Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-09-14
Political Breszes That Whisper and
Gossip
AMONG THE TREESAT SARATOGA
The News They Tell at Early
Morn, atsths hoOntids's Hour
and Evenings Purple Birth.
NAMES THAT ARE BREATHED
To the Quick Ears of Listening
Millions.

1 uANGEoAOu lAlC pool NGCA udS OCCl
swearing at the weather and talking polite
especially talking politics. 1t has eyel
invaded the ranks Of the ladies, and alonI
the shaded versndas the names Of Cleye
land and Blaine are heard from feminin,
lips more frequently than plated basque
or Vatican train" Among the men thert
has been much serious comparison of politi
cal views and grave discussions Of Mr.
Blaine's past record. The sturdy old ex
Secretary Of State and Ex-Governor, Ham
ilton Fish, an Old-time friend of Mr.. Blaine
Leads many of these discussions
In spite of his lifelong de
votion to the Republican cause he i.
Outspoken in his admiration for Cleveland
and in his bluff, hearty way says so to the
little group of admirers that can always be
found about his favorite seat. Such mer
as Benjamin II. Bristow, who was Secretary
| of the Treasury while Mr. Fish was at the
head of Grants Cabinet; Francis Walker
Chief Of the Census Bureau, aud others
men whose names stand n the head of the
Republican party are equally outspoken il
their determination to vote for Cleveland
II will be their first vote for any other than
a Republican, they say, but they must vote
for him unless they choose to not vote al
all. The idea Of supporting Blaine ID not
even considered.
The venerable Mr. Fish, whose services
as Secretary of State under Grant. and as
Governor OF New York elected by Wing
voters, make him one the most prominent
men in his party, was somewhat averse to
talking publicly Of his preference for Cieye,
laud
A Splendid Record as Governor.
Il am out of politics altogether" he said,
and it would hardly look right for me to
take any active part in the campaign under
the circumstances. have the greatest re-
spect and admiration for the Democratic
candidate, aud personally | should like to
see him President. He has made splen-
did record as Governor, and | believe would
do equally well as the Chief Executive.
There is only one thing | shall possibly fear
in voting for him, and that is the Southern
Democratic element Cleveland himself is
all that could be desired, but he might
mind, | say might-be controlled by the
Southern democratic majority Even though
l vote for Cleveland, it is the man and NOT
the party iIdorSe. Why, still consider
myself Republican, Nud good Republi
80, tOv," and the Ex-Governor dropDed
into reyerie as he reviewed his half cen
tury "a political so. 'tvo.
Now. about Blaine" he resumed, in a
retrospective sort Of way. Il know him
personally, anC a more agreeable, tascinst-
ing man | never met. But his past rec
ord'-and Mr. Fish broke of abruptly and
pursed up his lips, fearful of saying too
much. Il won't say anything Of his doiugs
in Congress. for on that point there is some
dispute. But his course in the department
is patent TO sll-you know it as well as L
and it cannot be too strongly condemned
/ don't want TO talk publicly. l am out Of
politics and really must not say any more
Sull, il is the most uncertain election | ever
saw What with Butler in the East aud ST.
John in the Vest and the Independents ey-
ervwhere, there IS no telling where we will
bring I'D. | wish knew and with an in
quiring look he turned to party of friends
as though thev could tell him
81 shall Vote for Cleveland"
BENJAMIN H. Bristow Was equally mod
est. He had been too honest for Grant as
Secretary OF the Treasury and ever since
then had tried 70 keep ont Of politics.
'-lou know am not public man any
'onger. he said, ~ don ask me to sa,
anyrhing. Talk 10 NV old chief Hr. Fish
have onIv one vote and the deposit of thai
constitutes NY entire political work this
campaign.
And what name will be on the hckety
II shall vo:e foi Cleveland as an emphat-
&c protest sgsinst q e nomination oil such q
man as Mr. Blaine. 1t is the on y way |
can protest sgains the candidacy of so dis
honest and corrult q man. Yes, my vote
is tur Cleveland.
1T will be your first Democratic vote, will
it uoty
Il dent call it Democratic vote, sir;
call il an honest one. am notin love wit
be Democratic .; rty and am not Demo
crar. But really will not say any more,
and with that the soldierly ex-Secretsr,
Joined his chief on the verands where the
record of Mr. Blaine was handled in a calm,
diguifed wav. but without gloves.
Anothrr Cleveland Recruit.
Francis II. Walker ex Superintendent OF
the Census. is another of the prominent
men no here out Of politics. Mr.. Walker
lifelong Republican, changes his vote this
year Il shall vote for Cleveland, but | am
still Republican he said. The RePub-
lean nominee has alSays had my support
except when Grant ran second time.
Then ! did not vote In Massachusetts,
nv State. the candidacy Of Butler has taken
from the Democrats 20 600 of the most dis
reputable voters. On the other hand | be
Reve hat fully l.. 700 of the best and most
intelligent Republicans will vote for Cleve-
land. The independent movement is large
and well organized, but it is doubtful
whether it will counterbalauce the Butler
dctecrion. 1t looks somewhst nov a.
though the Blaine managers were 6ecom
ING afraid of the spirit they had evoked 10
Butler. He is not wholly under their con
troll. and seems to be hurting the RepHbh-
60 a p,ucb as anv other partv.