The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-06
CHE Daily Argus,
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sequent upon an election Then, too. he
has too much sagacity to be willing to be
urged upon the convention as New York
candidate, or to wish nomination unless
it is called for by the Democratic party
outside of the state. Mere local candidates
will at this time be looked upon with dis
trust No wise man will take a nomina
ton made by local pressure or particular
interests. The delegation from New York
should be made up of its best representa-
tive men, whose character will give assur-
ance that they have at heart the welfare of
the whole country and the interests of
their political organization in every section
of the Union.
Correspondent-Do you think the gov
ernors nomination possible?
Mr.. Seymour-Living as | do in the
country and seeing but few persons. | am
not so good judge of public opinion as
you gentlemen of the press. As | shall
take no part in the action of the nomiuat-
ing convention, | have not studied prob
abilities. Very much depends upon the
issues between parties. If the subject of
reform takes the lead, he will hold strong
and prominent position Whether he is
nominated or not, his action has been
warmly applauded throughout the coun-
try, and he will command great influence
on or off the ticket in the politics of the
country,
Correspondent-Do you think. then, that
the issue of reform will be the prominent
| one?
Mr.. Seymour-It is difficult to say if
that or the currency question vii! most
engage public attention. | hope the
| American people will see and feel that
there is but one way of getting out Of BUSH
ness and political difficulties that they
must return to the simplicity, integrity,
and patriotism which marked the early
days of the Republic. Without refol III,
thorough and widespreaa, there can be ~
relief from the burdens and evils which
now aff1ict our country.
In all that is said above, two things will
at once attract attention; first that there
is no positive declaration on oy.Seymour'
part that he would under no Circumstance, s
accept the nomination, and, second, that
he makes no positive expression of pre-.
ference for Gov. Tilden. Many who are
friends Of both do not seem to have desired
MIR. Seymour to make either declaration
Nr. Seymour has run twice tor Ofhce after
refusing to do so-for governor 10 1861
and for president in lS68-and the jeers
and jests which he then drew apon himself
have, it is said, made him over-sensitivt
and unwilling to provoke the like again
1t was not long ago that he said, to {
friend that he hoped to live long enough
to convince the people that he was sincere
in declining both in 1864 and 1868. AS t
this recent movement, his friends do no
seem to think there is enough of it t,
Justify direct disclaimer, A declaration
in favor of Gov Tilden would be sur
rounded by much greater difficulties Mr.
Seymour is the only man living who was
once the candidate Of the Democratic
party for president and still keeps his hol,
on national politics, and he is under too man,
Obtigtions in all directions, many Of hi
friends think, to allow him to declare
for any candidate. whatever his persona
feelings may be- Intimate friends of Gov
Tilden, who understand this feature of til
situation. say nevertheless that there i
and can be no doubt as to Coy Seymour
real sympathies They assert that hi
name will be placed first on the list of tn
delegates at large to St. Louis, and tina
he will cast the vote of New York for MI
Tilden with good will, which he can the
fully express. IL. l..