New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-30


Maine. The Senator has really been so ovcrworked OF
lac that he Is almost sick. and he finds that some
rest is absolutely necessary for his health lie was
considerably down by his work In the Legislature
and his unccasing activity since then has told heavily
Roth the Republican and Democratic National head
member Of either COMMITTEES was 10 be seen The few
members who here last week had gone out OF
town until today.
EX-GOVERNOR PORTER NOT A CANDIDATE.
REFUSING TO STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUNGER
MEN IN INDIANA.
Indianapolis, July 90 (SpcciaD.-A G. Porter has
reafirmcd HIS determination not TO accept the Re
publican nomination for Governor under any clrcum
stances much to the disappointment Of many members
Of the party who hopeful that he would respond
10 what appeared 10 be popular demand When tho
Governor addressed State conference OF the Rcpub
leans in December he strongly emphasized previous
declarations that he had desire again TO 90 before
the people a candidate, as his public experience
had been sufficient to satisfy his political ambition
He felt, too that II his duty 20 give the younger
leaders in the party opportunity to advance and In
the uncquvocal language declared that he would
give them clear field at the same time promising
to take the lead In the fight for victory. Four five
gentlemen at once became av0wed seekers of tho nom
nation among them Ueutcnant-C overnor Robertson
who figured prominently in the legislative deadlock
in 1887; Warren G. sayre, Speaker Of the Indiana
the State Central Committee, and William Cumback
the foremost representative Of the conservative tenn
perancc people. Others have been proposed for the
honor notably General Lew Wallace The continu-
ance of talk about the possibility of Governor Porter
being persuaded to accept the nomination has over
Swallowed the candidacy of all of these gentlemen
and all seemed disposed to acquiesce in the popular
demand for his nomination, with the exception of Colo
mel Robertson who feels that he is entitled to the
Covernorshp because he has twice made the race for
Lieutenant Governor at considerable sacrifice. Two
Or three days ago Robertson's friends issued circu
lar declaring that Governor Porter Is In the same
position before the state Convention tha Mr. biShe
Mr. Blaine, he could not afford TO consent TO INC
of his it was this antagonsm that caused
the Governor at to dcclare cmphatically and
finally that he would not accept the nomination undcr
any circumstances. The announcement mas caused
a decided political sensation Governor Porter SAYS
that he does not believe that his candidacy is po
cal necessity, and he Is confident that any OF me
men who have been proposed for The position can De
elected.
NO LONGER SATISFIED WITH DEMOCRACY.
Philadelphia, July 20 Special. -Thomas H. Marvel
of Kennel Square, who has voted the Democratic
ticket for twenty five years, has declared his intention
of supporting Harrison and Morton and protection
He is extensively engaged in mining kaolln and saws
he cannot support party that wants 10 rum his
business William Griffith, another old Democrat near
Kennel Square says he will not support Cleveland
employees of the mills in Germantown Carriages
will be provided for them in Republican parades.
The saturday News LewSSrg Iens oWarS
the Democracy, declares for Harrison and Morton 1t
says The time has come now when parry p s1bonG
vote with the party that has built up This grand
country and sustained it against the encroachment OF
free trade and foreign interference"
DEMOCRATS COUNTERFEIT THE G. A. r. BADGE.
Washington July 30 (SpcciaD.-It is learned that at
the last meeting of the John A. Rawlns Fos g. A. r.
the Oldest Post in the district, Comrade J. W. f. VIII
Jams offered a resolution denouncing the Democratic
party for using as a campaign badge what Is fac
smile Of the Grand Army badge. The only differ
is that the miniature stars and stripes nag which
connects the two parts of the Grand Army badge Is
replaced in the Democratic badge by like flag of the
same length and BREADTH but of only three stripes, and
is counterfeit of the Rebel flag The resolution was
unanimously adopted several members lo OF me bC
who present made earnest speeches III favor OF
the resolution.
GENERAL J. A. WALKER AGAINST FREE TRADE
Richmond July 90 (speclaD.-Gcneral James A.
Walker, of Wytheville, Va, who was Lieutenant
Governor of the State under the Democratic rule of
Governor Holiday has come into tho Republican
ranks He says that he cannot stand free trade
and cannot vote for Cleveland lie declares that
Southwest Virginia Will go for Harrison and Morton
A wORKINGMEN's PROTECTIVE CLUB FORMED.
sembled Saturday night at No. Beach-s and organ
ixed the Fifth Ward Workingmen's Protective Chb. W.
II. Mccarthy was unanimously elected president ID. j.
Finnegan vice president E. c. Aned secretary, ana
William F. Nelson treasurer Mr.. Mccarthy said that
he had always voted the Democratic ticket but could
not afford to vote for free trade Ills remarks on the
tariff loudly cheered.
W. Powers spoke forcbly the tariff. We are
now confronted with a problem that must solve
said he; the al[absorbing question of the hour Is
whether shall compete with Russian serfs. with
English wage-saves with Italians work in Italy at
four cents per day. whether we shall continue 10
enjoy what forcfathers fought for, shall We
allow England to I'll this country with cheap goods ,
industry to be Destroyed Shall the mutton disappear
l% Snail S we allow he English run this
country? Or shall we float the flag OF liberty on
Alter several able speakers had ventilated Grover
Cleveands freetradc doctrine. the meeting adjourned
ONLY ONE VISITOR FOR GENERAL HARRISON
indianapolis, July 20 (speciaD.-General Harrison
has endured the strain Of the last week without any
apparent III effects, and the ordeal about the
test Of his physical strength that he has yet
gone through. He received and addressed from one
TO three visiting delegations every day, and between
Monday morning and Saturday shook hands with
over IL 900 people. Ho has learned a few things
about hand shaking, and with the least possible pun
shment of his fingers and arm, he is now able to per
form this popular duty Of public life expeditiousy
and satisfactorily. He both hands at the same
time, quickly grasplng the profcred hands
of the passing visitors and Immediately with
drawing his hand giving no opportunity for squeezing
or shaking.
Colonel J. B. Weber, Of Buffalo, N. Y, dned
with General Harrison to-day. The colonel IS
friend of II. S. Alexander the private secretary of
General Harrison and Of the strong Harrison
men in the NewYork delegation to the Chicago Con-
venton.
HARRISON SENTIMENT GAINING IN THE WEST.
George S. Bright, formerly connected with "The |
Bradford PENN Era" and wellhnown journalist
of tho petroleum county, in the city recently
arrangements In connection with new
Republican daily newspaper, which he is seeking to
in jamestown, y. Y. Mr. Bright said that
tho Western sentiment growing decidedly favorable
TO the Repnbcan candidates. OF course. expect