The Portland daily press., 1888-11-09
NAPOLEON QUAY,
Tne Man who Wagered His Fortune
and Won a Battle.
LBurrs N. Y. pespatch to Boston Herald.l

lBurr's N. Y. Despatch to Boston Herald
The most conservative, and, at the same
time, the most satisfied man in New York, is
Matthew S. Quay, of Pennsylvania. He
claims this State by 1900, Indiana by 1000,
the Legislature OF Delaware and hope for
West Virginia. To him the result means
everything. Although United States Sen
ator Tor nYe years, yet his whole future was
staKee upon TINS ISSUE He had been beaten
In chicago in his advocacy of Sherman. but
was made chairman of the national Commit
zee on account OF his reputation as a mama
ger. He dominated every feature of the
campaign, recognizing the truth of the old
pIofSrp: Two captains In and the ship Is
lost. He was made chairman of both exec
utlve and national committees. In his camp
there was no divided authority; he was both
captain and private at the same time To-
night, as approached him as to the latest
news, he said:
81 do not care to speak of the details Of a
campaign. 1t is enough for me to know that
we have won. There was once great man
who made righteous decision which his
country .applauded But when he undertook
10 give MS reasons for the conclusion, he
was cruclhed by his countrymen for the best
acts OF his life. The fact is we have won a
great political battle upon an issue raised by
the party in power. The people of the coun-
try have decided in our favor, think, for
aauthpCA VI years w COul6. DuL the DartV IN
this country that wins must commend itself
10 the best sentiment of the whole country.
Ihese are not the days of passion and pre-
ludlce. Ihere Is no sentiment issue, and no
tragic event to demand public attention"
Col Quay's estimate of the issue is regard
ed as the best that can be obtained. While
there has been a great deal of talk this after
noon ABOUT fraud and corruption the general
feeling is that Cleveland has been fairly
beaten. Even those who have wagered large
n an fIn Ia 4.
OF 1t. While it is generally conceded that
Col, Quay has elected his candidate by the
methods so well known in Pennsylvania. il
IS nevertheless true that he has simply com
Datted the local elements in this locality and
beaten them at their own game. 1t is use
less in the hour of victory to 20 into details.
Whether Boss Mclaughlin or somebody else
went into deal with Mr.. Quay, is a matter
that cannot be recalled. The Pennsylvania
has taught these New Workers some new
lessons In the game of politics. AS | saw
MIN an hour ago, he seemed the most humble
ana dfndent man of all the people who were
gathered about him. He has reason TO be
proud, of the result He had wagered, not
only his political reputation, but ali his
money on the result 1t is said by those
who ought to know, that he mortgaged his
property and bet at least $4,000. If this be
true, he is very remarkable man. for no
person living could discover in his demeanOr
that at ne had any interest in the truggle.
AN-hA5he wi Ntud1 10 bu6 kIt LcSG man IN
the republic He has made resident not
OF his own suggestion or wish, but, called to
the control of the campaign, he has proven
himself general worthy to command great
army. lie claims not only the election of
Harrison, but the election of Republican
senator from Delaware, and probably one
from West Virginia. He claims the control
OF Congress as well as the President.
IL Is useless TO discuss the reasons for the
defeat of Mr.. Cleveland. The tariff Issue
was not as expected, a potent factor. 1t
played its part, but it was not an important
one. The country districts did not disturb
the Republican claim. 1t was BROOKLYN that
defeated Mr.. Cleveland. No matter which
way you look, the reasons for his defeat are
not very apparent. 1t is claimed Col QUAY
made deal with Boss Mclaughlin. by
which large number of Democratic votes
were transferred to the Republican presiden-
tai candidate. Both managers deny the as
sumption, and assert that the election in
people that has ever been given,