Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-27
OhiO-AQain,

We were pleased 10 learn that Hon. JONI
W. DANIEL had consented, as was stated
recently, TO take the stump in Ohio for
CLEVELAND and HENDRICKS. His own
election IL beyond reasonable doubt, and
he can afford TO lend helping hand to the
hard-worked Democratic speakers OF the
Buckeye State. II would be good policy
10 send numbers OF the best southern
speakers 10 that State. Ii would furnish
the best possible answer to the unioYnded
charges which the leading Republican
paper in Cincinnati Is day after day bring
ing agaips. the southern people. Such
charges could not live for moment in the
presence Of the men who are the subjects
Committee ponder the suggestion we have
made. and act upon II II they shall decide
Il TO be good one.
Ohio 10 attracting general attention nust
now. Seven weeks hence her voice will be
heard speaking in thunder-tones 10 the rest
Of the States. II the Republicans carry it.
this fact Will increase their zeal and renew
their strength. II will not be an infallible
indication OF Republican success in the
Union In November, but the Republicans
VIII assuredly endeavor TO give ii that
meaning. But II the Democrats carry Ohio
in October. the presidential election will
have been decided. Every doubtful State
will follow suit.
A firm, unflinching, jealous South-Side
Democrat-one Of the most untiring work.
ers in Virginia writes 10 us as follows:
airy and further impress on the COM
m.ttee Of which Mr.. Barnum is chairman
the all-iinportance OF carving West Viz
GINA and Ohio. Ten dollars spent TO carry
these States at the October election would
be worth more than 2lO0 spent afterwards,
even n the Blaine party should carry either
OF the States named. n the Democrats by
great exertions and n free use OF campaign
money (but not 20 buy votes could carry
both States, .hen Mr.. Blaine's chances
would be used up. and we would have an
easy time to elect Cleveland"
The Democratic National Committee must
be greatly tempted TO "put all their eggs
into one basket" There Is no good reason
whatever for doubling that il the Demo
Gratis succeed in Ohio In October the battle
for the presidency will have been fought
and won. But the very fact that such
would be the inevitable result is proof that
II would be dangerous TO stake all upon
Ohio. The Republicans could afford to
stake all upon Ohio; because practically
they have 10 do thai ANYHOW. Whether
they do so or not, their defeat IN October
will be everywhere accepted as fore
shadowing their defeat in the Union In
November.
But not 80 with the Democrats. They
may lose Ohio In October, and neyerthe-
less elect CLEVELAND in November. They
thus have double chance. The Republi-
cans well know that "the stars in their
courses seem to be lighting against them.
They will be compelled to put forth their
utmost exertions TO carry Ohio in October.
The Democrats have o choice in this mat
ter. The Republicans have none. II the
Republican ship goes down In Ohio in
October, the Republican party will sinh
with IT, never to rise; whereas II The
Democratic ship goes down In Ohio In
October, the Democratic party have Other
vessels TO which they will betake them
selves.
We had long conversation on Monda,
with prominent citizen Of Ohio, who ha
bad good opportunities 10 know what IN,
prospect 10 In his State. He knows OF No
reason why the Democratic majority Ia
Ohio should not be rs large this year a.
last. Let us look into the matter.
JAMES W. NEWMAN. the present secre.
tary OF State, Is the Democratic 'nomine,
for that Office. lie has taken much pain.
TO inform himself In The premises. and /.
now confident Of being reelected. His 1.
the highest Office thft Is TO be filed al the
October election.
The Germans, OF WHOM there are many
thousands In Ohio, voted the Democratic
ticket last year. say the Republicans,
and may not do 80 this year. This,
Of course. Is possible. But what
are the facts, N the Germans voted
against the Republicans last year be.
cause Of the PoSD law, how will they vote
this YEAR, Recoilect that the highest OIL
GERS 10 be elected this year In Ohio are
Secretary Of State and Judge OF the su.
premc Court Now, the Republican nomi-
nee for supreme. Judge is one Of the Re.
publican judges who favored the PoxD
law. whilst the Democratic nominee for
supreme Judge Is acceptable 10 the Ger
mans. We state these facts without COM
meps. No reader can fail to draw the pro.
per inference.
Now LET Us give Republican view Of the
matter. "F. d. NJ" the welI-known