Evening star., 1895-08-28
Mr.. JOSIAH QUINCY
He Gives His Views Upon Massa-
ohusetts and National Politics.
GREEHALGE TO Be AGAIN GOVERNOR
Chances Of the Democrats 70
Next Year Are Frightening.
THE POSSIBLE NOMINEE

Josiah Quincy of Boston Is at the
Raleigh. He does not think that the demo-
Gratis are going to elect the governor of
Massachusetts this year. but says they
will make a good fight for it. He will pre-
side over the democratic state convention
in October.
''There does not appear to be any one
who is exactly a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination." he said. 'It is under
stood that John E. Russell who can have
the nomination for the third time, does not
want it. and the newspapers are talking a
great deal about Geo. Fred Williams They
seem to think that Williams will be the
ncmiree. The republicans will certainly re-
nominate Greenhalge. 1t is a custom in
Massachusetts, to give q man three terms
or three nominations. Russell has been
nominated twice. and would be nominated
again If he did not object. Greenhalge has
been twice governor, and is entitled to the
third nomination."
What chance have the democrats of sue
cess 2! was asked.
Not Much Chance for the Democrats.
Il do not think there is much. Green
halge was elected by GO,O0O majority the
last time, and he is likely to be elected
again. He is not popular with the A. P. A.,
tom the republicans would probably 1nomi-
nate some one else. In talking about Mas
sachuse it's politics the A. p. A must be
taken into consideration. They are very
Strcng In the state. and seem to be grow
ing In strength. The republicans are dis
turbed on account Of IT, and there will
probably be a. fight In their convention
against Greenhalge. Those in sympathy
with the A. P. A. will probably advocate
Morses nomination. Greenhalge will be
mot ly,,1,
whether the A. P. AS will carry their
opposition far enough to vote against the
republican ticket. but 1 do not think they
VIII, Greenhalge is quite strong man
aside from that one thing and there is no
Use trying 20 disguise the fact that we
ktm"
What do you think of the outlook in
national politics?"
The National Outlook.
1T has greatly improved for the demo-
Gratis. At one time 1t looked unpromising,
but the situation has improved so that we
shall go into the campaign with at least an
even chance of success. 1t will be the old
fight over again. and I think we are likely
to elect the next President"
What do you think will be the issue
tariff or siiver?"
Il AM very decidedly of the opinion that
the tariff will not be an issue unless the re-
ton OF Mckinley or by radical course
this winter in Congress and by an extreme
declaration at their national convention,
me democrats will not make the tariff
question an issue. l am satisfied that. all
d1Herences as to the law of the last Con-
gress will be laid aside and the democrats
as party will accept that law. They will
not advocate any further revision for the
present. They will be satisfied to let the
law stand for some time yet, and no propo-
sition for change will be brought into this
coming campaign by them. The republi-
cans are in rather an awkward position in
this matter. They have got to walk on a
very narrow line. OF course, they cannot
AFFORD to say that they have become con-
verted and are satisfied with the demo-
cratic legislation. Neither can they afford
to propose to go back to McKinleyism. It
will not be popular to propose a further
disturbance of the business of the country.
especially when business is beginning to
prosper under this law. They will probably
have to be satisfied with some general dec
iaratfon of faith in the principles of pro-
tection."
"Do you think thore is a revival of bus
mess which gives promise Of being last
ipg?"
business Prospects Improving.
Il do. There is decided Improvement
Times are getting steadily better. Before
the presidential campaign opens think we
shall be enjoying a period of great pros
perity. A proposition to change the tariff
again could not be popular under such a
condition. AS it Is now. the manufacturers
do not want any change. The cotton and
Woolen manufacturers of Massachusetts
are very well satisfied with the present
law. From the protectionist point of view,
the cotton manufacturers think they are
well provided for, especially with cotton as
low as it is. They have been very pros
Porous and have teen paying dividends un-
der the present law. The woolen manufac-
trrers grumbled at first, but they find that
they are prosperous with free wool and a
duty of 40 per cent on woolens, and are en-
tirely. satisfied: They opposed free wool be-
fore because they feared it would break up
the combination, and they could not them
selves be protected if wool were free. AS it
is. they find that they have all the pro-
lection they have any need for"
DO You think. then, that the silver
question will make the issue in the cam
paign?"
Silver Not an Issue.
mo. I think the two parties will occupy
about the same position on this question,
and 1t cannot be made an issue between
them. Both parties will have to take a
conservative position on that question. /
have no idea that the free silver men can
control the democratic convention. Both
parties are going to have some trouble with
the radical silver men, but 1 think 1t Is
greatly to our advantage that we are fight
ing IT out now By the time the convention
gether and act harmoniously. The republi-
cans are postponing the fight in their own
ranks as long as possible, but they cannot
avoid it, and it will be worse for them,
coming late. In the campaign, I think, they
are going to be more annoyed by silver
than we shall. Another thing that must
not be overlooked Is that the republicans
are in the position of embarrassment tris
winter They have great number of can
didates for the nomination, with all the
consequent rivalries They have Congress,
with its responsibility and opportunity for
error, and a presidential aspirant will pre-
side over the House. Action or inaction
will be equally dangerous and any conflict
between Congress and the President might
be Injurious to them. They have internal
conflicts to avoid; they must be careful
how they direct their attacks on the oppos-
ing party, and take risk IN every issue
they raise"
Cleveland Not Candidate.
..yill Cleveland be a candidate again?'
II have no idea that he will 1t is not
at all likely that he has such thought.
The probability is that he will authorize
a statement to that effect if the talk be-
comes sufficiently serious to warrant his
doing so. do not know anything about it.,
except that this is my opinion. 1 do not