New-York tribune., 1879-08-30
REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.

REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
COUNTING ON A SPLIT IN TIE DEMOCRATIC RANKS
THE CHANCES OF The LEADING REPUBLICAN,
CANDIDATES TO SECURE THE NoMINATioN-MR
CORNELL WILL PROBABLY LEAD ON THE FIRST
BALLOT.
IFRoM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
SARATOGA, Aug. 29.-Only comparatively small
detachments of the advance guard of the
Republican army which will fill Saratoga
next week have yet arrived; those here
are still to be counted by dozens or by
scores. rather than by hundreds as they will be
next Tuesday. No one of the men who have been
mentioned prominently in connection with the
first place on the ticket is here to-day, although
Senator Robertson, Congressman Starin aud Con-
gresham HIscock have all been on the ground
daring the season. Nor does the list of Repub-
hcans who have already anticipated the con-
yentiOn by their coming include many names of
National prominence, although the gathering next
Wednesday Is TO be unusually rich in material of
that sort, and will show an ample store of ex-
Governors past and present members of Congress,
and men of the first rank i'll the party.
In spite of the absence of the most conspicuous and
influential Republicans, the chosen few who hold
the chief places in councils it is interesting to note
the opinions of the men who are here.
All the little groups of Republicans who gather
on hotel-piazzas at the springs and in other places
talking over the prospects of the candidates at
one in two things. They have lively faith that
they will carry the State this year and an earnest
resolution to work hard for the ticket which the
convention may select no matter whether
it satisfies all the preferences or not.
The expectation of success is so posi-
tive aud pronounced that 1t may look like
over-confdence in many cases. But thowever strong
in tha hplia
that the triumph can be without exertion, and
pleutv of it, These men mean to justify their faith
bv their works. note of warning has been
sounded by faithful and trusted advisers, that Re-
publcans must expect TO meet united Democracy;
that the latter party, aroused to the immense I'M
portance of victory this year, will compose its
differences so far at least to bring out its aver
age strength. The supreme Importance of puttingin
the field a ticket that will command the full
Republican vote draw to it also large part of the
independent or floating vote. and call out the best
energies of the party in the campaign is conceded
ON all sides. But the view that Republicans will
not have the aid of Democratic dissensions finds
many sceptcs here.
SUPPORT OF THE LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.
As TO the man to win with there is Of course,
diversity enough. Each aspirant has friends In
abundance who are eager to go over the weak points
i'm the Claims of the favorites of others. The un-
popularity of the machine" Is the chief argu-
ment heard against one man, and his connec-
tion with the New-York Central Railroad is
brought up against another. Bul answers 10 suGn
objections. aud able ones, are not lacking VI
course there is much eageTness TO know now pIonl-
nent part Mr. Conkling Will play in the cOnYen'
tiOn and how actively he Will exert MS great nnu-
The support of the three leading candidates is not
entirely concentrated n certain localities as one
might expect Mr. Cornell has friends here from all
parts of the State. Judge Robertsons strength. of
course is mainly in the river counties, but lie
also has warm advocates from many other
places. Mr.. Starin naturally sweeps everything
before him in his Congressional District, but
has also made deep impression III some
quarters in New-York City. A Republican political
leader whose name is well known both outside and
inside the metropolis, and who is one of the most IN
defatigabe workers III the city said here recently
e" Starn would make strong candidate, believe
be would got more votes IN New-Iork CITY
than any who has been named.
Many policemen, Democrats as well as Republicans
would work for him on account OF MS ahhuai eA-
cursions for the police force, and policemen can ac-
cOmplish a great deal for candidate. The yete-
rams would rally to help him on account of hls
bounty TO them and their families The poor people
of New-Yor generally will not forget his generosity
and the opportunities he gives them for enjoyment
and fresh air. The wOrkingmen like him because he
pays good wages. is just and reasonable employer.
and never gives them any cause 70 st1ke.
He has much executive ability, abundant re,
sources and tireless energy, and II nominated
would make a vigorous aggressive campaign lhe
poIiticIan, who took this favorable view OF Mr.
Siarlns candidacy, is not connected WIN the Con.
0ressnlan in auy way is not an intimate friend OF
his and has never been identified withihs political
fortunes. , -.
one incident of the preliminary campaign before
the convention has caused small amount Oi
amusement here. Ii is the swiftness with which
some journals opposed to Mr.. Cornell have declared
him out Of the race nave asseIt1u t - hia. tiob
he has been disappointed IN many counties IN WIN
he expected 10 get delegates, and have insisted
that he will not be better than second or thl on he
6rst ballot In the convention These journals must