New-York tribune., 1896-10-18
4 TALK WITH ALTGELD.
THE GOVERNOR DENIES THAT HE KNIr-
ING BRYAN.
SAYS he IS SURE THAT ILLINOIS WILL GO FOR
TIE POPoc2ATIc CANDIDATE FOR PRES
IpCNr AN IILNtsEr

SAYS HE IS SURE THAT ILLINOIS WILL GO FOR
TIE rorocaArIc CANDIDATE FOR PRES
IDENr AND FOR HIMSELF.
John p Atgeld. Governor of Illinois. arrived in
this city before o'clock yesterday morning. He
came over the Pennsylvania Railroad accompanied
by w f. Bayles. his private secretary. and they
were met az the ferry by Jimmy Oliver. the ser
geant-at-arms OF the Popocra;ic National Commit
tee. who escorted them to the Fifth Avenue Hotel
William T. ST John. the committees treasurer.
OF the earliest callers on the Governor and
later came Chairman I anforth of the Democrat
State Committee. John G. Sheehan. the Tamnany
boss. and a OF lesser lights who talked with
him most of the day. Governor Altgell saw all re-
porters who sent Their cards to his room. and
seemed eager to talk about the political situation.
He talked like a man who was anxious TO appear
confident of success
Hanna declares tha: the Republicans will carry
Illinois 10y 100 900 majority he said but will be
dreadfuy disappointed If do not carry the State
by at least io,OCc. Hanna has almost everything in
Chicago that appears on the surface the news
papers. the corporations. 'the wholesale merchants
and the funds, to make big show, but the masses
with us
What about the report that you have given up
the State for Bryan and trying to secure your
reelection" he was asked.
THAT is n rank falsehood." he replied. II am
confident that Bryan will carry the State and
WOulUn De mere II | Cld not fccl sure tDlt WOulu
carry the State
What do you think about NewYork?"
II know only what am told about the situation
here | am told that while the Democrats have not
the means to make so much show in meetings there
is strong undercurrent in our favor among the
workingmen who cast the bulk Of the votes ana
that the silver sentiment IL gaining ground fast
here. | am told also that the sentiment is spread
ing among the Republican farmers. and that the
Republicans will come down 10 the Harlem Bridge
yea "A reduced
Are the Mckinley flags as thick IN thicdSo as
they are here?''
Jus, about as thick. and they show that the Re-
pubcans will stop at nothing. They have prosti,
tuted the courts. the press and The church ana ana
OF nm advertising medium. In Chicago the owners
OF buildings from which the flags are suspended are
the ones that have been trying to cheat the State
What d'd you think Of the recent sound money
Il thought il was only ordinary political rally;
What Of The railroad mems demonstration in In
1t showed what Ham, and his followers can &C,
compsh IN the way OF show Men |ho are oFaersd
70 parade are discreet enough 70 parade ana say ho'
ing. /, the same way in Chicago
Were men coerced?' .
Il won't say that. don't want 20 get into dis
What was TIE meaning o. the heavy registration
Il think 1t is favorable to us. The registration on
the firSt day G3.ooo. bur We have only one
Chicago will Dee about $4,000. There are more voters
10 the population In Chicago than in NewYOrk. Or.
gan!zed labor j. with ~ ana We ougn. 10 nave as'
majority for Bryan in Chicago.
Governor Alieeil asked about he charge:
which have heon made by Mr FOrman. The NatOna
Democracy candidate for Governor In Illinois. ma
state funds had been borrowed that funds for Stai'
institutions had been drawn before they We're needed
ana that officials OF institutions mad been removed OF
asked 10 resign they opposed such measures
They are lies. said the Governor, warmly, lies
| have denied hem and ms friends nave cen!ei them
and Mr Forman ha- gone on repeating them lie =
TOO small for ne 20 get INTO discussion with
ana | am going ignore his statements. A. 20 IN,
pos;a,-card poll made by The Chicago Record
want 20 say that knew that Hanna hai his ageni'
in every factory and boarding house IN The city
and that the poll would not be fair. - our friends
were advised 10 take par. IN the poll The re-u
was that only Republicans sent replies on me posth
cards. and one-th!rI OF the replies We're In Bryan
favor"
How long shall YOU remain IN this city
Il expect 20 20 away tomorrow. unless am hT"'
out sooner
There has been repor; that you expect - arouse
a hostile demonstration In tbs city and pose a.
martyr - . . !,
Il know nothing about that am TOO busy 70 tax
notice u all the bad things thai are sal about me =
ne reWspaDrrs.