New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-23
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS AT WORK
THE CAMPAIGN BEGUN IN EARNEST TWO MONTHS
YARIIER THAN USUAL
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TBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.
Indianapolis July 21.-George II. Hopkins, OF Dc
troit, chairman Of the Michigan State Central Com
mitoc was hero last week for the purpose OF having
talk with General Harrison. In Interview he said
Il think this is going TO be Republican year
know It is So as far as of Michigan are concerned
1t this certainly that led us to mako such fight
for General Alger. When we saw that we could not
get him, General Harrison was our next choice. be-
cause Of his record in the army, and his known
frlcndllness to the veterans. No nomination ever
created moro enthusiasm In Michigan There are
wounds to heal, not even any scars. Harrison
was popular in Michigan before he was nominated.
He visited Detroit in February, and the speech he
made created a most favorable impression
"What is the political situation In your Slater
"The Democrats arc making vigorous effort to
carry the State and now claiming that 1t is doubt
full. We shall disappont them, though 1 have no
doubt that Cleveland has been assured that 1t VIII
be carried for him. The Administration has paid
moro attention to Michigan than to any other State,
with the hope I think, Of making 1t doubtful. In
my contact with men, have found many Democrats
who will not vote for Cleveland and have not heard
OF single Republican who VIII not vote for HarI1-
son. The fight Will be made on the issue between
protection and free trade. The majority OF the
Democrats thoroughly believe In free trade but many
style themselves tariff reformers. The issue Will be
clearly drawn and haven't any doubt about the out
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what will the laborng men dol'
The great majority OF them Will vote with the
Republicans. They are almost universally In favor
OF protection They arc taking moro interest In
politics this year than ever before, and the moro they
study the issues OF the campaign, the nearer the Re
publican party they get. The lumbermen VIII nearly
all support General Harrison. The Democrats Know
that and attempting to hold some votes by nom-
mating W. r. Burt, a wealthy lumber dealer Of sag-
ULofr EfofQ ffnnV
held on Thursday A determined fight is waged against
Burt by many of his party, but he seems to have the
inside track Until two years ago he was Repubi-
can In 1854 he supported Blaine and the Democratic
nominee for Governor, he was half over then, and
years ago he got clean over into the Democratic
ranks. If he IS nominated II will be on account OF
his Doodle and the fact that he IS lumberman He
saws he will put $50 900 into the campaign, If he is
nominated. His competitor for the nomination IS a
pronounced free trader and II he Is rGmcd the Issue
will be clearly deined.n
"Tavo the Republicans begun their campaign work
yeti
The campaign, so far as the Republicans are con-
cerned, has really opened now two months earlier
than before. Clubs being organized in every
county in the State. There were many Alger clubs
before the National Convention and Immediately after
General Harrison was chosen Governor Alger wrote
all these clubs and requested them TO become Harr
son and Morton organizations. His request in every
Instance has been met. General Alger
Is taking an active part in the campaign,
and will keep up his work. He will do all he do
in both the State and Natlon.'
"Wll the vote of the Greenbackers or Prohibition
lists cut much of figure in Michigan?"
g Tho Grccnback party heretofore has been an I'm
por:ant factor. This year the leaders Will support
General Harrison and think majority OF the party
will do likewise. do not think the third party pro-
hibtonisis as strong as they were two years ago
when they cast vote of 5000. Many Of the promi
ncnt men Of the party have announced their inen-
tiOn to support Harrison and Morton. / think the
Republicans of the state have never had better rea-
TO feel confident"