The New York herald., 1879-08-23
CORNELL NOT BLOOMING"
Monroe County Republicans Opposed
to His Nomination.
"a LEANING TOWARD POMER9Y."
Interviews with Rochester
Delegates.
ROCHESTER,. August %. 1879.

OOASS, cbtSSs
ROCHESTER, August %. 1879.
The republican sentiment OF Rochester is decid.
edly against tho "machino:" in fact Senator Conk.
ling's rule is felt yoke OF iron which the ndc.
pendent spirits here would be glad shake off at
the first opportunity. have talked with several
leaders of the party well the rank and file and
find this to be the real condition Of AFFAIRS Sing.
larly enough also ascertaned that although nearly
all the republican politicians Of Rochester with
whom was brought in contact are decidedly op-
posed to Mr.. Cornell gubernatorial candidate,
yet they would readily support Mr.. Pomeroy. They
do not hesitate to concede that both gentlomen re-
present about the elements in republican, State
poitics-machine and corporation Unfit uences. Pome-
roy, however. evidently has strong personal fol:
lowing which will press his claims earnestly at
Saratoga irrespective Of other considerations After
Pomeroy's chances OF nomination have evaporated
it is acknowledged that the Rochester delegation
will work unitedly in the cause of anybody but
Cornell.
Tho entire vote OF this city is about fourteen thou
sanc and of Monroe county about eighteen thousand
The majority is exceedingly close between demo-
Gratis and republicans and varies according to tho
nature OF the issues and the character of the canl
dates placed before the people for their sufrages.
The majority of the voters here of the intelligent
class. The workingmen's paPty has been strong.
too. IN Rochester, and for two years has held the
balance OF power. What will be its strength this
year cannot well be estimated at this time
LEADER THE DELEGATION
Mr.. Charles Fitch, chief editor and one Of tho
principal propretors of the Democrat and Chronicle
heads the delegation from Rochester the republic
can Convention. The gentleman is very frank ana
outshoken in expressing his opinions upon the cam
didates and issues OF the campaign.
PERSONALLY" he remarked this afternoon, sI am
opposed to Mr.. Cornells nomination. It would be
misfortune to the party and very indscreet thing
for them to do at this juncture. or course have
right to speak for tho other five delegates who go
with to Saratoga from this city. but inclined
to think that they favor Mr. Pomeroy.
'.Do you not think" asked. lit is likely that tho
contendng factions arrayed the side Of Cornell
and Pomeroy arc likely to kill off both candidates
and render it necessary to take third In order
compromiseT
''Ihat may be-"
s.Frank Hiscock. of Syracuse l know him very
we'll since boyhoo and think that he would be .
.How to George b. sloan?"
~ under the impression that the letter Of Mr..
gubernatorial nomination and certain other oral
statements frequently made by him. as understand,
to various parties throughout the State take tho
gentleman entirely out of the field. In order to be
at all consistent he must refuse the nomination..
..You do not mean there is no possible chance Of
..Not exactly. i know that Mr.. Sloan has q great
many friends in Oswego Herkimer. Jefferson, st.
be that they will insist upon his nomination by
pushing his claims TO the fullest extent. Such
| things lave been done before"
s.What do you think OF William NJ. Evarts
II am not near enough to Mr. Esarts to know any.
thing about his intentions In this respect. All
know about it is what see in the newspapers
Your people here evidently very anxious that
Governory''
..They are. and will go to the Convention with that
Mr. Fitch here pointed to an extract from vigor-
editorial written by himself several weeks ago.
in which his position was plainly set forth. He
said
In Wow Of situation, without indnlgn personal
references it is difficult state the daty Of repubii
should SOC 10 t-s Of shsn~shat aairmavsy candidate
Sc % I s
who a dad aS hs ss
port class Of citizens ii they
should thu; % &
within the party; whose name would stimulate
bitter remincenSes no M man VINO depends % merely f
his who docs not upresorvediy consrain
suming too declare that such may present
nd s % 10 S s s%S
against such contingency. and TO bs forewArned
| AN INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.
1t is stated here that when the delegates reach
Saratoga conference of all the independent ele-
ments of the party as opposed to "macnine" power
and dictation will be- held previous to the assembling
| OF the Convention. There AID then programme
will be adopted as to the best policy to be pursued
under the circumstances. One fact was made appar.
In Rochester-tnat q vigorous effort will be-
| IN the Convention. far Monroe county is
cerned to lift the party from the rut in which 1t is
supposed to be entangled as representative OF the
wishes OF lew men. whose sole aim seems to be to
grab all the offices and patronage for their own sell.
| A RKpunL1cAN MAYon's OPINIONS.
| Mayn par rAnu n
ter, is a young OF about thirty-four years Of
age He is popular aud said to be ambitious polit
ical Advancement Previous to his elevation to the
may orally he was twice chosen Alderman By good
jorites His friends here are urging his claims for
the second place on the republicsn state ticket lie
is well spoken OF in Rochester. both by democrats
| and republicans.
1 found the Mayor at his Office busily engaged in
the discharge OF routine duties. He surrounded
| by public men of local influence.
| what is the outlook here as to tho republican
gubernatorial nominationT
..The fact OF it is have paid much attention
lately to State matters. answered tho Mayor, with
smile.
slow is the delegation antiCornell?'
"Some OF them are. believe. Others 60 to tho
Convention totally unbiased way the other"
'what would you think Of MIR Evarts' candidacy p
"rhat is matter for the delegates to consider
| when they get there. OF you understand
that must be very cautious in what say"
Mayor Parsons decidedly non-committal In
political although willing to converse on all
other general topics except those which requroed
positive expression OF opinion on questions or State
policy.
Mr.. William IL. Crinnell is Of tho delegates
fro Rochester to the Saratoga Convention. He is
shrewd and experienced politician.
! .'Who will your delegation favor for Governor ~
| far as you know" asked
''wc against Cornell-at least can speak for
myself"
.Wcil / have spoken with great many republi.
cans here. They are opposed to 'machino power
and machine dictaton.'
''Is that the principal causc?'
. "They don't iito men particularly identified with