New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-08-01
TIE ONO REP UBLICANS.
GATHERING FOR THE CONVENTION
4 CAUCUS LAST NIGnr-JCDGE TAFT PEoBABY TIE
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Caucus LAST NIGmr-JUDGE TAFT PROBABLY THE
CANDfDATE-TINNKS IN TIE PLATFORM.
lBY TELEGRAPH To TIE rrrnUNEl
CLEVELAND. Ohio July 3I.-Rcmembering the
gallant iight for principe made by the Republicans
of Ohio in past years il rather dshcarcning To see
their leaders on the Of "a State Convention trying
to fix up platform which shall assert no cherished
beliefs but shall seek by ingenious adjustments and
compromises to harmonic differences OF opinion, ana
open a pathway TO success. The Convention, II
would SEEM is not 30 assert sound political doctrines
without regard 10 consequences hut Is to study eN-
pedicncy, and construct net ample enough io draw
in Republican voters of ali shades Of opinion. The
real motto of the recent Democratic Convention
was anything TO win. The Republicans DO
not 20 as far as this. but they are
willing to yield some points that were once
considered sacred rather than to increase the hazard
Of defeat. There is some excuse for their attitude
however. They are told on all sides that the future
Of the National Republican party and the success of
President H9yc,'s A im.msration depend upon their
carving Ohio this year, and they are thus strongly
impressed with the idea that is of the utmost
importance. IL Is therefore scarcely To bc wondered
at that finding widely divergent views existing
among themselves, tney should turn to compromises
as the only salvation. Let MS keep our quarrcls
within our own households" they say, land NOT
bring them before the public in the Convention and
the canvass. Let Us construct platform broad
enough for MS all to stand upon"
With thus view, preliminary caucus is being held
tonight in which Mcssrs. Garfield, Foster, Danfori,
Monroe Cox. Matthews. Grosyenor, Eggieston ard
others prominent leaders take part. Less DISPOSE
ton is manifested to favor a repeal or modification
Of the Resumption Act than expected; but there
is a good deal of apprehension that a square rcsou-
fox. rof.a rt mt he
State for the Republicans Some propose TO say
nothing in the platform the subject, except To
favor the RECOMMENDATION, of silver an aid To re-
sumption. Others want a resolution calling for
a postponcucnt Of The date until measures can
he passed 10y Congress providing method for re-
sumng. Others are for absolute repeal OF
the act; but this latter class is evidently
in small minority 4 silver plank is GER
tain to be put in the platform. There will also be
a plank on the subject of the railroad strikes, pre-
pared 10y Stanley Matthew's, which viii favor Gov
eminent interference IA the way of police rcgua-
tiouS end provisions for arbitration. The general
policy Of the Administration will be sustained but
il Is probable that the Southern policy viii not be
specifically mentioned ont of regard for he feelings
of the radical wing of the party, who show good
deal of strength. This wing is quiet and sensible
however and if the men were left to frame the plat
form themselves. they would make no attack upon
the President They all say that they concedc the
hest If motives 10 him. but cannot approve the
abandonment of the settled Republican policy to-
wards the south.
The prospects continue strongly to favor Judge
TAFT, nomination for Governor None OF thc1nnor
candidates are making amy Roadway or develop ig
more than little local strength. Judge Taft meets
with some energetic opposition, however. There Is
candidate for observation-disclosures from Cincinnati,
whose friends want 10 give the Goyernor,hip TO
Northern Oho.so that their man may have a chance
The plea that Taft is opposed 10 the Presidents
Southern policy is freely used and with some effect
On the other side. however It Is urged the fact that
he is not prominent adv ocate of that policy viii
help him in the canvass, because the Radicals. dssat-
i,fcd with the plank commendingit, which al agree
will be put in the platform, can solacc themselves
with the candidate. Judge TAN has not said
ANYTHING i'm pubic against President Hayes course
towards the South but he Is understood not 10 favor
tie Louisiana part of the programme, at least.
There appears to bee no objection TO him on the part
of tie most earnest friends Of the President. how
ever. They look upon him being the strongest
man to head the ticket, and are confident there Is no
real autagouism between him and Mr. Hayes. They
remember too. that il was tine Presidents pro-
granme for placing the prominent ONO leaders That
Matthews should have the Senatorshlp Noyes % To
France, Garfield be made Speaker and Taft Cover
nor.
11pm-1he Conference of leading Republicans
has broken up without coming to any conclusion on
the resumption question. The men who favor stand
ing by the Resumption Act led by Mr.. Garfield, are
discouraged and fear they cannot hold the Conyen-
ton. Among the strOuSest opponents OF the Act Is
Stanley Matthew's who favOrs receiving grecnbacks
for Customs dues. The silver dollar men have e'-
t..Ysa IA.
get them to be contentcd with resolution favorng
the Of two metals for currency appear to be I'M
awaiting. They are determined to have the old silver
dollar restored.