Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1885-11-12
HOW THEY VIEW 1T.
The Result of the Elections yarIously Conn.,
mented Upon by Leading Democrats
Endorsement of Uleveiand's Administra-
tion the Prevailing Sentiment.

ton the Prevailing Sentiment.
WASHINGTON, d. c., November o.
Yesterday was day OF rejoicing In
Washington among Democrats OF all
shades of opinions, from the earnest,
steadfast supporters of the Cleveland ad-
to the Democrats who be-
leve that to the victor belongs the
spoils." The friends of the Ad-
insist that the victory
in New York is splendid in
dorsement of resident Cleveland's
policy. JUDI McCue, of Brooklyn, So
licitor of the Treasury, who returned to
Washington much elated over the VIC
tory in New York, reflected the feelings
OF the Administration men when he re-
Marked:
ave owe 1t to President Cleveland.
1t was because the people had confidence
In him that they voled for Hill. They
knew the President would not have sup
ported Hill If he had not wanted him
elected. They knew he was in earnest
about that. He demonstrated 1t by
going several hundred miles to vote for
Hill. This victory is an Endorsement OF
the administration"
Such and similar expressions are heard
frequently among President Cleveand's
supporters Second Comptroller May
nard, who returned from New York yes
terday morning, thinks it mistake to
call the result in New York straight
Democratic victory" inaSmuch as New
York is such close State that there can
not be straight victory for either
party. There is, he thinks,
an Independent vote of $4,000,
composed of both parties which
can always decide the result. While
the so-called mugwump papers opposed
Hill, majority of the Independents and
Republicans who voted for Cleveland
last fall supported Hill, and beside, the
Democrats got the support OF the labor
vote.
Congressman Mitchell, of Connecticut,
expressed the greatest qualification at
the result. He regards it as conclusive
proof that the Democratic party is grow
ing stronger all the while with the
people.
Congressman Frank Hurd says the re-
suit in New York is splendid victory,
but declines to express an opinion as to
whether or not its an Endorsement of the
administration.
Assistant Secretary Fairchild regards 1t
as an Endorsement of the administration.
The President, Secretary Manning, Sec
rotary Whitney and Governor Hill,
he says, were In perfect accord as to
the Presidents policy concerning ap-
pointments In New York, and any at
tempt to use the victory as an indorse-
ment of any other policy, and to make
the President act differently with regard
to appointments in the future, he thinks,
will fail.
Republicans here, while surprised and
regrettlng the defeat In New York, do
not feel discouraged over it.
ELMIRA, N. Y, November Sin his
speech to his -townsmen last
last night Governor Hill said: "Even
those who differ from me in their views
of National politics will pardon me for
| speaking briefly at this time a few words
of cOngratulation to the Democratic
party Of the State and Nation for the
victory which it has won. That victory
means that the great Empire State OF
New York Is Democratic State
under any and all circumstances
1t means that the Independent
voters of our State are not controlled by
self-appointed leaders or hypocritical
newspapers. 1t means that these indie.
pendent voters have abandoned the party
of hypocrisy and sham, and have effected
a permanent alliance with the Demo.
cratic party in the interest OF reform and
good government. 1t means that the
people propose to sustain the hands of q
Democratic President, but not by putting
his opponents in power. 1t means that the
people are weary of sectional strife, and
have not sympathy with party tina
seeks to obtain power by keeping
alive the dying embers of civil war
1t means that capital and labor shall
receive equal protection under the
law, and that the efforts of the
workingmen of the State to better
their condition shall be aided by thu
necessary legislation. In closing | de
sire once again to thank the people OF
Elmira, without distinction of party
who so frequently honored me in the
past for this renewed evidence of theil
confidence and esteem.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, November g.
Vice President Hendricks was asked
"What do you think of the electionp'
He replied:
"It is plain, straight Democratic vic
tory"
Sand as SUCH" suggested the report
err, 'does it mean an Endorsement of tn,
Administrations"
81 had not thought about it in thi
respect" replied Mr.. Hendricks, slowly
and, after reflection, he said: 81 sup
pose 1t may be regarded In that light
Mr.. Cleveland did what he could for tn
Democracy there, aud was anxious 70
their success. 1t shows that the part
is on its feet, soldly in line, while tn
Independent Republicans, mugwu mps,
believe they are called, seem to be GU
of line, out of joint, aud out Of fix gen
orally, for they have deserted their owl
organization thus early in the admins
tration"
SHOW does the result in Virginia sui
your" was asked.
az am very greatly pleased with Gen
eral Lees election" was the reply, "fo
a contrary result would have had YER
detrimental effect"
Mr.. Aquilla Jones, Postmaster, ser
the following dispatch to Governo
Hill:
|; The Republican party of New York havin
| honored me with place in their platforr
| IL seems proper that shocld send you m
hearty congratulations.
lSignedl AQUITLA JONES,
Postmaster at Indianapolis
Nicholas Pullman, cooper. whil