Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-08-27
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s.FIGHr NIT SIGEL."
The New York Herald publishes an
interview between General Franz Sigel
and a reporter of that paper. 1t will
be remembered that the General has
been a most pronounced Republican
heretofore. In the interview he gives
reasons ''cogent, urgent and magnif.
cent" why he has come out strongly
for sTilden. When asked by the re
porter for the reason Of his change he
replied:
at is not a personal matter; it is a
political matter. l have no ill-feeling
against the members of the Republican
party, because l have been very well
treated by them since the war. But
think that this is another reform
movement, as there was one like it in
1871, in which Governor Tilden was
instrumental in bringing about the re-
version of public opinion, which in its
turn brought about the downfall of
Tweed and his followers-not Tweed
and his party, for he had no party or
principles, but merely a lot Of rufiians
who followed him for thievery. These
men Governor Tilden was instrumental
in putting down. l think the finan-
cial policy of the Administration for
years has been a policy of a vamper-
ism, to draw from the blood of the
people as much money as could be
gotten possibly. While it is true that
we have paid off 500, 900, 900 of the
public debt, the different States have
contracted a new debt of 81, 200, 900. 900,
which leaves a deficit of $500. ZOO, 900.
1 think if you pay off 500, 900 900 and
contract a debt of 81, 200, OO0, 900 that it
is not progress, but, instead of that. it
is a step backward"
The gallant old General, on being
asked about his opinion concerning
the German, vote at the presidential
election, and about the strength of that
vote, replied:
II think about $4,000 to GOO, 1000.
That is about the number of those who
are of the German speaking race, Of
German parents and who move in
one direction with a German aim or
German proclivilies. And l think the
majority of these votes will be thrown
for Tilden. OF course the number
might be increased by those who
would come naturally in contact with
the Germans, or who might be infiu-
enced by them in daily business. The
Germans are a very peculiar kind OF
people, you must recollect; If they
have an opinion they go for it. AS to
Carl Schurz, | can't say what his fol-
lowing will be. 1 know that if the
German people make up their minds,
they will in this contest, they will
follow their w opinions and not the
opinions or professions of their leaders.
Furthermore, the Germans always fol-
low their own interests mean their
material interests-and l know that
they are very skeptical as to politics
and politicians. They do not think
politicians to be trustworthy, As l un-
derstand them. There are many lead
ing Germans who have declared for
Tilden. Friedrich Hausarek, in the
West, is a man OF very great talents.
He is not known so much in the East.
Hausarek was a warm supporter OF
Lincoln when he ran for the
Presidency. Hausarek is ardent in his
support of Mr.. Tilden. Ex-Governor
Keorner, Illinois, was for Lincoln
warmly. He is for 1ilden. He was
formerly also on Fremont's staff.
Judge Stallo, OF Cincinnati, one of the
most honest of men, was for Lincoln.
He is a ma of powerful influence.
Judge S tallo Is now for Tilden. Ru.
.nele, OF Ohio, is alsoa MA of great in
duence, and he is now supporting Til
den among our German people. Again
I assert that the German people want
, revival Of trade, they want peace,
hey want a change, they don't trust
his Administration, and the thing has
o be ended-this system of keeping up
lutagonism between the two races,
black and white, in the South. 1t must
be ended once aud for all in this CON-
ing election"
HUMBOLDT FAIR. The people of