New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-08-29
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.


Saratoga and New-Haven Oh Saturday evening. re-
porter of TIE TRIBUNE called upon him TO learn MS
opinion Of the influence which the organization he repre-
scented had exertod upon the Republican Convention at
Saratoga and 20 inquire in regard to the numbers and
strength OF the Independent delegation. Mr. Thorne
reviewed the history of the Independent organization,
said thai hey had executed all that they had undertaken
TO perform, and prOessed himself entirely satisfied with
the result. He said:
Ny connection with the Independent movement
dates from the 1st Of March last At that time
elected chairman than for any other reason be-
cause IA was an officer in both the Reform and Union
League Clubs of this city, this fact would give the indie
uendcnts a more less definite connection with the
older and more influential clubs. The object OF the
ganization then was and has since BEEN not only to
rouse from their apathy that large class of intelligent
electors who have become disguised with politics
count of ring Vaccinations but also TO fight against
these party machine men-nOt the machine, for one of
sort is always necessary in any successful cam
paign-but tine machine men, who have ignored the
wishes Of the best portion Of their party and made
State politics merely the instrument for carrying out
their selfish and dishonest purposes. We worked hard
and faithfully before and at the Cincinnati Convention,
ana have the Of Mr.. Hayes that just
this element in NewYOrk politics which made his nomi-
nation possible and brought it about.
Our action in regard TO the State ticket was based
upon the call for delegates issued by the State Commit
tee That cali specified only that all who were willing TO
unite in supporting the Republican Presidential candi
dates should take action in regard TO sending the proper
delegates to Saratoga. Soon aerward Mr. Patterson OF
the publican Central Committee OF this city issued tho
letter calling FOR election Of delegates from the
citation Of each Assembly district. Now right here the
difficulty: Every man who joins OF these assoca-
lions is obliged TO sign pledge that he will vote
straight Republican ticket, matter whether or not he
approves Of all the candidates The consequence mas
been that many who claim TO Us Judgment In voting any
ticket have refused 10 join and the actual fact is that
OF the $4,000 Republican voters in this city,
only about per cent have been enrolled. We then
cone uGed form Independent associations in each dis
trct in strict accordance with the call Of the State Com
IntcG and TO enroll all who furnished good evidence
that hey would vote for HAYES ana Wheeler II was on
these grounds then that claimed hat the delegates
chosen by us would be the regularly appointed ones
from This city, because would be elected IN accord
anc with the state call, while the others would not
We then asked OF the Reform Club, who in hearty
sympathy with our movement. that they choose from
their Dersbp half the sufficient number Of delegates
and name iaen who would be likely TO approve the ac-
ton and Saratoga Wien they had done 30 letter
was sent to each of these men informing HIM OF his
nomination and adding that unless reply to the con
trary were received his silence would be accepted as
scauesccnce the action Of the club and as indicative
OF his willingness to attend the convention. Only two
refals were received, and these were from gentlemen
who pleaded business engagements that would render
acceptance impossible. In many cases We received let
tiers promising acceptance Of the position OF delegate
and expressing the warmest sympathy with the move
ment Twenty-eght delegates were thus chosen from
tho Reoim Club and the various associations which had
enrolled about 900 members, chose % delegates more
thus filling up the full quota The statement that many
of these delegates were no' legatS enoS , -
his own district, aud furnished with The usual Gre
Nc started fo saratoga with this idea ir mind-tbat
the position OF M Cornell before the convention CORE
sltnn " Mr. Eyafts with that OF Mr. Brstow. and Mr.
MorrGnS position with that OF Gov. hayes. TOT MI
ON be contrary We had The highest respect FOR h.m but
knew his nomination would lose rs the hiate p,uss
nus he Prevented nj ali events Most Of per
sonaI, favorable to Mr. Esarts, aud yet at The same
much popular man, ana one who IA iuliy itpre-
sented principles sOn ready at hand We had men
det rIuincd upon supporting cXG0y Morgan ana using
on 'aTrIii, 9i ,ritos, we found that about twords
only Of dele CATION were present say pethhps %
Nearly oGe-Ealf Uf these We're from tue Reform no
acsday we were III great doubt to what the best
thing 10 be done III had appeared probable that even
ipr that in spite Of ali other opposition, Cor.
neil would secure the nomination, would IN virtue OF
my authority as chairman, have filled out the vacant
places ia del, CATION a. u ordinarily Ione VI s"on
and would nave pressed Ine c3ntst LOT s,"a ~,
the next day This wac Tciuct ant 10 do however as u
had an aPpsatancc OF rregaarty tn wnIcu 70 'S M
When, therefore aSccrtaincd that evening tnat hi
Cornell would undoubtedly Withdraw coi.tulc" .""V
purpose WAS Accomplished, anu ~ Hou'u ho' , ~
10 press the c!ai9. caucus OF the ludcpcnuc "a
ton was accordingly held carly the next morning anu
drf..ImiUcd the course dtcrWard pursued We
sew clearly that cyGov. Morgan "Ouu Dc holnlhatci
on the hr5t ballot; that was all We ,"dh'tu,
our whole pusPgse t MsS c sn would be 70
produce discard The resolutions presented tnat Gay
BY US were adopted unanimously ana we went INTO thc
convention feeling that the WORK Tor Which We CIJ
there lad been done ii every one OF our drIegateS d
been present at that 'ime We should not nave ouZhl
host 10 pr-- our claim still do not doubt that II We
had insisted upon u right would nave betn aoW'n
rad the most cordial assurance from many delesates
nom an parts Of The ~ their hearty sympathy Win
u.s. and of their belief IN The justice OF our position vi
stTcL III and sent To al parts OF the state, aud every
del gate there had rad 10 and dhdersiood exactly tne ~
upon or point under te circumstance, hcy would aNe
supported II W had Gone 30 FOR lhs had 'he Woiu
az very many of them. George william Curtis came To
me on Wednesday morning, aud said ." Mr.. IhorIc
heartily congatuaie you upon the result Of youI Woih
prevent Nj. Cornels nomination, and YOU may wen Dc
proud ., ie i.g u 70" T T ony ccE viii be- TO
strengthen the enemy ~ producing uIseoi, ~ w.,
surely shonlG De willing TO make the sacrifice" And
we thought and aC,cd. WLen our resolutions hai bt'h
presented and we had been invited to seats Ia the house,
The aupialse with which received was a sum
cent Indication Of tie ceiling Of the MEMBER owarg Us;
came TO me, and taking my hand Ia both Of
Liz thanked me warmly for my acton IN
helped largely to bring about the right
result and taat we had done exactly what ne mao hopcu
Many other delegates also congratulated us on
Iba seen Gov Hayes since the Saratoga Convention,
and he Is very much pleased Win TIC uchet nominated
aud Attributes it largely 10 our influence. go
do not expect mat Inc independent OIBdbIdtion WIN
continue much longer, they have done all mat thcy
purposcd dong and their only desire now Is 10 obtain
from COht-e the recognition for which they
asled In the convention and think II likely fhcy VIII
obtain have heard only two complaints on the part
OF delegates that did not carry our ondcdNOs any
further ana ia both they from men who had
to grind and got into the delegation by ms
because our intention was 10 select those mon who
were politicians and were looking for no personal
advantage hut only for the good " the party and the
country once more let say that am entirely salts
fed nth have accomplished aud feel that IL dc
serves thanks rather than snecr.
rIIf'pI oW WEED ON THE STATE TICKET