Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-08-03
THREE RADICAL STATESMEN
interviewed as to Grants Chances for
a Third Term, Express Them
selves Plainly as Of Opinion
that he Is the FavOrite,
just Now,
or the Radical Party in All the states
-NOYes Admits the Rascalities
and RObberies of his Admin
istratiOn, but Thinks
He's the Man.


BoAR's HEAD HOTEL, HAMPTON BEACH,
N H., July 20.-A ride of two hours
annihilates the distance between Boston and
Hampton Beach. A prim little station, with
few loungers and group of well-trained and
courteous hotel employees, are the first things
that attract the attention OF the stranger.
He is bundled into d ponderous coach, and as
that heavy vehicle numbers lazily over a very
smooth and excellently built and preserved
road, he has chance to gaze on some OF the
prettiest scenery In New England. 1t is
three miles from the station to Bears Head,
a stately looking building, which stands out
on a high bluff overlooking magnificent
sweep of ocean scenery, the monotony of the
horizon on one side being relieved by the lit
tie group of islands Familiarity known as the
Isles of Shoals
VIEWS OF JUDGE TAFT.
| met Judge Taft in the afternoon, just as
the mercury in the thermometer began to go
down from ninety-four to the more respecta-
BILE eighties, and had a brief interview with
HIM on politics in general and the Presiden-
tial prospects in particular. Taft is Grant
man. He goes as far as Sherman, if not fur
Their, in asserting that If the Republican ma
tional convention were to be held now the
famous Ulysses would be called home from
his wanderlngs and invited to enter the po-
lit1cal arena for third term of the Presi-
dency. The following was the conversation
DO you believe, Judge, that Grant will
get the Republican nomination for third
term of the Presidency"
''It looks that way now, was the reply.
''Of course it is rather earl to open the ques-
ton, as two more years must elapse before
the convention meets, but at present he is
the man to whom large portion of the party
are looking, for in him they see those quail
ties so essential In an Executive in trying
times-courage, strong personality, and
positive conviction"
Would he accept?"
"Well, l don't believe he is seeking the
office. l don't think he wants it. 1t would
be a fearful risk for him to enter again the
arena of politics. He has had his full meas
that it was for the best interests of the coun-
try, or the party, or both, he might possibly
accept the nomination, if rendered with a
a strong concurrence of the party leaders.
General Grants record is a great one, and
peculiar. The service he has rendered the
country in the field and in the cabinet will
gain for him the respect and affection of the
people, The manifestations of friendship
and admiration bestowed on him abroad
have increased his popularity at home, while
his travels naturally tend to ripen his expe-
rience and broaden the scope of his judg-
ment."
would he be elected?"
HE would be a hard man to beat. The
masses of the people have great deal of con-
fidence in mis- tirmness and in his integrity of
character. | think Grant is as high minded
and as honest man in his purpose as ever
held Office in this country. And, besid' this,
he is no hypocrite; he never makes any pre-
tensions. What he is he is to everybody.
Glow does he stand IN the west?"
SIN the west he has the strongest follow
ing. l have not talked much politics of late,
and can give only what my Impressions are
from casual conversation and the tone of the
press. So far as these go | should not hesi-
tate to say that Grant stands first In the con-
fdence or the masses Of the party. l think
this is so in Ohio"
'Now, in regard to the propriety of put
ting up General Graut for third term ?"
''Of course said Judge Taft, ''the step
would be an unusual, an unprecedented one.
Ordinarily l should not favor the establish
ment of such a precedent. There is nothing,
however, in the constitution to prevent it.
General Grant is now private citizen, and
as such duly eligible to the Office of President.
But no man can tell what may happen in the
next two years"
"Do you believe, then, that it would be for
the interests of the country and the Republi
can party that Grant should get third
term?''
''Well, four years more Of him would be
better than four years Of"
"Of Hayes suggested the interviewer, to
fill up pause
''Of Democratic administration, said Mr..
Taft, with smile.
'Supposing the convention were to be held
now, would Grant get the nomination.
81 am inclined to the belief that he would.
Certainly the temper of the people is Just
worked up to that point, so far as my obser-
walton and information 60"
NOR,
Senator E. II. Rollins is man who runs
with the machine in New Hampshire He
and Chandler, Hall and Young, and one OF
two others control the party actions of the
Granite State, and are generally as well in
formed on the sentiments of the people as
anybody can we'll be. Consequently, when
Mr.. Rollins makes a statement regarding the
feelings of the New Hampshire Republicans
on any State or national question, it may be
regarded as er cdthedra. In the course of
the evening the Herald correspondent had
pleasant chat with the senator, chiefly on the
position Grant occupies in the hearts of New
Republicans.
Mr.. Rollins SAID that the people, so far as
he had been able to judge since he returned
from Washington, were looking to Grant as
the man who might be able to reunite the
party, and that, unless some other man
should come to the front within the next two
nation of Grant for a third term.
Certainly" said Mr.. Rollins, eff the Re-
publican party of the State were called upon
TO- day to elect delegates to national con-
Ventlon, its representatives, would be instruct
ed to cast their ballots for him. What may
happen within the next two years, of course
none can tell; some great emergency may
arise which will bring out new man around
whom the party can rally, but at present the
~ ~ faitb nd horac GsranE -
A conversation on State politics ensued
Turing which the senator expressed the be-
ief that Chandler would in all probability be
candidate for the seat Mr.. Wadleigh now
holds in the United States senate.
TALK WITH MINISTER MOVES.
Elk Governor Noyes, who thoroughly en-
oys the magnificent sea air that keeps the |
olourners at Bears Head so cool in this ex- |
hot weather, did not at first seem |
Inclined to talk. He expressed the utmost |
friendship for the Herald, and spoke in the |
ndest terms of the manner In which its con-
uctors had treated him, both in Paris and |
Jew York He said he had not made any
tudy of politics since he had been in the |
ountry, and depended only on the newspa-
ers and tue reports of few friends from the
tates for information while in Paris. He
adj talked with General Grant In the French
apital about the evident tendency of the
.epuDllcan party 10 OHeF nun denomination, |
ut the general declined to state whether he
Tould accept nomination in case it should
e rendered. He said he was tired OF politics,
nd should hesitate to again enter the arena.
Le had had more than his share of the hon.
RS and burdens of Office, and would much
refer to take his ease for the balance of his
fe
'Do you believe he would accept a nomina-
on if it were offered in such a way as to lead
i'm to believe that the interests of the party
emanded his acceptance?"
Il really cannot say" said Minister Noyes,
have nothing to found judgment on,
Icept his statements to me and my knowl-
ige of his character l think he would,
owever, run in the contingency you mem
on"
Governor Noyes expressed the utmost re-
ard for the late President. He had always
,lieVed that he was an honest, upright man.
But, said he, II cannot deny that he kept
class of men around him in whom | had no
n6denee.''