The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-10-19

NE, FRIDAY MORNING. {
MR.. MORTON CONFIDENT OF VICTORY.
He Speaks to Five Thousand Visitors
at Rhinecllff.
Preparations for Great Demonstra-
tions in New York and Indiana.
Democratic officials Refuse to Aid
lin Securing Fair Election.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. T., Oct. 1S.-A large
number of Republican clubs from towns
along the river, called on Levi p. Mo- ION at
Rhinecliff tonight. About 5000 peor's . were
present. Mr.. Morton spoke brief and in
conclusion said: "Only few days remain
for effective work before the verdict must be
given, which will, in my Judgment, have
far-reaching effect on the future prosperity
of the country. The absorbing question is
whether that verdict will favor the continu-
ance of those principles of protection for
which the Republican party has always con-
tended and which have placed the country
at the head of the industrial nations. With
such complete harmony in our ranks, such
unison in sentiment In action and in expec-
tation, we may await the verdict with conf
dent assurance"
The Coming New York Parade.
NEW YORK. Oct. 1S.-The committee ON
arrangements for the business mems great
parade which win take place Nov. Sd, are
making their preparations in a thorough and
spirited manner The permit has been Sc
cured to parade up Broadway to Fifty-ninth
street, and thence down Fifth Avenue to 14th
street The reviewing stand will be at the
Worth monument in Madison square. Col.
Z. b. Mitchell will be the first marshal. The
parade, taking place on the eve of election,
Will be the final stroke to brilliant and en-
thusiastic Republican campaign. The many
prosperous organizations of business men IN
this city will take part, and it is intended to
make the procession one of the finest that
has ever been seen in New York. The Dem
ocrats have openly boasted that the permit
for parade to be held so soon before cleo
tion could not be secured by the Republicans
and the news that the permit is at present
safely locked up in the safe of one Of the
committee will not especially please them.
Going to Indiana.
PITTsBURG, Oct. 1S.-The greatest labor
demonstration of the present campaign will
take place at indianapolis one week from to-
day, in honor of General Harrison. The
idea originated in the brain Of Robert ID.
Layton, of Pittsburg, who is the leading
candidate for General Secretary of the
Kpiohfc IF I oh md
that position. Layton's associates in this
scheme are all Pittsburg labor leaders For
two months Mr.. Layton has been out of the
city, and was generally supposed to be can
vassing among the Knights of Labor for the
General Secretaryship. The truth is that
under the name OF Robert Dunn he has been
spending all the time in Indianapolis, where
he has been in daily consultation with GEN
eral Harrison, State Chairman Huston and
others. Layton called upon Chairman Quay
in New York couple, of months ago, and
introduced himself as follows:
Il promised you, and so did my associates
IN Pittsburg, that, II you and the Republi-
can leaders of Pennsylvania would use your
influence for securing the release of the
Washington county miners, then in the
workhOuse for alleged conspiracy during a
strike, we would return the compliment at
some future time. l am ready to fulfil that
promise" Layton then unfolded his plan for
the indianapolis demonstration, and stated
that no money beyond what was required
Tor personal expenses would be necessary.
Chairman Quay told him to 60 ahead. Lay
ton afterward held consultation with Chas
II. Lltchman. then General Secretary of the
knights Of Labor, and it was not long until
he resigned his position and wrote to Chair
man quay the yours to command" letter,
offering to take the stump for Harrison. A
few days later .Eccles Robinson, the
young Knight Of this city who has received an
ovation as political speaker in Indiana,
was off for the Hoosier State. Beeswax
Taylor, John Jarrett and Henry Hall soon
followed, and have since spent the greater
portion OF their time on the stump in Indi-
ana. 1t was first proposed to invite the
worklngmen of at least dozen States to
come to indianapolis. A little investigation
showed that the city of indianapolis was not
large enough to hold the one-fiftieth part of
those who would attend. Mr.. Layton realiz-
ed the TACT, and 1t was decided not to issue
any invitations outside the State of Indiana
alone,as tour of the State, made few days
ago shows that it will send $4,000 men to In
dianapOlis on Oct. 25th. The number may
reach 5000. Mass meetings all over the
city will follow grand parade. All the pub
lie halls in the city have been rented. Indi-
annapolis Will first hear of this demonstration
in tomorrow mornings papers.
Col. Erhardt at Work.
New YORK, Oct 1S.-Among all classes Of
Republicans there was nothing but praise
yesterday for Col. Erhardt's able letter ac-
cepting the Republican nomination for May
or of New York. 1t was in such direct con-
trast to the long document that Mayor Hew-
lit sent out, that it has already gained for
COL Erhardt many friends among men who
admire business-like methods. Col Erhardt
meant every word that he wrote, and he has
taken off his coat and has gone in for sue
cess. He has established headquarters in
the building occupied by the county commit
tee,. where he may be found hard at work
during the daytime, but at night he can be
seen speaking to the assemblies of Republi-
cans who attend the various political meet
ings.
Col. Cruger, chairman of the county COM
mittee, said that everything looked well in
the city. 1t was only necessary to keep up
the work from now until election day to rem
der success certain.
Refused by Democratic Commits
NEW YORK, Oct. 18.-John l. Davenport,
Chief Supervisor of Elections, was seen last
evening by reporter at the Union League
Club. Il have been close Observer" Mr..
Davenport said, ''of the effect of the offer of
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