New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-27
IN THE FIELD OF POLITICS.

Fx-Congressman Owen, the new National Supertn-
tendent Of immigration. has been in the city since
Friday He expects TO spend a good deal OF time at
this port during the summer, getting the run OF things
preparatory making extended tour OF the coasts
and fine Canadian border nne He Is greatly interested
in the immigration Questonso much So fact, that
the proposition 10 make him the Republican candidate
for Governor in Indiana this fall does not disturb him
as it might OF course he IS not inssnsible
TO the honor that the proposition involves but at the
same time feeling that the proper restriction ct immS
grafton is one Of the greatest problems which confronts
tbs country. he thinks that whoever can materially
assist in its solution viii make no small or unenduring
reputation. Hence his disposition 20 be somewhat
conservative III considering the Governorship.
Mr. OWENS strength as a candidate is unquestoned
One OF the prominent politicians OF Indiana said
Yesterday in discussing the matter g. Mr.. Owen is
quiet sefcontained gentleman. with few OF those con-
ventional arts that are usually employed by politicians
seeking popular favor But he is well liked By all who
know him and makes friends wherever he goes His
lectures are ALWAYS well attended. While particularly
strong with the Church people and the educated ana
business classes. he IS also in accord with the active
word Is good his bond II he will entor the con-
test I'm sure taat he viii be nominated and II n0m
declines at present 70 discuss the subject
The Mugwump "Times.7 which prides itself on It's
political knowledge, furnished a good deal OF amuse-
ment on Friday by publishing editorial declaring
that Appraiser Coopers retention in Office was VIC
tory over Mr.. Platt About every one, except "Ths
Times" Is aware that Mr Plat has been one OF Mr.
Coopers stanGest friends throughout the trouble be-
tween the Appraiser ard the special agents, ana no
fS S d Ia1G a. bTo% g ont a OF Office u Il Tines has
any doubt on this point it should consult secretary
Foster
There is an element In the Republican National
Committee led by General Dudley, winch VIII not OILY
srenuOusly oppose the acceptance OF chairman Ousys
resignation at the meeting Of the committee on Wedues
day. but will insist that the Senator continue In ohco
at the head Of the committee until the next National
Convention A representative OF this element recently
declared: Il see no valid reason |ny VT: quay
should be allowed 10 step down ard ont Ihefe y h1s
much 70 do until the next convention, and Pm IN
favor of keeping our organization intat uti ths en-
don't think Glr. Carksop is going to MAKE hst ION
the place.
An absurd effort has been made by the opposition
press to show that the recent dinner In honor OF Mr.
Clarlison had a deep political significance First, u
was said that the gathering unfnendy TO eAsen-
ator Warner Miller. An effective answer 10 THIS WAS
the presence OF John W. VrO0man, who made Speech
and United States Marshal Jacobs, two OF Mr. Mllers
most intimate friends. Then 1t asserted that ths
dinner was an anti Administration demonstration. But
Russell b. Harrison sitting at the left of tue chair
man made this theory untenabe. As last resort,
WIS determined 10 make IL anti Blaine asSemblaso,
the basis of this assertion being the fact that the Sec
nan
ceyed In silence But were tie names u all the
other great party leaders including even the 7 esldenL
The apparent reason for this that one name was
passed Internationally, owing 20 some disturbance ana
ihe company determined 10 treat all alike The report
that Rms eli +. Harrison went away early because hs
was dispieased Is the essence q absurity. Mr. Har>
ison had 10 go Cape May that night. everybody
knew and hence his early departure caused no sur
prise.
George Urban, member Of the Republican State Com
mitee from the Niagara District said before sailing
for Europe on saturday that the party could make no
mistake In nominating ex-Msyor Becker, OF Buffalo. Tor
Governor Mr. Becker said he. sis not only strong
with the German element but be is also popular Win
all classes OF the community. His liberal notions on
the lQuOr question would not hurt him with temper
ance people for the that he Is vigorous Up
holder Of law and order under all circumstances He
j. respected BY ell. haven't doubt OF his eiecuon'
II he IS nominated
That old story about Secretary Mobiles intention TO
resign is going the rounds again There is absolutely
no truth in IT, This + said on the best authority.
The secretary has already denied the truth Of the 70
port.
Postmaster General Wanamaker will spend his vacsr
ton this year al his eantry home Just outside
Germantown. lie VIII take about months rest.
New train TO Chicago via New-York Central 6upero
service. No extra fare. See time-table. ss