New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-31
IN FAVOR OF GEN. HOVEY.
STRONG POINTS OF HIS CANDIDACY.
GENERAL REGRET OVER GOVERNOR PoRTER's
pEcLINATIoN VIEWS OF INDIANA CON.

| GRESSMEN.
Washington, July 80 speclaD.-Thc determination
OF Ex-Governor Porter not TO accept the Republican
nomination for Governor IS deeply regretted by the
| Indiana Republicans In Washington, including the
Representatives from that State. There was consd-
| cradle discussion ani6ng them to-day respecting the
| qualifications and availability OF other leading Re
pubcans whose names have been mentioned from
time to time possible candidates In case General
Porter declined. At present, and among the Repre-
sentatves, the drift OF opinion seems TO DO decidedly
In favor Of General A. p. IIovey. Among the stanch-
est friends of Governor Porter Is Congressman W. d.
owen. In conversation with Tribune correspond
ent to-day Mr.. owen said
extremely sorry that Governor Porter has de.
cded not to be q candidate. 1 do not think there is
another man in the State, I'm either party who Is so
strong among tho wOrkngmcn as he Is although some Of
leaders very strong. In view OF the present
situation, heartily favor the nomination Of General
Hovey lie is popular among the workingmen is a
who is universally respected and esteemed for the
purity OF his character and his unselhsh patriotism
Besides he possesses element OF strength which will
he potent in the Indiana campaign this year, and that
Is his popularity among the veterans OF tho II
is estimated that there 10000 Union ex-sodiers
In Indiana who voters. and one-seventh to
sixth OF whom are Democrats All the veterans with
few exceptions would support him. Two years ago he
was elected to Congress by majority OF about 300 In
District which gave the Democratic candidate 1,500
majority in 1884, Presidential year. Nearly every
for him. As the head OF great organization OF Union
veterans among the objects of which is to promote
liberal pension legislation he is well known among the
exsolders OF Indiana and throughout the country.
believe that his nomination would insure the triumph
OF our State ticket
Representatives Cheadle and Johnston of Indiana,
are heartily in favor Of Hovey's nomination. and no
is the second choice OF Captain White who defeated
Lowry in the Fort Wayne District two years ago.
General Browne and Major Steele absent from
Washington, but, as both Of them were gallant Union
soldiers there is no doubt that they would heartily
support General Hovey.
lie has had largo experience In public affairs. He
was member OF the convention which framed the
state Constitution In 1851. Cr;ulr Judge for three
years; a Judge of the Supreme Court; United States
from 1865 TO 1870 He served in the Mexican War
as lieutenant I'm an Indiana regiment In August,
1862, he promoted to the rank OF brigadlcr gcn
eraL In July, 1864. he brcveted major. general
OF volunteers " for mcritoriOus and distinguished
vices during the war; lie commanded a division in
the Army of the Tennessee from the beginning OF tho
of Kencsaw Mountain and took part in every i'm
portant action I'm which that army was engaged from
shiloh, In April 1862. 10 Atlanta, In the late summer
of 1sG4 Although he IS nearly sxty-seven years
old, General IIovcys physical and mental vicor arr
unmparcd, and he Is more regular I'm his attendance
as meruber of the House than good many other
Representatives who are his juniors by a score Of
years or more
MANY AsPIRANTs FOR THE GOvERNORsHIP'
State Convention VIII be held August 8. There
IS so little time left for work that ssprants for tho
Governorship are acting quickly in announcing them
selves as among the contestants. Congressman Steele
and Hovcy are among the most formidable can
didates. Major Steele has represented Democratic
district in Congress three four times and his popu-
larty has been greatly increased lately by his success
in securing the location Of the Soldiers Home In HIS
district General Hovey also represents a Democratic
district, which gave him a larger majority than was
received by Democratic candidate and his strong
friendship for the soldier 10 whose interests he has
given spec al attention in Congress- would make him
very popular among Grand Army Tie Rev.
Ira J. Chase, formerly commander Of tho Grand Army
in Indiana, who two years ago came near defeating
Colonel Matson, the Democratic nominee for Governor,
as cand date for Congress- is also out a candidate,
with strong following, while the nomination Of Gen.
eral Lew Wallace who Is not an avowed aspirant, is
regarded as probable. John NJ Butler, the law
partner of ex-senator Mcdonald, is also numbered
among the candidates. The contest is occupying
the exclusive attention Of Republican politicians and
about The party headquarters today all phases Of it
Mere discussed with The greatest interest Mr.
Porter Is willing to do all he speaker and has
assured General Harrison of his hearty and earnest
support In he campaign but he does not want to DO
burdcncd with the Office Of Governor for four years
His inclnaons are literary and after he completes
his story Of Indiana he want; to go to Russia for
man who IS I'm position to know said to-day that
non,ed iray .ne udcrsaung mat ne snail DC ap
comes President.
DESERVING THE DEMOCRACY IN MAINE.
Augusta Me-, July 80 Special. There is SIAM |
pede OF Democratic voters to the Republican ranks In
the rural districts the issue of the tariff. Reports
are constantly received here Of farmers who de-
claring for protection since the passage Of the Mills
bill by the Democratic House, removing the tariff |
from lumber, hay, potatoes and WOOL and cutting |
down that on starch Democratic circles in Washington
County are much agitatcd by the announcement that
Messrs l.. Leighton and Horace Leighton Of Column |
bla Falls, In this county, have declared their nten-
ton to vote for Harrison and Morton. They deal
ers In general merchandise and lumber and heavy |
heavy owners in shipping, and the proprctors of |
tho Columbia Falls Canning Company. They arc |
among the most prominent and influential business |
men in Washington County. They have always been |
standing high In the councils Of the party
in this county. delegation OF prominent Demo
Gratis went to see the Leghtons but Horace Leighton
stopped them with the declaration: Yes, gentlemen,
shall vote for Harrison and Morton and protection.
cannot stand this free trade programme OF the Demo-
cratic party any longer 1t Will ruin tho business Of
this place. and of good other places throughout
Maine. II Is use for you TO demonstrate. i am
going to vote for policy that means prosperity and
what Is more, am going to use all my Influence TO
get others TO vote the same way
NOMINATIONS AT AsBURY PARK.
Asbury Park, July 30 (SpeciaD.-The ProhibItioniss
Of Monmouth County and tho lid Congressional Dis
trct held meeting here to-day. The Monmouth
County Prohibition Convention met In Library Hall,
I. Frank Appleby. of Asbury Park, for
County Clerk and formed plans for raising funds for
purposes and organized a county commit
tee The lid Congressional District Prohibition Con
'cnon met at Library Hall this afternoon. Noel X.
Parks, Of Crawford, nominated for Congress by
reclamation, and Theodore W. Burger, of Dunclen,
was made clector Of tho lid District. Addresses
were made by the nominees, and by DR.. Graw, Of
Camden. The company then marched 10 Maln-st., |
where the FISK and Brooks banner raised
Speeches were made by r. g. Nasset. of Planhcd
Cortland l.. Parker OF Perth AmbOy, and Noel r. |
Parks. meeting in Educational Hall to night was
addressed by General Clinton b. Fisk, Bishop J. V.
stokes, of Ocean Grove