The daily gazette., 1879-09-25
SECOND EDITION
Grant, Blaine or Sherman.

WARRINGTON, Sept. M.-A prominent
Republican politician from Pennsylva-
MA, 1n.coDversation, n y yesterday, in speak
ing of the prospects of the various lead
ing Republicans for tbs Presidential
nomination, stated that If the nomina-
ton was to be made to-day General
Grant would undoubtedly, be nominated.
The people, it appeared, were for him,
but 1t was known fact the politicians
were against him. A great deal, be
said, would depend upon the action of
the Democratic Congress at its next ses-
sion as to who would be the candidate.
Ii, he said, il Is As alleged ,that,an alliance
has been formed between Sherman and
Blaiae, be was of the opinion that they
would De aOlo TO exercise such control of
Ihe machinery TOR electing the delegates
in Peunsylvania as to secure the conven-
ton for either of them as against Grant.
1t is evident from what is transpiring
here, that there will be a warm coneest
In Pennsylvania to secure the delegation
In the next national convention.
1t is understood that this alliance also
extends to the Southern States, and 1t is
alleged that Secretary Sherman expects
to divide the delegation of most OF the
states In that section with Blaine. 1t is
said his emissarles are hard at work, and
favorable reports of their progress are
being received daily.
That it would transfer Pennsylvania
TO the column of doubtful States, when,
with Tilden as the standard bearer OF
Democracy, it would certainly go Re-
publican "by large majority." That
throughout the South there must exist
strong opposition to Mr.. Tilden, which
Wnt'e 1t would not perhaps be bitter
enough to prevent his carrying every
State IN that section, would yet operate 10
sop the morale Of the party and bring out
more strongly the disposition which
exists among candidates for local and
State ofhces to be more Independent of
the party machiRery.
1t Is evident that, should the supposed
friends of General Hancock succeed in
their efforts to secure for him the united
support OF the entire South and the
greater part of the West, it will place
Mr.. Tilden In a position before the con-
vention where he may find it difficult to
repeat the programme of the last con-
vention at st. louis and render a heavy
draft upon his "barls'' necessary IN
order to get himself entered for the
race.
FORMIDABLE RIVAL TO TILDEN.
The announcement b It the friends of
General Hancock were moving to bring
him forward for the Democratic nomina
ton in 1880, has created decided sensa-
tion in Democratic circles here. Among
ohO vi bueTt 10 du tNlutuJ
disposition to ridicule the pretensions of
any one " ho may aspire to secure the
prize which their tricky leader desires to
grasp. They assert that under no circum-
stances would the Eastern delegates to
the National Democratic Convention wa
yer in presenting solid front for Tilden
and representing, a. he does, the money
power of the Democracy,it will be utter
iy useless for any opposition to be Offer
| al tn hla plaing for tho nnpi Ms uf{nn
The Southern Democrats, however, ARE
elated over the movement, and say that
the nomination of General Hancock
wSuli place the party in position to in
dulge in reasonable hope of success in
the great struggle for the Presidency
That 1t would heal the dissensions ia
New York, and render it possib BILE to se-
cure the candidate the united support Of
all the conflicting elements In the De-
mocracy of that State.