Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-12

their votes for alliance candidates IN certain Oh
the southern states with the purpose OF taxing
away some democratic strength and the hope
Of getting alliance votes for republican candi-
dates in other staass. It b not probable. how
ever, that this WIN prevail to any considerable
extent, though the plan may be followed In
one or two Of the southern states.
Really the republicans have little to gain by
the electoral votes, they would have little ad-
vantage In reducing the democratic vote. since
the absence Of Q clear majority by either party
would simply throw the election into the
House and there elect democrstic candidate.
It is quite probable, however, that the repub-
iicans may take advantage in certain southern
states Of the wide division Of the alliance and
democrats and make fight to elect republican
electors.
II is understood that President Harrison
still clings to the belief that Tennessee might
be carried for the republicans and that Secre-
tary Elkins IL not without hope of similar
result In West Virginia and possibly North
Carolina. Their theory il thas with the alli-
ance In the field to help in the final count of
the votes they would be more likely to prevent
being counted out than u there were but two
electoral tickets in the field. It il understood,
too, that the republicans intend to make .
light for New jersey and Connecticut.
DEMOCRATIC RAIDS IN THE WEST.
On the other hand, the democrats are prepar-
ing to make raids on q number of states
which have been for years in the republican
column. They are quite hopeful of carrying
Illinois and are not without reasonable de-
gree OF confidence OF success In Iowa, Ne
braska, Kansas, Colorado and Montana 1t is
also understood that they intend TO make a
and Minnesota they will also make tremendous
efforts, particularly in. the first named state
WHERE WILL BE THE HARDEST PLOTTING.
OF course the hardest fighting will be done in
New York and Indiana, yet there will be score
Of other states in which the fight will be pushed
more vigorously than in any previous CAM
paign. Advices from Louisiana give the re-
publicans strong hope Of being able to carry
that state. Those adyices indicate that from,
900 to rs 900 votes, winch were formerly cast
for democratic electors, will this time be given
to the alliance or third party ticket.
On the whole this new development in the
way OF fighting in new ground promises more
to the democrats than to the republicans There
Is larger number Of formerly republican
states which are now in the doubtful column
than there are Of the formerly democratic
states now classed Is doubtful The difference
between the republican and democratic situa-
ton Is that the republicans have got to fight to
retain their hold upon nearlya dozen states
while the democrats know that even IL they are
defeated by the Alliance in certain southern
states they are sure to win if that merely results
they are not under such stress Of spreading out
their forces in self protection as are republi-
cans, and they can 60 into the fight in republl-
can states the more easily.
OF course the great battle ground will be right
here In New York state. And up to this time
the democrats are showing more cordial CO.
operation SO far AZ relates to the leaders Saw
what yOu may about the so-called disaffection
among the democrats the leaders are not indi-
eating any great amount Of antagonism. Even
those who were most active in opposing Cleye-
land are taking of their coats and giving good
indication at least Of cordial co-operntiou.
This much cannot be said for some of the
republican leaders. No matter what insertions
may be made about prospective cooperation
b, Senator Platt he has yet done nothing 40 far
as can be learned to warrant the belief that he
Is in the work. On the other hand the rank
and file, the people who do the voting seem 70
be more active and earnest on the republican
side than on the democratic. There is a marked
difference between the movements Of the masses
of the two great parties in this particular.
Every night there are a large number Of
meetings of republican clubs, republican
leagues. republican ward organizations and that
sort Of thing, while up to this time the demo-
Gratis have done practically nothing in that line.
You scarcely see in the papers an account of
democratic clubs, while the columns Of the
newspapers bristle with reports of meetings Of
local organizations in and out Of New York.
masses the republicans have a decided advan-
tage in the matter Of enthusiasm, while on the
other hand the democratic leaders are showing
more OF disposition to get together than is
the case with the republicans.
AN ACTIVE DAY FOR CAMPAIGN MANAGERS.
Today has been one Of unusual activity ut
both headquarters. Nearly all the members Of
the democratic campaign committee are here
and consultations are In progress on the Ques-
ton, what shall be done in the way Of attempt
ing to carry certain western states which
Dickinson, Cable and others from the west
consider doubtful?
Both Dickinson and Cable urge the import
ance Of activity in those states as important to
take republican attention in that direction and
prevent concentration on two or three states.
Besides, they believe the chances of CARRYING
Illinois and Wisconsin good.
Ex-Chairman Campbell does not agree with
this He says Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana
will be assuredly in the republican column.
At republican headquarters there was o con-
sultation held between Whiteaw Reid, Chair
man Carter, Hahn Of Ohio and Others The
committee will accede to some Of the plans of
the southern republicans, and make an attempt
to secure votes Of certain southern states.
James Francis Burke of Pennsylvania leaves
here today in the interests Of the campaign. He
is president Of the Republican College League,
and will visit Buffalo and Detroit.
Cleyeland's letter to the niece Of H. Clay King
Of Memphis is the subject of no end Of talk to-
day. There has been fear on the part of the
democrats that in his rage for letter writing the
troubles have begun. An effort will be made to
check him Of if he gets started again.
A meeting is going on ct republican head
quarters to consider the establishment OF q
branch at Chicago, and the appointment of W.
J. Campbell as chairman.
Gen. Tracey arrived here this morning to
take charge Of the representatives Of the press
calling at democratic headquarters and to give
out information.
PLOTTING MR.. tricks DEATH.
A Story That Another Attempt WIN BE
Made.
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