New-York tribune., 1879-02-24
4 RETIEV or LEADING ISSUES.

WHAT AN INDIANA REPUBLICAN THINKS OF THE
CIPHER DISPATCHES AND THE POLITICAL OUT
LoOK-GossIP ABOUT PRESIDENTIAL CANDI-
DATES.
A prominent hard-money Republican of
Indiana was at the Westminster Hotel recently, aud
gave his views public questions and the pO
Htical outlook. especially IN the West, for 1880
"Dld you think that THE TRIBUNE exposure OF the
Cipher dispatches amounted 10 conclusive case against
Mr. Tllten ~
That was my opinion. because can't think there
could be any better proof OF his completely II Governor
Tden had been the originator and director Ok tAa
cipher negotiations shouldn't expect that there wou1
be In any more direct proof Against MIN than
at present appears. We all understood out West that
Mr.. Tilden was conducting his canvass in q manner
thoroughly than had over been attempted
before that managing everything Of Importance
himself, and TO large extent keeping his counses
within circle of private assistants IL was believed too
in Indiana that he mad taken pretty much everything
out of hands OF the Democratic National Committee
and that very little OF the money spent through
the usual channels"
How mas th3 exposure affected Tlden's influence IN
Indiana 2"
His Influence is not yet dead apparently. A corre-
spondent OF The Cincinnati Enquirer, who present
at of Democrats in Indianapolis, Gays that
Mr. Tlden advocated as the next candidate Of the
party. liut some OF the Democrats have dtsIyOwed
such sentiments probably In the interest OF Mr. Hea
dUcks. have no means OF knowing the latiers per
soual views OF the cipher dispatches think tnat the
question were put to him he would simply shrug MS
shoulders. He accepted the decision OF the EiectOrd
Commission final, but did not forget what lie believed
10 be fraudulent acts on the part Ot the Repubicans
'WIll he be "A candidate again 4"
No, il IL saie to say that no Will never accept a
second place ticket again He did 50 before only
with the greatest reluctance. lie believed that ne was
entitled to the first place the ticket and his disnp
pomtmeut M ctcd his aoti00s and hs catons with the
trends the principal candidate during the contest
HIS friends that he will not accept the second
place. They urging hm for ne chief nomination,
bu whether he VIII get It is doubtful Question: II not
he will probably prefer TO be tue ticket at ali.
Mr. Hendricks is not 50 popular In ONO AS IN Indiana
lie ~ unpopular among large class Of Democrats III
ONO. They forgotten his action in the CON
yentiOn that threw overheard PeBdeOa and nominated
seymour. They have always laid Pendetons defeal a.
his door. Mr. Hendricks 10 unqueotionably very
popular IN the south"
"Wn Ohio D,lnocrats then have a candidate of their
Mr. Thurman beyond II doubt will De their cand-
date, aud he Is more popular among Indiana Democrats
than MI Hendricks IL among those Of ONO. Nr. Pen
dcIOn will NOT aid Mr. Hendricks IN his aspirations
"ls senator Bayard spoken OF III connection with the
Mi Bayard is held in high repute by solid thinking
and drI-nonry Democrats o! our state. but me
neither influential consistent. Incy tIeir har
money doctrines, aud then turn round and vote fVr
DAN Voorhees,"
"Who are the strongest Republican candidates in OHIO
ard lndiana"
JOIN sherman IL gaining prominence a candidate.
The of his resumption plans cortauy has made
a strong impression in his favor. But Am not 20 cure
that thu debtor class nnd the men who nave gone under
financial waters IN the last two years, Will
forget tnGr dlliuOSltS toward Nliu nave uedu R'-
Euhlcan- among Us abuse JOhn sherman a0uudly, and
declare when he was noiiug with such firm hand 10
The Ke.umptlOn Act that ms conduct was 10 less ihan
criminal ana that ne ought 10 be sh", me 'ect u Il,
sumption the debtor class not been severe
pi,hed before resumption came. General Garfield has
considerable following in Ohio, and may be regarded
40 "a candidate" 80
Has the Grant wave reached Indiana"
"Ycs II has aud have been surprised a: the hold
General Grants gaining on our Republicans. This ls
among sober, thinking men too, not among the socd,d
machine Republic They say that now tnat time
In roy
tIation-, his statesmanlike qualities stand ont viii
raccd by OF the he gathered about him, but
al crea; Administrative questions mis- mind grasped
the Atrht Oh tue suuSc l us "I,,o.s hcl1 is1' %
Those VINO fear tnat the attitude or th South again
SST s 4 hose ta Sacson T5a lie had S
slttng down on them, as we say IN the West Ihey
perIencc and he is better fitted 20 Pre-i
dent tuaD lie before 70 me Genefal Grant Il tue
enigma OF the century saw him durng tie war, and
have seen lin at pubnc and social gatherings since
seemed 20 me tnat as good man could
M Wi rcd out Of stick Of wood his face was 80 ex-
prces oness anu he seemed 80 dumb reserved and en-
baa-,cd Bnt that be isa very deep there can be
question. TnOse who have cOnyrrsed wh HIM much,
his personal ireuds tell me llat General Grant
really very fine cOuversa rnIst aud handles al!
subjects remarkable insight and strength Thr pro-
gr.s- at hs ufIen among Indiana Republicans uu-
misakaDie, and have been surprised at the extent
Do you look FOR any new political issues in the next
Presidential canvassp
5c~--aly any thnS new except that the Republicans
Will make use OF Democratic DlunderluRs and the cipher
dlspatche-, and If resumption continues 10 be success,
about Wnicn there be 10 doubt, IN my opinion, Of
course Democrats VIII be reminded of their record
that subject"
l. The bloody shirt worn Out In the WestP"
can't say thtt ts. The doctrine OF state rights Is
stl ectye influence IN the sOhtA You can't pound
people ont OF their opinions and prcJudicts. Ana the
rebel claims regarded by many Is u standing meu-
"W.ll the Democrats adopt any other than the old
fraui cry 20
Incy sem to have other issue on which to mako
gIt, and am, ut 10 wnat they eau make ont
Of thlt now. Bui IN" Democrats done need au lssuc
Al they require IL = Uras, DIud ant banner"
"Oh, Mr.. GrubbcsW exclaimed young
mother, ,Louldn't yoa hhs TO b"yc family Of rosy
boys about your Anee .. No. mt am sd me ds-
AKA od bachelor Ia rather have Ot OI yellow