The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-08-16
SIGEL FOR TlLDEN
The Hero Of Wilson Creek on
the Political Situation.
lie Declares that Majority OF the
German Voters will support
the Democratic Ticket.
[rromtne New York Herald, Augsut 10.

|
! support Samuel j. Tilden for the presi-
| dency, caused tremendous excitement
| throughout the city, and more partlcu-
| larly among the Germans. who with our
| American born citizens, have looked up
| on the distinguished arlilleryman as the
very Coryph*us OF Republicanlsn.
| Many of our most influential German
citizens, however did not hesitate In
| hearty manner when spoken to to EN-.
dorse the views set forth by General
| Sigel in his now famous letter.
| The Herald reporter having found Cen
eral Sigel. that gentleman. in his usual
matter of fact and quiet manner. pro-
| ceeded to state his views, and the cause
of his departure from the Republican
| fold
~ called on you, General Sigel. to as
| certain the reason why you have written
the letter. stating that you will support
Mr.. Tilden for the presidency, and why
YOU are to abide by the platform of the
Democratic convention at st. Louis
General Sigcl--It is not apersonal mat
ter; it is political matter. 1 have no
ill-ieeling against the members of the
Republican party, because have been
very well treated by them since the war.
But think that this is another reform
movement, as there was one like 1t III
1871, in which Governor Tilden was in
strumental in bringing about the reyer-
sion 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 prin-
ciples, but merely lot of ruff
fans who followed him for thieyery.
These men Governor Tilden was in
strumental in putting down. | think
the financial policy of the administration
| r., nnliny Of ar iris
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 O0O, 900 of the public debt the differ
ent states have contracted a new debt of
81. DOC. 00O. 200, which leaves a deficit of
$500, 100000. | think if you pay of
800, 0U0, 900 and contracta debt OF ST.
200 900 600 that it is not progress, but ILL
+ stead of that it is step backward.
"Well. General, do you think that
there will be a change in the admins
tration at this election!"
f General Sigel-l think that the busi-
- ness interests of the country demand
change. as is indicated by the letter OF
Tilden, and change in the policy OF the
e general government in the treatment OF
the south, which.of course would, or will
have an influence on the financial cOndi-
4 ton OF the whole country. The respon-
< sibility for the good conduct OF the
! southern states themselves and have
: no doubt that they will get along better
u alone than under the guardianship of the
S general government, because i'm the nat
e ural condition of things they have more
r interests at stake than we have in the
north. and more interest in the coloret
people than we have. And this Is be
i acuse they are compelled to live will
q them, and the future of the south, its wei
+, fare and its prosperity, depend just a
" much on the colored people as those es
IL scntials do on the whites themselves
c This constant interference with their AT
r. fairs, and i'm particular in regard to thu
# cOlored people, must naturally irrltat
the white people and create ARTIFICIAL.
c an antagonism between the two race
y which should not exist, and which coul'
not probably exist il ii were not for tina
>, | interference
IL general | want to ask you what i
It your opinion as to the action the Ger
Is man people in the United States viii
, take In the coming canvass:
Gen. Sigel very slowly aud very posi-
= tively)--I firmly believe that the major
e ity OF the German people OF America Wi
favor the election of Gov. Tilden to thu
., presidency, not because they know mucl
of Gov. Tildcn or his interests or policy
l. but because they are determined to hav'
y a change of administration. The German
citizens in the United States have Away
been Democrats by instinct, but the,
l. hated slavery. They are not prohibition
: lists or protectionists. !, OF course, meal
prohibition in commercial sense.
S General" asked the reporter, "wha
g. is the number of German voters in the
L United States, as near as you can estl
~ mate Z"
Z ~ think" said the old veteran, as i
l. calculating, "about 600 to 1000
It That is about the number Of those who
: are of the German speaking race, OF Ger
;, man parents and who move in one direc-
ton with German aim or German pro-
u clivtles. And | think the majority Of
IS these votes will be thrown for Tildep
Ofcourse the number might be increased
by those who would come naturally in
z. contact with the Germans or who might
If be influenced by them in daily business.
r The Germans are very peculiar kind d
~ people, you must recollect; if they have
an opinion they go tor it. As to Car
" SchurZ, | can't say what his following
ct will be. know that if the German peo
n pie make up their minds, as they will IL
a. this contest, they will follow their OWL
:, opinions and not the opinions or profes
IL sions OF their leaders. Furthermore
s. the Germans always follow their Owl
Of nterests-and ] know they are very
"a skeptical as to politics and pOliti
~ clans. They do not think politi.
Re clans to be trustworthy, as
l. | understand them. There are many
IL leading German who have declared fol
;. ridden. Frederick lIassaurek, in the
III west, is a man of very great talents. ii,
Of is not known so much in the East. Has
saurek was warm supporter of Abra
ham Lincoln when he ran for the Presi
dency. llassaurek is ardent in his sup
n port of Mr.. Tilden. EX-GOverno
- koerner, of Illinois, was for Lincoln
~ warmly. He was formerly also on Ere
e. mont's staff. Judge Stallo, of Cincin
of natl, one of the most honest OF men, wa
to for Lincoln. lie is man of powerful In
iluence. Judge Stallo is now for Tilden
y Reemelin, of Ohio, is also man of grea
al influence, and he is now supporting 1ildei
V, den among our German people. A gain
II assert that the German people want re
yival OF trade, they want peace. they
~ want a changes they don't trust this ad
I'd ministration, and this thing has to b,
" ended-this system of keeping up antag
~ onisms between the two races, black ant
white, in the south. Ii must be ende,
o once and for all in tins coming election.
c. "Do you think. General Sigel, that tn
e, country will be safe in the hands Of GOV
lis ernor Tilden if he should be electe,
= president of the United States?"
General Sigel-Why, certainly. Their
oil are objections made by a great man
he good and well-meaning men to GovernO
| ha Ia