Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-30

Ns--ae hu-~tt- Not Vet Aroused the Ma
tional Questions.

Norreerslndence OF The fvening star
BOsToS, Sept %. 1892.
The democrats intend TO take the offensive II
state politics and to pursue the same policy
that has proved successful in the past two
years They met in convention yesterday and
a. reported IN The srAs, amid great enthusi'
am renomin.sed Gov. RusssIl. the balance o,
the ticket being made up a. follows: For lieu
tenant governor. J. b. Carroll Springfield; for
secretary of state, C. 5. Hamlin. Brookline; fol
attorney general. c. s. Lilley, Lowell; for an.
ditor. l. B. sayies, Miibury, for treasurer, ]. s
GrinneH, Greenfield.
Josiah Quincy. chairman Of the state com
rnittee. outlined the policy that the democrats
intend to pursue. He said: 1.-The record of
Gov. Russell's administration during the last
wear IL before the people We offer, and now
challenge, the closest scrutiny Of that record.
I'VE challenge the otfcial record OF Lieut..
Gov. Halle wherever II has come into conflict
with that Of Gov. Russell, and we propose tina.
IL shall be discussed"
The most amusing part Of the convention
was the manner in which the platform plank
relating TO the banking system was treated.
The plank. a. prepared in advance the evening
before and given out to the press. read as fol-
. lows. The circulating note features Of the ma
tiOnal banking system have by common adrnis-
SION become imperative, and We now have in
our financial system no banking expedients TOR
cording to the necessities OF trade
Then came Mr.. Cleveland's utterances on
the currency question, and straightvay tire
plank was changed so il read this way:
We believe that. the circulating note
features Of the national banking system are be-
coming obsolete in consequence OF the con-
traction Of the basis Of circulation. it is
sary that some expedient should be found for
the issuance and withdrawal, the needs of
trade may demand. Of credit notes under such
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desirable"
This strsddle has caused q great deal Of
smusement. and will not help the democrats
any In the coming campaign.
CHALLENGE TO DEBATE.
No sooner WIS the convention over than the
state committee rushed into print with q chal-
Ienge from the democratic nominees for gov
ernor and lieutenant governor inviting their re-
publican rivals to participate in joint debate.
The challenge aays:
1.-The public issues that have arisen between
the two candidates through their official acts in
the state administration seem TO us to render il
peculiarly appropriate and desirable that such
debate should take place. While state CUES
tions would naturally arise in a discussion of
this sort, We wish to be understood as offering
without limitation general debate on any is
sues. state or national, pertinent to this cam
psign. To this end We suggest that the subject
be framed In the following language: should
the republican democratic candidate iOr gov
ernor be elected?"
Last year the democrats tried the same tao
tics. and with great success.
The present challenges will not be accepted.
Roger Walcott, the republican nominee for
lieutenant governor, would doubtless like to
meet Mr.. Carroll on the stump. for he is ag
gressIve man and ready debater- He will not
be allowed 10 do so account of Mr.. Hailes
probable deeliuation of Gov. Russells invita-
ton
TO ABOLISH THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
There exist in this commonwealth an organii
zation known as the executive council. 1t
consists Of nine members elected by the people
whose duty il is to act a check upon the gov
erEor and to prevent him from making any IN
wise nominations or rushing into any other
indi-cretion. 1t was established at time when
the provincial governors we're appointed by the
British crown with view of protecting the
people from the Entertainments of the royal
power The democrats will make strong
fight for lie abolition. and will make IL one Of
he leading issues Of the campaign They give
their reasons in these words:
Now that the people themselves elect a gov
eruoc The rcasOns for the existence of such n
body hase long since passed away. and We be-
h"ye thai all the present functions OF the coun-
81 can be "a istactorily administered by the de-
partnen.s q: the government.
TIE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Yesterday J. T. Carroll of Springfield was
COM aratively an unknown man; today he is
known all over the state He was nominated
for lieutenant governor by the democrats and
his pungent speech accepting the nomination
Eas ALREADY made him many friends. He is
oBlv thIFtt--1N years old
4. :. HaIalln. who has made a reputation as
writer on economic subjects. especially the
tariff. l. the Youngest man on the ticket. He is
the nominee for secretary of state, an empty
homer enough. for he stands no show Of win
Ming against Mr.. Ohm. Hsmlin was born in
Boston August 30. 1861. He entered Harvard
University IN 1879 and graduated in 1883: en-
tered Harvard Law School in 1883 and graz
uated IN lsSS; in los6 also received from Har-
ward The degree OF A. VI. He is associated with
T. NJ. Morse. BOstOn's leading lawyer.
APATHY IN NATIONAL POLITICS.
The spathy displayed in national politics in
this state is something entirely unprecedented.
Election day is only six weeks off and vet there
IL absolutely no Enthusiasm. We're it not for
the state campaign and the local Issues involved
il would hardly be known that ampaign was
in progress. A few desultory flag rai.iugs and
"a few scattered rallies. where empty benches
were the rule and not the exception. have COM
prlsed the entire campaign as yet. The orators
are becoming disgusted and complain bitterly
OF the lack OF enthusiasm displayed.
Both parties from this tine will mako a
strenuous effort 20 bring out full vote. but
unless some new sensation springs forth their
effort. not liable 10 be crowned with any
great degree Of success. The present campaign
bids fair TO be one of education merely.
An IxTEREsrTsG SITUATION.
The situation in the eighth district is assum-
Ing an interesting phase. The candidates are
John 7. Andrew. the present democratic in
cumbent, and Samuel Mccall OF Winchester.
The district IL a close one. but Mr.. Andrew
seems 20 have little advantage at the present
time. As the readers OF The STAR already know
he Is q son Of Massachusetts famous gov
ernor, and the very name Of Andrew exercises
apover and influence that are still potent. In
the district the Back Bay" where the
''mugwumps reside, and that portion Of the
city where the negroes do congregate. Mr..
Andrew married daughter Of Millionaire
Thayer, and for years has lived on Common
wealth avenue. and been closely connected with
the inhabitants Of the Back Bsy. They will
vote for hin solidlv. Then the magic name Of
Andrew IL being used freely in the negro guar
ter. and thew. TOO. will vote for the son of his
father. Unless Mr.. Mccall develops unex-
peet strength in the suburban districts Mr..
Andrew will succeed himself.
cAMPAIax MOTIFS.
DIR. William Everett has been invited TO
again contest with Henry Cabo, Lodge in the
ninth district The battle will be q close one
but Lodge will win IL Everett shoulS pail
through Lodge political career for the time
being Wpf,iG receive n rprnrietn cheek