New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-06
POLITICAL NOTES.


The Hon. Samuel Randall Of Pennsylvania is
evidently unpopular In Maine. The POrH0rd Argus,
leading Democratic organ OF the State sets him down
hard on a back seat. In this percmptory manner: Mr
Randall may as well understand. for Al. that .
Democratic House will not elect him "a Speaker. Ills
record will not stand tho test, and the party We think
will not he stupid as to commit the grave bunder
elcctng him o will not DO, and the best thing for him
man for tine place and Mr. Cox OF New.York would Ill Il
WE'LL
In was given ont few weeks ago that the
Democratic party Of Iowa about TO 20 through ia
annual harmless amusement Of recognizing tsclf u
WAS mysteriousy hintcd ut tho same time that IlAa
would DO adopted which would insure the success Of tho
party in the next campaign IL now appears that this
plan is to run a strictly party ticket with the distinct
understanding that outsiders be admitted to tho
Democratic ranks. The congratulations" Of previous
years have had the effect OF leaving the vote about vhe
II WAS before II 1t be true that the straight plan 10
tried this year. Ia pretty safe to predict that tho
Democratic vote Will be perceptbly diminished
The marvellous capabilities for kicking up q
disturbance possessed by tho Hon. Ignatius Donuely Of
well known Ou!y once during bi. residence
In Minnesota has no been quiet for any length OF Tine
and that was during the last session Of the Legislature
when ballot was In progress for United States Senator
aud Mr. DOnnelly candidate. II viii doubtless DO
remembered that 1t reported at tho time that tho
state House surrounded by large crowd Of ci!I1e
who had come the capital from long distances TO wit
ness tho spectacle OF that active chiu In complete
repose But unfortunately the ballOng came TO an end
at last and the unusual silence broken. so soon
1t evident he could not be elected Senator Mr. Don
nelly following out the custom OF life time, began 10
look about for other office TO run for His eye fell
on tho goyernorship. and he has since been ppeayns
Clements I on lis SHE he Is likely 70 split tho Opposition
patty IN two in attempting u force the Dsmoersts 70
nelly aud all OF his crew. are demanding straight ticket
tbs ws5 hn E1Gss . %Sn and ny ave fas
parently good SUCCESS
Ex-senator Carpenters Milwaukee organ.
The Sentinel has views of its the next 10
publican nomination for the Presidency. and 1t gives
them with commondabe frankness In the frat place.
personal preferences must be sacrificed for the good
the party tho coming struggle Is to be in which
Will do to waste any strength. Tne candidate must
DO against whom there Is no prejudice MT h. I.
Butler wonld not do at all In fact, his nomination
would I've "impotc, II not fatal" Why would be so.
The Sentipd eXpe!ns in this way: H. may be pure
angel bat If goodly proportion OF the party Is
mistaken in his character and opposed to him. he might
well he villain 80 far ~ the candidacy is concerned
For a kindred reason, 1t would be very unwsc TO rcnOm
mate Cen Grant lie may be tho best man for the paoe
but there Unborn objection both In and out OF the
party a third term To unnecessarily weigh the party
down with this objection would be abo1t as fatal 10 IL ~
to nominate Gen. Butler, and we may IA Well remark
here ncdt ntally that tie domination OF one IL lust as
probable that Of the other There Is great deal VI
hmhg in the talk OF the opposition regarding the third
term"
Ex-Gov. Dennison of Ohio does not think
the third talk is worth noticing He told reporter
OF The Cincinnati Commrrcial recently that from whlS
he had heard Gen. Grant say lac convinced that tho
latter was vexed about the matter feeling that ht
been started TO annoy him. aud had determined - -
nothing about it, AS to the expcdency OF the next Re-
publican Convention Of Ohio having anything In q p..
form the subject, Mr.. Denns0n dssenttd as follows
L have iInDressiuD
from acquaintance with the President and with those
about him. members OF his Cabinet and Others, did no.
regard the question assuming any importance g.
all and IN that view could reason for the Conven
ton adopting any resolution that would appear Ikea
prtuitous reflection tho President. II Is important
that the Republicans have tho advantage OF harmony an-
good feeling all around Now, might II not be natural
for the Presidents personal friends regard such
lutIOn reflection upon hunt don't mean by his
friends merely such persons IA have been appointed 70
office by him, but men who take interest liz the Rrpt
lean party. Tie President has many friends OF this
class assure you and willie Il will undoubtedly be 10"
cerey on any living sSe in which tho people take au i
given" II the President doe, not desire third tern.
why would opposition " the scheme DC gratuitous TO
election" upon him
Senator Sargent Of California has done .
good deal OF talking about the third term since his return
to San Francisco but the most definite remarks 10 has
made the subject seem 10 h. the following ~ oorrc-
Washington the President told that he weary OF
public and his manner emphasized his words Be-
el ing what he then said intended TO DO used by mo
Ia my discretion, iu this State. quoted his words at
recent banquet Ia this CITY given 10 Gen. Crook Ills
words were, substantially I had no rest during tho
war-nono under the succeeding Administration only
labor and anxiety. have had rest during the past
six years have two years OF labor and sbal 10
glad when tho end comes. have doubt nc spoke sim
cerely, for have always found him succre and rul;
and lao hos too good Ia think thai Ia American
politics get position by declining 1t or by mis-
loading his friends" When asked what he should DO
were Grant 10 be rcnoninatc' MIR Sargent said: III
believed Cen Grant could be reelected. and the choice
between him and u Democrat or Republican OF
weak backbone and doubtful principles, would support
Grant Personally no danger or inconycni nee IN
three OF terms and am sitI1ed that strong Re
publican Administration Ike lila H. necessary 10 ms
peace ~ the cvuntrperh p- it, unity nt think tno
sentiment Ot majority Uf tho voters Of Tho country
AGAINST a third term aud that must be considered
by those who rs do, candidate WHO can 10
elected"