Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-12


Opinions Of DemOcratic COngressmen
and OtheFs.
by democrats in this city over their completed
ticket, but 1t old not run long. By 10 O'Clock last
night there was general quiet in the city.
"wHAT WILL JOHN KELLY Do?"
is question that was asked on every hand. The
republicans are counting somewhat upon Tam
manys detection, their idea being that Kelly will
give Cleveland but half-hearted support, and
that the democratic ma Ority In New York city will
be materially cut down.
Among democrats there is general rejoicing that
Ialnmany was put down. Senator Pugh, OF Ala
bama, after expressing his satisfaction with the
ticket, said the part would have disgraced itself
had 1t submitted to TammaHy'S dctation. The
conduct of the Tammanyites at Chicago has rem
dered democrats very bitter towards them All the
past sins OF the organization recalled and it Is
denounced In unmeasured terms. Several demo-
cratS talking OF the situation, declared that Tam
many was responsible for the defeat OF Hancock.
MR.. cox SATISFIED WITH THE TICKET AND PLATFORM
Mr.. Cox, OF New York, when seen by STAR re-
porter at his house last evening" expressed his salts
faction With the result Of the convention He said
he had the highest personal regard for Cleveland,
and was consequently well pleased with his nomi-
nation. Tammany, he said, would certainly sup
port the nominee, and New York would be carried
by good majority.
"How about Ben Butler?" asked THE STAR man.
he represents the real Woodworking men OF the
country are mistaken. My district In New York Is
composed almost entirely of laboring men. There
Is hardly man In the district who Is not an hon.
est, hard worker, who supports himself and fami-
y If he has one by the toll of his hands They are
hOrny-handed working men. Not one of these can
Butler carry out OF the democratic party. When
he claims that in his protection expressions he rep
IeSents the aboring element OF the country it is
dellls1On. These men know that the democratic
party is OF them and represents their best interests
Ihey are always democrats"
"How do you like the platform?"
"1t is clear expression OF democratic principles
l am thorough revenue reformer, and it satisfies
VIEWS OF OTHER CoNGREssMEN.
Senator Garland spoke In high terms OF all
the men who were before the convention, but he
said there were reasons which made Cleveland the
strongest nomination. He believes the ticket NOM
mated yesterday Will be elected.
Representative Lowry, OF Indiana, said: 'I am
delighted with the ticket and the platform 1t is
just the platform wanted"
Representative Casey Young, Of Tennessee, re-
been made.
I'VE don't know Cleveland on the Pacific coast, y
sald Representative sumner OF California. II guess
ltS a good nomination"
"It is very respectable nomination." said Mr.
Holman
IT'S "THE OLD TICKET"
During the balloting for Vice President crowd
OF at least thousand persons were assembled in
front of the Western Union telegraph Office When
1t became evident that Hendricks was to be nomi-
mated, the democrats in the crowd seemed ecstatic
Ihey could not shout. because their voices tren-
pea with excitement but in husky whisper they
would say It's the old ticket; it's the Old ticket"
As late as nine O'Clock, long after the announce
ment OF the ad jOurnment OF the convention, the
crowd still fingered about the window.
just as the shout that greeted the announcement
OF the nomination of Hendricks and the fna, ad-
lournment went up Secretary Chandler passed in
his carriage with his wife, and craned his neck to
get a peep at the bulletin.
SENATOR MORGAN, OF ALABAMA SATISFIED WITH THE
TICKET AND PLATFORM.
senator Morgan, OF Alabama, said OF the ticket:
"4es, like 1t. 1 think 1t is the best that could
have been made" The Senator added that the
ticket comprises elements Of strength which no
other combinatlonwouldha have possessed Hendricks
he said, would satisfy sentiment would arouse the
enthusiasm OF old democrats, while Cleveland will
command the support OF the progressive elements
not not change 1t In any particular. He thinks 1t an
aoie statement OF political truths, and was glad
ne n Word Tn, resolye res does not appear in it. rhe
once more In the direction Of proper tariff reform.
think" said Senator Morgan in conclusion, s.that
thetwo national c0nventions-republican and dem
ocratlc-have pushed the country forward both
nave taken big men. Both parties have placed in
the field able American statesmen"
senator Morgan was In the room Of the Senate
military committee seated near Senator Logan. He
SAID J0cularly: ''YOu see have come here TO beard
the lion Ia his den"
SENATOR LOGAN SAYS THE PLATFORM MEANS FREE
Senator Logan listened to Gen. Morgan's COM
ments, occasionally throwing in a word, but when
asked by THE STAR reporter for his opinion Of the
democratic ticket he declined to say anything
When Gen: Morgan was discussing the democratic
platform Gen. Logan remarked to him: sob it suits
you because 1t means tree trade"
"Well, 1t means freer trade" replied Gen. Nor
gan.
REPRESENTATIVE BLACKBURN SAYS 1T IS "NoNE OF
WORK"
Mplffnp ynfiu opl o1o,
burn, the reporter expressed surprise that he had
not gone to Chicago.
my To1, work" uo,, ,r.o 49,, .,,.
"Iintend to support 1T with all the energy and
anlity ,a I've got, was the evasive reply. 1t was
plain enough that MIR. Blackburn was disappointed.
He wanted Thurman, he said, who would have
stirred democratic enthusiasm from Maine to Cali
IoTnla. and have gone over the course like thor
Oughpred:" lie was severe upon the anti Thurman
men or the Ohio delegation for having so Obsti-
nately refused to vote Tor Thurman.
ANOTHER KENTUCKY OPINION.
Representative Willis, of Kentucky, thinks that,
all things considered, the ticket is, perhaps, the
best that could have been made, but he evinced a
strong leaning towards Thurman He said how
ever that Cleveland would get bigger independ-
ent vote than Thurman. 81 have no doubt In the
world or the election OF the ticket added Mr.
Wills. ~
WEST VIRGINIA WILL SUPPORT THE TICKET.
Representative Gibson, of West Virginia, said:
"Ihe ticket and platform satisfy our people, and
West Virginia will give Cleveland big majority"
He was more than pleased with the work OF the
convention. MIR. Wilson had no doubt that the
uy Mantle element OF the IRISH would 90 to Blaine
Dut, ne added, 1t would go to him no matter who
neaded the democratic ticket, and he believed the
support OF that element would drive thousands of
conservative men, who are opposed to riSking any
disturbance with foreign nations, to Cleveland.
POSTMASTER GENERAL GRESHAM THINKS BLAINE
WILL CARRY NEW YORK.
Postmaster General Gresham says he thinks the
republican chances for carrying New York are
greatly increased by the nomination OF Cleveland
III Kelly bolts" he says, "Bla1ne can carry New
YORK easily, Dut we can carry IT anyhow
"HOw about the INDEPENDENTS" asked THE STAR
reporter,
~ DON'T Know" was the reply. 81 presume some
Will vote for Cleveland, but there is no certainty
about That. They have the Two tickets before
them now, and between this and the election they
nave time TO consider the matter. Many who are
Undecided now may make up their minds to vote
for Cleveland Many on the other hand who now
think they Will go with the democrats will change
their minds when they come to consider the matter
more seriously. One can't say about these thingsn
"HOw about Indiana?"
"The republicans can carry the state. don't
lican."
"Do YOU think" asked THE STAR "that the inde-
pendent movement in Massachusetts renders that
state doubtful to the repuhlieans?"
VI 90 not Know" was the reply. 81 can't speak
for Massachusetts"
THE IGNoMINIOUS TREATMENT OF KELLY.
Representative Jenords said that he thought that
the ignominlous manner in which Kelly had been
treated would