Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-20
CLEvELAND's PROSPECTS.
A Review of the Political Field by a
Well Informed Democrat.



ALBANY. Aug. 16.-DemOcratic politi-
clans are greatly amused by the stories
printed in the Blaine organs of the with
drawal, first of eX-GOv. Hendricks, and
then of Gov. Cleveland, and of Mr.. Til
denis indifference to the success of the
Democratic ticket. 1t is admitted that on
the surface the political situation seems
decidedly favorable to the Republicans.
They have thus far had the field entirely
to themsely es, and, while making
great exertions to stir up dissen-
sions in the Democratic ranks, have
Systematically belittled the disaffectiOn
and the extent of the bolt on the Republic
can side. From the representations made
in the Republican press, it would appear
that the Irishmen and workingmen had
risen en- masse against Cleveland, and
had determined to support either Blaine
or his running mate, Butler The indie
pendent movement, it is also said, is
rapidly petering out, while the talk Of
disaffectiOn among the German RepubH-
cans is declared to be nonsense.
The tone of the DemOcrG tic organs lends
some color to the statement that the
party leaders are disheartened at the out
look, vet those in the inner circles, who
enjoy the best facilities for learning the
true condition of affairs, profess to be well
satisfied with the situation. They would,
nomination Of Gov. Cleveland bad been
received with less OutspOken expressions
of hostilities from Democratic sources,
vet they prefer to have the worst come out
at the start. "GOv. Cleveland" said a
friend of his who is well posted on the
work of the campaign, has seen the
darkest part Of his canvass. His pros
poets will continue to grow steadily
brighter up to election day. November,
pr11h iG a lOnp
-Four years ago Gen. Hancock led in the
race until after Gen. Garteld's famous
conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
with the sulking stalwarts, whO.then took
a hand in the fight. 1t was not until
the result of the October election
was known that Republican victory was
assured. This year the position of the
candidates is changed. Blaine is ahead
at the beginning, but | confidently expect
to see Cleveland the winner in the end.
New York is not the pivotal State.
Ohio and West Virginia are the points
to be watched. If either party car
ries both Of them in October it will
be victorious in November. The siren
uous efforts already made by Elkins to
capture West Virginia prove that the
Republican managers recognize the i'm
portance of the October States. Demo-
Gratis need not fear, however, for West
aroused by the Republican man9uvres,
and will poll the largest vote ever cast.
West Virginia is safely in the Democratic
column. Reports from Ohio indicate that
we are likely to be successful there too.
classification among the Germans on
account of Mr.. Blaine's prohibition views
will cost the Republicans thousands of
votes. 1t is so all through the Western
States where the German element is
large. This movement is scarcely appre-
ciated in the East. 1t is much more
formidable than the Irish revolt, and will
give the Republicans more trouble than
the Irish will the Democrats. Pr0hibi-
ton Will cut the Republicans in two
ways-by St. John securing Prohibition
list votes and AUTHORIZATION Germans
going for Cleveland. This issue will give
the Democrats chance in Wisconsin,
Iowa, Illinois and Kansas, as well as in
Ohio. AS this element in the con-
test becomes better understood less
will be heard about the Irish
and wOrkingmen's movement IN
the East. Those classes are being visited
individually by Democratic workers, who
explain Gov. Cleveland's true position
toward the labOring men, and prove that
Mr.. Blaine is no greater friend OF the
Irish than his opponent. This quiet work
is having its effect. Reports received
i'm al pa 20 " LIZ N''sS
the Blaine feeling among them is dwlnd-
ling away. Those who ridicule the indie
pendent bolt would be surprised if they
knew of the activity of the Independent
Executive Committee and the number in
terested in the movement. l understand
that they have $4,000 names on their rolls
in New York.
"Butler's candidacy" continued the
speaker, 'has not excited the stir that he
expected. HIS purpose to aid Blaine was
trouble in New York and Massachusetts,
but he will figure IN the circus only as the
clown. The campaign is not active yet.
AS soon as Gov. Cleveland's letter APP
pears things will warm up, and a hot
fight may be looked for from Sept. until
November