The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-09-29

The nomination of United States Sena-
Tor David II. Hill for governor of New
York makes The issue of tho contest In the
Empire state at least doubtful. with the
chances OF success against the Repub-
licans. When the Democrats are united
and aggressive, New York has always
elected the governor since 1858. There Is
no Disgusting the fact that David b. Hill
Is stronger than his party. He proved
that In 1883 when Harrison carried the
state by over II. 600 plurality, and vet Hill
was elected governor by over 1900 plu-
rality.
Behind David b. Hill always stands the
New York Liquor Association, which is
composed of both Democr ats and Repub-
the saloon power Of the state; both the re-
tail aud wholesale liquor dealers. II Hill
was a candidate for president. the MEM
bsrs Of this association would divide ac-
cording to their political preferences. be-
cause Hili as president could do nothing
Whatever for their liquor interest. but Hill
as governor can do much for &c; in the
past he has always vetoed obnoxious ex-
else bills aud he is certain to in the future.
The Liquor Association will vote for
Hill rs = unit, aud this makes him
stronger than his party by good many
votes. viii tho Democratic party present
united front under HiIl7 In our iudg-
ment II will for two reasons. The loss of
the state at this time would give the Re
publicans grea: advantage in the cam
paign Of 1895. ana whether the New York
Democracy are pleased or dispieased with
the record OF congress. they are not pre-
pared to elect Republican in iSsl The
dIseontented Democrats can vote for Hin,
because he has consistently spoken and
voted against the Wilson tariff act, with
It's odious annex Of the income tax. lie is
no, responsible for the hlanders of the ad-
minlstratlon. but has opposed them with
voice aud vote from frst TO last.
The hard money Democrats remember
that Hal more than any ether man helped
10 force the repeal OF the silver purchase
act. and the protection Democrats remem-
Der that HUI Is really proteotsonist of
the rilien and Samuel ]. Randall school
OF course the Cleveland Democracy hates
IIti most cordially. bat the Mngwump
and cuckoo contingent will be compeilsd
90 vote for Hill. IS failure on the part Of
the Democracy 60 carry New York this
year would be accepted as reputation of
Clevelaad's administration and policy.
Tammany will work for Hill as IL never
worked before. and il 10 safe TO say tina.
the New York Democracy viii lie united
and aggressive this campaign, and because
it 10 united and aggressive will probably
be victorious IL Is not a pleasant pros
reet. but there is no sense in ignoring
Obvious political probabilities
The skli with which David M hss
within two years after being turned down
eonssmrsneusly at the Democrats na-
ssona convention. forced himself 30 tie
front Of the Unised States senate and con-
pelied his party IN New York state 80
kneel at his feet and Deg him 10 save them
from impending defeat ecEnrsls sae al.
mirstgon Of hoth friend and foe
When Hin entered the senate the Mug
wump and cuckoo Cleveland eontingea'
declared that be vas . mere peanut
politician" who was without capacity fo'
the large asld Of senatorial dseata Oar
ing the last ysas Hsll has proved himself
the peer Of any man In the senate in de-
hate. and BE he's shown. What 10 rarsr than
ia.snt Ter debate. remarkable courage In
voting against his party IN his oppositicn
60 the income tax
This maa Hnl Is Of Sapoleonie quality
IN some respects, hs has had parposs
since youth ar. and Ia has pssiiexsly fol-
lowed IL ~, He has always sne~n sx.
sesly What be wanted. and exactly What q