The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-04
THE PRESIDENCY.
The Candidates from the City and
State of New York.
Interesting Interview with
Ex-Governor Morgan.
ATTITUDE OF THE LIBERALS.
Bone Inside and Bottom Facts
Of the Problem.

representative OF the HERALD has been en-
gagged for some weeks past in unravelliDg the
knotty Presidential problem which Is exciting the
Earnest attention OF thoughtful men in all quar-
ters OF the Union. In performing this task he has
had frequent conversations with Presidential can
aidates intimate relations with political man
ayers, ana an extensive correspondence with
those who all powerful, but unseen by the
masses. In order TO set forward the exact status
Of the parties, TO fully appreciate the strength OF
she boating vote poned by the independent voters,
and to measure the strength or the many aspir-
ants for the White House. IL is well to inquire how
ar convlcton-thati is, positive political dogmas-
8 influencing The public men OF the country.
The HERALD representative has found that such
en- influence as positive conviction on any vital
question does not sway the great majority
Of Presidential candidates. And this is
about the status Of all OF them, o:
whatever party they may be champions.
THE AVERAGE POLITICAL CREED.
The Union has passed through three stages
wherein parties have been shaped by doctrinal
issues First, there were the early days IN the
formation OF the government, when partisan Bit
terness and unparalleled rancor grew out of the
question OF federalism and anu-rederalsm. This
issue, assuming variety OF shapes and FORMS
became lost in the second great public question,
slavery and antl-slavery, which has just passed
"
ing but one question benind-the purity OF the
once holder the necessity OF sweeping reforms in
any departments of The public service. Hardly
Dne of the gentlemen who wish the nomination for
the Presidency, or whatever party, deny that this
the one issue which must be written IN coRspic-
nous characters upon the party banners. 1t would
therefore seem that no grand platform is neces-
saryi but one word, and that honesty, is the sub
stance OF the political creeds. Shrewd and observ-
cfat tbo
financial planks and conclliatory plauks for the
bouth in either platform, but that the great battle
will be fought for reform, either party demanding
votes under that watchword. They say no man
can succeed either in obtaining nomination or
afterward an election by being deceived by the
idea that be must have explicit views on finance
or free trade. They can never it is urged become
cardinal questions, for many times ana off has
the attempt been made to thrust these issues on
the country without the slightest chance Of sue
cess. THE truth is,n said a well known states-
man the other day. "the people cannot and do not
understand these questions. The men who discuss
them during the campaign before audiences
waste their breath and leave no impression on
sheir auditors. There are not in fact, ten
men in America who understand what finance or
ree trade means. Both OF the questions involve
An experience, breadth OF view, special educa-
zion, quick eve to detect changes III the old
World and profound knowledge OF financial his
;ory, which few Americans have. The man who
IS dogmatic on either finance or free trade you
Fan set down for fool or q charlatan. Each
question must be treated according to public ext
yencles and can never disposed OF by the fiat Of
. convention.n so that, in effect, the HERALD
representative found the candidates unwilling 10
commit themselves these topics. What was
most singular in all OF their statements was this:-
Each and every one or them firmly believes
that the and not the party will
command the support of the masses. Indeed
NO one could have failed to notice this who has
watched The course OF Perrepont, Tllden aud
Brstow, who, at the FISK OF arraying against them
selves powerful rings have been working for
'reform" popularity for future use in the conven-
tions.
THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE NOMINATION
from either convention, as deduced By the HERALD
representative from his numerous conversations
are
Ftrst-The candidate must be possessed OF char.
acerisucs which Will inspire the respect ana
confidence OF the masses.
Second-Ae must stand committed 10 no dog
matte utterances OF faith on finance or free trade
ThtTd-He must not nuulge war talk but
be favorable to q cancellation OF the South and q
restoration OF the country 20 perfect political
union
Fourtn-He must have clean record.
HOW PRESIDENTS ARE MADE.
Before examining the claims OF the different
candidates 1t Is well TO inquire how Presidents are
made. They generally start themselves for the
course by connding to a few influential friends
their wishes on the subject Then they count up
all their elements Of strength, make their COM
binations, aud the rest depends upon two cOudi-
tions-prSins and money. In the coming fight,
which is TO be between men OF experience In pub
lie affairs, the coolest heao and the abest man
ager Will VIM When Grant was dominated the
people wanted a hero but they have got over.
that sort OF tnfatuatlon, ana now Will take a
statesman. We'll. | the candidate succeeds in
measures his strength Ii he makes respectable
showing, but Cannot get the nomination, ms
says to Morton, Of Indiana, II you viii make
me Secretary Of state You shall have my
deleg ation-not, perhaps, in that language, but
such is the idea we may consequently see the
most extraordinary amount OF trading 10 the two
conventions OF next summer ever nearc oil in
America. All candidates concur that they Will
be the most exciting struggles ever known In
America.
NFLUENcE OF THE CENTENNIAL on THE NoMINA
TIoS. Al
1t is believed that the Centennial Will be used on y
ali sizes as SORT or medium to advertise Presl-
dental candidates, and the immense tn1u-
ence which IT can exert Will be directed bY
wise heads. IL VIII be he best national conven-
tien In Itself for representatives. OF all the states
will be there, exponenls oil every shade oftnought
CANDIDATES FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Tne Candidates iron the state OF New York are
Justice DAILY, or tue part OF the democrats Ed
win ID. Morgan, ROSCOE OOnkllng, Hamilton Fish
and William Nj. Eyarts On tne part oil the repubu
cans.
MORGAN AND TILDEN.
or all the candidates in the field Morgan ana
Tiden possess the greatest actual power to-day,
WELD the most powerful secret influence, and
stand before the people as men OF high repute,
whose lives and anteceGents are well known Ia
TINS city. Mr.. Iudens candldature mas oil course
been no secret since he sought the nomination to
the GoverAorsh1p. The chief obstacles he will
encounter ia the Convention will be that tAe two
last democratic candidates Tor the Presidency
were, Ia erect, New Yorkers--McClclan aud sey-
mour; that he mas provoked aud completely
aenated the powerful Canal Rug, which
threatens him with destruction TINS iall;
that he has been rather an aggressive
statesman in his attitude toward rivals; that he
has not been able 70 preserve unity IN the
democratic ranks. However, all concede that ne
STANDS very formidable to-day. senator MoT.
gan's candidature PAS rather singular origin.
Inc substantial men Of the city and state, fearing
tnat the next campaign may result IN wildcat
nomination by the republicans; mat cheap man
may Oe put forward who would, by his vagares