Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-06

Apparently They Are All Harmonious in
New York,

Apparently They Are All Harmonious in
New York.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
New YORK, August 5, 1892.
Nobody is willing yet to make any definite
predictions about the results or even the proba-
bilities in New York state politics. 1t is gener-
ally conceded that New Yorkvanus remain the
pivotal state. So far as present indications are
an index the democrats seems to have the best Of
it. 1t is curious fact that, although New
York did not give a single vote to the nomi-
nee in the convention, the democrats are
getting together" more rapidly and
thoroughly than the republicans are
committee which is composed entirely of men
ton, was quite remarkable in its apparent will
ingness to accept the situation and make the
best of it. The course of these men, who met
for the first time since TIE convention of their
party turned down their candidate and nomi-
mated man whom they have most bitterly OPP
posed, was quite in contrast with that of promi-
nent republicans. who were disappointed in the
nomination of Mr.. Harrison.
MR.. PLATr's COURSE.
If they were inclined 70 do any kicking they
had the good Judgment to do it in private,
glory in their opportunity to say bitter .hings
about the nominee of their own party. The
attitude of ex-senator Plat, whose caustic re-
marks anent the republican situation have al
ready been telegrapheG The STAR. creates a
good deal of anxiety among republicans and no
little satisfaction on the democratic side.
Whether Mr.. Plat intends to keep up
his warfare against the candidate of
his party is not known, but certainly
the sort of talk in which he is indulging two
months after the nominating convention can
but have n depressing influence upon republi-
can prospects in New ork state. where his in
huence Is, undoubtedly, very great. His course
and thai of others who cooperate with him is
in such strong contrast with that of democrats
who were equally disappointed In the Iomina-
ton of Mr.. Cleveland that il is impos sible TO
conceal the feeling on both sides that the demo-
Gratis gaining decided advantage in the
matter of n,assing their forces in support of
the ticket. Yet nobody is willing, as indicated
in the beginning of this letter, to yer ture q
definite opinion as to what the result will be.
WHAT GEORGE o. JONES SAYS.
Mr.. George o. Jones, whose face and figure
are we'll known in Washington and who has
been making a study of national politics for
years. talking to The STAR correspondent on
the situation said: Il do not think ANYBODY can
successfully predict what Is going 20 happen in
New York state. The democrats are certainly
showing more signs of pulling together than
the republicans are. My .alks with the people
of the interior of the state. many of whom l
have known for wears. indicate that those who
were opposed to Mr.. Cleveland are falling into
line for him. What the republicans going
to do is vet uncertain
''What do YOU think of the organizations of
the republicans and deInocratG?'
1T is certainly unfortunate for the democrats
that Senator German refused 10 serve a, the
head of the executive committee. l regard
him the most acute and valuable all-around
man that they have. Yet the democratic or
ganization is apparently quite strong and
even stronger than Ihat of the republicans. who
lad greater difficulty in making their organiza-
ton than the democrats nd. "a
''It puts the management of the campaign
into new and untried haAds on both Sides does
it not?'
YES and hence the uncertainties are greatly
increased. Another feature which is going to
add largely TO the uncertainties of the situation
is the new ballot law which now goes into effect
in many states for the first time in presidential
camraIgn. Nobody can tell how that is going
to affect the results. Therefore opinions on the
prospects now would not be worth the paper
they are written on"