Daily globe., 1879-08-28
TLLDEN, DORSHEfMER AND TAM
MANY,

MANY.
Much gossip has been created of late in
political circles by the pronounced opposi-
ton of Lieut.. Gov. Dorsheimer, of New
York, to the denomination of Mr.. Tilden as
the Democratic candidate for the Presidency
next year. Some may be inclined to ques-
ton the right of man who has been a
member of the organization but three years
to attempt to dictate the policy to be pur-
sued, yet all are at loss to understand why
man who was such an ardent friend to Mr..
Tilden in 1875 has become so bitter an enc
my in 1879. While recognizing the force of
some of Mr.. Dorsheimer's objections to Mr..
Tilden's candidacy, we have been somewhat
puzzled to ascertain the cause of the falling
out between the two men. Mr.. Henry CLAY
Oonde, of st. Louis, has, however, furnished
the solution to a correspondent of the
Chicago Tribune. It seems that Mr.. Dors-
heimer has had aspirations upon gubernato-
rial honors, and wanted the influence of Mr..
Tilden to procure the nomination, as he
recognized the fact that his voice was almost
omnipotent in the decision of the question.
MIR. Tilden, while assuring him of his per-
sonal friendship, told Mr.. Dort heimer that
he had not the hardihood, even though he
might have the disposition, to ask the Demo
Gratis of New York to nominate a man for
the chief Office in the State who had so re-
Gently attached himself to the party. This
so incensed the pompous lieutenant governor
that he went over, body, soul and breeches,
to Tammany Hall, and thence opened a war
fare upon his former friend and benefactor.
This story has the semblance of truth, and
is supported.in the main by credible wit
nesses resident at New York. The truth
seems to be that Mr.. Dorsheimer wanted to
become leader in the Democratic party
before he had served his probation,
and finding that Mr.. Tilden would not Sec
ond his efforts in that direction, he turned
upon and maligned him. Mr.. Conde further
states that SO far from negleoting to meet all
the expenses Of the campaign of 1876, as
charged by Mr.. Dorsheimer, Gov. Tilden
was scrupulously exact in paying all legiti-
mate bills, and now holds receipts for all to
whom he was indebted for services.
We care very little as to the cause of this
little trouble, though the explanation given
places Dorsheimer in very uncom Portable
light. He is ambitious of political prefer.
ment. That is not fault, but rather praise.
worthy. But his attempt to supercede those
who have done long service in the party wat
not commendable, and his desertion of one
who had befriended him and aided him il
his advancement was decidedly reprehensi
bic. Mr.. Tilden may or may not be nomi
mated by the Democratic convention. If hi
succeeds it will be due largely to the opposi
tion of the Tammany Hall gang
supported by such political ad
venturers as Dorsheimer. Mr.. Tilden is ex
ceptionally fortunate in having secured th'
opposition of these elements, for his pros
poets are materially advanced thereby.
Whether Mr.. Tilden or some OTHER man
secures the Democratic nomination in 1880
the result cannot be doubtful. Even the op
position of Tammany to any candidate ex
cept its own will not prevent the success O
| the ticket, for the enmity of that organiza
ton is far better than its friendship. It ma,
as we'll be distinctly understood now as i,
| the future, that any candidate having tn
favor of John Kelly and his associates will
be ingloriously defeated. The Democratic
party cannot afford to bear the burden of
society with such an odorous reputation a
the one in question possesses. The tw,
organizations have nothing whatever i,
common, and the sooner they are divorce,
the better it will be for genuine Democracy