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Newspaper
Santa Fe Weekly Sun
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1891
Page
2
Tax Democrats of Iowa have wisely renominated Sorace Bois for governor. His administration has been so clean and able that his re election is deemed certain. More business, more united and active effort in favor substantial improvements, and less political wrangling, ought to be the watch words of every property owner in Santa Fe.
Bar silver jumped to $1.07 an ounce in New York, a level not seen in many months, a signal of positive momentum for supporters of the white metal.
The Democratic party mourns ex Senator Joseph E. McDonald of Indiana as a great leader and wise statesman with a spotless public record. The mississippian reports George’s stance on Farmers Alliance demands, minus subtreasury land loan and government ownership elements. The article also notes the new land court judges commissioned by President Harrison and to convene in Denver and Santa Fe with work centered in New Mexico.
The piece asserts strong Michigan GOP support for James G Blaine as the party’s presidential choice, predicts his defeat due to relentless Harrison loyalists, and contrasts “People’s” and “Citizen’s” tickets in Santa Fe as July elections approach. It notes Blaine as the chief unifying figure for Republicans and mentions key historical figures as contrast.
Four self-constituted bosses claim authority over ward nominations. A ward committee failed to authorize alderman selections for other wards, while a mass meeting only named the mayor and the city’s top officials. Two nonpartisan tickets emerge one regular and one irregular, prompting calls for scrutiny and fair dealing in city elections.
The Citizen editorial defends a Santa Fe claim of future beauty and prosperity, arguing that with enterprise and wise builders Santa Fe can outpace Albuquerque. It acknowledges past shortcomings but insists repentance has begun, predicting Santa Fe will rival and even surpass its neighboring city in development and appeal.
The article surveys an Ohio front in the g2 campaign tied to the McKinley bill, noting Republican unity and Democratic disarray as crucial for a potential 25,000 vote majority. It contrasts rural prosperity, alfalfa, orchards, irrigation, and Roswell country scenes with a broader national contest tone.
National politics color the year’s most imposing event with Ohio eyes on 1892. Nevins as temporary chairman warned that Ohio’s verdict in 1891 would mirror 1892, reflecting a nationwide belief in Republican leadership. The piece notes Ohio’s independent spirit and factional party dynamics as leaders contend for principles to keep the state within the GOP.
A New York Recorder despatch notes Secretary Blaine spent a Sabbath at Stanwood with an intimate friend. The visit is described as rejuvenating, with outdoor life at Bar Harbor cited as restoring health and strength. The piece argues Blaine is not an idle invalid and stayed informed on state affairs during illness. Ohio faces a contested governor race between McKinley and Campbell, with party votes and tariff issues shaping the outcome.
The passage argues McKinley’s victory chances are overrated in Ohio a Republican stronghold. It notes Ohio voters elected fourteen Democrats to seven Republicans, with McKinley himself defeated, while others insist protection and tariff policy drive the campaign. The debate reflects mixed national predictions and party loyalties.
The New York Times notes Ohio's near million voters are evenly split on party issues but doubts the state can tolerate current Republicanism. It argues the country faces a clear, defining choice next year and hopes the nation may roll back progress, with no regret about slowing the trend.
R F Jones of Pittsburgh former Republican chairman cites 1888 patterns and predicts Harrison will head the ticket in 1892 with Cleveland opposing him under the Democrats. He praises Harrison as a strong, brainy leader and forecasts his renomination and defeat of Cleveland.
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