New-York tribune., 1876-01-22
CINCINNATI CANDIDATES.
THE VOTE OF MASSACHUSETTS,.

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BosrOS, Jan. 17-Thero has been no Presi-
DENTAL campaign within my recollection which has been
the in this State of less effort on the part Of the
Republicans to control action In advance than the
present There Ia considerable anxiety felt upon the
subject, much doubt its result, and full reaza-
ton Of the danger 10 the party; yet uncertain arc
men as what is the best policy to pursue dis
they OF the abnty Of Massachusetts, to assert
any considerable influence, that little effort 10
making The Of this letter has recently
with several gentlemen Of the first prominence In
the Republican ranks who assumed to represent all
shades OF sentiment In the party The conclusion be ar
yes at from this that il is much easier 10 whom tho
Republicans OF Massachusetts, do not want the candi-
date for the next Presidency than oascetan whom
they do They agreed upon point very few have
| positive opinions upon the other.
First then, they do third term Of the pres
President. Nothing well be palmer than this,
President Grant is utterly without popularity In Massa
cbusets large share OF the party IL ready 10 regret
that 1t had any agency in giving him second
term; another section is loyal to him as the nominal
head OF the party All agree that when the year over
shall have had enough Of hiIn as President ! have
a thirdterm man In Massachusetts, and the
probability that with Grant again in the field tho state
would be carried by the Democrats though with no
other Republican candidate thus far named would such
result he likely. Senator Morton is the next obnoxious
candidate lie is dstrusted on two grounds: First for
his doubtful record the currency question, and next
Tor his disposition 10 continue stIHe over deau War
between the parties Massachusetts, will in no con-
ngency give him the support OF her delegates at Cncn
natl
Mr. BLAINE AS A CANDIDATE.
An effort has been made OF late to the impress
sion that the State is inclined TO support Mr. James o.
Blaine In his ambition for the Presidency. The Boston
Journal which cheerfuly accepts the role Of an old
fashioned party organ, and is as Influential among
strictly party people any paper In the state, has taken
advocating him with considerable warmth Only one
OF the gentlemen above referred to, with whom have
conversed however shares this feeling aud he does not
hold that the State IT all to support Mr Blaine
The objections made to him by the others are that he
lives far from the CENTER and in State too unin-
huental. to make him strong candidate that he
smart and shrewd in politics on limited scale, rather
than reaching TO the breadth OF mind that bcs leader,
that justihes claim to Lgh order OF staesmanshipj
and eyon1 this, those who know lin personally and
those who do not, alike avow distrust OF the man. It's
icult, they say. define the grounds for this latter
feeling IL does amount TO actual belief In hs dis
honesy-it is rather failure his part TO inspire con-
ndence They do not feel that he would attract tho
reform element that IL waiting TO Judge between the
nominees Of the two parties. Some OF them think HE
in Congress the last week has hurt him. but tho
majority do not One Of the estimabe and coner-
Republicans OF the state holds that the coming
campaign is TO be fought 0n the old issues, and that
Blanes move In the late debate therefore shrewd
| ono. Another distinguished publican says that ms
method N Z was much @ors" than was the position nc
assumed The latter gentleman suggests that he had
arranged his argument ~ compact speech aud permit
ted no Interruptions its doctrine would have made him
popular but that he provoked and Imltted 20
many Interruptions that he cannot send out his own
Cox. and Hirs and several other contradictions with It,
All. with the execution above noted hold h't We ~ o
the most popular candidate nor likely " have the vote Oh
Massachusetts In the Convention.
SECRETARY BRsT0w.
The prepOnderance OF opinion among these gentlemen
and II their published they would carry
much weight in the state and out OF It's that Secretary
Brsow In the favOrite among Massachusetts, Republicans
to-day Those who have given the subject thought seem
70 be- BY common consent, inclined to favor him. He 10
ld. really great finance minister The orhce
of Secretary Of the Treasury has become one of SO much
importance that II ovcrshadows MN VINO occupies ~
requires the very highest order OF talent 10 win con-
spcuous distinction there but Secretary Brstow Is
Office he has made mistakes that have impaired con-
hieuce in his judgment he has developed admirable Dus,
quales, and he has proved himself TO e possessed
Of the genuine spirit OF reform There l- no nAn who
| kinds. II Is probable II the state has any prefer
to-day. il is for secretary Brsow But the conn.
deuce the Republicans here IN the ability o MS trends
| to nominate Mr.. Brlstow II by no means strong Inc
IMPRESSION prevails rather that he will not have votes
tnst she convention viii be- so divided between Morton
Blaine aud Bri-tow that neither can be selected;
| Conkng is counted out Nobody expects Tor hm more
than nominal support Morton all agree has no possb-
cradle vote 10 trade with lie VIII not carr, ls 10 either
Blaine Bristow. Ii Is more likely Ia so to some new
man. | asked two gentlemen whose names are yeIy
| this alternative candidate was likely To- be. one
4 Is.
| PROMPTLY said, Hamilton Fish or Elhu b WASH
burne." One Of these gentlemen has given eonsdeIhDle
bnie was to be- the next Republican candidate He had
| a conversation with Vice-rrcsdent Wilson last summer.
i'm which ne opened HIM his views Gen. wilson, while
evidently having considerable hope Of his own omlma-
ton agreed TO Mr. Washburne's availability; The
points presented proof Of this were, first, Nh wash
bunes absence from the country Distance lends en-
cantment the view often In politics. He had escaped
by n,ng abroad all connection with Creiit Mobller
,chemc-, District Of Columbia ngs, Revenue Frauds,
Whisky crminalty or any other danger that had beset
statesmen here Whether on the rlght or the wrong
side those who remained in the country made 'ncmes
Then M Wlshburne has All excellent record as Foreign
Minister H. alone kt pt ms national nt hylhE ia iIahse
during a. DAYS of tie siege and Oi the Commune, and he
won the hearts OF the Germans by protecting Their pro
pie against violence IN Paris. He bad hSh reputation
or integrity and economy when in Congress lhele Is
nothing against him except the fact that he comes rom
u aud hc mas rather foolish letter that may DO
considered declining the nomination The nrst II Is
Two opinions regards the other some holding that It
| Will really put an end 10 his prospects,
AN UHPLEDGED DELEGATION
Massachusetts, therefore IL is believed, Will not eecs
delegates committed to any man. She will choose repre-
| seutatiycs who may vote for either Bristow, Blaine
washburnc OF Fish The atters strength is Ia ms gem
era conservatism and personal high character and his
.olndness on currency question: as regards which all
here are agreed These delegates are likely to prefer
Bristow 10 Blaine and easily carried la Washburne
II II ~ h p".SIn TO nominate lin by their a-Hhch tits
not considered likely or the Boston papers, iheJ0unds
stands alone IN ftvorins him, and me Adcei'ser IS
very much opposed his selection. II ts probable thai
! the press all through the state, except that portion
Wnshburnp IN preference. But the delegates likely
to 20 unplcdged aud one or two Blame men may be gOt
in. though their votes viii be nuiicd the del'sat"n
The suggestion OF Charles Francis Adamss name is not
ION several gentlemen said OF hnn I'VE do want
him. does body Else we won't think oi MN Ior
He l. an infant IN politics, aud he IS rusty n states
mansnp" The Republicans OF the slale Who 1i NIL