Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-11-24


Grant Ticket.
Washington correspondent Philadelphia
Times: 1t must have been noticed that IN
all the interviews with General Grant which
have been sent across the water to US not one
has spoken of the Presidential question.
Thus far the general does mot disclalm being
a candidate, nor has he allowed himself to be
announced as being In the field. From prl-
vate sources learn that he never permits
himself to speak on the subject, even to his
most intimate friends abroad; but l also
learn that he permits others to talk upon the
subject in his presence to their hearts con-
tent. That is to say, he does not object to
listen to whatever others have to say TO him
on the subject. | do not pretend to account
for the fact, but it is certain that for more
than a year have never been able to get the
idea out of my head that General Grant is to
be the next nominee of the Republicans. 1t
is stronger in my mind to- day than ever, and
| can not help thinking that each day adds
to the strength of the silent man, who Is
being received with honors which could not
be more ostentatious were he a reigning
prince instead of q plain American citizen,
without rank and without fortune. | thought
| would speak of the subject to such promi
nent gentlemen as | might be able
to find, and give the re-
suit in a very desultory manner
below. The name Of Judge Key, postmaster
general, has frequently been mentioned in
connection with the VIce-P Presidency on the
Grant ticket, and within the past few days a
crazy correspondent of the Hartford Times
has credited honest, child old Mr.. Key
with securing pledge from Bonanza Mackay
that he would give one million dollars for the
Grant campaign. | asked Judge Key to day
how such a story could have been started.
He said be had no idea, and supposed it was
unnecessary to deny it. 3" did not even see
Mr.. Mackay while | was on the Pacific
coast" SAID he, g for at that time he was, |
believe, In Paris. 1t is all pure invention, OF
course. But what good can it do to make up
such stories as that"
Ia your two months trip of constant
travel how did you find Grant among the
people?"
there's no doubt of that. l went long way
and saw great many people, but l scarcely
saw anybody that was not for Grant. | tell
you, he is very popular IN the west. OF
course, | saw a few who were not in favor of
General Grant for next President, but they
mostly belonged to the old Liberal Greeley
party, who object to a third term. They do
not like Grant, but they would support him
THE WEST FOR GRANT.
''Did you hear Blaine much talked of in
the westT'
ooh, yes; Blaine is very popular, but my
observation convinced me that TIE west Is for
Grant Of course | did not go through all
the west, and I only speak CT the people
saw. The Pacific slope is unquestionab!y Tor
Grant"
"What are the reasons?"
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the people there, and a good deal of appre-
hensIon is felt. Then kearney has kicked up
a big row, and although we despise him in
The east, there is good deal OF apprehension
felt about him in California, Oregon, Nevada
and other States and Territories. The people
there are beginning to talk about strong
government being needed, and they think
that Grant will make a strong government"
"What do you think about Blaine and
Conkiing as candidates? ?"
They both have many friends, but they
are both In favor of General Grant as against
all other candidates except themselves. /
understand that Conkling had more influence
with Grant than any other dozen men. Of
course he would have it again if Grant were
President"
l spoke of Don Cameron as likely to have
considerable influence with Grant if he were
again President.
eyes," said Mr. Key, 81 should think
Cameron would have great influence with
Grant. The two men are very much alike.
Both think good deal more than they say,
and both are very reserved. They never, TO
use vulgar expression, slop over"
| tried to talk with Judge Key with refer
ence to the frequent mention of him as Vice
President on the Grant ticket, but the old
gentleman was very self depreciatlng, and
seemed to think that he had been spoken of
merely as a joke, and | could not bear to
press the matter against such honest modesty.
| have never known man of greater sim
plicity of character. An honester man was
never created and he is as pure minded as a
child. In addition to all this Judge Tyner,
the first assistant, and who was one of
Grants postmaster generals, says that Mr..
Key is now the best Republican in the cabi-
net.
SECRETARY M'CRARY's OPINION.
"Mr. M'Crary, how does Grant stand in
Iowa?" was asked of the secretary of war.
"Oh, he stands very well with the people,
But why do you ask?'
How will the people take him as Presi-
dental candidate?"
''The Iowa Republicans are for Blaine first,
but they would support Grant If he should
be nominated But there is a large number
OF people there, and everywhere. who abhor
the idea of any man filing third term as
President Whether there are enough to
prevent General Grants election, should he
be nominated, | do not know. | am disposed
to think that Grant would be elected if nomi
mated"
l suggested that naturally Blaine would
prefer Grant if he could not get the nomina-
ton himself, and that Conkling would rather
Grant would get it than Blaine. The secre-
tary answered: eyes, there is no doubt of
that. Conkling would work harder for
Grant than for ANYBODY but himself, and
would carry New York" Mr.. NJ 'Crary is
evidently strong Blaine man, and, although
very friendly to General Grant, is violently
opposed to any third term theory. This l
ga. hered from our short conversation, al
though he did not declare himself. He ac-
knowledged, however, that the Grant move
ment was growing rapidly,
| met William E. Chandler on the street
this morning. He has ju,t returned from
New Hampshire. and he also says that there
is no doubt that the Grant fever is gaining
strength. II do not" said he, "kn0w how
it may be a year from now. 1t may die out
before then"
Have you any doubt that the Republicans
will elect their next President?"
81 have none whatever now, but | had the
greatest doubt until the sixth OF November.
did not think the party could recover from
the injury done 1t by Mr.. Hayes so soon.
But it has dropped him completely, and is
understand he said no longer ago than Satur-
day that if it had not been for his southern
policy the Republicans would have lost
and New York. am in great
doubt whether Hayes Is a bad man or
weak-minded one. Certain it is that if the
Republicans had not ignored him, and gone
on Just the same as if ne had never been dis
covered, we should not have made the mag
nifcent victory in New Hampshire, nor
should we have done so well anywhere"
'Have you an idea who Will be the next
candidate?"
"No; it is too soon to guess. But l can
tell you one thing. He will not be an I'M
known man nor any doubtful man. The peo-
pie have had enough of such men as Mr..
Hayes, and will never elect another. Whether
our candidate shall be Blaine, Grant or Conk-
ling, l cannot say; but whoever he may be,
he will always be found with the party
HOW A CALIFORNIA MAN TALKS.
"How does Grant stand on the Pacific
coast?" l asked Representative Page, of
California.
STAND? Why, there's no other man
talked of for President there. All the Re-