The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-31
EXCEEDINGLY HOT.
Describes the Condition of New
YOrIS's Political Atmosphere.

NOrL's Political Atmosphere.
NEW YORK, Oct. p. - The political
events Of the week in this state have been
stirring, if not exciting. The keenest pub
lie interest has been aroused in the elec-
tions. not only because of the many IS
sues that have been introduced into the
campaign, but because of the prominent
politicians that are I'm active service as
the spokcsmen of both parties
On both sides the utmost confidence in
the ultimate result is expressed. but far
from allowing confidence to govern judg-
ment, the leaders at the respective head
quarters have left no stone unturned to
better the interests Of their party and
have been untiring in their efforts 70
swing all factions into line
The event 70 create the most interest
and awaken the livclicst rumor was the
presence in this city of President Cleve-
land. His stay was brief and he made
no public utterance as TO the part ne
should take in the campaign Ex-Presi-
dent Harrison arrived here early in the
week. He expressed himself as I'm the
hands Of his friends and consented to de-
liver a speech in the interests Of Levi
r. Morton and the others on the repub-
lican ticket.
Senator HH has done lively campaign
ing in New York City and vicinity during
the week. He had previously been dodg-
ing rapidly through the state, and after
two days visit went back into the in-
terror. Others closely Identified with the
campaign have been unremitting in their
energy.
Governor Mckinley of Ohio is at present
on a tour through the state, while Gov
ernor Flower will begin his circuit Mon
day
During the early part Of the week
many democratic conferences were held,
ii was said, solely in the interests Of har-
mOny. Senator Faulkner came here from
Washington with the avowed intention of
uniting the cOntending factions, If pOssi-
BILE. the object of the controversy be-
tween the Grace and Tammany demo-
Gratis being the congressional nominations
i'm several districts. So far as all indi-
cations point. however. the question of
harmony was left 10 right itself, as no
concessions were allowed on either side.
Senator Hill left here a few nights ago,
however. having first expressed himself.
il was said. at democratic headquarters
as perfectly satisfied with the course
events We're taking.
NTessrs. SaNton and Lockwood, the re-
puDllcdn ana democratic nominees TOT ucu-
tenant-governor, have spent the week up
the state, where meetings have been over
flowing and the deep interest in the cam
paign is unquestiOned.
The situation i'm state politics at present
is practically unchanged from that of the
opening of the fight, both forces working
with as grim a vigOr as ever characterized
state campaign. The fact that today
was the last Of the week probably had
some influence in causing the general
quetude at the various political head
quarters.
The most important Of the days Incl
dents was Col. Strong's reception Of the
district leaders Of the German-Amerlcan
reform union at his headquarters in the
Sturtevant house late this afternoon. It's
special significance lay in his speech To
the German ref1rmers.
Admitting their contention that the eX-
isting excise law is antiquated and illib-
eral he promised to exert his influence i'm
favor of more liberal legislation If he
should be elected mayor. Active support
ers Of Col. Strong regard these express
sions as likely to nave a powerful effect
in securing to him the votes of the Ger