Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-04
WHAT THEY THINK.
Views of Several Prominent Men on the Re-
suits of the flections-

Views of Several Prominent Men on the Re-
suits OF the Eections-
REPUBLICANS GENERALLY SATISFIED WITH THE
DECIDED VICTORY N oRio-DEMocRArs JUBI-
LIANT OVER MASSACHUSETTS, AND IOWA
MKISLrY AS PRESIDENTIAL FACTOR.
The result of the elections is being discussed
with the deepest interest at Washington, and
with some excitement. How hopeful the demo-
Gratis were Of carrying Ohio. in spite Of it's
normal republican majority. rs more apparent
In the disappointment Of defeat than it was in
sanguine expressions before election day.
Speaking upon the assumption that the situa-
ton viii remain as it appears this morning, the
consensus of opinion appears TO be that the
democrats have lost but a small percentage Of
the advantage indicated by the last congress
sional election, but that the republicans, con-
cen,rating their efforts in Ohio, have shown
that there lis great deal of life in the old
horse yet. There is a feeling among old poll
ilclans democrats as well republicans, that
this campaign has settled nothing in the ma
tlonal issues as between the two parties though
II has probably determined some points Of diff
ference as to the policies of the parties. For
instance, the election of Mckinley is expected
to draw the republican party up in
line on the Mckinley law as an
issue, practically TO the exclusion of other
questions, while the other side the demo-
Gratis, especially of the east will be inclined 10
attribute Mr. Campbelis defeat chiefly to the
TACT that the democratic platform in Ohio de-
clafed IN favor OF free coinage of silver. Dem
ocrafs here do not hesitate TO say that they be-
heve that this plank prevented Campbell from
getting the assistance from the east which was
necessary to place him on equal footing with
Mckinley In the fight
Two DIFFERrsr VIEWS
Republicans generally rejoice over the re-
suit in Ohio, claiming in il a vindicafion of the
new tariff law, and are disposed to regard the
reversais IN other states as the result of local
differences within the party. The democrats
are rejoicing over the result in New York
Massachusetts and Iowa, and assert that it
shows a steady and reliable growth of the
power of the party.
Eastern democrats are particularly jubilant
over the result. believing that it will preserve
the domination of the eastern influence in the
partyi that free coinage will cut no figure in
the national campaign, that the Farmers Alliance
Will count for but little In national affairs and
that the tariff will be the national ISSUE SO
accepted by both parties. So it is
believed that this election has settled the line
OF battle for the national campaign. but has not
furnished a substantial test of the strength of
the parties before the people on the main issue.
1t is generally believed also that this election
Will have a very decided influence on the selec-
ton OF the presidential candidates. The
prevailing opinion here is that the
be Cleveland aud tariff reform" II
Is believed that the defeat Of the democrats in
Ohio with free coinage in their platform and
the great success of Flower in New York after
the active part Cleveland and his friends took
In the campaign will strengthen the ex-Presi-
Gent, not only in New York, but among the
democrats in the south, who will feel the
necessity of yielding on the silver question and
accepting him the inevitable
MKINLEY AND THE PRESIDENCY
As to the republican situation the election OF
Mckinley Is expected to introduce another
candidate and another element of doubt as to
the presidential nomination. Mr.. McKinley's
friends and admirers are undoubtedly Of the
opinion that he will be very formidable candi-
date before the next republican national
convention. They foresee that his tariff
policy will be the issue and express the opinion
that the natural thing would be for him TO be
the candidate. Apparently, however there
will be many who will dispute with them on
this point, with significant references TO the
to him and to the size of the majority by which
he carried i.
REPRESENTATIVE MILLS suRPnnEp.
Representative Mills said today that the de-
feat of Mr.. Campbell was a surprise to him. as
IN.
The general result of the elections, however.
he said, was highly gratifying to the demo-
Gratis. Notwithstanding the disappointment in
Ohio. Mr.. Campbell, he said, made a
gallant campaign in the face OF disad-
vantages and deserved election. The
tariff, he said, would be the issue in the
presidential election. and if the democrats
nominated an acceptable candidate they would
be almost sure of success. He said he thought
the democratic strength In New York had been
pretty well tested. and he believed that the
party had great promises opened to them in
New England, and in Iowa, WISCONSIN and
Illinois, With the right sort OF nominee and
with tariff reform the ISSUE he did not
think the democrats had anything to fear in
1892.
Col W. r. Morrison said that the result
showed that the democratic party was growing;
thatit was making a substantial progress which
was very promising for the future.
NOTHING SETTLED.
Ex-Representative Libby (republican) Of
Virginia said that he thought that the elections
had settled nothing, and that the fight would
have all to be made over again on the tariff
question.
He said that in his opinion the republican
presidential nomination still lay between Blaine
ana Harrison, but he thought that the demo- |
cratic nomination would go to the west He |
did not think that New York stood much chance |
OF furnishing the nominee. Gov. Boies. he |
thought, would probably head the ticket, with |
Gov. Russell for Vice President
CLEVELAND TO BE THE NOMINEE.
Mr.. Dalton, the ex-postmaster of the House, |
said he thought the result made it very prob- |
able that Mr.. Cleveland might be the demo |
cratic nominee for the presidency, and certain |
that the night in 80 would be on the tariff /
issue. with a very fattering prospect of a /
sweeping victory. The defeat Of Mr. Campbell |
might weaken silver an issne at this time |
and would draw the line tightly on the tariff. |
de did not think the democrats would waste
any time in 1892 in trying to fight for Ohio, but
would do their bard fighting in Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut. In,
diana, Iowa and Wisconsin. He Thought Mr..
Campbell deserved credit for making the hest
night ever Wede by candidate for any place
HoNoRs ARE EASY.
Gen. Grant, who is acting secretary of war.
said of the elections: "It looks to me as If
honors were easy, as we used to say in our old
whist games. One thing only is certain. and
mat Is that,whoever wins next year will have
TO work very hard. I'd like 10 have seen a re-
publican majority in New York. but we carried
the state at the last presidential election, and
We u carry it next time, too"
COL POLK OF TIE ALLIANCE
Col Polk, president of Farmers Alliance.