Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-20
CAMPAIGN NEWS AND COMMENT.


WEST VIRGINIA is not the only border
State which the Republicans are hopeful of
transferring from the opposition column
this year. In little Delaware the Democrats
have for years past been disturbed and to an
extent demoralized by factional quarrels
In 1888 the State gave Cleveland about the
average majority, but elected Republican
Legislature, resulting in the choice Of Mr.
Higgins as United States Senator.
The Democrats announced that this
was only an accident, and would
never happen again. But in 1880
the Legislature was once more Republican
in both branches, and, though that was the
Democratic tidal wave year throughout the
country, the plurality of that party for
Governor was cut to O bare 800 This Legfs-
lature has enacted measures to relieve the
Republicans of some disadvantages which
previously operated as handicap. Gov
ernor Mckinley delivered an address at
Wilmington short time ago, and was re-
ceived in q most enthusiastic manner. The
leaders OF the Republican forces are men
,,9n Of marked ability, and have been con. 2.
not much wonder then that oX-Secretaly y OF
State Thomas F. Bayard has cancelled his
Western stumping tour, and Is devoting
practically his entire attention to his home
State. The term of the other Demoora tic
Senator expires this year, and the choice of
a legislature which would give Higgins
Republican colleague would be sore blow
to the party which so long controlled Della
ware without question. The little seashore
State may not vote for tie Republican can
didate for President this year, but 1t Is
Gratis are thoroughly aroused to the un-
pleasant fact.
THE alliterative combination of Sipe and
Snee is creating considerable commotion in
the country districts of Allegheny county.
GENERAL SICKLEs' nomination for Con-
gress has apparently accomplished its pur-
pose, as the nominee now declares that
he never bolted Cleveland and Stevenson,
and will now take the stump in their behalf.
A great many New York City Democrats are
opposed to Sickles, and some have gone so
far as to denounce his candidacy as being
the result Of political blackmailing. 1t is
nearly IS years since General Sickles
first went to Congress. When he was first
elected to Congress he was the idol Of the
young Democracy of New York. His tenn
permanent was such as would have made him
an ideal Southerner, for he was fiery, cour-
teous, enthusiastic and politics was his life.
As q stump speaker in those days Sickles
York City. He was bosom friend of James
T. Brady, who defended him after he had
committed the sensational murder of Key
in sight of the White House; and that event
overshadowed for the time being the ex-
ciuement which the extraordinary politics
of the day that pointed to rebellion created.
When Sickles quit Congress, he thought he
had lett politics forever, and there was no
more vehement denouncer OF the secession
movement than he. Twice Minister to
Spain, he conducted some legal business In
the interim between these diplomatic ap-
pointments which required exactly the
qualities which Sickles possessed, not a
great knowledge OF law but plenty of stern
courage. He has been Sheriff of New York
by appointment has been red-h0t Kepub-
crat, q rabfd Democrat and even tempor-
arily almost a Mugwump. He has COM
Portable fortune and requires no Office on
that account.
THE Chambersburg Valley Spirit says:
"There is one thing sure 1t doesn't take a
Bakers dozen of ballots to make a crazy
quilt"
A STORY comes from Buffalo concerning
Governor William F. Sheehan,
of the Democratic State Com
mittee of New York. He is known as ttBlue-
eyed Billy" and the other day was called by
legal business to Buffalo. There was fore
closure suit on the docket of the Buffalo
court. and Sheehan was one of the lawyers
interested in the issue thereof. The suit was
on the calendar for immediate trial. and
Billy had to come. He sought to have the
trial postponed. True reform would suffer
If he were compelled to stay in Buffalo and
try that suit, said Billy. The lawyer on the
other side, Republican, didn't want the
case postponed. He was ready with his
testimony ard law books and said So
Sheehan argued with him and then
pleaded with him. Finally the lawyer said:
go to my partner, Billy. He is Demo
crat like yourself, and II he agrees to let the
case go over to the next term, will not OBJ
Iect. He is good Cleveland man and I
imagine you will have no trouble with him."
Il shouldn't have" replied Billy, "for am
night and day to elect his -
scouncrel President Of the United States"
,teIy in earnest in behalf of the national
ticket. He is a young man, is full of hope,
and realizes that his own interest requires
IN appearance, ut least, of loyalty and in
Assembly so that Senator His
cock can be taken out and Flower be put into
the United States Senate. In that event Shoe
nan will become Governor, serve out
mated himself tor the office and full term.
sheehan is said to be particularly anxious
20 have the national ticket run we'll in
Buffalo, where he personally controls the |
organization.
A DETROIT man offered to bet moderate |
,um that he could name a city of over 100 600 |
inhabitants south of Mason and Dixons line |
n which Cleveland would not get vote. |
rhe bet was eagerly accepted and the De- |
roit man won. He named Washington, |
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THAT supreme confidence which is such
feature OF General Weaver's personality |
las not been shaken even by recent political |
vents in the South While the General |