The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-19

those represent In saying this mean dsparage-
mcnt to Mr.. Thurman, Mr.. Hendricks or any other
leading man OF the West, and certainly not OF the
East
THE POLITICAL ATMOSPHERE.
THE AIR GETTING RAREFIED-cLEARER VIEWS
LANDMARKS APPEARING DIsTINCT-CoNKLING
LOOMING UP.
Over the plains which stretch out like vast carpet
from tho foot of the Rocky Mountains the atmosphere
is clear that peak which may be sixty seventy
miles distant will appear to be within two hours
walk. Its very ribs, as Brct Harte would call them,
are distinct and the OF light and shade
plain No cloud hecks the almost painfully soft blue
OF the sky no knoll breaks the horizon into OF
color Everything s clear, distinct, Ineligible To
Eastern this appearance OF whites and blacks
is both arid and pleasing. 1t is disappointing and
grand In Its very greatness there Is mnutiae. The
immonsity Of background brings into relief the
faintest details The atmosphere Of American politics
Is gradually clearing II has been foggy and impenc-
trable. We have that only which by. But
here and there peak purpling above the
mist Very everything will BIO plain to the most
doubling mind.
Tho Grand Rapids (Mich) Times says
OF COMPILING
IrMr Conkling is nominated at Cincinnati 1t will be
the people that nominate him. There better way
under present caucus system. The whole republi-
agents there We have the power instruct
struct them If instructed those agents class OF
obey instructions II annstructed Il Is our own fault
und bound to honor their judgment ana indorso
their political action. THIS Is even a fundamental
principle OF the common law and to adopt any other
course is bad faith toward the honorcd trusted
delegates and prolific source OF party confusion
The St Joseph (Mo) Herald, ono Of the leading
Western papers that recognize tho inherent strength
coSKLiSG CANDIDATE,
says
The HERALD the first journal In the country that
oulspoken for Conkling for the Presidency, and
now all over the West there appears to be strong
The Rock Island Union says that the indications
that from the tour republican giants-Bianc, Conk-
ling, Morton and Brstow-the nomination will be
made, and article presidential Possbill-
ties with the following paragraph
hs ties will r0sy Be 9ss ewing the A.
will require strong candidate side TO the
Mr. friends urge can this wsS
ssrany than any other candidate aud h.
choice Cincinnati. The duty Of the Convention
sspiran,s and sinsns ali mere personal
Says the ST. Paul Pioneer Press
The republicans OF New York follow Conk-
ling with more enthusiastic ana devoted attachments
than any other leader since the halycon days OF William
II. Seward. His candidacy for the Presidency tho
spontaneous aud unsolicited product OF hts popular
ity. The truth there Is not
spectacle tcnabc argument advanced against Conk-
ling. The opposition 10 him IN New York personal,
captious and unreasonng Il resembles in spirit pur
nose and method the liberal crusade against Grant our
years ago Perhaps also II will DO identical in ei-
feet Unjust abuse always, In the end, rebounds to tho
advantage OF the mai,gned
In discussing the question the olict SUM- Of recent
date, says
This is matter worthy OF serious consideration, for
though have personal preferences among the
list OF prominent names mentioned. there does
yet appear any valid reason why every good republican
should not support Senator Conkling, whose public
career has been unexceptionabc ana whose private
record Is without u blemish- A true honest, con-
slstcnt republican an untirlng worker and faithful
every trust heretofore committed to him, senator
Conkling Is surely one who woulde command only
the solid support OF the party with which he
allied, but very large, II not larger portion, OF
those who rank now as ndcpe ndent democrats These
are considerations OF the very highest importance 10
eycry OF his country, OF whatever party and We
commend thom 10 the serious attention they we'll
deserve
Says the Chicago Post and Nall
Within a short time however, as has been noticed
by the Post and Mail there has been growing dispo
s,on, in the West especially to admit, The claims Of
pubIicans might prefer other candidates II is urged
that there be no objection TO Senator conkng Tor
lack Of ability patriotism aud ndelly TO republican
principles and therefore, u II shall be found that he
as IL Is claimed carry his own state as against
Tdcn and is stronger in New York than any other OF
the dlst,ng ushcd gentlemen named, while equally
strong elsewhere Is further urged by his friends that
all good republicans ana patrols should cordially acqu
escc IN his aud personal preferences
for the general good, Mr.. Conking's friends claim
that II he nominated at Cincinnati New York Is sure
to give the republican ticket an overwhelming ma
iorisy. whiIc without his name at the head Of tho
ticket the result IN tho State would at least be doubtful
The 0swego n. " I,liadiuss, In burst Of enthu-
siasm, says
Our republican friends may just as well hx their
mouths TO hurrah for 'Conk" All the indications
Tor his nomination Cincinnati are Frightening
Grant has finally decided throw the full force Of the
machine IN favor OF 'the iavortc son OF New York,
aud we are TO have an attempt ~ continue Grantsn
under the reign OF the immortal Roscoe" Tue Gus
tom House chaps are IN glce nj tho fall or Blaine,
and they rejoice IN the revelations which cnangng
the Ma'ne man IN network from when he cannot cx-
ricate himself Wall street has been secured for
Conkng too, and y Is now cxutngiy proclaimed that
SOU, vOOUW Will DO Cincinnati, In hls
interest Curtis and Roberts and Evarts and
schurx ana the rest Of the exotics" will cndcavor 70
make Leai against the pet OF Grant, bat the legion or
federal Office holacrs from MI parts Of the country viii
swarm al Cincl natl, and Conxnng will be Nominated
on The nrss ballot Shame Is out Of the race II he