New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-06
GOV. FORAKER'S CANVASS.
EVEN HIS FRIENDS IN OHIO SURPRISED
BY ITS WGoR

AND THE LE6lsLATJhkn
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE THIBCSRI
Springfield Ohip, Oct 5.-The political tight now In
progress: between Governor Foraker and Mr. Campbell,
the Republican and Democratic candidates, grows
daily in interest and importance. The Governors
friends expected that he would make effective
personal canvass OF the state, but they have been
surprised at the extraordinary vigor OF his campaign
addresses These are almost entirely devoted TO state
affairs, and the Governor has only TO call the attention
Of his audience actual demonstrated facts to force
conviction and arouse enthusiasm in behalf of an
honest ballot. The ballot-bOX stuiing in Cincinnati.
the taysheet forgerie at Columbus and the purchase
Of seat in the United states Senate by Henry b.
Payne are all matters of history, proved by the
testimony Of Democrats. Really, the Republican
speakers, Governor Foraker, Mr. Halstead. Major
Mckinley, Ex-Governor Foster General GrDsvenOr and
others have only quote from Ex-Governor Hoadly ex
Senator Thurman, " The Steubenville Gazette and
scores Of other Democratic leaders and party organs
to show that the who controlled the Dayton Con
vention and are now in management of the campaign
the very who responsible for these great
political crimes-cnmes not simply against the Re
pubcans, but against the state and the people. and
especially against the honest men Of the Democratic
party.
Governor Foraker's blows fell frequently and heav
Hy on Mr.. Campbell agent and special repre-
sentative of the great trusts bitterly denounced by
the manlpuatOr of the great ballot-box scheme and
speculation In Congress- as well the creature ot
the Cincinnati and Columbus gang OF political thieves.
and Mr. Campbell has had only the poor feeble re
sort Of jumping upon poor invalid at Cincinnati.
George TOpp, who happens to be Republican official.
concerning letter alleged 10 have been written by
him in a spell Of insanity No Democrat now has
any reasonable expectation of Mr., Campbelps cleo
ton. Governor Foraker addressed a large number
Mr.. Campbells own city Of Hamilton and number
Of the leading Democrats there working against
him and for Foraker. The Democratic situation ir
Cuyahoga County IS also serious and spreading. and
the same is true in Hamilton County.
The Republican cause hs> received a new impulse
by the settlement Of the senatorial trouble IN the
Nth District, both Mr. Rawlins. Of Springfield
and Mr.. Locke Of London. the contestants. having
consented to withdraw. Much satsiae ion il n
in the district itself. which is composed
Of Champaign. Madison and Clark counties
over the happy solution OF an iutncaie and trouble
some problem. 4 new nan IS to De brought OUT al
a second Urbana Convention, which VIII not this
time be a doUble-bsrrclled affair. George W vii
son, of ondon, formerly a member OF The Ohio sen
ate Of great persona worth and high standing
has been mentioned as the candidate The Demo
Gratis here have brought out Johu H. Thomas of this
city wealthy manufacturer, As senatorial cand
date and they and their fellow pariisans throughout
the state bending their energies toward first catch
ing the hare (the legislature before they cook him
Not one OF them has more than feeble hope OF elect
ing Campbell, ard the hope which they did have vi
getting the Legislature has recently gone glimmer
mo The most formidable obstacle In their way Is
the registration law in force I'm the cities the pro
visions Of which will secure an absolutely fair cleo
ton That always means great Republican VIC
tory in Ohio.
GOVERNOR HILL WANTS HARMONY HERE
The New-AmsCerram Club the centre Of some
political activity the latter part Of Yesterday after
noon and evening. Most OF the prominent leaders
Of the County Democracy there and discussed
the political situation with the aid OF quiet dinners
mncheons and other refreshments. The principal
burden on the minds OF these great men as they ate
and drank seemed 70 be the legislative part OF th'
democratic ticket. and he districts in which thert
should he union with Tsmmauy. Mr. HIPS Influence
is obviously at work among the Counties TO brn.
about common nominations for the senate and A.
,cmbly in all the district, where. il Tire Democrats arr
divided the Republican candidates might obtain
plurality About half the Assembly Districts n
This city NAV be set down under this head. maiorit!
of the statesmen who gave opinions az the clul
Yesterday echoed Mr. Hilrs views for union legislative
nominations although many OF them put in savn'
clause rescrving The right TO bolt where he record
Of the candidates was bad Legislators who lef
the County Democracy for Tammany Han after th
election or whose adherence 10 the NigWam was con
spicIous and therefore dis pleasing 10 BOSS PoWe
aud his adhPteni-. will know what " r'cOrd' mean
IN It's application at the New-Amstcrlam Club.