The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-16
GRANT AND SHEhM1M

WASHINGTON, Juno 14-Signs OF bitter
nntagonism between the two wings OF the Re-
publican party respectively hcrled by Grant
and John sherman. are now visible on the sur
face ana will soon take serious form and sub
stance. This feeling has grown rapidly since
the publication Of Shcrmans letter to Mr..
IIuskins announcing himself MS n candidate
for President 1t is intensified 10y the manner
in which the public patronage has been openly
used ut the South to orcanize n sherman mova-
mont and to prepare tho way for the election
Of sherman delegates to the National Conven-
ton noxt year.
The first public blow struck at Grant WIS in
the nomination of Foster for Governor OF OHIO.
II was intended to be- a fatal blow. The friends
of TAFT were allowed 10 20 on with their plans.
aud to feel assured Of nm easy triumph until
the day came to undcceive them 10y sudden
aud Notifying defeat. While they were count
INK with certainty on success. and foolishly
procaming Its significance in advance Sher-
man was quietly drilling his forces for n sur
prise. and seducine support from Taft by
promises OF reward at the expense Of the Treas
urv.
That victory turned even his cool and calru-
hating head. Since the Ohio Convention he has
boldly taken the lead. announcing that he
speaks in the name of the Fraudulent Admins
tration. which has a right 10 shape the policy Of
the party and to make up the issues according
10 its own views. As may be supposed. this sort
90 declaration. which ignored Conkling and the
Old Guard. did not sit lightly on the stomachs
OF Senators who had been accustomed 10 have
their own way and to command instead Of obey
ing.
Therefore when Mr.. Conkllng had a caucus
called for the express purpose Of opposing the
l.tS I.rpfupfa In Ia
House on the Army bill and dcnouncing it as Il
yrtul surrender %; the issue raised In the first
Instance los tho veto Of that bill. no intended to
notify the Fraudulent Secretary Of the Treasury
that II there were blows 20 give there should
also be- blows 10 take. Il WIS a formal dcclara-
ton Of war between the rival factions of Grant
and sherman
No condition Of things is likely to arise by
which the influence that Mr.. Conkling repre-
SCENTS will in any event Doe reconciled 10 the
nomination Of Mr.. Sherman. He may possibly
be supported by pet hanks. 10y syndicates. and
by other money powers. but. after all. these
| haze little 10 DO with the organization Of par
ties or wish controlling the election 81 delegates
through the party machinery. directed 10y few
| hands. The banks and syndicatos can furnish
the sinews Of war TO carry elections. and are in
that respect a tremendous power. But an
/ be- omitted from the estimate.
Grant and sherman will be- strong enough 90
| kin each other Of u their names should be pro-
| scented rs candidates which is by no means
sure 20 happen. Tho idea II the Grant move
ment WIS TO seize the Republican organization
| by storm. crush out all opposition by parade
Of strength. and then nominate 10y reclamation,
! The managers overdid the work. ana now. be-
| fore their candidate has returned TO American
soil 10 play the part prepared FOR him at home,
the party is split 10y well organic ID opposition
which excludes the possibility OF Grant being
nominated ly acclaim. and may drive him from
the field entirely long before the meeting Of tho
National Convention.
The probability OF that event has already sug-
gested Zach Chandler aud others. who were
mover thought Of before, rs candidates. With
! Grant on, Of the way. sherman would be ahl,
though the machinery which he controls by
on go and by patronage. almost to unity the
| southern vote Ia his favor not as a matter OF
political sentiment. hut Of personal interest
| And IL tho Republicans should carry Ohio IN lie
Tall he would certainly tower above most other
ASurants.
In That contingency combination 10 defea
sherman. led 10y Conkling would doubtless b..
formed. and new name would be- sprung as
compromise. Tho friends Of Wasn't urne ar
holding him in reserve hoping that by som,
chapier OF accidents lie may finally come 10 tn
front,