Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-11-05
PRESS COMMENT.
What Boston Editors See I'm the Rec
suit of the Elections.

What Boston Editors See I'm the Re.
suit of the Elections.
Boston, Nov. 1.-The Herald Gnd. con-
siders Russell's election personal en-
dorsement of administrative acts criti-
cised by his opponents. 1t predicts a re-
publican defeat in presidential year,
unless the party modifes its high tariff
views. Of the Ohio election it says Nc
Kinley's election is gratifying, as it is
the most decided rebuke that could have
been given to the advocates of the free
coinage of silver. 1t sees in the New
York election result a sure indication that
the state will vote for democratic presi-
dent next year by not less than $4,000
plurality.
THE TRAVELLER.
The Traveller, (rep.) deplores the. result
in Massachusetts,, as it gives the opponents
of principles for which Massachusetts,
stands-protection, sound money and an
honest ballot-an opportunity to exult.
1t charges Cleveland and Hill with the re-
sponsibility of surrendering New York
state to the grasp of Tammany, but be-
lieves that the victors will be 80 gloated
and demoralized over their victory that it
will be easy for the people to rid the state
of the whole Tammany incubus at the
next election. The Ohio result puts an
end to the claim that Ohio is to be reconed
as democratic or doubtful state in
the presidential contest.
THE JOURNAL.
The Journal, (rep.), lays the republicans
defeat Gin Massachusetts to the fact that
their platform was weak on the school and
temperance questions, the belated aggress-
iveness of most of their speakers, to being
overmatched by shrewdness in managing
the campaign, and to the indifference or
treachery of Crapo's friends. Republicans
needed lesson, and they have received it.
The Ohio lesson is that cheap denagogism
does not always pay, and is a victory for
sound currency. In New York Tammany
is triumphant, and Grover Cleveland has
not swallowed the Tammany tiger for
nothing. It was very likely an unsavory
morsel, but he will probably secure his
reward.
THE GLOBE.
The Globe (dem.) says Governor Russell
may well feel that his detractors have not
only been silenced, but put to shame. He
is sustained by the judgment of the people
on every point at issue between him and
his reckless assailants. The Gibraltar of
republicanism is by this victory made dis
tinctly fighting ground for next year, and
good fighting ground, too. The electoral
vote of Massachusetts is now debatable
quantity in the presidential question. By
electing Flower, the Globe says, New York
ranges herself in the glorious line of states
that are to be counted as surely democrat
ic in the coming fight of 1892.
THE TRANSCRIPT.
OF the result in this state, the Tran
script (rep.) says it is great personal
triumph for Governor Russell. If he has
recommended himself to eight or ten
thousand Massachusetts, republicans by
his administration of state affairs, and his
courageous warmth with regard to great
national questions it is a legitimate tri-
umph for him. Our people like fair
play and when an agreement is made be-
tween party committees to print an ad-
dress SO that the people may read it and
judge for themselves as to its merits or
or understanding carried out in good
faith. Personal attacks on Mr.. Russell
only made him votes as the "plain people"
did not see that he had done anything
warranting virulent criticism. Then he
had the advantage of having his hands
tied by his republican surroundings the
past year. And there will be the same
conditions next year. But it is likely that
the republicans will not care to pursue the
policy in 1892 which operated to relieve
the governor of responsibility in the pre-
vlOus year.
THE ADVERTISER.
The Advertiser (rep.) says: Governor
Russell owes his second sue
cess chiefly to his personal popularity,
which is unusual, and in which thousands
of Massachusetts citizens who did not vote
for him can feel generous pride. There
is reason to believe that no other member
of the democratic party in this state could
have come anywhere near polling 30 great
a vote. 1t is evident from the greatly di-
minished plurality of Governor Russell as
compared with last years figures that
Massachusetts, is returning to her republi-
can allegiance if indeed she can be said to
have ever departed, and the outlook for
next year is full of hopeful promise. To-
days facts and figures point to the choice
of republican governor and republican
electors in Massachusetts in 1892.
THE POST.
The Post says: "The majority is not so
very large, but just think what it means!
1t means Massachusetts is now doubtful
state-doubtful for the republicans, but
pretty certain for the democrats. 1t means
that her old prestige has been gained for
the grand commonwealth which has for
years been dragged at the heels of Quay
and Mckinley. 1t means that New Eng
land will again command respect in con-
gress and that Massachusetts will once
more have a potent voice in the making of
presidents. It means our merchants will
be heard hereafter when they demand any
honest dollar of 100 cents in gold. 1t
means that our manufacturers will be list
ened to when they plead for relief from
the tribute paid to Pennsylvania and Ohio.
It means that for the first time in this gen
Grafton the ballot will be free and untaxed.
1t means that the intelligence of Massachu-
sets can rise superior to deceit, wheedling
or threats. All this and much more the
democratic victory in Massachusetts, means
for our own citizens. What it means for
our country the next twelve months will
show"
COLONEL ALLEN.
Colonel Allen, when asked by a reporter
what he had to say in regard to the result
of the election, said: "The contest is closed,
its anxieties are over, and the people have
declared their will. Personally I am en-
tirely content to accept the result, and
return to my business with no personal
regrets. I wish to thank my friends for
the kindness and confidence they have
shown me, and am especially grateful to
those who have worked so earnestly for
my election. 1 have an abiding faith in
the future of the republican party and
have no doubt of its success in the nation
al election of 1922
Mckinley CONGRATULATED