The New York herald., 1879-08-28
What Leading Politicians Think Of General
Grants Declarations 10 Prince Ii Hung.
HE WILL DO HIS DUTY"
L the Republicans Should Nominate Him He May Feel
Bound To Obey the Call.
SINCERE, BUT OPEN TO SOLICITATION.
wAsHISoToN. August 26. 1879.


the Congressional and Presidential campaigns. Since
the democrats have come into power recently on
the Senate side of the Capitol. the Secretary.
Mr. John c. Burch. of Tennessee. has not had an
opportunity to show his sagacfty. but. as the
editor of the Nashville american, he has had
better field for judging of the Intentions of parties
and politicians. In an interview with the HERALD
representative the subject OF the Presidential
nomination was the topic of conversation. and Mr..
Burch called attention to the article credited to the
Charleston Neros and Courier. headed "very Plain
Language" and which declares it is high time for
the south to make itself heard. and in very plain
language in regard to Mr.. Samuel ]. Tilden aud his
assumed claims to the democratic nomination next
Year. THAT article" said Mr.. Burch, II know
faithfully defines the sentiment of the democracy Of
Tennessee. and 1 have every reason to believe it
represents the of all the Southern States The
South does not want Mr.. Tilden and will not support
him in the nominating Convention
INFLUENCE OF THE POLITICIANS.
"What do you think of General Grants statement
to the Viceroy of Tientsin in regard to third erm
II have no doubt General Grant used the language
attributed to him. and have doubt he felt just
what lie said He took correct and sensible view
as to the proper course for him to pursue. But
after he returns he will be surrounded by old
political adherents. who feel that they have been
ostruczed by the present administration. and that
they will fare better under the administration Of
Mr.. sherman Mr.. Blaine. There republican
Senators aud Representatives and thousands. who
hold official positions, who feel thus. They
will impostune increasingly General Grant to
allow the OF his name act OF justice to
his friends These opportunities may have the
desired effect. General Grant Is of strong at
tachments. warmly. if not blindly. devoted to his
frend-, easily prevailed upon to act in their behalf.
He will take up the cudgels to redress in
jury To u friend than to himself. Hence do
not think it impossible improbable that he may
think differently six months after his arrival from
what he does now"
amounting to positive refusal?'
mot exactly. He is thousands of miles from ome.
free from the cares OF office. not where he eau ex-
change views with his friends. and you cannot
rives in the United States. Somehow his name
seems to have charm about il which
orally, and their delegates may 20 instructed as to
how they shall vote. In that event the Will of the
people would in all probability override the Gen
erals objections and he would be constrained to
nccept the nomination. l do not consider him out
OF The race by any means. On the contrary, he APP
pears to have all the elements on his side
far securing the nomination. OF course
1cannot doubt the success OF the democratic nom-
inee believing as / 40, that he will be such a man
will command the respect of the country and the
unqualified support OF his party. Hence the name
OF Grant need have no terror for the democratic
party. 1t is almost useless to speculate to what
will be the effect of the remarks he made to the
viceroy OF Tientsin. So tar as have been able to
judge do not believe 1t has changed the mind of
single Grant man. and nothing less thar. an un-
equivocal announcement his return to the United
again be candidate the Presidential office will
prevent his friends from making his denomination
possible next year.
MR.. TILDENs CLAIM"
The HERALD reporter afterward called upon
William Il. Morrison. who represents the Seven
teenth Illinois district in Congress- and is now
" dem
ocratc friends a man of sound political sagacity.
In a recent conversation with your correspondent
he frankly said he friend of Mr. Tilden and
though tho cry of fraud would be the shibboleth
OF the democratic Presidential campaign next year
sary candidate OF the party. He for one should do
all in his power to disabuse the public mind OF the
impression that Mr.. Tilden has "a "clam" on the
nomination. ''The people of this country" con-
tinued Mr.. Morrison, "have some credit tor sound
judgment. ana whatever may have been Mr.. Tiden's
prestige in 1876 he cannot now hide the claim
which the government has established for the
payment of his income tax. and though he may
have been wholly ignorant of the correspond
ence known as the cipher dispatches. still
there fingers in the memory of good
many innocent and unsuspectng people the
crcunstantial evidence that Mr.. Tlden did know all
about the mysterious kilograms and they suspect
that man who forgets to pay his income tsx could
easily forget a more important matter, especially
when such forgetulness would promote his own in
terest. But Mr.. Tilden has made u great mistake.
He may forget, but the people Of this country will
never forget, the facts alleged in support OF the
theory that such is by means lit to repre-
sent the people nor the democratic party
constituency claiming honesty and highmin dednoss
among is principles and purposes. l did not hap
pen TO be one of the Western democrats who said to
Mr Iiden, You cannot play fast and loose with the
State ot New York this fall As much MS value the
influence of the State should beittle it thought
Mr.. Iilden had his power control its nominal
ing convention this fal."
EXACTLY LIKE GRANT"
what do you think of General Grants declina-
ton of the honor of another nomination Tor the
Presidency"
You mean his reported conversation with that
ftsfu hat Id.
very carefully ana the impression 1t made upon my
mind was that 1t was exactly like Grant. The history
OF THIS man has been one OF selfabncgation
since he was old enough to take any thing l would
not do ham injustice. but can you mention in
stance oil his declining anything the little dogs
sent TO him during the hrst year OF his
uonp What mean by this IL that it is a chronic
disease with General Grant that lie is not able
eradicate al his time OF life. and il the nomination
were rendered him why shouldn't he accept it? Does
he say Ia this interview with the Chinese Vioeroy
that he will not acceptp Besides, you are
the conversation to have been reported m as il oc.
CURED. 4 do not believe that. Ii is undoubtedly
tair. perhaps substantial. statement of what
NOT ABSOLUTE REFUSAL.
'But admitting 1t to beas faithful presentation of
his views n though dictated by himself, 1t will
change my notion OF the readiness with which Gem
era Grant would accept renomination. Do not
misunderstand mo. l do not think ho Is working
for the honor. lie has need to do that, but you
want to know what think of his declination, and
do not understand the HERALD's report convey
ing any such idea 10 be sure. the Office is q trying
one. Every President has said that; yet how many
men to-day are ready to he sacrificed In the White
House? As to his having had many honors as any
other citizen General Grant perhaps is
right In saying but when he says
hs many ms should be bestowed upon an American
citizen he presumes TO dictate TO his party. COM
posed Of as Intelligent patriotic and honorable men
as himself. Ii the republican party fit risk
tho campaign with Grant at the head OF the Presi-
Dental ticket there is law against it. Grant IL
but one man. and it is assuming too much to say
tnat he is than ten thousand men. liz he were
certain of election Am sure he would accept, aud
would his party give him the privilege OF declining
II 1t thought he alone of all the candidates would win
the hghts am not saying what think would be the
result.'
EPYEcT UPON THH CONVENTION.
"Ilave you confidence in the ability OF some of
the leading republicans to secure the nomination in
spite OF General Grants admitted popularity"
''Oh, yes. Secretary Sherman. every body knows,
Is working aud using his snh huence to secure Sher
man Delegates to the convention; and IT woulu be
very strange indeed II, with his ability, position aud
surroundings, be could not secure some support
blaine would also be lacking In shrewdness II he