St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-09-11

all the members of the senate. max
ing gain of two counties, and the
house will be composed of liz repub-
licaus and "a democrats. In 1882
there were 10 republicans, 25 demo-
Gratis and Is greenbackers.
Mr.. Blaine lodged the vote on the
prohibitory constitutional amendment.
His reasons, which are not very sound
ones, are given elsewhere. Hannibal
Hamlin did the same because he "did
not care to vote under Inspection" al
luding to the watchfulness of the di-
rectOrs of s'yes" ballots.
AT meeting of Tammany hall Sat
urday night, John Kelly made a
speech, in which he said that Tamma-
ny had always been, and should for
ever be, a true democratic organiza-
ton. He urged the policy of support
ing faithfully and truly at the polls
Cleveland and Hendricks as the regu-
larly nominated candidates of the par
ty at Chicago. ave must" he said,
"be democratic now and give our sup
port to Cleveland and Hendricks"
But, it seems to be generally conceded
that, Notwithstanding Tammany's
public declaration in favor of the dem
ocIatic ticket, some of its leaders will
support Butler for the presidency.
OF Vanderbilt's action in weeping
upon the neck of Maud S., when part
ing with her, the Philadelphia Press
neatly says: "This is one of the mo at
touching instances of watering stock
in the whole Vanderbilt history"
1t wouldn't be at all strange if Ros-
zoe Conkling were heard from before
the campaign closes. Conkling is a
hard fighter and bitter hater, and if
he does open his mouth, it is extreme
ly doubtful if he speaks for the Blaine
ticket.
A st. John electoral ticket has been
put in nomination in Kentucky, the
very citadel of rum and bOurbOnism.
Who says the prohibition movement is
not making headwayq The freeman'S
oath in Vermont requires the citizen to
"soIemnly swear Tor atfirm) that when
ever you give your vote or suffrage
touching any matter that concerns the
state of Vermont you will do so as in
your conscience you shall judge will
most conduce to the best good of the
same, as established by the cOnstitu-
ton, without fear or favor of any
man." The Independent and stay-at-
home vote shows that there are men
who have keen appreciation of the
significance of the oath.
The republicans affect to despise the
size of the prohibition vote in the west
in November. Still it is source OF
much anxiety, and the organs devote
much valuable space to appeals tC
"stand by the republican party"
The scandal has taken great many
votes from Cleveland, but instead O
swelling the vote for Blaine, they will
he counted for st. John.
If the candidates of the two leading
political parties should be convicted
in the eyes of the public, of the same
offense, what will those men (anC
they are many do who desire to SEE
only pure men elevated to the presi
dental office
newspaper, but it omitted the inter
TOgatOries of the defense in the Blain,
libel suit. After the space it has Civ
en- to the Cleveland scandal, the oh
lection to their publication could no
have been on the ground of their indie
cency. The trouble was, it was tn,
Journals OK that was gored.
In Missouri nine-t enths of the pro
hibtiOnists are said to be democrats
and the submission of Il prohibition,
amendment to the people is a question
that is troubling the party, and it vii
continue to trouble them until it i
settled. This temperance question i
a difficult one for politicians to handle
even with gloves-they get burned
whenever they try to get rid of it.
The Indiana republicans are engag
ed in Il squabble as to who shall b.
Senator Logan's successor, whether h,
is elected OF not, and half Il dozen can
didates are at work in influencing tn
choice of members of the legislature.