New-York tribune., 1878-07-24
FOR THE PRESIDENCY.
,NTs CHANCES FOR THE NOMINATION.

GRANTS CHANCES FOR THE NOMINATION..
A TALK WITH EX-ATToRSEY-GENERAL WILLIAMS
HE TnINKs THAT A THIRD TERM IS NOT ONLY
POSSIBLE But PROBABLE.
The Hon. George Ii. Williams, Attorney
General under President Graut, is at the Metropolitan
Hotel lie asked last evening for his views In rea-
ton TO the denomination Of General Grant. Mr. VIII
las had read the published remarks OF ex-secretary
Fish, and said
''what Mr. says right There is general feel
ing among Republicans as far as my observation has
extended, that General Grant VIII receive the nomlha
ton, that IL be is nominated he VIII be the next
Pre- .den Ido think, Mr. Fish does, that his De-
ing talked OF three years in advance Will make any Oil
ference. There feeling that lie Is the
best man in any possible contingency that may
threaten the peace OF the country-the same
that prevailed at his first nomination In the West ana
Northwest the feeling for him Is very strong Iheie IL
practically no Southern Republican party in existence
Its is due TO the feeling that II had not the
moral support OF than to any
thing else. These Southern people have exaggerated
ideas OF tie power Of the Federal Government
and a feeling OF moral support and sympathy has
powerful effect on them. Under Grants administration
the belief that he sympahizad In any movement OF
question was sufficient. No demonstration Dy Tue
Administration was needed to encourage tnem'
With the present Administration 1t is different
While they feel that Hayes was not right
m his course toward the Southern Republican
Governors they do quarrel with that actlon
as with his following t up by appointing Democrats "a
ofioe-mcn VINO had opposed his election They wouia
Lave accepted any straightforward statement lie lsh
have made IN regard to the necessity for not rccognlLhg
/ Packard and steafps. had it ended there. THIS was
done 60 concillse the southern Democrats; u Gel
tninly could not have been because there were no
good and competent Republicans IN the south.
lfc seeued fo wish to 'iberaLe his ADMINISTRATION
The Southern Democrats while approving his course as
long a. fayurs feeling OF gratitude TO
ward Lin and would r,ndcr him no practical ala II he
| reaulrri n. lie would not get one vote"
aWould Grants denomination revive the Republican
| party IN the South e.
''It would not have much effect now, as the Repnb-
cans are united the governments are all la the
hands Of the Democrats, aud tins mas gOod ueal OF
Influence on thom with the feeliug That they have no
recognition by the Administration. III any KopuOlican
/ could get auy support there. II ls Grant. lie
/ might also, possibly. few States
louisiana Florida and South Carolina. II any, hut no
others The Southern Republicans viii drift D1ck INTO
e Democratic ranks, form Themselves into indepen-
dent organ zatOns-Do Liberal DemocratsOpposing the
| Bourb0ns but mainly local affairs They may at-
tempt 10 send Congress. While being essentially
Democratic Ia prnclpe, they would DE anllB0urDOh
| they would lean toward aud sometimes aet
| with the Republicans on National Issues. lux
southern Democrats determined 10 get cOntro
of the entire Government, State Rud Federal auu VIII
not be content TIL they do Thurm an II their choice
Though rllden Is adroit manager he Is not hKsd
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