The New York herald., 1871-11-16
HHONEST BEN WADES
The Sage Of Ohio on Matters and
Things in General.
What He Thinks OF the Past the Present and
the Future Of Our Political Condition

AOaiuuB EkSs evening tudt Mr. bcuJHmM rs
Wade, ex-senator from Ohio and ex.vice President
OF the United States, was stopping at the Astor
House. and knowing from his long and successful
political career that ne could give certain views
and opinions upon the present situation and future
prospects OF the country which could be obtained
rom but few OF our statesmen, reporter OF the
HERALD was Immediately despatched to tnat point
Tor the purpose OF an s.lnterview." He found the
Senator quietly seated In the hail. near the stove,
reading the papers, with his chair balanced on two
legs and looking for all the world the personidca.
ton OF Shakspeare's hero, who says:-"Can not
take mine ease IN mine inn ~
Advancing toward hin the reporter was cour-
teousiy received and invited to Join him at his room.
On reaching there the reporter congratulated him
upon his hale and hearty appearance, and asked II
his Improvement in this respect was the result OF
rural habits in the agricultural districts since his
retirement from political lie. TIE Senator replied
that he did not devote much time to agriculture.
and that he knew less OF farming than Mr.. Greeley.
After few more pleasantries or this nature the
Following conversation ensued between the honor
able gentleman and the HERALD representatives
REpoRrEH-You are aware. Senator, that Mr.. Col
fax has declined to be q candidate for the Vice
Presidency again. and the last Convention there
were many IN the party who were anxious for your
nomination to that position, may ask, would you
accept 1t If it tcndered by the next Republican
Presidential Conventlons
SENATOR-On that point l would prefer not to
talk much l have always served the country as
faithfully as l could in every capacity to
which | was called do not think
there Is any large party clamoring for my
nomination. and therefore l do not WISH
to decline or accept in advance what has not been
rendered to me, ana which do not believe Will De
rendered to me. Although have retired from pub:
posted on current political events. MY health is
good, and while l aspire to nothing IN the way OF
whenever 1t needed my services, whether the posi-
ti0n were agreeable TO me or not
REroRTER-As you ale just from washington,
Senator, presume you can f0reshadow something
with reference to the formation OF Congressional
committees. Win they be likely 70 favor ngn
tarir?
SENATOR Undoubtedly they WILL There Is q
popular impression With you IN the East that tariffs
we have placed ourselves there squarey In favor
or tariff, al Just those times we have received our
greatest majoritles, although the Chicago Tribune
aud lew leaders nave opposed us in it. am =, -
favor OF such an arrangement OF tue tar.T a. will
enable US to pay on 1T LEAST 9! n...,ons per annum,
and rs much more as We can without being too bur.
densome. Ihe .cpuolican party Is stronger to-day
~ yne est Dan it ever was, and this ls because 1t
y IN Iavor OF tariu and preserving the national
Integrity.
REroRrER-wiu President Grant be renomi.
nated'
sen sAroR-Certainly he will. He never was as
strong as he Is to-day, and 1 think, he will be
elected TO second term by as large pr0portionate
majority as PreSlucnt MOirOc aIter lne war Vi 1919
Then tile country approved his course ana sought
quietude aud was p3t Wtllng TO risk a change, and
50 it is now with Grant. Tie country wishes TO be
quiet, Is not willing TO risk q change, will move
along In its present beaten channeis pay It's debts
and emerge from all OF our troubles with its power
undtminshcd aud It's credit abroad the best Of any
nation in the world
REpoRrER-Do you believe there will be any
change IN the Cabinet before the coming Preslden-
Jial election?
sENAroR-l do not know positively anything about
1t. believe Mr.. Fish would be glad to retire; tut
thlnk tnc Presdepts anxiety for niln to remain will
be paramount. / saw the President but short
time, and did not converse with him on this sub ecu
There but few congressman IN Washington,
and as all or the hotels were DenK repaired could
hardly hnd q place TO sleep. ana was glad TO get
away when my business was finished
Alter bclng entertained very agreeably for some
time 10y the eXlicc PRESIDENT upon social topics or
minor importance the reporter Dadc him good night
aud retired.