The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-08-14
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
What Is Going On Throughout
the Country.
Political Conventions in the Different States
National and state Contests-An Inter
esting Collection of News.

NEW York, August 11.-{Special. l-"H il
mad not been for his prominence in forcing the
tariff fight President Cleveland's reelection
would have been practically unanimous"
The sneaker was one of the most prominent
democratic leaders an NJ. c. who had run over
from Washington to confer with the campaign
managers upon matters of Importance to his
state.
He voiced the general sentiment Of demo-
cratic leaders. Were 1t not for the tariff ques-
ton were the lines no more closely drawn than
In 1884, there would not be the least question
of Clevelands reelection. But with this issue
sharply deined-well, there is the issue and
there are the candidates, and you're going to
sec one of the hardest fought political battles
In the history of the country.
Without the tariff issue it would have an
easy victory with tie tariff issue 1t will be O
democratic victory, but it will be won after a
hard fight That is the way the democratic
fgurer figure.
EASTERN DOUBTFUL STATES.
There are two sections of the country which
1ust now attract great attention. The western
section is within the confines of the state of
Indiana the eastern section embraces three
etates-New York, Connecticut and New
jersey.
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1t is an old adage which has often proven
true. AS New York goes, so go New Jersey
and Connecticut would be nearer the truth.
The situation in New York is one calculated
TO encourage the democratic managers New
York has been an every-other-time state in
presidential elections, but this year that rule
will be broken. Everything looks TO demo-
cratic victory, but it is not a victory which can
be won without work
The republican newspapers talk OF
LACK OF HARMONY
in democratic ranks, and unfortunately there
is some truth in that talk. There is no use of
shutting our eyes to the exact state of affairs
GovernorHill.is too good ademocrat to be hand
IN glove with the mugwump and tho holier-
than-thou element in the democratic party
which isrepresented by tile Times and Evening
Post, and those papers are saying some mighty
unpleasant things about the governor. AS these
papers pose as the PRESIDENT strongest friends
the natural effect of their attitude is to stir up
dissensong.
1t is believed, however, that Mr.. Cleveland
and Mr.. Hill are on perfectly good terms and
that they understand each other thoroughly.
This being the case, there will be a union OF
all elements in the party and the democratic
ticket, national and state, will receive good
big majority in the empire state. Tammany's
enthusiasm for the cold Roman" augurs VIC
tory.
AS TO NEW JERSEY.
New Jersey will go with New York. The
situation In the two states is essentially tho
same. with the exception that the mosquito
state democracy knows no fractional fights.
The state is doubtful with so strong leaning
toward democracy that it is usually classed AS
democratic This year, however, tho tariff
question will play big part in the contest.
In the manufacturing cities-and goodly per-
centage of New Jerseys population is em-
braoed in them-there are very many protec-
tionists, and 1t is fair TO presume that Mr..
Harrison will gain some votes. Whether these
gains viii be sufficient to have any effect on
the electoral vote, time alone can tell.
The greatest factor toward democratic sue.
cess in New Jersey is the strength of the pro-
hibitlon party The prohibitionists get most
of their recruits from republican ranks, and
they are going to get good many. General
Fiske Is popular at his home. He poied 1900
votes MS n candidate for governor when the
party lines were closely drawn as thoy will be
In the presidential race and it is fair to pre-
sume that no viii increase this vote as a can
didate for president. All of which will help
Mr. Cleveland and Mr.. Thurman.
THE NUTMEG STATE,
And now Connecticut
Connecticut is classed as the most doubtful,
from a democratic standpoint Of the three
states The protection sentiment Is very
strong and Is going to make big hole in the
democratic vote.
Wat the outset tho chances were decidedly
against the ruling party, but by pressing into
Service Chairman Hamum the outlook has
been frightened Tie party has big fight
on its hands in that state-th there can be no
doubt Of II. As in New Jersey, tho prohibi-
ton vote is going to act as an aid to Cleveland.
The democracy Is united, and under the lead
efShip oi colonel Barnum will make a gallant
fight. 1t is hut far statement of the facts,
however, 20 say that the republicans have the
advantage as the fight opens.
MI. BRTcE Is CONFIDENT
As polioal manager Colonel Brice seems
20 be student Of the Johngee Thompson
school he claims everything with confidence
Colonel Briee has large head and il seems
to be full OF good, hard sense. lie says he is
as much tariff reformer rs Mr.. Cleveland,
but he adds, there is no sense in making
mat the issue OF the campaign. As IL now Is,
Cleveland with his courage. his honest admin
lstration, and his faithtuinoss TO his duty is
lost sight Of
The truth is mighty
Mr.. Brioe claims Michigan, Minnesota, Wis
oonsin, Iowa, Illinois, and possibly only one or
two of the heretofore republican states for
Cleveland. In which case, New York In.
diana, Connecticut and New Jersey will not
be needed. This is claiming with vengence
TuE REPUBLICAN POSITION
was doubtless outlined by Mr.. Blaine. 1t is "a
make the tariff the one issue and make the
fight solely on that. In this Mr.. Blaine shows
his craftsmanship, for il is the only issue upon
which the republicans can have a ghost 81 q
chance - Win.
VIII they win ON that2 They may, but 4
Is more likely that they viii not.
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Tennessee Republicans Discouraged.
NASHVILLE, August 7.-[Special. THE
county elections held in Tennessee last Thurs
day has settled two questions that have beer