Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-24

Jersey fr0nlDlIlonlsts. Before the electlon
of Tuesday in Pennsylvania they had hopes
of carrying their State at the coming Guber-
natorial campaign. They are not so sam
guiDe now. Although claiming not to be
discouraged, they admit they are disap-
pointed by the vote of Pennsylvania.
NEWARK, N. j., June 23.-The over.
whelming defeat of prohibition in Pennsyl-
vania has struck chill to the hearts of the
third party people of New Jersey, many of
whom fear that it will have depressing
effect in the combat which they are prepar-
ing to wage this fall with their old enemies,
the Republicans and Democrats. Even be-
fore the election it had been definitely de-
cided that there should be no coalition be-
tween the Republicans and Prohibitionists,
of which there had been some talk, and it is
now more than ever certain that the cold
water people must go it alone.
1t is popularity of the Prohibition party
of New Jersey that Democrats constitute
large part-probably half-of it. Many
of the Democratic farmers of Monmouth,
Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon and other agri-
cultural counties are strong Prohibitionists,
but when they heard that it was proposed to
RIDE INTO POWER
on the shoulders of the Republicans they
lifted up voice of protest that quickly put
an end to the scheme. The Republicans
have also shown a disinclination to such
deal, and, believing that the Prohibition
lists can shoW M qunh etran 9TH fbov di6
three years ago, when they polled $1,000
votes for General Clinton B. Fisk for Gov
ernor, they prefer to make the fight alone
against Ex-Governor Albeit, who will in all
proba bility lead the host of the Democracy.
The Prohibitionists themselves do not ex-
pect to cast so many votes this year as in
1886, the Fl eures for which indicate the high
water mark of their strength.
THE PROHIBITION ISSUE DEFINED.
The temperance Gazette, of Camden, the
State organ of the New Jersey Prohibition
lists, in its last issue thus defined the posi-
ton of the third party:
The Prohibitionists in this State are again
called to face the liquor forces, their allies and
sympathiZeTs, in another political battle. The
lines between the political forces are clearly
drawn and established. AS Prohibitionsts we
have nothing to hope for from either of these
parties (Republican and Democratic) as all the
rumsellers are in them as ruling factors. The
only alternative left to PrOhibtionists is to
rally again with unfaltering faith and immov-
able purpose to advance our voting column.
All who favor prohibition must unite with US
if they expect to advance their principles, as
no other political party has committed itself to
prohibition.
SURPRISED, BUT NOT DISCOURAGED.
"We have been surprised at the size of
the majority in Pennsylvania" said G. j.
B. Graw, one of the publishers of the
Gazette, yesterday, shut we have not been
discouraged. We are fighting for principle,
and are stronger than the anti-slavery men
were at the comparative period OF their
history. 1 thought that Pennsylvania
might give majority of $4,000 or 10000
against prohibition, but not such a majority
as she has given. Still, don't think that
it Will have much effect on New Jerseys
election"
H. B. Howell, one of the leading Pro-
hibitionists OF Trenton, frankly admitted
that he had been disappointed by Pennsyl-
vania's vote, but. like Mr.. Graw, he held
that prohibition was matter of principle,
and all should stand by the party regardless
of its defeats.
THE OUTLOOK FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
The State Convention for the Prohibitions
lists has been called for July 18 at Asbury
Park, when it is expected that nearly 1000
delegates will be present George LamOn,
Of Somerset county, has been mentioned as
an available candidate for Governor, and
there is no doubt that the action of the con-
vention will be taken without reference to
the Republicans The latter are at a loss
for candidate, as all the old leaders have
refused to accept a nomination. In this
predieament either General E. Burd Grubb
or Forster M. voorhees,, the Republican
leaders in the Assembly, stand the best
chance of being named. VOORHEES, is young
mar, about 80 years old, and it is not thought
that he would be strong candidate.
DEMOCRATS NOT DISTURBED.
The Prohibitionists will aim their attacks
principally at the Democrats for their re-
peal of the local option bill and passage OF
the Werts bill. The Democrats are not dis
turbed, however. They have made heavy
gains in Essex county, the former Repub-
lican stronghold, where the Germans have
been driven out of the Republican party by
its attitude on temperance questions, and
no doubt is entertained of the success at the
polls of Ex-Governor Albeit or whoever else
the Democrats may put up.