The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06

Both Parties Ready for the Great Battle of
the Ballots.

campaign OF 1892 is practically ended. The
managers have sent out their fnal instruc-
tions the su bordipates at the various head
quarters are starting Tor home 10 vote. and
if any work is done at the political head
quarters within the next few days IL will be
done behind closed doors and the public IS
not likely 10 hear Of 1t. Old political ob-
servers say that ds far as personalities are
concerned this has been the cleanest CAM
paign since the days Of Monroe. and the
era of good feeling" Chairman Harrity
TO-DAY summed up the situation from
Democratic standpoint as follows:
81 cannot put it any stronger than 10 say
that | am entirely confident of the result.
We will carry the solid South, lJ9 votes,
New York, Indiana New Jersey Wiscon-
sin Michigan. and think Connecticut We
confidently expect that Weaver will get the
electoral votes of several Western states
that would otherwise 90 Republican. we
are confident of victory"
The Republican managers figure up 277
votes for Harrison in the electoral college.
Chairman Carter Joe Manley aud General
Clarkson declined to furnish any figures.
Chairman Hackett. Of ths Republican State
committee. said that Harrison will come
down with the city line with 10000 ma
jority and that New York State can posi-
bly, be counted uDOn for Harrison.
The betting this morning was 70 that
Cleveland will carry New York State. and
even on the general election.
The excitement continues day over the
anticipated conflict between the police and
the Federal marshals on election day. The
Democrats are greatly exercised over the
large number OF deputy marshals being
sworn in by John !. Davenport. They say
that about 5000 were sworn in yesterday
and 5000 more will be given authority
to-day.
The Democrats are making preparations
to prevent these marshals from from inter
ferlng with the voters at the polls Sheriff
German received 10000 badges this morn
ing for special deputy sherlts, all OF which
be proposes 70 use on election day. Men
will be sworn in as fast as they apply. They
will be placed at every polling place TO be
ready for any trouble that may break out.
United States Marshal John JacoJus was
busy ali morning swearing in deputy maf-
shals. lie SAID It would take about 1,l37
men to cover the election districts in the
city. but possibly more than that number
would be needed. Mr Jacobus said:
"Tammsny has been in the habit of
evading the election laws. but this year
there will be none of IL. We propose to
have enough men to prevent it, and there
might be fight and there might not In
any event we propose 10 show that United
States laws are superior 10 State laws.
There WAS a ruDor ehOat IN Republican
quarters this morning that warrant will be
issued for the arrest OF Lieutenant Cover
nor Sbeehan on a charge of attempting TO
incite persons TO an insurrectiOn against the
authority of the United States, but the
Democrats only laughed when the rumor
was repeated to them.
Inspector Williams told a United Press
reporter this morning that he did not anti
cipate any trouble at the polls on election
dav The people of this city have too
much respect for law and order TO indulge
ia any such nonsense said the inspector.
The Republican national committee claims
TO have received information in regard TO an
alleged scheme of the Democrats in which
they contemplate bringing over $50 men
from Philadelphia to this city on election
day who will represent themselves as men,
bers of the Amagamated Association and
sufferers of the Homestead strike They
will surround certain polling booths and
capture the votes of the Republican work
ingmen. The Democratic campaign man
ayers say that the story is absurd.
Judge Barrett, of the Supreme Court. to-
day expressed the opinion that 1t was per-
fectly legal for Judge of the Supreme
Court TO SIT on election. and IN all proba-
bility. he or some other Judge will act on
election day upon applications for man
dGmus that may be presented.
Taere WAS rOuslng meeting or whole
safe Dry sOOds hepuOhcahs this AFTERNOON.
1t was the largest meeting of the campaign,
and some OF the best-knOwn dry goods men
of the city were present. Speeches were
made and instructions given in the folding
OF the official ballot. Six more warrants
were is ued this morning for persons
charged with false registration.
The members Of the Democratic National
Committee have decided to remain in this
city over election. Those who cannot vote
here have arranged to pair their votes with
reliable Republicans Senator GOrman will
90 home to cast his vote for Mr.. Cleveland.
Messrs Clarkscn and Manley have decided
to remain in town. rs they feel their pres
ence VII De needed here election day.