The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-27
The World on Tilden.

TIE World has had Chicf-Justice CHURCH.
OF New York, himself candidate, inter-
viewed. AS the Utica Convention recon-
mendcd TfpEN instead OF him, we arc not
surprised that he now thinks that New
York is not entitled TO the nomination. MIR.
CHURCH is the man for whom the New York
delegates voted so often in the Democratic
National Convention OF 1858. The Worlds
reporter interviewed also Mr.. ERAsTuS Cor
MING, another OF the opponents OF TILDES.
We quote:
rca, ll.renstb in the State Of New York?
Mr. Corning: He Il far from being strong with she
tSrmsh his patronage as Governor lie Is not strong
with the people al large and with his efforts 10 tua
Jpcc his election with the Democratic masses.
4 sufficient answer to this patent false
hood are the facts that TnDEN was elected
Governor in 1874 by fifty thousand majority,
and that in 1875 the Democratic ticket was
elected by less than fifteen thousand maiori-
ty. thus showing that THDBN was stronger
than his party, and stronger before he had
ever been Governor than after he obtained
the control Of the "patronagc' q that Of
fec. Indeed, Mr.. CoRNING's memory Is so
bad that he at once contradictcd himself;
for whereas he at first aScribcd TlLDENS
"strength' to his patronage rs Governor"
he proceeded Immediately afterwards - say
that "he has positively lost strength since
his election Again, hear Mr.. CoHSISG's
testimony:
Rcpnrtcr: DO YOU believe that tho state Would DC
mn certainly Democratic
OF some candidate from outside Of the STATE IMAM ny
the nomination Of Mr.. Tildcn! ,, ~,
Mr. Corning: Yes: believe the electoral vote OF
fhr State of New York would hc cathiisiastic'tt.s
given To- any one OF the other prominent Democrats
Srhosc names have been mentioned in connection
with the Democratic nomination for Inc prcs"ehcs'
II i not worth while to contradict man
who thus allows his cnmity to Il1pEN 10
lead him to tell such ii bold iaischood as
that last. Ii SIR. CORNING is not blind, he
Z,,,o,rs that no southern man could carry
New York, nor could any western man en-
ccpt perhaps Judge THURMAN.
Now. let lis hear the present Lieutenant
Governor OF New York. 4 Liberal hcDubll-
can in 1872, but a Democrat now. lie tells
lis why CHURCH is sore:
MISUNDERSTANDING: l think II is in the power
Of the Democratic party to nominate c',i ,i
secure that end prudence and good Judgement ;lrc
necessary There are many Republicans III a,itltloh
10 those called Liberals who are VIKING Mnucr ctic
lain circumstances to vote with the Dcnocratlc
nary II The next election. Among these are some OF
The mos, distinguished Republicans in me cnnhltEE
itcruurc ana in professional liic and in business
II the Democrats Shall make nominations satiSac-
tory 10 Republicans Of the class have descrlncd'
who are Giscon1entcd account of The corruption
which has become prevalent In their own party
think the Democratic candidate can re cicctc"'
Kcportcr: In view Of all these facts Governor,
what 90 YOU think OF the prospects "l Governor |
Tildcn for nomination: ~, - ,
Without any doubt great minority OF tho>c Eocr.
in this state who will vote the Democratic icNs, cN'
fall favor his nomination. He Is also strongly sup
por,cd I'm the South the Northwest. and in the New
England States, while on the iacihc coast 'herc
seems to be little opposition To nm; -
Reporters Is tier" not 4 good deal OF apathy gu
open opposition I" him among prominent Democrats
Licutcnan.-G Governor: There is some. but no more,
and indeed think not so much rs there w"ul'l ii'e
been 10 any other gentleman who inlgt nav Dcru
brought forward Politicians are not ollch YET!
warmly in favor Of anybody except themselves. |
Governor Tildcns strength Is now, rs !, mas nen III
are some who cannot understand why they are not IN
his place and who by reason Of Jea"sy Or nrc
some Other nomination. These gentlemen will al
support him if he Is nominated There are some some
corrupt men whose support nc WIN not get r br
we're opposed to him In 1874. and used an me
power they had 10 defeat him He carried e ,ne
State by over fifty thousand majority. The reform
sentiment Is now more developed Than II was then:
For every corrup0niSt he may lose he Will gain nal
= dozen honest votes among the business classes ana
the farmers | know within the circle OF my own
personal acquaintance among the BUSINESSMEN u
number of persons who voted the Deinocralic
ticket who will support Governor Iildcll IL me- Is
nominated There Is no opposition 10 MN on tne
score of principle. There i no man among lne
leaders In the state who will avow that he Is 0ppo-
ncnt of any of the measures which Governor lllucm
has carried through Surely there Is no one VINO VIII h
come forward rs the advocate and defender OF inc
corrupt men whom Governor Tilden has exposed, mo-
Reporter: What effect do YOU think the soft-noncs
movement In the West will have upon his nomlha-
ton? - , :. ror 80
Iieutcnaut-t Governor: Those who are III favor OF
soft money-ose In favor of any of the devices LOT
cnriching ihenselys at the expense OF tue people
will opposc his nomination; hut do not expect tat
soft money rs Ii is called, will be approved by the
St Iouis Convention. Such all act would nc Sulcl-
dial. In my Judgment no one can be elecIHu upon a
eoft-monev platform, not even Governor lliuch.
Rcnorter: About The recent changes In inc CaDl-
net Govcrnor--how they likely TO afcce TIC pre-
sdcntial campaign! ?, . a. ,,o ,no,, ,r,r.
observation-disclosures: IL seems 10 me 'i'Gy WORE
iptsnded TO aid the nomination of Mr., Conkling.
Rennrter And how would his nomination rs Inc
RennSiican candidate affect the Democratic chanccsI
Iieutcnant- Governor: think Mr.. ConkinS would
proyc formidable candidate against any man whom
Ave can name. He is bold frank, energetic man,
and has ALWAYS been able to gather poweriui sup
Mort when he has come before the people, either Ill
his district or in the State. There seems TO be some
onnosition TO him in bis party, and If he Is non-
nipted many who are opposed to him Will support
Governor T'ildcn. do not think this can he sad rs
to any other Democrat who Is prominently namedin
Connection with The nomination at ST. Louis.