New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-31
4 TALK WITH J. H. MANLEY.
Why PRESIDENT HARRISON WILL BE RE-
ELECTED.
THE ABLE MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL CON
'MITrEE GIVES HIS REASONS FOR Ex-

'MITrEE GIVES HIS REASONS FOR Ex
,PECrING REPUBLICAN sUCCE;s.
Joseph II. NTanley, member Of the executive
committee OF the Republican National Committee,
was asked by a Tribune reporter two weeks ago
u no were willing to make prophecy about the
result Of the election. giving his reasons for his
beliefs. Mr.. Manley is a veteran politician who
baa never since his earliest cNperienc" with poll
tics chased any rainbows, however dazzling. At
the time the interview WAS first requested he
wheeled in his chair and pleasant smile shone in
his eyee
Il coal'l make a prophecy" he replied. "hu:
why do il now? Let's wait until the temper
Of the people has declared itself unmi>'akably.'
Mr. Mancy was seen again yesterday at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel and reminded OF his words Of
two weeks before.
Mr. Manlcy," said tho reporter, are you now
willing I, say who in your opinion is going to be
elected, and W pu, yourself on record AZ making
q prophecy
YES" answered the successful politician. with
out hesitation. Il believe President Harrison is
going to he elected. and have reasons for this
faith. First. never in the history OF this coun-
try has an Administration been changed in the
midst Of general business prosperity, and do
not believe this election is 4 prove an exception
to this universal rule. That the country is in q
prosperous condition is conceded OH every hand.
Secondly the Administration Of President Harrison
has been so wis., patriotic and without the breath
Of scandal, that il receives. II merits. the ap-
proval of the American people. 1t is true that
there has bcen some criticism OF President Iiarr-
son, but WHEN it is analysed it is found to be
simply the criticism of those who were disap-
pointed at u:ot receiving party favors There
ate always dissensons against every Adminstra-
tiop, for there are many more applicants than
thetc are places to, he filled, but with the people
these criticisms d, hot weigh
"Where do you look especially for vindica-
ton Of The Administrators policy Will il get
1t in New-Engand ~
For the 0rrt time for many years. New-Enc-
land will he found eolidly in the Republican
column. Connecticut is conceded by the shrcwd-
est Democrats to he hopclcssy Republican. This
State has no prosperel under the effects OF the
Mckinley bill that its electoral vote will hc
given in favor of that policy which has increased
lts material wealth and added to its general
prosperity"
How about tho Northwest - the reporter
asked.
I'm the Northwest. when the campaign
started, il wus feared that several Of the hith-
erto strong Republican States might he swung
into the Democratic column. either directly or
indirectly, by choosing electors favorable TO the
PEOPLES party But after the outrageous treat
ment OF General Weaver in Georgia. and thr
sober second thought OF these people. these States
are now safely back ans! No danger is to I've
apprchended from any Of the Northwestern or
Pacific Slope States, save alone Nevada
sAye You willing to state your reasons in de-
tell for this confidence ?"
1T >xo,ld not I've good party policy or discreet
TO state tho exact condition in al the States.
or. to give the details Of this great political
esfte, bht thosr whc-n nave been entrusted with
the management of the Republican national, esSa!
pAigp,, who arc familiar with what ID termed
the inside Of, this contest. feel very confident of
the result Of the election. and they have abundant
proof 10 justify this confidence" 80
".BOw are Won dividing the cicctoraI Holss'
Mr.. .Nanley, now?'
We can count 2I6 electoral Votes that may
,.e regarded as sure for the Republican ticket.
The Democratic managers. on the other hanh.
cannot safcly count more than l43. While we
do rot indulge in any rainbow. chasing, ana whie
We do not include in oar ZIG sure c'cctofai
votes single vote from the South. there are, out
aide of West Virginia, twenty-five electoral Ho'rs
in the South that cannot be given to Mr. Cic'e-
land except BY the srossest ana most e'"I,ne
and outrageous frauds-frauds unlike those 'na'
have heretofore been perpetrated In the Ho"',.
hecause 70 secure these electoral votes tneS VIII
NOT ouIv have 10 count out the coiore' No'e'
hit they have got to count out the w"i,e ,'
which is a verv different and more "i'hcu'' '"'"S
to do. , .,+
.In Wcst Virginia. it mus, 'e remcm"''e' ','''
the steady trend for the lust tweh'! !'"' -
been toward the Republican party anu awe; "
the Democratic party. and to-day '"c '"p -,
# nnrr
have much tnc better Chanc" 'i 'a''''" w.
state Ncw-Ier.ey is not claimed 10 F II, ~"
Republican column, but all carciu' '"Sci,'.'
,h.. terri;i. ,ontcs, is being made in that state
':., ~. .h.rnn. dccidcdly in favor OF the Re-
nuhlicans. and the Republicans Of New-Jers,v VINO
49,. .,... o.rv.s. in hand are very cOntid"nt OF
vi,.rc ;ts electoral vote to Mr. Harrison.
I'm Indiana tLcre are conditions which arr
more favorable to the Republican party 'hah t''N
..,orc !, ,sss MANY now industries Law" pe'h rs
t.bl;.,,ed in that State. and the Republican vote
thereby increased Tie State has been very c,'c-
ful;, and very thoroughly organized. Inc .'N
LEGISLATION OF the last Democratic Lrssia'"'" n'
proyoked widespread Gi.aIection. ana Is i"I"''"S
.area,lx the Democrati. party. Ut must IN rrne"''
here.l that this IL President Ilarrisons o'a'r'
where he is thoroughly known and greatly az
,yirad and tI,.t State pride will aid him in this
struggle w.o,.r. IN. National comnit,e, ,man was
then asked. do YOU icel sure OF Nv" %V"r hc
suswe,ea T st i would is folly to sav that the Re-,
sablrans are absolutely sure Q! carrying , It: re n
mnst be remembered that in tl, state there are are
Shspre Of ~ single vote in each voting precinct
would make marked difference in :, tn, tn ,rsm,
North of the Harlem River New orS Is tne s.a &
Sssn cpSsnized by " the Republican State Committef'
n Ie most thorough and effective wa way; ,ho1 Ven
,.si.s.
s"sh mi cnertivc york been done has l,cen
Ssse bV V' the h Stse Committee i, this campair,
Il Will be remembered that in 1852 Mr.: CIcyeiana
carried this State by over $50 0oo piuIahtS. y"
hed il hW i,iSG plurality. and this plurality was
e6tsIncd by thu most barcfaccd frauds in Long