Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1887 — Congressman Springer Interviewed. [ARTICLE]

Congressman Springer Interviewed.

In reply to a question as to the probabilities of an extra session of Congress Xr. Springer said: “I do not think the President has decided yet what he will do. He has not told me nor anr one else so far as I can learn what course he will take. I should like to know very much, as it has a good deal to do with my own future. I think, however, that the President will be actuated by the condition of the public mind later in the summer. If the surplus should increase largely and the people call for an immediate reduction in taxation he will then have to decide between an extra session or the purchase of bonds in the open market.” “How about 1888?” “Well, I think there is a universal feeling among Democrats that Cleveland will be renominated.” “Because, he is the only man available, or because his administration has been satisfactory?” “ Both. There is no one upon whom Democrats can agree. Then he has had a very successful term in the White House so far.” “Would not Hill be a better man to carry New York State?” “ Tee opinion of New York Democrats who have visited Washington lately is that Hill should run for Governor and Cleveland for re-election. This would combine their forces and make the chances of both much better.” “ W ho will be the Republican candidate?” “Blaine and Sherman are fighting hard for it, and it seems to lie between them, unless they should be equally stron'j, when Allison and Hawley might obtain the nomination.” " You don’t put any faith in the reported alliance between Blaine and Sherman—the Ohioan to tail the ticket ?” “No, they will not combine. Blaine is to conduct his campaign from Europe. His i< no ‘ pent-up Utica.’ Sherman is coming oit here. It is more likely that Gov. Foraker will unite with Blaine. I see that the latter cannot make friends with Bob Lincoln.”— Chicago Tribune.