New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

POLITICAL NOTES.
Leutenant-Governor saxton's friends do not pro-
pose 10 accept the result OF the district conventions
final against him. Mr.. Plat, they say. will not
be permitted to lay him the shelf. The Clyde
Times" comes out this week in favor of his nomlna-
ton for Governor. and argues the case In this way:
Observation-Disclosures Saxton. although beaten for
delegate TO st. Louis. stands to-day the strongest
candidate who be named for Governor. So great
I Is his strength. many the pledges and assur
ances Of support he has received from all over the
State. that no one man or machine will dare to turn
Won this fall Saxton is the peoples candidate the
peoples choice and the voice Of the people will be
heard ana obeyed when the Republican State Con-
venton meets next September. Saxtons friends
vent repetition OF the Maynard campaign, mean
ing by that that any Plat man nominate this year
| VIII be beaten by all overwhelming majority.
Ueputaele povvciape think eoorts OF
Francis II. Scott who holds his position as Corpora
ton Counsel by the favor OF a Republican Mayor,
and Andrew d. Parker, who made Police
Commissioner in the way. form a political
organization through the Offices they hold. that will
enable them 10 make terms with Tammany Hall or
being clever politics. That they both engaged in
such work ~ perfectly well known and has been
for some time.
One OF the strongest opponents of Mckinley in the
West is THE Chicago Tribune" 1t has carried its
opposition to extreme lengths, consequently this
mans financial views is particularly Significant:
The Tribune wants to be fair, and therefore. it
say that Governor Mckinley has been just as
sound the financial question as his party has
been He has kept in line with It all the time and
man as Senator sherman. and that indorsementt
sauna anS e Sae no Of
his going astray the financial question 1t Is re-
will appoint Senator Sherman Secretary OF the Treas
ury. This only emphasizes the convictions OF the
question and that he has no sympathy with the
free-sver lG TO quackery."
Speaking of the movement in favor OF Mckinley.
"The Springfield Republican" says the Ohio candi-
date knocks down favorite sons like nineplns ana
arouses enthusiasm almost everywhere. because he
happens 20 have coupled his with policy
which the imagination OF dissatisfied millions has
made synonymous with high wages. III Is the
don,nan, iica 10 personalIty no genius no attain
ments no service can stand These words are not
those Of a Mcknleye, but from high priest OF
Independent journalism In New-England.
few days ago the Democratic Brooklyn Eagle"
after reviewing the circumstances OF Mr.. Mckin-
leys business failure, summed up the case In these
words: I'VE do not believe that there is anything
in the facts which IL discreditaole to the Mckin-
,eys: but do believe that there is that character
in them which make lying about them very
dlscreltable. either to Democrats or Republicans.
and We would reduce the temptation and the posi-
billy such discrciit by straightforward state
me nj OF the facts themselves" That. says The
/ Bufa.o Enquirer" IN commenting on the SUBJECT,
lis a many aud honest view. AZ for the threat OF
hs I r rSs stroke K OF Of no IN 1854
slandering Mr. Blaine but as even those VINO eX
them now It is not likely that it can play the same
game over
The evidence IS conclusive The Buffalo Even
Ing News" that ex-Presdent Harrison is the "5t.
Louis dark horse"
Since ex-Presldent Harrison announced that he
was not in the for the Presidential! nomna-
ton h. has. according TO The Rochester Times.
become " good deal bigger possibility than ne was
before"
Referring to the action OF the Mckinley League.
The Auburn Advertiser says The opening OF
Mckinley Headquarters under the very caves OF
Governor Norton's headquarters Is certainly a
daring move the part OF Major MckineyS
hackers and coud scarcely have been done with
out nrst consulting with New-iorkers, VINO are
Arst of all. heartily In favor Of revival OF the pro-
tectlve laws and incidentally opposed to Thomas {.
Plat What effect II II likely 10 have on the candi-
dacy Of Governor Morton It may yet be too early
70 predct but thing il certain. and that Is that
Major Mckinney hackers have profound faith In
the popularity OF their candidate. and that they
believe II they can persuade the people that
their interests Wi, be best subserved ~ me hpini-
nation and eecton of the man from OHIO r the hgE
tide OF pubic opinion Will set their way lhere are
thousands OF voters in this state who are unm ,o
Is bnlwarf against free trade. and this sentiment
is not confined to men in New-York City or Buffalo
Sso are SRDSsfd the to Ms ra 81
are undoubtedly aware OF this. or they would
arccy have had the courage To pitch their tent IN
the very midst OF Governor Mortons packers. even
though It may be true that Governor Morton ~, is
ouy put forward for the purpose or morning the
state delegation together until the leaders nave a
chance see how they can dispose OF New orh ~
the best advantage for their own benefit
Speaking OF the antl-Mckinley conference here
the other night The Utica Press' says of Plat
and QUAY: Their sole aim Is not so much In
the interest OF any particular candidate as IL Is TO
heat Mckinley and they recognize mat tney nave
an uphill job on their hands.
The abandonment OF the fight against Mckinley
in certain sections leads The Blnghamton Herald
10 remark that the Mckinley sentiment acts IKE
,horoforrn on the other candidates ana that OUT
few of them remain to be anaesthetized.'
Governor Mortons name was Kissed at a Roches-
ter theatre the other night, an action that calls
forth a proper rebukc from The Auburn Adver-
tiser" which voices general sentiment when IL
Inslsis that 1T was very -bred TO hiss the name
OF a man like Governor Norton ana the theatres III
the city OF Rochester are not honored by such ac-
tons"
I, anpears to "The Albany Times-Union" that Nc
kinley has now the assured support OF more than
a majority OF the 800 delegates IN the Republican
National Convention, even" II adds, N New
tngiand he counted as solid for Reed. which Is
doubtful"
TIE WEATHER REPORT.
RISING BAROMETER.
Washington. April THE barometer has risen over the
arI