The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-18
OSWALD OTTENDORFER.
What He Knows About Greeley's Chances Strong
Elements Of Opposition to the Sage of Cap
paqua-The Germans, East and West,
Hostile to Both Grant and Greeley

As one OF the prominent signers OF the call, Mr..
Oswald Ottendorfer was called upon, at the ONCE OF
the Stats Zettun0 by HERALD reporter to ascer-
tain what he knew about the purposes and
object Of the conference. He was inclined at first
to be very reserved about giving information, but
he warmed to the subject became more commu-
NEGATIVE. In response to the first question OF the
reporter 'What is the primary object OF your con-
ference ?" Mr.. Ottendorfer answered as follows:-
'The main object of the conference is for the pur
pose Of mutual consultation among the politicians
who are opposed to Grant and at the same time
dissatisfied with the results Of the Cincinnati Con-
vention. Before that Convention met great hopes
were entertained by rs all that both platform and
candidates would be sufficiently strong to unite all
the elements OF opposition to Grant in such way
would be certain to insure his defeat This we
do not think has been done, and we want to see il
our deliberations on Thursday may not be produc-
tive OF some scheme which will make the campaign
more dificut for Grant and probably lose him the
November election
ais the meeting called In opposition to Greeleyf-
NO. not directly; to Mr.. Greeley personally
there is no objection. and If the question narrows
itself into Greeley Grant will certainly take
Greeley and support him. 1t may be necessary to
give
AN EXPRESSION OF OPINION
upon the subject, but the main purpose OF the
meeting does not directly concern the nominees OF
the Cincinnati Convention. The invitations have
been sent to men Of all parties number of whom
are presumed to be friendly to Greeley, and it
would therefore be incorrect to call it opposi-
ton meeting to him.
/. as the question OF free trade to come up?"
Incidentally it may, but that will be after
consideration the leading object is to beat Grant
Doubtless the question OF free trade will be dis
"a no n he In
be revenue reformers The Conference does not
intend to conhne its attention to any particular
plank in the Cincinnati platform, or any one lead
ing political question"
"Do you think there will be a fresh nomination
made on Thursday
Il DO not. 1t is likely that several names may be
mentioned and suggestions made, but further than
that 1t l. not likely that anything will be DONE The
'How do Mr.. Greeey's chances stand to obtain
the German vote ~
81 think he has chance whatever. IL will be
Overwhelmingly against him. The Germans have
adhered to the democratic party for the past fifteen
years steadily, not much because they sympa-
thized with 1t In every particular but that they
considered necessary for the safety OF the country
and their own welfare to have
- STRONG PARTY IN OPPOSITION
90 the republicans, With this in view they
have ever since steadily supported the democratic
nominees for office, and have stood almost as a
now be expected that they will vote for Pres-
dental candidate who In all his life has been the
living embodiment OF antagonism to all the Ger
mans hold dear. Any other name brought before
the Cincinnati Convention would be stronger and
more popular with them than his. Trumbul
Palmer Davis but above all Charles Francis
Adams, would have each OF them commanded the
confidence Of the Germans and gained their vote;
Mr.. Adams would have been the strongest ana
most popular, but either OF the other three would
have commanded ten times as much popularity az
Greeley and In this particular the choice OF the
Convention has been very unfortunate. Inc Ger
mans have the greatest respect TOT Mr.. creepy
in every way but they do not think that the potl-
cal opinions OF lifetime can be changed In an IN
stant and they cannot consistently support him
and It IL certain they will oppose him."
at IL stated in one OF the morning papers that
Senator Schurz supports him and intends TO dc.
liver speech In his behalf as soon as convenient"
al, them do not believe it. j have not been IN
communication with Mr.. Schurz personally, but
what have heard from his friends leads me TO be-
lleye that he il dissatisfied with the results OF the
Cincinnati Convention. lie went there anticipating
different finale and hoping for II as well, but he
has been disappointed, and, believe, chagrined
lie will, however,
IL THE WORST COME, SUPPORT GREELEY
In preference to Grant, as he Is opposed TO the
latter In every way lexpect to see him In a day
or too, az he IL now In the city, and Will then
know more about his views.u
At this moment the distinguished Senator from
Missouri, Carl Schurz himself entered the room
and shook hands with Mr.. Ottendorfer. He was, IA
usual faultiessly attred, and his countenance wore
hopeful ana smiling expression. He and MIR.