Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-13
HON, STANLEY MATTHEWS.
A Brief and Informal Chat With the Ex.
Senator.
Cincinnati Enquirer.l

CINCINNATI Enquirer.
Ex- United States Senator Stanley
Matthews, whose term of service in
the National legislature expired on
the 4th inst, arrived in the bosom of
his aforetime constituency last Satur-
day evening, and yesterday resumed
his accustomed seat at his Office desk
where he will for the present look
after his private interests in the prac-
tice of his profession. The Senators S
stalwart form has lost none of its ro-
tundity. His keen blue eyes are as
kindly as ever, and he appears the
very picture Of robust manhood. An
Enquirer representative called at his
office yesterday afternoon to pay his
respects and welcome his return. Mr..
Matthews was found busily engaged
in his Office, but courteously laid
aside his business for an informal chat
with his visitor.
well, you have laid down the scep-
ter Of power, Mr.. Matthews, and are
once more private citizen"
Yes, sir; | am done with official
life for the present, and will take up
my law books and endeavor to begin
where | left off.
Have you any further aspirations,
politically"
81 don't believe have.
You will not, however, withdraw
from politics altogether ?"
mo, indeed; | shall always exer-
else the right of suffrage and work for
the Republican party"
Is it true that President HAYES
rendered you the mission to Berlin 2"
mo. The President never offered
it to me, nor would | have accepted it
if he had. ! have no desire to hold
the office, and besides the mission will
hardly so to an Ohio man."
" NJ. Matthews, you have had ex
cellent opportunities for seeing which
way the wind blows, politically; who
will get the nomination for the Presi-
dency this time on the Democratic
side ?"
" Well, there is several that want it.
There's Tilden, Thurman, Hendricks
and Bayard, of Delaware but | have
no idea who will get it. | hope, how
ever, Tilden will be the man. !"
Why ?"
Oh, because he thinks he is en-
titled to the Presidential chair now.
and the country would like to see how
much sympathy he has gained, and
whether he will be elected again.
And the Republican side ?"
The senator shook his head, as much
as to say--"don't ask me"
Will it be Grant?"
" Possibly"
Or Sherman
Probably
" Perhaps Hayes will try it again ?"
No answer.
I'll tell you who's my choice for
governor said Mr.. Matthews, SEEM
ingly anxious to get off Of the Presi-
Dental subject.
"Well?"
4 In the first place, my choice will
be the choice of the Republican Con-
yentiOn, but | would like to see Judge
Taft nominated. For lieutenant gov
ernor would be perfectly satisfied
with either General Beatty or w. s.
Furay, both excellent gentlemen.
Judge Taft has every qualification for
the proper discharge of the duties of
governor, and his nomination would,
in my opinion, be the best that could
be made.
Would the judge accept?n
" believe he would. Although no
longer in official life, | do not intend
to abstain from politics, and l intend
to take an active part in the campaign,
and will work wherever my services
are needed.
Another short pause, and the attack
was resumed in another quarter:
Mr.. Matthews, our worthy Post
master Loge seems to be in hot water
as to his official head. What do YOU
think are the probabilities of his re-
moval ?"
" do not believe that he will be
disturbed. The reports that are
flashed over the wires almost daily to |
The papers that his tenure of Office is
insecure are the sheer inventions Of |
his enemies, and are made for pur-
pose. l believe he will remain where
he i"
As the visitor rose to depart the !