.
gaming s o ceveaS Sd and HendrieHs u cSss lie
sr naE for hs cit tS
tivss as the Central neure. OF course ali Of
John G.'s enemies in the party-and there are
done nothing since the little ratification meet
Ing held Immediately on his return from Chi
ipg at the Hood q scandal that bids fair 70 iloat
New Yorks reform Governor up Salt River,
50 shape themselves that Cleveland win Be- b.
30 sqS Ss There Is no Sans.yGg Ne
nigh. not suit John Mclean and The Payne
resistible that no effort would be made to stsm
1t. Payne's friends cannot forget that Thur.
winter to help hIs old colleague ii Pondlston at
stood aI9oi: The feeling In favor Of substi;
snd What Is would besom as q @o
S1es h en-
the Ohio Democracy Is in very apathetic con
dition; In many Of the Conversational districts
seems to be- the, only reason for Republican
seshusissm without IT, The State on Ciilees are are
eRS Under the naons
ber DECLINE e coptri6ue for Ho 4tSner
power. and each side is ooauettins With the ad D.
herents OF Gambrinus.. In truth the Germans
are very friendly to Newman. whom they s elect S
now q candidate Tor reelection. Th0y caro-
favor him rather through dislike OF Blaine
have in their eyes. It is plainly apparent that
some popular ENTHUSIASM the Democrats could
easily have held Ohio In the Democratic col.
umn whore she has been for two years past.
opposition develops more energy and strength
Gratis will retain their ascendanoy.
do Just enough to friahten the Germans. En-.
couraged by the large vote cast for tho prohib-
tory amendment last fall. which vas only a
vote the ProhiSitonists promise to make eysn
State ticket is in the field. On the Western Re.
serve and in other strongholds they have Con-
yen.ion to DO held at Cleveland Monday, Sept;
|; This will be the first political meeting oi
from a few minor ward meetings.: Neither OF
the old parties has formally ratified it's ma
tional nom nations In that city From Cleve-
| Toledo. returning for a tour Of the State.
=, Butler's strength II an unknown quantity.
Two years ago the Greenback vote was trife
5000. Without means or organized effort the
| Greenbackers are not likely to prove An essen.
| tial factor In the contest In Cincinnati and
Cleveland Bg.lsr vote will be swellsd BY The
Irlshmen. These men, will vote for Butler
rather than for Blaine. though the Republicans
as 70 ro
John Sherman and Charles Foster down to the
smallest contributor. Is pleading hard times
nho Rss
| OF the State militia camps. and who has refused
| 70 be interviewed. returns home to SAY tina,
sss 5 why 0hG sna