The Forrest City times., 1892-01-29
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK

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 The places for holding the conven- tions for the nomination of presidential candidates for the two great political parties have been selected, and the people naturally turn their attention to the possible candidates to be chosen by these conventions. The problem with the republicans is simplified to a choice between two men-Blaine and Harrison. If Mir. Blaine's health, which is at present considered preca- rious, should improve to the extent of rendering it probable he would, if elected, live through his incumbency, there is very strong reason to believe he could secure the nomination with with very little trouble. He is the idol of his party; but he is handicapped by the fact that he is defeated can didate-a fact which will be urged to the utmost by those opposed to his nomination. In all the attributes of astute statesmanship he ranks head and shoulders above any man in his party, and the successful termination of his treaties of reciprocity" (which is another word for free trade) with other nations will marshal under his banner those who are becoming dis satisfied with,the high tariff practices of the Old-school republicans, and there is a suilicient.number-o these to make 1t dangerous to ignore. their wishes. On the other hand, Mir. Harrison has the advantage of ,he tremsndous pow eI of federal patronage, which he is using for all it is worth to further his own ends. There is no disgusting the fact, too, that he has developed il high CT degree of statesmanship than he was credited with when he first entered the white house, though his bitter partisanship has occasionally led him astray, as was evidenced flor example, m his solicitous advocacy of the ''forcen bill. Another and later serious mis- take made by the president, rendered desperate by the prospect of defeat, is the ardor with winch he.has. sought to precipitate hostilities between Chili and the United States. Mir. Harrison realizes, and with very good reason, that if he can bring about collision his nomination. is assured, and his overweening ambition prompts him to plunge the country in war in order that his presidential service may be prolonged. So far Mir. Blaine's superior judgement and conservative course have frustrated the presidents plans, and if he succeeds in preventing war Mir. Harrison's availability as presi- dential possibility is nullilied.
 The question of democratic candi- date is much more complicated. If we concede the fact that we cannot elect democrat except one dictated by Tammany, David r. Hill will be the man. If it IS decided to go to the West for standard bearer, there is strong probability that Governor Boies of Iowa will be chosen. Mir. Cleve- land, like Mir. Blaine, labors under the disadvantage of being defeated can didate, but his strong personality, his high order of statesmanship, the fact that he constructed the platform upon which the democracy must fight the great battle of 1892, make him form idable opponent to other aspirants. Senator German of Maryland, Senator Palmer of Illinojs.anG Governor Rus sell of Massachusetts are also spoken of as within the bounds of availability. but it is evident the crystalized senti- ment of the democrats of the country is in favor of MT. Cleveland, with the distinct understanding. however, that party welfare must transcend personal preference and individual ambition. The Chicago convention has delicate task to perform. The.chances are fa- vorable for democratic success, but no mistake must be made in the choice of a candidate. The man must be se- lected who can harmonize tho discord- ant elements of the party and placate the conflicting factions of different sections until they will work together as one man. Unless this is done, the probability of democratic success is by no means bright. We will not have a "walk-over," by any meaIs, unless every man does his duty, and If dis sensions have any place in our con- sels, we warn democrats that defeat is certain. Let us work together.
 
 WE are informed that the republi-