Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-01
POLITICAL.

Blame nomination u predicted by
George VIM Curtis, who also believes that
Cleveland will defeat him. Mr. Curtis
thinks that as between Blaine and Cleve-
land the mugwumps would support the
latter. but if some one else is nominated al
Chicago the mugwumps Will support the
republican ticket.
Gen. Algcr thinks Blaine is sincere in
withdrawing from the presidential race.
Blaine says that any Of the prominent
candidates can lead the republican party TO
victory.
DR. McGlynn is sorry that the labor con
ventions AT Cincinnati could not unite but
feels hopeful "a to tho outlook.
The Nogng Mems Democratic Club Of
New York has adopted resolutions iudors-
ing the Mills tariff bill, tabled "a resolution
iavoring the SaXton electoral reform bill
(Australian SYSTEM, resolved 20 send nine
delegates u the national convention Of
elected thirteen members, one being George
Walton Green. secretary OF the mugWump
national committee Of 1884.
The seating capacity Of the hall where
the national republican convention is to be
held is ,OOU.
\ free trade club has been organized in
lie elsnd, comprising citizens Of both
political faiths. The president of the club
is = republican.
American tariff reform league was held in
Chicago the other night, and President
Cleveland's tariff measure was enthusiast
cally endorsed
Maine democrats approve Clevelaud's
policy, and nominate Hon. W. l.. Putnam
for governor
Massachusetts republican clubs have or
gained a state league, with George ~ Mar
den president
~
mas recently returned from an extensive
trip east and south, says that from what he
heard while away, he regards Alger' :
chances for securing the nomination better
now than at any time since he came out as
"a candidate.
Mississippi democrats are all Cleveland
men.
South Carolina prohibitionists have de
Cided 10 work in the democratic lines.
Dakota farmers in mass convention de
Cided 70 ask congress 10 investigate trusts :
and when il is found any such trust pro
tects an article on which there il "a tariff
the same shall be placed on tie free list
North Carolina republicans cheer loudly
for Blaine.
Texas democrats are pleased with Cleve-
lands work, and want another four years
Of H.
Pennsylvania democrats join In the de
mand for tariff reduction, and earnestly
indorsc Cleveland policy.
Illinois democrats enthusiastically in
dorse Cioveland's administration, and nomi-
nate John NJ. Palmer for governor.
Gen. Alger has returned from purely
business CD trip 10 Simon Cameron in
Pennsylvania
Blaine men controlled North Carolina
republican state convention
Elk Mayor w. r. Grace Of New York, an
nounccs his intention 10 40 before the demo
cratic state convention 10 make contest
with Gov. Hill for the nomination for gov
ernor.
Chicago's land and labor league, Of which
Candidate COwdry is president has re
pudiated tho action OF tho Cincinnati con
Vention and rebukcd Mr.. COwdry for ac-
Cepting the McGlynn nomination.
John Swinton says he will not be "a candi-
date for president on the socialistic ticket.
Treasurer Wilson Of Chicago SAYS there
is strong opposition 10 Blaine in Illinois and
other western states.
Colorado delegates to the St Louis con
vention are uninstructed.
North Carolina republicans elect a Blaine
delegation 10 Chicago.
Henry George is to be expelled from the
United Labor party for having violated the
clause OF the constitution prohibiting mem
bers from dickering with or advocating
fusion with any otherpolitical organization.
Ohio prohbitionists met i'm Toledo May
%, adopted platform, nominated state
ticket and elected delegates TO the lndiauap-
oils convention.
Deputy Labor Commissioner Barnes Of
Michigan, who has just returned from "a
tour through Indiana, says the Hoosier re
pubncans want Blaine, and that If Gresham
il nominated, Cleveland will get 10000 ma
jority in that state.
The total number OF delegates 10 the St
Louis convention is 500 necessary 10 a
choice 81.
Robert c. lngersoll is In favor OF the
nomination OF Gresham by the republicans
w. a Jackson Of Detroit, managing di-
rector Of tho Michigan Bell telephone com
pany, who has Just returned from bust
ness trip through California, says that,
outside OF Senator Stanford, Gen. Alger
stands better chance for the support of
the California delegation than any other
candidate.