The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-05
ROSCOE CONKLING
Hon. A. B. Cornell's Views Of
His Chances.
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
Review Of It's Position and
the Situation.
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION

The most trustworthy information on political matters,
has presented the views or number Of veteran poti
clans Of both the great parties 1t has also sought the
views OF the active each party. well Of the
delegates to the two National Conventions. The near
approach Of the Cincinnati Convention concentrates
The public interest in what may be done there rep
resentative of the HERALD Saturday waited upon
Alonzo b. Cornell, the Chairman OF the Republican
State Committee and one Of the delegates ut large TO
The Cincinnati Convention. Mr. Cornell is the First
Vice President of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, and found in his office grand building
OF that company in this city. Mr. Cornell stated that
he very much opposed to the custom Of interview
ing and 1t was with some reluctance that he was in
duced to give expression Of his views. The con-
versation which occurred after the preliminary Skin
mishing was substantially as follows
REPoRrER--Mr. Cornell, whom do you think Is to BIO
nominated at CincinnatiY
Mr.. CoRSELL--I am very confident that Mr.. Conk-
ling is TO be nominated
REroRTER-Your view does not agree with that cx-
pressed by the leading republican paper Of th,s CITY,
Mr. CORNELL That probably owing to the fact that
l havo "A fuller know ledge OF tho views OF the
who are to compose the Nominating Convention than
the editor of the paper to which you refer
REroRTgR-Have you any objection to stating upon
what your confidence in Mr.. Conking's success
baseiy
Mr. CoRSELL--If were to do so 1t would be in viola
ton of the policy which has governed the active
friends of Mr Conklng during the IN antcipa
lion of the meeting OF the National Convention. II
has been their policy to keep their own counsels and
make display Of the strength developed in behalf of
Mr. Conking, ana especially TO do nothing to dsparagc
other Candidates; but have objection to
stating generally that Mr.. Conkng's friends count
upon the positive strength Of than $50 delegates
representing in whole part about thirty States.
Nc believe that he has positive strength than
sithcr of the other candidates. and substantial
objection has been made against him candidate
we are confident OF securing his nomination.
RgpoRrEX-what is your opinion of the result OF the
slcctions
Mr. CoRSELre-I have great confidence OF the
u the republican party in this Presidential election.
REroRrxR-Do you not regard tho result Of the cleo
lion depending very much upon the result In the
state OF New York !?
Mr.. CogNELL-I do, and It is for that reason that
expect favorable result New York is republican
State upon full and fair With Mr. Conkling
candidate we shall sweep the State OF New York high
and dry.
REroRrER-Do you regard Mr.. Conklng the
strongest possible candidate for the State OF New
York;
MIR. CoRxKLL-By all means lie will have the
dial and enthusiastic support Of the republicans OF this
State They will take the pride in his
and will work in the canvass as never before For
twenty years Mr. Conkng has been tho favorlte ndvo
Of the republican party IN this State. lie has
laced the people the discussion Of political ques
lions in nearly every county in the State he has
looked into tho faces OF more OF the men and women
Of New York than any other living man. His cand
dacy will personal interest the part of
larger number of people by far than any other possible
candidate
w tnerc mt ba n lar def feet
pcciay IN tho city OF New York, II Mr.. Conklng Is
nominatedg
Mr.. CoRSELI-No, sir; the rank and file Of the party
In the city of New York is almost uni, for him.
REroarEn-Is not the Union League Club opposed to
Mr. ConkIing?
Mr. CoRSxLL-The Union League Club is not politi-
.al body. While is undoubtedly true that majority
its members republicans 1t contains considcra-
lie percentage of democrats and quite number OF
Greeley republicans The republican members OF tho
Hub the personal friends and daily associates of Mr.
Evarts, Governor Morgan and Governor Fish, all OF
whom have been mentioned possible candidates.
| have no doubt, therefore. that very many
Of the members the club would prefer OF these
gentlemen a candidate, but II Mr. Conklng is nomi-
by the republican party the republican members
), - Union League Club viii support him cordially.
RrroGrgR--now do you account Tor the opposition
81 the New York Times and Hdrpers Weekly Mr.
Conklings
Mr. CoRSELL-rhe editors of both these papers mis-
npprehend the feeling OF the republicans this sub
jcct They frightened by the clamor OF few op.
poncnts of the republican party, who style them
Independent voters. with the exception Of the two
papers you have named the republican press Of the
State OF New York is substantially unit, enihusi
asticaly supporting Mr.. ConKlng candidate. It's
the overwhelming testimony Of the republican press
OF the state OF New York that Mr. Conklng is by far
The strongest candidate for the coming campaign.
RKroRrKR--would not Mr. Brstow also be strong
candidate in the State OF New York;
Mr. CoRxElL--f think not His nomination would
be pleasing the great bulk OF the republicans He
Is too much Of favorte with the active enemies OF
,he party. Governor DIX attempted non
PARTISAN campaign for his reelection In 1874 with
Vie most disastrous result. you will remember A
vas, majority OF tho members Of the two
yrent parties republican and democratic Each party
always stronger when has for ,s standard bearer
candidate who has enduring and enthusiastic sup
port of rank and ale. Governor Dix elected in
ls72 republican candidate. During his term Of
Office he, to great extent disregarded the aud
wishes Of the republicans His denomination IN 1874
was brought about against the better opinion Of the
republican politicians BY the clamor OF the spapers
In his behalf Tho signs of defeat apparent
10 the saeaeious OF tho republican leaders
weeks before tile election, aad go vernon DIX was
warned OF the danger and urged 10 20 upon
the stump, which lac declined TO do, as we'll
discouraged the holding OF republican meetings gem
nally, alleging that he deemed tile and
Mat votes beyond the republican party considerable
numbers could DO relied upon, which might be alien.
ned by active partisan canvass IN his behalf MI
Srstow's nomination Is advocated 10 satisfy the very
lass whose support Governor Dix .ondly antci
,aled. party Dc successful which panders
dissatisfied elements Ia 1872 the republican party
cnomin General Grant because majority of
Is members desired. Tins produced formidable
md angry revolt. Many leading joined hands
With tho democracy, but they only counted as indi
,iduals when the general sentiment OF party Is
satisfied and the OF It's members support It's
didaes with enthusiasm, viii always rcerGil faster
than IL viii lose by dcseriion