New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-18
CAMPAIGN PROSPECTS.

For the first time in many years the Demo-
Gratis show something like generalship i'll the
conduct of their campaign. Lacking IN that
higher sagacity which is born of sincere de
votion to principle Their tactics nevertheless
shows great sErewjness They rely upon Mr..
Tilden's reputation as rcformcr and hard
money man TO secure New-NOrk ard Connect
lent. They count upon Mr.. Hendricks and Il
repudiating platform TO carry Indiana, and So
divide the October States that their vote shall
not bring crushing Encouragement TO the
party elsewhere. Hatred of Grantism and
keen desire to shake of Federal con-
troll will SPUR the Democrats OF the
South to do their utmost. 1ildchS
strength and the Monaghan resolution are
expected to secure the Pacific States From
recent events it appears that some ccmpro-
mise between warning Republican factions in
Louisiana has been effected, which may result
in carrying that State, as majority OF -
voters are cOlorcd. 1t is probable that Coz
Chamberlain can carry South Carolina. Omit
ting these States, the Democrats expect l26
electoral votes from the South. from the
Pacific coast, and from Colorado, with -
from Indiana, from Connecticut, and 80
from New-YOrk, making 1914 in all, nine more
than enough 10 elect.
What are the Republicans doing to meet
this plan They might save Connecticut by
nominating Mr.. Jewell but it is said that he
will not accept. They might save New-York
by nominating Mr.. Eyarts, but he may not
accept, and unwise partsans are threat
ening that their vengeance Will fall upon
the ticket if Mr.. Cornell is not nominated.
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President taken care to disgust the party by
the removal of ex-senator Pratt. AS matters
stand how do the Republicans PROPOSE to win
There is but one chance. Unless they cut loose
from the Administration, so completely that they
NAV euiov its uncOncealcd hostility, they are
scarcely likely to find the returns satisfactory.
If they insist that men like Alr. Jewell and
Mr.. Evarts shall save the party nom over
throw if, placing them at the head IN Con-
ncctlcut and NewYo they take such course
elsewhere that honest voters OF Indiana snail
burn to revenge the insult TO faithful public
servants by the election OF the candidate whom
Grant dishkes, they may yet pluck from TIE
nettle danger the flower safety. But have
they the courageR
Probably it is the decisive crisis for the N"-
puDNCan party no" hi"'h VI 'h'"'' ~
much Of manly courage, how much OF fidelity
to its best ideas, win its voters show in few
important States, within the next few week.
Upon the result its fate probably depends II
cannot carry Ncw-York with Glantism. 1t
cannot WIN in Connecticut, unless with the
aid of all that reform element which was
Justly outraged by Mr.. JEWELS removal. a
good nomination has been made in North Car
DINA, but no one who understands the sitna-
ton in Southern States will venture to stake
the destiny Of the Republic upon the result i'll
any of them. Indiana has been so poisoned
by initiation notions that the Democrats expect
an easy victory. If the Republican party acts
80 wigely as 10 deserve success i'll New-10rk
and Connecticut, it may prevail. Otherwise
the chances are that Grantism will defeat IT..