The New York herald., 1879-02-24

would be vndicaed by his election. and in the eyes
OF the whole world the stain which was put upon us
as nation by cheating majority OF io.eooVoe OK
people out of their lawful choice for the highest ONCE
of the Republic would be wiped OUT
"Hayc you considered who might be the candidate
of the republicans for President" 2"
al constantly hear of the Grant movement. and it
looks now though there were influences mt work
to make him the republican candidate; but my own
impression is that Blaine will be their available
man. conkling, IL is understood. is not in the race
While John Sherman is not without friends and
strong political backing it is doubtful whether he
could command enough strength to win tho
nomination. No; it seems to me that senator
Blaine is tho tower OF strength in the republican
lines You know there very many timid republi-
cans who could not be persuaded to overcome their
prc1udices against a man holding the Presidential
office for three terms. and whatever may be General
Grant prestige or popularity, that fact cannot be
sguscd in the Presidential issue OF $780, But bear
in mind that il is Of little consequence whom the
publicans nominate. Samuel ]. Tilden beat
Grant or any other candidate the. republican party
may see proper to put in the Held against our
nominee.
DUNpY SOLOMON.
Mr.. solomon Bundy, republican. represents the
Twenty first district, composed of Chepango. Dela-
ware and Otsego counties. He commenced his con-
versation by saying that he thought Mr. Robinson
was Mr.. Tidens political preference for Governor.
whether Mr.. Tilden wanted to run again for Presi-
dent in 1880 or 1854.
"It may be uncharitable." said Mr.. Bundy. with
much seriousness, ''to suspect man of personally
aiming and planning to secure the Presidency but
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pressing this conviction to you for publication.
"Will you give me your views on the Gubernatorial
and Presidential contest in your State?'
80 far our own candidate for Governor Is con-
cerned am not prepared to give you my views. Mr..
A. Is. Cornell has strong hold upon the hearts Of
the people OF New York and Mr.. Chester A. Arthur is
very popular man in our party; but II is hardly
necessary to discuss the names of men, Whoever
is selected will fairly represent the interests of the
party and will receive the unbounded enthusiastic
support of the masses throughout the State-I mean
Of course, the republican voters. On the Presidential
s question assuming that Mr.. conaling is no. to
Grant would mako strong nominee. In spite
of all the efforts OF individuals and newspapers
to bettle his claims they will not be successful.
My own impression. however, is that James &.
Blaine will be the coming man OF the republican
party. He is to-day nearer the hearts Of the people
than any man in the republican party. There is an
instinct among the people which makes fair play
Jewel. and the sentiment believe s q growing one
that should have less to lament il Mr. Blaine had
been elected in place Of Mr.. Hayes"
Whist do you think OF the Presidential contest in
the democratic ranks?
''Now and six months hence Thurman would in
my Judgment, command the largest vote in the Con-
vention. In sixteen months Baysrd may be the
democratic choice and under his leadership the
under those of any other member OF the party. You
have alluded to the position New York holds in the
should lead the political parties OF this country.
Her strength and wealth ought to direct important
issues in our body polite"
CAMP, JOHN n.
Mr. John II. Camp, republican, represents the
Twenty-sixth district, composed of Cayuga Seneca
and Wayne counties He freely discussed tho subject
and IN resolving his views for publication said
''There are many reasons, perhaps why the repub
1cans should not express positive preferences for
State officers just now, and the main one Is that it
does not appear morally certain that the Convention
will be as harmonious and unanimous as some Of the
Albany people predict. use In underesti-
mating the existence of discordant elements. We
are bound to do all to overcome the dissatis-
faction which is known to exist and bring
about an undivided support OF our State
come together and bury past grievances.
For President Grant Ia q strong man. The prcju-
dice does not exist now that formerly did against
man occupying the Office three terms, especially.
too, if they not continuous terms. Mr. Blaine is
q good man. wholly acceptable to the republicans. a
power in the ranks of our party and. in my opinion
an invincble candidate for the Presidency. We can
not disguise the truth that had he been nominated
he would not only have been elected. but very much
that have to regret preceding and succeeding the
inauguration Of the present administration. would
have been averted.
What will the democrats do to give your party q
struggle worthy of your strength i'll New York;?
MY information and observation convince me
that Robinson will be renominated and that Tilden
will organize and control the State machinery
to send solid Tilden delegation the Presidential
nominating Convention next year. and should he
succeed with Robinson, then he may claim the
this movement, party is bound to elect its nomi
nee for Governor so as to secure the Governors ap
provl of important legislation which i now pro
republican party in any emergency
CHITTENDEN, r. b.
Mr.. &. B. Chittendcn republican, represents the
Third district composed of portion of the city of
Brooklyn. Mr.. Chittenden says:-"Both the next
Governor Of New York and the next President of the
United States will be republicans and men who have
been fed on strong rep ubican meat-stswarts: men
whom the people trust republicans for
their fairness. justice and determination not to
let the South govern the country. That
will be the dominant spirit would
be liberal and fair, but would not give the South
the reins, and We have got to have Governor
nd own
hands Moreover. don't think any man will be
either Governor OF New York or President who voted
for the Anti-Chinese bill"
covEnT JAMES W.
Mr.. James w. Covert, democrat, represents the
First Congressional district of New York, composed
OF the counties OF suffolk. Richmond and Queens.
lie had carefully read the Albany correspondence in
the HERALD. and fully alive to the important
step taken by the HERALD in thus early drawing at
tention to the coming political campaign. In reply
to the question what hc thought of the views pub
lished III the HERALD he frankly replied
IL think that Governor Robinson has administered
the AFFAIRS of his Office in the main. with admirable
Judgment. The sturdy, old fashioned democrats re-
gard him as safe. sound man, entitled to renom
nation IL he wants IT, and he undoubtedly does want
it. In their stsd sober way this element would be
glad Of that result. There is, however. bright ac-
tive, WORKING element in the democracy of New New
have little sympathy with Governor Robinson
personally. They think the veteran lags
in p'"1Dns this rrspeet m t0 se am with them, n in
sentiment that the Governor wrong in his posi-
ton the educational question. Tho best element
C the democracy favor the fullest and best system Of
popular education. Personally. am for the nom-
nation OF some man who is not committed to any
faction of the party want . man large enough to
represent the whole democracy of the State. who Is
sound on the money issues. who has personal mag
netsm aud who could and would rally TO mis- support
all the elements Of the party. 1t will not be difficult
to select such man when the time for election
actually comes.
Whom do you think the republicans will nom-
mater"
.It seems 20 me that INV colleague Frank Hiscock.
is booming along as the man. He is personally
popular hasn't created any sntagonisms in his party
and. il seems to me. Is man upon whom his party
might readily unite
.iiow about the Presidential candidatcs?"
81 think Tilden has the very warm sympathy and
will have the very warm support OF the exceedingly
large nu r1bcr OF people who think he outrx-
geously wrongcd Personally, don't think he can
fairly I've placed upon the defensive in the event Of
his nomn alton. don't think lac would be compelled
to make o defensive. but would be in position to
make aggressive, fight. At this time II looks 10
me as IL Mr. Tildcn has, in our state. the vantage
points in his favor
"who. in your Judgment, will he his opponent ?
Do you think Grant win be the man ~
"i discount absolutely and entirely the talk az TO
Grants candidacy. never believed and don't bo-
lcye now that there any sincerity the talk in