The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-02
THE POLITICAL FIELD.

NEW YORK, September 26.-[Speciai.l !
Chairman Barnum, Of the democratic national
committee, who has been quite i'll for several
days, was much improved today.
A canvass, just completed by the democratic
state committee here, indicates probable
majority in this state of 5000. This is after
allowing most of the extravagant claims Of
the republicans.
Postmaster-General Dickinson, of Michigan,
who has been here for several days, left for
that state. He goes out to take an active part
in the campaign III the wolverine state, and is
extremely confident that Cleveland and Thur
man win carry Michigan. He assured the
national committee that Michigan was almost
as safe as New York.
The republicans are making extensive prep
aratioDs for the big Blaine meeting Saturday
night Considerable bad blood has been
stirred up among the republican managers
over the matter, and many republicans do not
hesitate 10 say that they think the visit OF
Blaine and Foraker to this state win lose
them votes Mr.. Blaines friends insist upon
giving him such reception that he will COM
pletely ogershadow the republican candidates.
Arrangements have been made to convey
Mr.. Blaine to the polo grounds, where
he is TO speak in tally-ho coach, drawn
By six or eight horses. A local flambeau club
will act as his especial escort, and will lightup
the route with gorgeous display of fire works
and red fire.
Said member OF the republican committee
today:
"If the present programme of the Blaine
meeting is carried out. it viii cost us a good
many votes in this city. 1t will disgust good
many republicans and anger the laboring
classes. Mr.. Forakers coming here is also
mistake. He lost US the state in 1885 by his
ill-advised speeches. Mother Blaine nor Fora
ker is popular here, and it would be good poll
tics to keep them away"
The republican managers have been count
ing largely on retaining the Irish democratic
vote that went to Blaine in 1884, but the indi-
cations are that they will be sadly disap-
pointed. Edward j. Rowe, who was president
of the Blaine Irish movement four years ago,
has come out squarely in denouncing the pres
ent republican management, lie maintains
that Colonel Quay and his associates are Sc
cretly opposed to Blaine, and that neither he
or his friends will get any recognition in the
event Of Harrison's election.
FREDERICK G. CRAwFoRD.
How the Meeting Planned Out.
New YORK, September 29-Tspecial.l THE
visit of Colonel Lamont here this week was
the most interesting event in politics There
has been much speculation regarding his mis-
sion. 1t was asserted that he came here in the
interest OF united democratic ticket in this
city Others had 1t that he como ON to perfect
n better understanding between the Cleveland
and Hill forces in this state. The colonel
carefully avoided the newspaper men, and
slipped away very quietly. He denies
that he had taken any hand in the local COM
plication here. He said it was matter that
the democratic leaders in the city would have
to settle among themselves. Colonel Lamont
had a conference with tho members of the
democratic national committee during his
stay.
From an authoritative source it Is believed
that the object OF his visit was to get the opi.-
ion of the democratic managers on the out
look. From all accounts the report he took
back to Washington must have been very sat
isfactry to Mr.. Cleveland. All of the men,
bers Of the democratic campaign committee
are hero, with the exception of Arthur Sew
ell, of Maine Messrs. Barnum, Scott Brice,
German, Barbour and Ransom have held
daily conferences for several days. The re-
publicans have been greatly worried thereat,
and to relieve their feelings they have circu-
lated numerous lies about alleged trouble in
the democratic ranks.
There is absolutely not the slightest founda-
ton for any of these stories. The democratic
campaigneGs are working together in the most
perfect harmony and with
VERY GRATIFYING RESULTS.
The national committee, after several long
conferences with representatives of Tammany
hall and the county democracy, has decided
not to interfere in the local situation. Tho
two organizations will 90 allowed to settle tho
matter among themselves The cammittee
will recommend q union ticket, however, as
the wisest course, but they will go no further
that that. In either event the national and
state tickets will not be in danger.
THE MUCH ADVERTISED BLAINE MEETING
at the polo grounds came Off tonight. 1t came
very far from being the success predicted by
the republicans, The weather was extremely
cold, and the crowd that shiyered and shook
in the open air became impatient from the
first. Mr.. Blaine's speech was quite a disap-
pointment to the crowd. His speech bore
evidence OF having been reviewed beforehand
by Colonel Quay with blue pencil Foraker
now followed Blaine, and was received with
marked expressions of disapproyal Finally,
In despair. he turned around to the
reporters and said: II will talk to YOU" The
reporters were compelled to submit and the
Ohio fire eater proceeded to demolish the DEM
ooratic party. Foraker's speeches are so sue
cessful in making votes that the democratic
committee Say they will willingly pay his ex-
penses if he will continue speaking in the
state. Mr. Blaine leaves for Michigan and
the west Monday morning.
FREDERICK G. CRAWFORD
The Michigan Democrats.
DETROIT, Mich, September 26.-The cam
paign in this city was opened tonight by the
democracy with "A big demonstration in Honor
Of the visit Of Postmaster-Gener Dickinson,
General John G. Black, ex-senator Joseph
McDonaldsandsot distinguished guests. At s
o'clock the parade, composed of numerous ward
clubs, first the various visiting delegations,
etc, was reviewed from the balcony of the
Russell house. and then the guests were driven
greeted by nm audience which filled every inch
OF available space
Observation-Disclosures Dickerson was tho first
speaker. He said he had Unexpectedly been
called upon 10 preside at this great meeting.
He had told the committee of arrangements
that it would be unjust to the other guests for
him TO make any extended remarks. lie
would be in Michigan two weeks during
the campaign, and all his
friends would have an opportunity OF
hearing him on the issues Of the campaign.
The committee. however, had insisted that he
should say something about the president, and
this he would proceed to do He said:
have been asked TO tell you something about
the president aud in the brief time rema ming TO
me. can say but very little OF what Is IN my mind
ana heart on the subject In the first place lie La
been ell 70 Time since March 1, 1855, president OF
the United states. No usurpauOn OF
executive functions, no trenchiug upon
executive privileges no pruning of the powers
of the peoples chief magistrate, no cpcroacluMout
upon the official right OF the chosen Of 60CQ0 001
free men, have been tolerated or permitted. Sey
er0l attempts were resented with power and vrilt
force respectfully borne In mind 6y the upper house
of congress His rugged, masterful Tersouality
since he took his seat HIS robust spirit ike The
heart Of q great system, has sent the vital currcn
81 honesty pushing through the arteries Of the pub
lie service.
s Mr., Dickinson went on in glowing eulogl