The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-17

is usual with statesmen of his stern calibre and fine
perception Of honor. The crswn may possibly be
thrust upon him by Tilden's friends although the
singular statement is made to me by General Hustled
that the Gramercy Park statesman may be induced
to take the field for Governor himself against all
corners should he feel confident of controlling the
next State Convention.
Tus EDUCATIONAL QUESTION: VITAL ISSUE.
II will be in the interviews that General Hus-
ted remarks that the democratic party will be ruined
should It undertake to adopt the views of Governor
Robinson the educational question. In order that
there may be no mistake to the Governors posi-
ton In this respect give the following extract bear
ing upon this subject from his last Message:-
ITO the extent OF giving to every child in the State
good common school education, sufficient 10 enable
him or her to understand and perform the duties OF
American citizenship. and to carry intelligently
and essfuy the ordinary labcrs OF life the COM
mon schools and should be objects of the deepest
concern to the whole community. To the few who
desire and are capable of still higher education. and
who have an ambition to shine professional men
and in the arts OF literature painting and poe
try, the door is wide open for them TO win distnc
ton in those callings. But to levy taxes upon the
people for such purposes is species OF legalzed rob
OF justice cannot fail to condemn it, it lowers
their standard of morality and helps to
aeoa0c ano SresS Of paoe op
of those who are educated. or attempted to be edu-
Gated to something above that for which they are
fitted II really disquaifes them for those duties
and labors TO which alone they by nature adapted
that not only great injustice but great demoraliza
ton is the result AZ a system which collects money
by force from one man to educate the children OF
another man for cangs which they can never fill.
The argument sometimes advanced that this system
is benefit to the poor Is an utter fallacy. The chill
dren OF the poor man generally leave the schools
with c6mmon school education and go TO work tor
man children thus at work his little home is
tayed to give the children of Others collegiate edu
cation. Nine in ten of those educated III the
called high schools at the public expense would far
better pay their bills than to have them paid by
the people OF the State.
WILL The DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE BE CALLED
TOGETHER?
movement is on foot here to induce cal! Of the
Democratic State Committee early i'll April for pur-
further proposed that this committee should issue
address placing the republican party the defensive
and clearly explaining the issues before the people
THE DEMOCRATIC slDE-vIEws SENATOR JOHN c.
Senator Jacobs is nov the recognized democratic
leader i'll the upper House OF the Legislature He is
too considered be of the shrewdest politicians
in the State. being intrusted with many important
missions, not alone during the Tilden, but also dur
ing the Robinson regime. vigorous speaker,
shrewd and far seeing leader, experienced legsla
tor twell up in all the technicalites knotty points
and peculiar tactics of political lfc he has proven
of great service'n any political cause which lac may
happen TO champion
What is your opinion OF the democratic outlook
in State politcs? he first asked by the HERALD
correspondents
is safe to say that the democracy of the State will
sustain the policy and the principles of Governor
Robnsons administr ation. His duties have been
discharged well that not only the democracy but
many republicans will support him should he be
candidate q second time for GOVERNOR
ION what 90 you base such concusions?"
II know this to be a fact. not only from private
conversation but from many letters in my hands
from different sections of the State. You may have
noticed that some republican papers commend Rob-
inson's administration. There is strong DISPOSE
ton to rebuke machine politics and to rise above
mere partisan considerations among the people.
The next State Convention will represent the
the party. than its factions and the
with Robinson. fOu recall the fact i'll the
history of this State that the politicians united
to to defeat De Witt Clinton tor the Governorship
"kow about Mr.. Tildcn's influence in this con-
nection"
IL don't believe that Governor Tiden will attempt
to exercise any personal influence i'll shaping the
course of the next Democratic State Convention. IL
cannot be denied, however, that large element Of
the party sympatzes with him. not alone because he
deprived of an Office to which lie was elected bat
because of the dignited attitude he has inafained
throughout the contest The convincing evidence of
his refusal to participate i'll any manner in effort
to secure by questionable means the ratification OF
the verdict of the people. renderedn the last Presi-
Dental election, makes him doubly strong III the at
fections of his party His in the correction
OF abuses in this State and in securing good govern
ment commands the admiration and respect OF the
whole people,
How about his chances in the next National Demo
cratic ConventionY'
'well. when say these things relative to Mr.. Til
den am expressing opinion as to the policy OF
his denomination to the Presidency. though have
doubt of his election should he he selected the
leader of his party"
'Is there any foundation for the rumor that Ho-
ratio Seymour is to be the democratic standard
bearer for Governor next fallY'
Governor Seymour stands too high in the opinion
Of his party to be used the mere instrument of
any faction. He has been Governor and candidate
for the Presidency Ills abilities. his personal char
acter, his intense devotion to true democratic princ
pes forbid the idea that i'll this emergency his
should be used to merely serve selfish purposes.
Some persons speak OF him for the Chief Executive
office Of this State merely because they dislike other
men more than they love seymour himself. That
has Utcha / That a hn ISan ny
upon him. very much doubt.
What are the prospects of harmonyT
'The fact is that the decentralization of the de-
mocracy las. fall has resulted in their perfect har
nomination to-day. There may be some trouble ~
to details but none as to results There arc 100000
democrats in the State and only half dozen prom
inent leaders. The larger faction will swallow up
the smaller, and that without difficulty. il their
quarres continued. As our democrat. cation ends
that of opponents begins. They have had the
laugh on us; we will next have the smile on them
never felt more confident Of an overwhelming den-
ocratic victory than do OF one next fall
SENATOR ECcLEsIsE MAKES A STATEMENT.
Senator Thomas q. Il. Ecciesino from the Eighth
district of New York city, may now be looked upon
of the conservative class OF politicians who
believe in departure. so far close corpora
lions in the management Of public affairs is con-
cerncd. lie has lately struck ont from the beaten
Tammany path in this connection. his recent vigor
Gus speech in the Fourteenth street Wilwam being
proof OF the gentcmans conversion.
GLOW are matters in tho state just now Senator?'
This is y democratic State, rs has been abundantly
proved IN many contests The prospects on our
why they should grow brighter every day."
.'What the reasons q
'In the first place the disaster to tho democracy
has taught them lesson they sorcly nccdcd-that
they must stop their internal strifes. The necessity
and desire for harmony in the party is admitted and
the elements of discord are daily growing weaker.
Then tho large grecnback vote was the result OF
spasmodc discomfort, and has accomplished nothing
for the element it represented. TINS vote drew
strength from the democracy that will return to it
ncxt election.
"what your ideas as to Governor Robinson's
course 20
"Hc is who has and who deserves to have the
confidence OF the citizens largely irrespective of
party His course has commended itself as honest,
capable and in accordance with constitutional
methods. Then we have policy and living issues
to go before the people with. The republican party
party. accomplished their mission during
the war and have lived since tho the impetus
that iovenent gave Them"
.what do you understand these living issues to
beY'
TO revive commercial prosperity. to cement into
q truly united and prosperous people the entire
population OF our country, to return in times OK
peace TO the simple and inexpensive govern
mental methods proper for time OF peace In other
words our people are ready ior business, ana are
tired of the hot of sectonaiism naturally favored
by war party. Last, the American people know