Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-04
DESERVING THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY.

A REVOLUTION IN THE WEsT-DEMOCRATIC
LEADERS FORWARD GLOWING REPORTS
FROM CHICAGO.
A report has been received at national dem
ocratic headquarters from the branch head
quarters in Chicago giving what purports to
be the political situation in the States under
the jurisdiction Of the Western branch Of the
national democratic committee. 1t is as fol-
lows
Favorable reports continue to pour into the
democratic headquarters from all States under
the jurisdiction of the Western branch of the
national democratic committee. Even the
most conservative politician who despises
rainbow-chaser almost equally with his par
tisan opponent is compelled to admit that all
signs point to an unprecedented political rev.
olution in the great West.
Every day brings the news that men long
prominent in the republican party have de-
clared for Cleveland and democracy. The
most sensational bolt thus far is that made by
ex-Commander in Chief Rea, of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Republican politicians reluctantly admit
that Judge Rea's pronounced declaration for
Cleveland and his hearty Endorsement of the
ex-Presidents record on pension vetoes will
have tremendous influence with the old sol
diers who have been schooled to believe that
Mr.. Cleveland was unfriendly to the veteran.
In Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and in fact
all over the West, republican judges, ex-Con-
gresham, former members of the State Leg
islatures and lifelong supporters of the re-
publican party are declaring for Cleveland
and giving most excellent reasons for SO do
ing. Already there are indications that these
OBJECTIONS may cause stampede which will
wipe the republican party out of existence.
The republicans have practically abandon
ed all hope of carrying Illinois for their State
ticket. Their canvass has degenerated into a
route in which their candidate on the State
ticket is frantically attempting to save him
self at the sacrifice of everything and every
body associated with him. Fifer's defeat by
%, 900 is admitted on all sides.
Judge Algelt has made a most magnificent
canvass and more than fulfilled the most SAN
guine predictions of his friends. He address
ed meeting of 1000 citizens last night at
Battery D., and nearly as many more were
unable to force an entrance into the building.
Less than week ago Governor Fifer was I'M
able to attract 800 people to Central Music
Hall.
Illinois is going democratic this year. This
is prediction based not upon the hopes and
desires of the democrats of Illinois, but upon
cold hard facts now in possession of conserv-
alive party managers. An indication of how
things are drifting may be had in the fact that
the sporting'fraternity are betting oven money
that Cleveland will carry Illsnois and offer
ing great odds on Altgelt's victory.
THE REPUBLICAN EX-GOVERNOR OF SOUTH
CAROLINA SPEAKS FOR CLEVELAND.
John d. Chamberlain, at one time a repub-
lican Governor Of South Carolina, but now a
resident Of New York city, spoke in Philadel
phia last Friday evening at the Academy of
Music before large audience upon the issues
OF the campaign. The meeting was held I'M
der the auspices of the Tariff Reform Associ-
alton, an independent political organization
of that city, which believes in the reduction
OF the revenue duties.
In his speech Mr.. Chamberlain said that he
first advocated the election OF Mr.. Cleveland
and, secondly, the success of the democratic
party. Mr.. Chamberlain said he owed no al
legiance to any party now that he was an indie
pendent, and that he supported the democracy
in this compaign from the belief that its prin-
cples We're the best for the welfare Of the
people. His speech was Il powerful arraign-
ment of the corrupt and revolutionary policy
upon which the republican party has EN-.
parked.
GEN. LoNGsTREET FOR CLEVELAND.
Gen. James Longstreet will vote for Grover
Cleveland is the statement made by those who
are supposed to know. At the close of the
war General Longstreet became republican
and accepted Office under Grant. He did this
in order to emphasize his acceptance Of the
new order of things. He fought as soldier
during the war, and when it ended believed
that the best policy was to join and build uI
the country again. Four years ago he failed
to vote for Harrison. Harrison's advocacy OF
the Force bill has now convinced Gen. Long
street that the republican party has changed
its national character, and has become mar
now and sectional organization. which woulc
deprive nearly one-half of the the country Of
its fair share in the control OF the govern
ment.
1 A MANUFACTURER FOR CLEVELAND,
| DR.. l. Dever Warner. of Bridgeport, Conn.
who was on the republican electoral ticket
has withdrawn from the ticket, and stated as
reason that the Mckinley bill, since it ha!
been in effect. has greatly injured his bust
ness. He is the largest corset manufacturer
in the United States. The withdrawal of DR.
Warner from the republican electoral tickle
was announced before an immense audience
in Bridgeport and created tremendous enthu
siasm. The audience arose to their feet anC
made great demonstration.
| 1900 CHANGES IN ONE DISTRICT.
In Brooklyn the outlook is specially bright
There is one district alone where change OF
1000 votes to Cleveland is sure They wen
against him in 1888. The large German ele
ment in Kings county is solid for the demo
cratic candidate this time. Out of thirty-twc
prominent Germans of Brooklyn, who sa.
down to supper last Thursday night after the
German-American mass-meeting there, ter
were former republicans. Mr.. Scharman, the
well-known brewer, who presided at tbs
table, is among the number.
The democratic ranks in Brooklyn have beer
further swelled by three more influential con
verts from Republicanism- e. Des
brow, cashier Of the Manufacturers National
Bank, Silas Tuttle of futile & Bailey, who
have big iron plant at North Tenth street
and Wythe avenue, and Robert Thomas, who
for many years had large iron railing man.
ufactory.
MI. Desbrow says that the legislation OF
the republican party takes money out of the
pockets of the many. puts it into the pockets
of the few and takes away the comforts of life
from the masses. Mr.. futile says he believes
the people generally will be benefited if the
present tariff is wiped out. MI. Thomas is a
great admirer Of Mr.. Cleveland,
Joseph W. Ray. of Brooklyn, in letter
gives many good reasons why he as veteran