New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-05
POLITICIANS BUSY AT WORK
MANY REPUBLICAN MARKET MEN.
THE FEELING FOR HARRISON AND PROTECTION
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The Republicans in Washington Market are feel
Ing much encouraged the political prospects In
that place Tribune reporter talked with a num-
Der Of them yesterday and found all sides feeling
that Harrison and Morton would receive hand
vote among the market men. The market has
always been rather stronghold Of Democracy. but
during the Blaine campaign tho Republicans gained
good foohold there, and II is expected to increase IL
this year. In the great business mems parade IN
tho campaign Of 1854 the Republicans of the market
turned out 100 strong, and the number VIII I'M
doubtedly be increased this year. Mr. Miller, Of the
firm of Miller & Husc, the first man seen. lie
said: The feeling Is certainly turning. The senti-
mcnt now Is nearly all Republican. Most everybody l
talk WITH market man or customer, Is for harrison
and Protection. There many Democrats who
have always voted that way who Will vote for Harri-
this year. They are keeping quiet, and don't say
much about politics, but when the question is put
right to them whether they going to vote for
Cleveland and free trade, Harrison and protection,
they all say Harrison and protection
Mr. snedecor, of the firm Of J. l. snedecor Sons,
poultry dealers said When the nominations verc
orst made, the Democrats here were around offering
freely TO bot to l Cleveland, but now you can't
find bet. You can't get a bet in the market now
even at odds Of 6 10 5. Tho sentiment In favor OF
Harrison Is growing, espec ally among the young men
who are employed in the market The Idea OF free
trade doesn't go down with them
Charles y. Boschen butter and cheese dealer,
commanded the marketmen in the parade Of 1884 lie
said he was greatly encouraged at the feeling among
tine marketnen. Here Is a sample straw that shows
which way the wind blows,p he said. u went over
the way TO d nner the other day with southern
gentleman, and a lifelong Democrat We were
chatting a little as sat down and he said, Charlie
you arc pretty good fellow; the only thing against
you is that you Republican You ought to be
a Democrat Every here is a Democrat. AS he
said this laboring man, rather poorly dressed who
was sitting near by, spoke up and said, NO SIR you
can't include me in that number. came to this
country because | could make more money and
better living here than In the old country II the
Democrats succeed in forcing free trade on the
country the wages will fall TO the prices across the
water, and ! night just as well have stayed over
there. No sir, | vote for Harr son and protection
My Southern friend had nothing more to say. Inc
walter who waits every day where get my
dinner belongs Irish protection eluo OF some
kind, and he telling me only this noon mat MS
club taking In members, especially young men,
at every meeting He also said that there wero not
more than half dozen Democrats left In the rcstau-
rant They are all coming over one by one. Inc
market has always been strongly Democratic, ana
there are quite a number Of Democrats left yet,
but the Republican sentiment IS growing
Several others seen, all OF whom eNprcsseu
the same opinions and q certain that harrison
and Morton will receive strong support there.