The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-01
IILDEN and THE PRESIDENCY.
VIA! Leading Buffalo Politicians Think
Of the Albany Conference
Joe" Warren and William G.
Fargo Interviewed
SHOTS FROM MASKED BATTERY.
Estimates Of Hoffman, Church, Parker
and Others.
SHOTS FROM A MASKED BATTERY.
BUFFALO, y. y, May %. 1876.

BUFFALO, y u, May ~, 1915
The democratic politicians OF Erie county some
what divided as to the merits and dement's OF Samuel
T. Tlden for President of the United States Here, in
his city, where pulsa,ions of The political
OF Western New York deeply felt, is good
place ascertain sentiments From the pro-
cecdngs Of the late antiridcn gathering al Albany IL is
easy conclude that strong personal canvass is At
work against Mr.. Tden; but from what CLEAN in
Buffalo that about all the canvass amounts TO- at
least far this section OF the Staio concerned
rilden claim that such antagouism when IL really
to tho front at ST. LOUIS If 1t does, VIII
melt like before the sun. They think with
"Bcn" Butler that the boiling element must always
nat. stale and Improbable" means Of kill
ing or Presidential aspirations The Wild theories
Of Judge Church and others TO the impractcabiliy
Of taking the democratic Presidential candidates IRON
New York, secuted unfit for consideration Such
standpoint looked upon with feelings OF indigna-
on The honor OF the State and the esprit dc corps OF
The democratic party deemed to be in danger in the
prom ugaton OF such doctrines
In order to get precise views in Erie county on
these vital questions the Presidential contest have
called within tho past few days upon some OF the
leading politicians OF Buffalo aud vicinity.
JosErH
TINS gentlemen or .Joen Warren OF Buffalo, as he
Is more familiarity known in political circles through
out the States stands by Governor TIlden He is
editor and part proprietor OF the Buffalo Courier one OF
the most enterprsng newspapers in this part Of the
State. Mr. Warren democratic politician OF con-
siderable influence in Erie and adjoining counties. He
Is also member OF the State Committee As
authority he commands political obedience and his ad
Is often sought with profit bv leaders OF the
party. Clear-headed sharp and thoroughly alive TO
tho necessities and duties of the democracy he is
looked upon a valuable adjunct in important
Il; where discretion and foresight prove invaluable.
When Mr.. Tden was candidate for Governor he en-
rountered vigorous opposition from Joe" Warren
The Buffalo editor did consider that Mr. Tden could
carry the State He based his theory upon the troubles
which existed at the time in New York city politics,
He supposed that the adherents OF Tweed would natu
rally organize Tden, aud that the party must
be divided in the meropols-the democracy thus los
ing the State But those theories OF Mr.. Warren were
based upon false premises, was aiierward clearly
demonstrated Tden carried Inc state by so 900
majority. Since that time Mr. Warren has been looked
apon opponen, OF Governor rildcn, but the
rary TO be the real fact. To-day he is
advocate Tor the Governors nomination at ST.
LOUIS called upon the gentleman at his house. when
he following conversation took place.
CoRREsroSDEyr-what do you think will be the effect
" tho Albany movement on Mr. Tidcn's candidacy?
Mr. WARRES--l think it Will strengthen him with the
people of the State
CoRREsPoSpESr-on what do you base this asser-
lions
Mr. WARRgS-The managers OF the democratic party
ire determined to win III the campaign, and they
gard with suspicion any movement which cndangers
he integrity and harmony Of their organization. The
great element Of strength in this campaign is admins
ratvc Tho people VIII be slow indorse any
candidate who does not emphatically represent it.
rhc Affirmative position IN politics always wins Per-
sonal opposition n is likely to strengthen
than to weaken him. The gentlemen who oppose Mr..
Tlden this State have suggested any other
dlna,c. ftbcy want TO carry out reform through any
better they should have named snch other candi
date.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES IN your opinion Is the
II this ant-Tildcn feelngg
Mr.. WARRES-Thc neglect Of Governor Tilden TO call
nto his councils and confidence gentlemen who have
been regarded for In their localities rcprcsen
.ativc men OF the party Also the fear that, in the
OF lns election the Presidency their advice
would not be required.
CONSEQUENTLY you anticipate any break in the
New York delegation at ST, Louis view of this or
ganized OPPOSITE on to Mr. Tdcn!
Mr.. Misunderstanding not. The gentlemen who
engaged IN this have been so long dcu
miar with the operations OF factions in the party that
they si decline take any step beyond the express
sion OF their opinion as to the most available
the Presidency.
Characterization the strength OF Governor
Tidcn IN this localltyy
Mr.. wARREs--ic viii prove strong as when he ran
before u he is pitied against Grant republican
COMMEMORATIVE YOU Thank he can beat Mr.. conk-
ling IN this State easily
Mr MISUNDERSTANDING he can. II would bc more
difficult however, to beat Washburne Or Brstow
work in your district against Nj. Tidcns
Mr.. WAKRES-Ihcre are none Ex-senator Ianinr
ma Mr. C. C. Torrance vii, give their votes ana nnn
cncc ~ Mr. lilden so long as there is possibility vi
conrgsroxpTxr-- What do YOU think Of Mr. r,dor,s
nsrth M. rand ia ia hpfn 4 In ut,tr
MR. WARREN think ne " the strongest man vet
named There viii be no substantial disag eemen, be-
tween the two parties upon the financial question.
The main issue VIII be as 10 honest and economical
administration OF the government. However individ
uals may dltcr as to Governor Tiiden's executive
ability, Tie OF the people believe him 10 bc a
pure, upright and unfinchng foe OF corruption,
such he VIII be supported.
CoRRxspoxDESr-Wh do you think OF the anti.Tii.
den sentiment IN adjoining countiesf
Mr. WARRKS--i Know of no organized movement
hostile TO the Governor IN Western New York.
CoRKFspoSpE>T-Who are likely 10 be Mr. Tildcn's
formidable competitors IN the Convcntions
Mr.. WA9RgN-Ohio and its Presidential candidates
being Of the Geld the only men OF positive strength
are Hendricks aud BalArd The former has teen for
years popular with the Western democracy The real
representative men Of the State in favor Of him
Bayard represents the educated. chivalrous and
younger element u the party, who admire his scholar
sup, tatesmanship aud character.
CoRRKsroSDsSr-Do you suppose there viii be any
bolt OF the greenback men at St Louis
Mr. WARKES-Ihere are no indications OF IL The GEN
rra sentiment expressed at the state Convention
that 'there should be step Backward on the prin
cipe OF specie payments there shah also be no forced
resumption think the Convention will substantially
agree the platform OF the New York dcmocrarv ~
affirmed Tor the las, years which means thar the
country shall have time 70 recover itself pay is
WILLIAM g.
Mr. William Q. Fargo IS President OF the American
Express Company. 10 his untirlng industry and exc
cuilve aLly lis great this enterprise is
mainly due Mt. Fargo resided Buffalo Tor Il
number If years having been twice elected Mayor ~
ihc city He concluded his last term some SIX years
since Although not at all active In politics Just now
La stha In