The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-17
Interviews with Prominent Political
Leaders at Albany.
THE WARNING FACTIONS.
TiHsltss and Ant-Tilielites, Canklingias and Anti
CankAngtss. the Old Guard and The New
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present time beating III harmony with public events
they transpire from day ID day. We are to have
most exciting fall campaign. probably tho most ex-
citing that has tai place in tins State. The
issues involved are very important, tho candidates
plentiful and the republican and democratic factions
exceedingly bitter in their animosities. Then it is
universally conceded that whichever party wins the
battle i'll November that side may look forward TO
sweeping national victory in 1880 The character
and work of the present Legislature. too it is further
conceded will have much to do with next Novembers
campaign Each party watches the other with lynx
eyed carefulness. although the usual log-rolling
aud corrupt bargains behind the scenes be-
tween individual leaders still APP
parent. The people. however, will have
an opportunity of Judging relative to those unholy
compacts when the session closes. 1t will not be
difficult matter to lay the blame for neglect of proper
legislation and the passage of corrupt laws upon
shoulders where they belong. Lobby, corporation
and moneyed influences at work to-day. They
will probably succeed, they have hitherto
ceeded in brbing Legislatures. but tho will
understand the situation by and by. The hour of
retrbuton and vengeance may be at hand than
many of our distinguished Senators and Assembly
men may imagine.
THE wAREING POLITICAL FACTIONS.
As the session progresses and political leaders
drop into Albany from different parts of the State the
pecuiarties of the contest just opening in State
and nation become perfectly evident. To summarize
the situation all sides in this connection will
specify the particular political classes represented
here at present
Oh the democratic side
First-The Tiidenites. represented by Governor
Robinson. Comptroller Olcott, State Treasurer
Maekin superintendent of Public Works Clark, and
other members of the State administration. To
these may now be added Senators Jacobs Ecclesine
and Hogan in the upper House, and some Assembly
men in the lower.
Second.The anti-Tildenies represented by Sccre-
ary of State Beach, Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer
the Tammany delegation in the Assembly, with Mr.
wagstaff (said to be the fence the Senate Chief
Justice Church. Amasa J. Parker and the host of men
identified with canal interests previous to 1875.
The republican side
First-The '.old Guard" headed by Speaker Al
word. General Hustled Senator Murphy. Insurance
Superintendent Smythe, Senator Rockwell, Senator
Harris and that class OF gentlemen.
Second-The Sloanitcs. understood to represent
the young independent element of the republican
party, who believe in striking down '.the machine
proper and elovatng their organization above
the dark grooves in which it is understood
to have been for the past few years.
They opposed to personal government
in politics. corporation Influences in legislation
and claim to be removed from the vllanous teupta-
tons of the lobby which day and night prowls
around the hotels and OF the State Capitol
This side is led in the Assembly by such men as
George b. Sloan. of oswego; Hamilton Fish. of Put
mum; A. b. Hepburn. of st. Lawrence Wadsworth,
of Livingston; William H. varnum, Of New York,
and Charles Il. Skinner. of Jefferson All of them
are not so much opposed to Senator Conkling per-
sonaliy to the system which has grown up under
his leadership.
Third--Thc conservative. cautions, hard working
element, led by such q DIR. l. /. Hayes who
do not claim to be politicians in the full sense of
that questionable title. but whose influence is de-
cidedly marked here. Dr. Hayes advice is sought
by great many members of his own party. His
fine abilities and well known reputation for honesty
and carefulness in anything which he undertakes
have given him a particular hold upon large num-
Der of his colleagues in the Assembly,
Sitting WHEAT.
In order to get at the exact sentiment and condition
OF affairs the political situation in the city and
State of New York, aud also from a national stand
. point. have converscd during tho past week with a
number of gentlemen, representing all these factions
within democratic and republican ranks. The inter-
views come from all sides of sentiment and opinion
and must give fair picture of what the politicians
in Albany think of the outlook in 1879 and 1850
The gubernatoral and Presidential issues seem TO be
uppcrmost In the minds of all. Singular that many
Of the republicans with whom discussed the situa-
would prove to DO tho strongest possible candidate
that could be placed in the field against their own
nominee. They are not willing. however, to con-
cede for instant that there is a possible
chance OF Uncle Sammys election. Speaker
Alvord and ex-Speakcr Hustled. two foremost
leaders in republican ranks. are unhcsitatlng
in the assertion that General Grant will be
nominated for the third time in 1880 and that
the electricity of his will sweep the country
from md A. and In Sfatc Oh
laugh at the idea of their opponents elccting Gov
They consider that the democracy must fall
to pieces through divisions among themselves. On
the other hand Senator Jacobs and his political col
leagues. with whom chatted of the opinion that
the democrats will carry New York state in Novem-
Der without the shadow of a doubt. The question as
TO Horntio Seymours candidacy is discussed in the
interviews both with Senator Jacobs and Canal Com
missioner Wright
WHO WILL STATE BANNERS.
In looking over the entire Geld and after compar-
ing the of the different gentlemen am led 10
believe that the democrats will renominate Lucius
Robinson for Governor and tho republicans probably
Congressman Frank Hiscock The latter is under
stood 10 be the best candidate TO harmonic the
Conkiing aud antConklng interests, for the
reason that he has never been radical al
gocatc on either side. II is argued, too. that
be has particular elements OF strength throughout
Shc state, and that he secure a fair democratic
sotc through the influence OF Mayor Delden of syra-
susc, aud OF that class. who have been bounded
almost death by the terrible attacks of Governor
Tidcn. This influence, however may cut both
ways and be injurious TO the republicans as TO the
democrats. In the event of Hiscocks nomination
Janes W. Hustled would prove to be the candidate
for Lieutenant Governor. OF course other names
are mentioned for Governor on the republican side
Senator pomeroy, George u. sioan Chester A.
Arthur and A. b. Cornell. The ghost OF Smyth is
said to haunt the political dreams OF Pomeroy. and
be- therefore, may be considered out OF the field.