New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-19
TLNNSYLTANIHS MKT ELECTION.

DISCUSSION AMONG DEMOCRATS ABOUT TIL" CANDI-
DATE E0R GOVERNOR OPPOSITION To THE NOM
NATION OF GIN. HANCOCK.
Upon TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT TIE TRIBUNR.l
PHILADELPHIA, March 1S.-PrOminent Dem
ocratc politicians this city disposed to oppose the
movement TO nominate Gen. W. 5. Hancock for Gov
erno Ole OF them far to-day IS to state hat
there were Nv insupcrablc obstacles in The of the
success OF the movement: Gao was thai IN Hancock
would not have the nomination if he could and the
other that he could not have 1t if he would. No one
claims TO have authority from Gen. Hancock to say that
he wonld accept decline nomination, but it is agreed
on all hands that the Governorshlp would be prze
worthy his notice. purchased as 1t would have to be by
the loss OF his liOreneralsbp unless he believed 1t
q steppng-stone to the Presidency. Tha he would be
q very strong candidate Is also universally admitted
Tie opposition called forth by the suggestion OF his
name comes from two classes OF pOtcilns-frst, those
who are heartily sick of military In civil office, and
who think 1t Is high time that saesmanship counted
for moro than epauets secondly. those who are sock
ing cordial alliance with the Liberal and Independent
Republicans in the State, with view not only to carry
the election next Fall but also to harnoniz all tho OPP
position elements f. tire to mako them effective In 1876.
use tho terms Liberal and independent to designate
two different bodies OF voters The fist broke OF from
the Republican party In 1874 and whenever they have
voted ut all since then have usually acted with the
Democrats Gov. Curtin estimated the vote they would
AMI the result proved he right. The Democrats
owe them thanks for tho unexpected victory gained
then.
Tho Independent Republicans have been dropping out
of the ranks ever since 1872. They are an unknown
opantty but their strength Is doubt sufficient to
give either side which they may join tho victory In
close contest With good State ticket. clear OF tho
stains OF Gran ism, their natural tendency Will be to
return to the Republican organization. II their votes
are secured next Fall bv the Democracy II Will be ny
the exhibition in platform and ticket. OF u marked
Progressive anti BOIrbOn spirit. While the nomination
old Liberal element, It would not Dc h@eiy to secure
these independents The course prOo0sed by GER
RAIN Democratic leaders OF advanced IDEAS cODteuplato8
"a nomination for Governor that VIII MAKE an inr0ad
upou the Republican vote Tar moro serious than was
known IN 1e72 will rally under one banner ell tEe
opposition 10 Republican Ring idle at Washington and
al Harrisburg and that will give decided tendency IN
paign II would be premature at hs time TO give the
particulars OF this plan.
II Ii miscarres and the Hancock scheme falls for want
OF the Generals assent. to Democratic Convention VIII
be key to put up for Governor man OF local repu
tatiOn aud OF good talent FOR stump speaking ShOal
Cf Candidates OF this description already In tho
stream Tue Convention viii not be held until Sepcm
Der there Is plenty OF time for making ana breaking
salc5. Both Republicans and Democrats anticipate q
fierce 1gut next Fall. From point Of view the Re-
pubcans nave made q mistake calling their Conyen-
ton early as May, for they only waste their
strength beating the empty air until their opponents
take the field. Bnt considering the Importance OF get
can be organized among the ambitious politicians In tine
acted