The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-08-29
THE DEMOCRATIC VIEW.

THE DEMOCRATIC VIEW.
representative of the HERALD yesterday called
upon large number Of the most prominent demo.
Gratis, who are acknowledged to be the leaders OF
the party IN this city, in order to obtain their views
upon the present aspect of the political outlook
and further TO ascertain their opinion regard to
the possible and probable results OF the coming
fall elections, more especially in SO far as they
are likely to influence the Presidential CAM
paign. 1t was found, however, that q large
majority OF those who are the acKnowl-
edged authorities in the democratic party, SO far
as New York Is concerned, were inaccessible by
reason OF their absence from the city. 1t will,
ertheless, be seen by perusal OF the opinions
given below, and which may be reasonably
taken to be the opponents o: the general feeling
among the democracy In this section that 1t Is the
prevailing belief that the republicans are bound
to suffer signal defeat not only in the city but
also in the State. Also that the events and pecu-
liar condition Of afairs which existed at the time
OF the last gubernatorial eection-when the re-
publican party secured their majority-have no
longer any influence. In fact 1t appears to be
among democrats the opinion that the people OF
both city and state are now determined to return
to the ranks o., and vote strictly with their own
party, and that the lines which mark democracy
lEOm TcpuUuCdulSm Will DC more strongly QcuNeu
this fall than has heretofore been tne case. And
inasmuch as it was by the vote Of certain sections
ofthe democratic party that the majority accorded
to the republican candidates was obtained, owing
to the dissatisfaction and disgust which prevailed
at the corruptness and knavery OF the old Tam
many Ring under the leadership OF Tw eed and his
gang, and there being no such issue to disturb or
divide the democratic ranks on the present Occa-
sion. these same parties, by reason of their
convictions and determination to support the best
men only, Will now return to their allegiance. The
consequence anticipated thererOm Is o complete
itv
Offices, provided ''goOd men and true" are put IN
nomination, and this the democratic party. or
rather the leaders, have promised to secure and
provide.
State Senator johnson Speaks.
State Senator william Johnson, of Seneca, was
called upon at The Metropolitan Hotel BY the
HERALD representative and was very communica-
tive. He said, regarding the third term discus
sion about President Grant, that he did not be-
lieve he could ever get the nomination.
1.-THE action of the Pennsylvania State Repubh
can Convention proved that said Senator John
son. "He has not the slightest chance for the
position. The people will never consent, no mat
ter who the man, much less Grant, TO his holding
three terms OF the Presidency. The reason why
this should not be has been left us as legacy by
washington. IL Is dangerous and the people un-
derstapd 1t to be SO. TO be sure, we are becoming
familiarized with the idea through all this discus
BlOu HDOub ~, but tnt lnOIc grow VIII
it, the less we like it, republicans or democrats.
"Who do you think, then, viii be the most likely
republican candidate?"
the country and has lost his affiliations with in
ternai squabbles All others are too much mixed
up with matters at home. Grant l am confident
will support Washburne for the position, and will
help him to get the strongest support from Office
holders. But we are most interested just now on
the question Of the Governorship. There can be
no doubt that Governor Dix Is the s only man the
"Mho Will you oppose to himW
'.Well, Church was our best man, but he will not
not run, and gave his reasons. He said nc was a
poor man and II he were elected had not the
to spSs haS the dignity which S e9 y"
would have TO sacrifice to run for the Governor
ship. Then, il he ala run and get defeated
the Judgeshi? nor. as he says, could he return to
hts practice, for he has now grown rusty, and
could hardly begin the work over again OF private
lawyer. As it is ne has enough to carry him
through on his salary as long as he can be IN work
Ing harness. These are the reasons ne gave me ior
to Church, who would OF course be our strongest
man, / think Judge Allen, Of the Court Of Appeals,
'.Do you not favor Samuel ]. T1lden ~
personally Ihave the highest esteem for Samuel
Tldsn but am AFRAID thai ne would not be very
tor this One is that he has made many enemies
by his course during the T8mmany excitement.
In every way excellent, but at the same
time It set many against him, which would OF
course take from his strength as candidate. But
still more potent reason 10 this: You know, OF
course, that we have throughout the State organi-
cations known as the oranges. The men who
compose these complain, with reason, OF the rail-
road monopolies, which make 1t a difficult matter
to get their grain TO the seaboard. They have to
pay enormous prices for freight. This impover.
Ishes them and makes them look with suspicion
upon any one who has Affiliations with these rail-
roads. Now IL Is well known that IN several ca
pacities Mr.. Tiden has been interested with these
railroad magnates whom the grangers detest so
cordially. He has been. believe, In an Official
capacity engaged In several railroad companies.
Now rightly or wrongly, the grangers would think
relations with the railroad men would not do
them the Justice they call for. 1t would at all
events furnish powerful weapon to the OPP
p0nents OF MIR. Tilden In the canvass with the
people speak or and you must see that II would
greatly Impair his chances OF election. We cannot
9uold 10 run candidate who has such party
against him, and, therefore, I do not favor the
nomination OF Mr.. Tlden, though as gentleman
ne Is estimable In every way"
DO you think the candidate you mention
Judge Aiien-would run with any chances OF sue
cess against Governor DIX ~
'On, yes; have no doubt that the democratic
party nas q very good chance at the coming cleo
iS minnie ae people are tired Of republican rule and
the republican party has not been so weak as at
the present day."
Ex-Prason Inspector Lanin Speaks.
This gentleman was also interviewed by the
HERALD representative. He said he thought Gov.
ernor DIX was strong candidate on the repupli.
can side. lie added
IL do not think, however that the democra rats
are to be beaten at the coming election n we onIv
null tornther wtn the right man at our head.