New-York tribune., 1879-04-08
THE STRUGGLE AGAINST TTLDEy.

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| COMMENTS ON THE RECENT CONFERENCE.
WHAT REPUBLICANS THINK OF THE EFFECT OF THE
| MEETING-DEMoCRATs DTsCLAIM ANY HOSTILITY
| TOWARD MR.. TILDEN-HARM0NY DECLARED TO
| BE TIE MAIN OBJECT.
| August Belmont's attempt to consolidate
and harinonize the Democratic party in this State by
making collection OF l-centres TO factions In his
back k-parlor. on Saturday last might possibly dis
tnrb the Republican leaders II they thought IL
would effect the ulteriOr purpose-that OF switch
ing Mr.. Tilden off the Presidential track SAID
one OF the most Influential Republican lead
ers yesterday: "This conference was manifestly
called for antTlden purposes, and to the extent that
IL niures Mr. Tidens chances for the nomination VIII
not have the sympathy of Republicans. The men ut
the conference OF the anttrilden stamp Jonn
Kelly is avowed enemy of Mr.. Tnden Lieutenant
Governor Dorshemer belongs TO the law firm OF Wingae
& Cullen, that has had John Kelly's law patron
age: he is no friend to Mr.. Tildcn's politi-
cal schemes Mr.. Belmont has not openly OPP
posed, will he do anything to aid MT Illden'
II ia Of course important the Democrats to elect their
man next Fall. and II Tdens candidate wins IL VIII DC
great source OF strength to him In the Democratic Ma
tional Convention. Tho Tilden current has been SO
active and strong during the last month that his Demo
cratic opponents feel is necessary to do some
thing toward stemming This conference was called
to show that the other end Of the party was alive"
"Who IL likely TO get the Democratic nomldationP
"Frederick Ocot the present Controller, is thou0ht
to be Mr. Tfldens choice. General Robinson, the Gov
ernors aid said would like To have the nomination.
1t is understood that Governor Robnsons health Is so
poor that his son now translcts most Of the official
business and that he would therefore not accept
denomination"
Might not Mr.. Tuden as rumored, think 1t wise TO
be his canddatei r.
al don't think 1T would be good policy for him TO run
for Governor but It wouldn't surprise II he did It
would he inst like him to do such unexpected thng
But better than take the office himself would be to
have man in it thoroughly welded to his interests"
the conference 10 nominate ex Governor SEYMOUR
'These knew that Mr. seymour conld not be per-
suaded To accept the nomination. Tney use his name 10
attract notice to their movement Mr. seymourls not
in good health, and understand Is determined
TO remain ON his farm. He would be the strongest
candidate the Democrats could put up sanford =.
Church. think, Is the man likely 10 be urged by the
ant-den element, and there is reason 10 believe he
would be glad 10 get the nomination IL hard 10 ac
Mr.. Tidens strong grasp his party 1t Is
friends to-day. when occasionally Mr.. Tden. the
question forces itself upon me. He Is physically
than that, the expression on his face is vacant
But If be isn't doing tins work through others he Is
certainly a very lively and clear-headcd imbecle The
probability is that such men as smith NJ Weed plus Mr
rildens money represent the source OF NJ Mr Iiinens
who made sacrifices for him N 1870 and know taat
Has TiIden raid the city Offices given him new
Hardy. They seem to have mismanaged things.
once, and TO get the Tammany Democrats run
ming like sheep TO their SIDE as the safe one
Mr. PT Tilden': friends" friends were going to capture
1ammany Hall. By removing Mr. Gunbleton ami not
removing Mr. LOcw not TO mention their total over
sight OF Sheriff Reilly, the moral effect Of the reyolu-
tIOu was lost people that it simply move
for political effect. Then the Police COmtnissoners
have been displaced IN way to bring moral strenSh
TO the Anti Tamuany party lt necessary for MI
Cooper TO keen Commissioner Wheeler else ne could
have had no Police Board. Now he can appoint two
Democrats cOmmiss onerships, and be Indifferent as
10 whether the Board OF Aldermen consent to
firm Republican IN Mr. Erhardts place. II MrWpeeler
had been dropped ii might have impossible for the
Mayor TO get more than two commlssone[s confirmed
So far as can John kelys position has not been
weakened by these changes"
vIBws OF DEMOCRATS.
Among the Democrats both those who were present
at Mr.. BemOnts conference and those who were not
honored with invitation" they expressed IT. there
WAS an evlunt dissemination to talk Of the matter
openly tits a delicate matter" said one, aud do
not care to say about it. The meeting was
q private one, OF Democrats who are anxious
for the success the party There nomination,
any action designed in any way 70 interfere Win
strong accommodation 90 the convention to nominate
Ex-Governor Seymour, and the appointment or com
mitee ascertain whether he will allow the party to
take him rs a candidate"
" But was not the meeting an unusual one y was
asked. ThOs' who comment on II say that 1t appears
to have originated to organize strong opposition to
"Oh, OF course, all sorts of things will he said"
the reply; " but 1t was in % %oPnCsition TO nc no
terest Of harmony in the party. Mr. Seymour was
selected perhaps much as for anything cIse because
he was q party leader the days the party acted
unit in the State and he has been identified
with any section faction. We recognize The impOr
tance of uniting the party the coming Fall election
order 10 insure State for the Democratic ticket in the
Presidential election Of $780, ana all measures taken
by the gentlemen present the conference last Satur
day will for the plisment OF that end No per-
sonal feelings involved IN this so far rs know"
"Is ii probable do you think. that Governor Seymour
will accept the nomination :" was asked.
hope ne WILL" was the reply for the sake OF
harmony in the party. All the mbers OF the commit
VIII call og him and him so do The confer
en- o
when the committee are aDc to report"
prominent Democrat, who was not present at the
conference said yesterday that IL thoroughly be-
eyed by observing OF both parties that the Presi-
Dental election 1880 would he very likely turn
the vote OF NewYork and Republican well as Demo
cratic leaders looking anxousy to the result OF hc
state election Fall. He not surprised that
strenuous efforts makingtO unite the Democratic
party and he hoped any honest effort IN that direction
would successful As he bad not been present at the
meeting, he thought it would be unbecoming 10 talk VI