The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-30
ASITAPPEARS IN NEW YORK
Friends Who Voted Once for Cleveland
Will Not Support Him Again.
Several Leading Democrats Of Buffalo Who
Announce Themselves in Favor of Protec-
tion-Goy. Porter's Letter to Mr.. johnson.

Col J. B. Weber. member Of Cnogress from
the Thirty-third New York DISCREET, which in
Guides . part Of Erie county and the city of
Buffalo. was in the city yesterday. Colonel
Weber was Cleveland's successor as sheriff Of
Erie county. and is one Of the best known poll
ficisns OF that part Of New York. He came to
Indianapolis direct from bis homo in Buffalo.
When asked last night how he found the polit-
ical situation ia that city as compared with four
years ago, he replied: Buffalo is a very large
manufacturing city. In 1880 it gave Garfield q
little over 1900 majority. In that year we en-
deavored to force the Democracy there to take q
definite stand on the tariff question, and sue
ceeded to q great extent The Democrats
were honest enough to freely admit the real
position Of their party on that question. Mr..
Cleveland cut down the majority of Mr.. Blaine
about one-half. I can account for that
In this way: It was owing to almost
superhuman Efforts Of the Democrats of the
county during the last three weeks before the
election. They never worked so hard as they
did In those weeks. and the efforts thus made
as hat supreme moment Of the campaign were
Sufficient to change enough votes to carry the
State for Cleveland. The situation now is
somewhat changed. Mr.. Cleveland had as
warm and unsslfsh . band Of followers in 1884
as any man ever had in Erie county. Whatever
the reason for the falling of, it appears that
buuaio. being . large manufacturing city, is oD-
posed to the bold position taken by the Demo
Gratis on the tariff question"
-"What do you think the majority OF Gen eral
Harrison will be in Erie countyf'
IL 1 was to base my opinion upon the condi-
dltion OF things as they are to-day
the estimate would be.that his majority will be
oO Der cent larger than that of Garfield in 1880.
lteven looks better than in the Greeley campaign,
whom We carried the county by $500, an unpre-
cedsnted vote. We expect that the Democracy
VIII make desperate efforts in the county, ow-
ing to the fact that it 10 the former home
Of the President, and will endeavor to recover
as elsewhere throughout the entire country, the
silent vote will inure largely to the advantage
Of the Republicans"
What truth is there in the statement that
ex-Mayor S~coville, of Buffalo, will not support
Cleveland25
II did not talk to Mr.. Scoville during my visit
home. but l know him to be q very pronounced
protectionist. have read the interview recent
ly printed, in which he takes strong grounds in
favor OF protection and General Harrison. and /
Lave no doubt he means every word of it."
What are bis political influence aud stand
mgr
I'm that matter he can be best judged by his
record. Mr.. Scovilie was elected q member of
Congress in 1880. running about four thousand
votes ahead Of his ticket. He made the most
remarkable race ever made By any candidate on
any ticket in that county, when the circum-
stances are fairly considered. He was after
ward elected Mayor of the city, defeating the
regular Republican nominee and John Manning,
brother Of the ex-Secretary OF the Treas
~. the independent Democratic can
didate. Mr.. Scoville is q man of
large wealth, and a shrewd. ssgacious
business mar. he employs many hundred men
In his manufacturing enterprises. From this
statement OF facts an opinion can be formed
whether q mans influence is great or little"
"What do yon know of the condition of affairs
10 other parts Of the Statef'
81 have talked with the Republican members
from other districts. and quite a number of we'll
posted men. They know of no dissffection any
where. but profess to know OF a number of &C
eessions, and IL Is impossible for them all TO be
mistaken. The favorable reports from other
parts OF the State are especially gratifying be-
cause they come from the rural districts. Our
farmers are engaged In industries growing out
OF their pursuits, and their interests are %
closely identified with the manufacturing inter
est that they realize that any attack upon the
prosperity Of the latter will affect them mos,
seriously"
"What about the published statement that
Lautz Brothers. Of Buffalo, will not support
| Clevelandp
lhroe oI the TOUR brotners VINO com pose tus
firm voted for Cleveland four years ago. Per
sonally they have the same regard for him nov
they have always bad. but they cannot supper
the policy he advocates. / talked with then
while at home. and they are outspoken for pro
lection. They have one million aud a half dol
lara invested in manufacturing establishment
in Buffalo. That city being on the border, hel
manufacturers are especially exposed. and they
would feel sooner any effect from the reduction
OF the tariff than those OF any other city 10 TIT
country
"How do the Republican members of Congress
from other States feell"
"They are exceedingly pleased over the situa
ton. The ticket is satisfactory to them il
every particular. / have not known such uni
verssl confidence in the final success of the Re
publican ticket. Accessions are coming from
the most unexpected quarters. My belief is tina
Harrison will have a solid North"