The Portland daily press., 1888-10-26
Can Hewitt Forgiven


ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 25.--A young news
paper man, now of this city, who has spent
the last four years in New York city and
Washington, connected with New York jour
nalism, in speaking of the recent attitude OF
Mayor Hewitt toward the administration and
his apparent desire to do what he can to de-
feat the reelection of Mr.. Cleveland, said
yesterday
"The recent interview printed with Mayor
Hewitt, wherein he says he is on the most
friendly terms with President Cleveland, re-
calls to my mind somewhat extended inter-
view had with Mr.. Hewitt when he was a
member Of Congress during the first session
OF the 49th Congress. He said that on the
day OF Inauguration, or few days thereaf-
ter, he went to the White House to pay his
respects TO the PRESIDENT. Mr.. Hewitt's lam
guage was as follows:
:" Il said to the President that l felt the
party had selected gentleman who would
be a safe and conservative president and
would administer the affairs OF the govern
ment with honesty and integrity both for the
people and the party. then remarked that
by virtue Of my long experience in Congress
and the part had taken in the past In the
party's councils, If there was anything l
could do TO aid him in dealing with questions
OF state contributing to the welfare of the
the nation. would only be too glad TO do so.
do not think was immodest in making this
proposition, because had reasons to know
that Mr.. Cleveland was not as familiar with
many things he would have to encounter as
| was, and out of spirit of fairness and jus
tice to him was willing to give him the ben
eht OF all the information and experience
had.
"'Behold my surprise when the President
drew himself up, buttoned his Prince. Albert
MI AIx at.a..k h -
Hewitt, l am much Obliged to you for this
visit, but when your advice is wanted you
Will be sent for" L bowed myself out of his
presence and from that day TO this / have
never crossed the threshold Of the White
tbous House. ana never Will SO long as that man is
suit. and | took it as such. i have never
spoken to the President since and l have no
desire to see him again."
Thurman In Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, Oct 25.-This was Eemo-
cratic day, and Judge Thurman and Speaker
Carlisle were enthusiastically received.
After the parade, the exposition building
was crowded. On the stage was large
flower framed picture of Mrs. Cleveland and
besides it smaller pictures of the President
and Judge Thurman. Thirty-eight pretty
children sat on the stage to represent diff
ferent States and waved bandannas and
flags as their part in the storm of applause
with which the Judge was Greeted. In his
speech Judge Thurman ridiculed the claim
that ito benefit a man Is to tax him on
every thing ne eats, drinks, wears or uses.
President James Allison read the following
message from President Cleveland:
livery much regret that Mrs. Cleveland and N.Y.
self must deny ourselves the pleasure Of being
present at the exposition on Democratic day, and
n nVIU hot Rtrk...
er than that Of those who have kindly invited us.
Shot Down From Behind.
INDIANAPOLIS, oct.25.-George Purdy was
found dead near the roadside about one mile
northeast of Lebanon, last night, with his
body riddled with bullets. A person who
witnessed the shooting says 1t resulted from
politics. Purdy was shouting for Harrison
hind him, opened fire upon him, killing him
instantly.
Mr.. Reed on the Pacific Slope.
Since the begianing Of the campaign the
Hon. Thomas B. Reed has spoken In ten
States and always to large and enthusiastic
audiences. He reports the drift in the West
where he has recently been speaking strongly
in favor of the Republicans. The Republi-
cans Of Indiana feel perfectly confident that
they will give good majority for Harrison.
Mr.. Reed spoke in Omaha, Nebraska, on the
evening of the Goth. He was on his way to
The Pacific coast where has doubtless arrived
by this time. He will remain in California
until the election. meanwhile addressing Re-
messed in Nebraska, and Mr.. heeos spercn
drew forth from the audience and the press
the warmest encomiums. The Omaha Re-
publican paid it this appropriate tribute:
Eloquence, logic, intense patriotism. hard
sense, no toolishness, cutting sarcasm-these
were some of the distinguishing features in
one of the greatest political speeches ever
heard in Omaha. and that was delivered at
the armory by Congressman Thos. b. Reed,
of Maine, last evening The fame that had
the distinguished leader of the Re-
publican wing of the national house OF repre-
sentatives, filled the great building on Capt.
tai avenue to its utmost capacity Men promi-
nent in all professions and laboring men
were there and heard the difficult questions
of state applied to home life with an ease
and perfect clearness which gave to the
speech an intensity of interest battling de-
scription.