New-York tribune., 1877-01-05
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The possibility of a
failure to complete the electoral and OF conse
quent election next FALL continues to be the leading
topic OF talk the capital 1t is not true, as some OF
the Democratic papers assert that Republicans are nov
advocating this method Of settlement On the contrary,
they appear to be pretty unanimous in opposing it, and
the favorable opinions expressed of 1t come from Demo-
Gratis who think there is no hope OF peaceably in
augurating Mr.. Tilden, and who naturally prefer
try the chances Of another election rather than see
a Republican administration seated In power
for years from the 4th of March II the Republicans
had choose between Gov Tilden and new election
they would undoubtedly prefer the latter The power
would in that remain in their hands for year
longer at least and OF them believe that with the
experience gained last Fall they could organize CAM
paign that would result in majority for ter candidate
dspassonae view of the situation, however, does not
reveal any probability Of such all alternative being pre-
sented II the count is prolonged, and Is not completed
before the 4h Of March, the Democrats will be RESPONSE
ble AS long ago the beginning OF the session Mr.
Hewitt and other prominent Democratic members stated
that as last resort, they would be willing to accept
election as compromise
good deal OF speculation already pduged in as to
the probable of the two parties in case an election
next Fall becomes necessary. The Democrats, 1t is as
sumed ON all Sides would renOmnate Gov. Tlden ana
the general opinion that the Republicans would name
Gov. Hayes again There are some people, however,
who think there would sharp contest for the Repub-
Hcan nomination, IN which Mr. Blaine would once more
TO the front.
Almos as important matter the Presidential nom-
naton itself would be the selection Of the President OF
the Senate who would exocio President OF the
United States uut the 4th of March, 1S1S. There are
two opinions as the kind of that should be put Ill
this place One that he should be mere i0cum ienens
with no pronounced policy, administering the oincc
something as chief clerk does of the executive de-
partnents in the absence OF his superior and that he
should be entirely impartial and Tot seek TO throw the
weight of the administration into the scale during the
contest The other view is that man OF great Vigor
and earnestness should be selected and that he should
make as brilliant administration as possible during
the eight mon preceding the election In order 10 WIN
renewed confidence for the Republican party from he
independent voter.
The opinion is occasionally expressed that the Pres
dent pro TEN should be selected with view to his regu
lar nomination by the party for the Presidency In the
ensuing National Convention. 1t is said by some tat
there is nothing In the Constitution the laws requiring
the Senate to elect its members its presiding
officer unless precedent held to have the force OF law
Gov HAYES himself might be chosen to the place ana
might thus have an opportunity Of showing to the coun
trv what kind of an administration lie could make before
the people would be called upon to vote for OF against
him Or il il were thought wiser to run Mr. Blaine, MI
Copkling Mr.. Norton arY other available candidate,
he might be chosen the Attn of March as the pre-
siding officer of the and enei the White House
immediately afterward.