The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-07-03
TALKED POLITICS.
Remarks of Governor Fifer anc
Representative Springer.
SITUATION AS 1T LOOKS TO THEM

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The Governor Not Posted, but Has Some
Strong Beliefs The Representative
Thinks the Goose Is Altitudinous foi
the Democracy Ex-senator Ingalls,
Talks About Certain Financial Schemes
Iowa Republicans In Convention
Wheeler for GovernOr-A Knight OF
Labor on Mckinley.
CHICAGO, July 1.-Two prominent men
arrived here esterday-Governor Fifer
and Representative Springer. OF course,
they were interviewed instanter, and sub
mitted gracefully. They didn't agree, of
course, in what they said, which waG5ust
what any two other politicians of similar
party relations would have said. The gov
erner was en- route to the wilds of Mime
sofa for rest, after confinement to the
limits of the state capital for eight months.
He said he didn't know anything about
politics, and would stay here few days to
post himself. However: 'Iknow one thing,
and that is that Mckinley has been nomi-
mated for governor of Ohio, and believe
he will be elected. sincerely hope so.
Protection or free trade will be the issue
in 1892. and guess the Republicans can
hold their end up in the contest. There
will be other issues, however, besides the
tariff, but it will be one of the main is
sues"
The Australian Ballot Law.
Referring to the ballot bill passed by
the legislature, he said: "The law as
signed by me is a good one, and / believe
IL will result in great good. 1t may not
be absolutely perfect, but l cannot criti-
else it until it is given fair trial. There
can be no fight made against it because a
section was left out. That has all been
strengthened out. When it comes to be
tried, it's defects, if any, will be developed,
and they can be remedied at the next SEES
sion of the legislature"
Springer's Canvass for Speaker.
Congressman Springer had no news
either, so he said He too was looking
for a summer resort, although he was at
that moment in city where the tempera-
ture was so "mild" that an overcoat was
not a burden, by large majority. He
was satisfied with the situation as to the
campaign for speaker of the next house.
The representatives were not committing
themselves yet to any particular man.
The Republicans hoped to profit in 1892 by
the blunders of the Democratic house, but
would be disappointed; in spite of their
large majority the Democracy would be
cautious
Comments Fall Elections.
Il look upon the elections of this fall as
most important" he said. Particularly
80 as regards Iowa, Ohio, and New York.
In the Empire state Democratic victory
is almost assured. This talk about Gov
ernor Hill running again is most inn
probable. He has accepted the United
States senatorship, and should he give
that up Republican might by the next
legislature be elected in his place. Mr..
Flower will be the gubernatorial nomi
nee. That is practically settled. Iowa L
look to go Democratic. The tariff will be
the issue and, save a very few lumber
manufacturers along the Mississippi
there is no one in the state who can say
that the Mckinley bill has brought one a
cent profit.
The Buckeye State Campaign.
"The most interesting contest will occur
i'm Ohio. There the result is in the most
doubt. The Republicans have a great
deal at stake there. Should Mckinley lose
it will mean second Reputation of his
bill and the party will certainly be unable
to use it as an issue in '92. And it can't
be changed before then, for though the
house can pass reform bill, such a meas
ure would not pass the Republican senate
and president. Should Mckinley be
elected the Democrats will not be greatly
harmed, since we can win without Ohio.
But it will raise McKinley's name very
high for the Republican nomination and
besides commit the party to the Mckinley
tariff"
The Democratic Nominee iu '92.
On the question of the probable Demo
cratic nominee, Mr.. Springer preferred
not to express himself. He admitted that
Cleveland had seemingly hurt himself by
his silver letter, but not enough to harm
him If nominated. For German he had
high words of praise, and also for other
possible nominees. But he had no opin-
ion to express as to the relative chances of
anV one