Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-05

The political horizon has been fair for
the Democrats all the spring and summer.
There have been strong and undOubted
indications that the disintegrating in
huences which have so long been at work
IN the Republican party were becoming
more effective every day. The outlook
now is decidedly bright, and while Demo
Gratis should not in the least relax their
Efforts, they may find time 10 smile at the
explanations OF the Republicans about
the notable decrease Of their majority in
hide-bOund Vermont.
a view OF the field shows the Demo-
Gratis nearly everywhere TO be not only
united in the determination TO win the
fight, but more confident than ever that
the victory viii be theirs; and already
their enthusiasm is rising TO fever heat.
There Is no reason now to doubt that
New York. which has heretofore been con-
sidered the pivotal state. is safe for Cleve-
land and Hendricks. Those who have
carefully surveyed the field say that New
Jerseys electoral vote is as good as if
already cast for the Democratic nominees.
The Connecticut Democrats will not adj
NIT the possibility Of that State going for
Blaine. and il is asserted that New Hamp-
shire will give the Republicans surprise
in November that will make their ears
tingle for a long time. In Ohio
the Democrats are united and confident,
while the Republicans are by no means
solid. Ohio has all along been considered
a doubtful state. but recent news Of Re
publican disgust at their party bosses
and candidates cause the Democrats to be
reasonably confident OF carrying it by To-
coo 70 20.O00 majority. In Indiana the
Republicans really have no ground for
hope, though they are going thorough the
form Of whistling to keep tnelr courage
M. Illinois is by no means certain
for Blaine. The Democrats have a
lighting chance for the cleo
tOraI vote OF the State, and
under the lead Of the most experienced
and slsilIful politicians they are improv-
ing the chance every day. Il is claimed
that the Republicans can not count on the
vote Of Michigan as by any means sure,
and the Democrats Of Wisconsin claim
that 1t is certain for Cleveland. The indi-
cations from California and Nevada are
that they are certain to 20 Democratic,
the former by 10000 to 1900 and the lat
ter by a small majority.
And the solid South. still intact, stands
like a stone wall. There is no sign OF
weakness along the line. Its 15S loyal
electoral votes will be cast for Cleveland
and reform. and il is now reasonably Ger
tain that even should New York be lost,
we NAV count on enough votes from the
West TO insure a grand Democratic vic
tory.
The sporting men are usually prompt to
see changes in the political current. Dur
ing the past two weeks Cleveland has be-
come the favorite in betting circles, and
those who wish to put up money on
MIN are rarely able to procure bets with
out giving odds.
There is reason for Democrats and all
who favor honest government to feel hope.
ful and even confident. but the Republi'
can party is engaged in a struggle for life
itself and is making a desperate fight
1t therefore behoOves Demo Gratis not to
rest until the victory is won. Every citi.
zen has a duty and responsibility rest
ine upon him. If each and every patriotic
voter will do his duty there can be nc
shadow Of doubt as to what the result
will be.