The New York herald., 1879-03-03

truth patentthat IL the Tdenites played this
game in 1877 there is 10 reason that their democratic
enemies should not follow suit IN the same way IN
the campaign of 1879 The pro ogramine might be
that, in Mr.. Tilden absolute control of
the State Convention and insists upon the nomina-
ton of ticket absolutely in his own individual in
terests. then Tammany Hall ana other disatected
democrats throughout the State could enter
into secret bargain TO slaughter the State
ticket at the polls in various election dis
tricts which they could control. 1t might not
be impossible for certain of the leaders, too. on
this side of the house to secretly help along conf
bination in New York city between disaiected demo-
Gratis ana republicans so that few thousand votes
could be taken away from the Tilden State ticket by
such adroit tactics. Ii is conceded that Mr.. John
Kelly would not lend himself to any such scheme, as
he is understood to be too straightforward poll
tician and too honest man to enter into disgracefu
compacs of that character but there said to he
certain gentlemen belonging to his organization. as
well as others scattered through the State, who
would be willing to go to any extremes in cutting
the political throat of Samuel ]. Tilden. Besides it
is we'll understood that not alone the political but
the personal fortunes OF those gentlemen depend
almost entirely upon the fate of Mr. Tlden in 1879
and 1880.
WHAT Is TO BE DONE?
Taking all these important issues into considera-
ton the question naturally arises. What is the best
policy to be pursued by the democracy OF this State
under the circumstances? Hesitation, doubt and
indecision are predominant characteristics of the
democratic leaders on both sides withwhom have
recently conversed in Albany. They want har-
mony-insist that without 1t the party cannot sue
ceed next Noyomberbut they~re not at all clear as
to what best to be done to bring about this happy
state OF affairs If New York is really ''The Pivotal
Sate'' how NECESSARY is it that all these democratic
dissensions should be brought to speedy end! The
democracy of the country. taking this view of the
discussion look intently positive cementing of
all di"culties The actual situation to-day may be
summarized as follows:-
l. Samuel j. Tilden is said to have control OF the
State machine. ~. far as the Governor, Public
Works and State Prison departments are concerned.
2. The same gentleman will undoubtedly use those
ecctua elements OF political power in sending dele
to the next state Convention in the interest OF
Lucius Robinson.
5. Through Mayor Cooper Ex-comptroller Green
and other able anti-TaInmany leaders in New York
city. Mr.. Tildeu is able to menace Tammany Hall.
and is now understood TO be engaged in unGermin-
ing the present management of that formidable in
4. Comptroller Kelly in the city of New York and
Mr.. Allen q. Beach, i'll the State foremost leaders
in the anti-rllden phalanx They do not believe in
former. They evidently think that it would be
better for the democracy and the country if the
gentlemen were to take absolutely back seat in the
discussion of public questions.
8. Those estimates of sMr. Tilden to be
ernor Dorsheimer Chief Justice Church. Amasa j.
Parker, eX-Canal Commissioner Wright and other
democrats Of equal weight throughout the state
Now, the question again obtrudes itself, What is
to be done in order to bring these gentlemen together
in one grand feast OF brotherly love?
A POLITICAL PANAcEA.
shrewd political leader here gives me few hints
in this connection. He suggests the nomination of
a State ticket composed of onehalf Tllden and one
half anti-Tlden men he also remarks that the only
prominent antTldenite state officer at present is
Mn Beach.
''How as to Lieutenant Governor Dcrshemer?"
asked.
THAT gentleman hus been st,addling the fence for
short time past. He will have to walk the
plank 1t will be remembered that he did not at
tend the last State Convention to aid either the Tden
or Tammany side. Then. too. he made fool of
himself in coqueting with Justus Schwab, the Com
munist."
"what names would you suggest for the principal
offices the democratic side next fall to bring
together all contendEg interests?"
We'll here is list for consideration:-For Gov
ernor-Lucius Robinson. Tilden; Dewitt g: West.
an 1T Savm trail (y
Beach, ant-Tilden. For Secretary OF Stato-Alen g.
Beach, ntiTnden. For Treasurer-George G. Green,
Niagara, anti-Tilden; Charles N Ross, Auburn.
tral; James Faulkener. Livingston Tilden. For At
torney General-August Schoonmaker, Ulster.
Charles wheaton. Duchess. Tiden: william g
Ruger, Syracuse, antIilden; William Poncher Os-
wego. anti-Tiiden. For Comptroler-Frcderick p.
Oicott, Tiiden. combination of Tildenites and
antiTildenites taken from this group would un-
doubtedly sweep the State"
What is your real opinion as to the trouble be-
tween Mr.. Tildcn and large humber of the workers
in his own party in this State p
Had the gentleman surrounded himself with men
like those who aided him in his nomination for Gov
ernor, instead OF allowing the Peltons, Weeds and
men ofthat stripe to use him for selfish ends then
there would be 10 serious division in the demo-
cratic party to-d'y. As you well know, division
in the democratic ranks means republican victory
in the State OF New York next fall
REPUBLICAN DIssEN1oNs.
The republican party in the Stcte have their seri-
GUS discussions. but they are not BY any means
difficult of solution those the democratic side.
The "Old Guard" it is true. headed by Speaker Al
word. General Hustled, Insurance superintendent
Smyth and others Of that class Of politicians gained
an important victory in securing the organization of
the Assembly But this victory is not unlikely to
turn to ashes in their hands. The "Old Guard of
the republican. party is said to be in the grasp of
the corporations--heir creatures and instruments.
Whether the charge Is true false it is difficult
say All the indications here. however, point to the
absolute truth g tins assertion. and the masses Of
people in the State begin 10 be imbued with the
impression. The young Legislative chiefs of
the party-such men George B. Sloan, A. u.
Hepburn. Hamilton Fish. James NJ. Varnun, Charles
II. Skinner f. s. Mann and others--have, however.
organized brilliant campaign against the corpo-
rationists and may upset this "Old Guard in the
political field before many weeks have passed. II
Mr.. Sloan is wise he calamity lead the advance
in this laudable strife, with every prospec. OF
brilliant victory in the end.