New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-18

but there are no Tilden Clubs, flags, banners and
badges, and thus far no signs of any. though tho
Convention meets on Tuesday.
The contrast between 1880 and 1876 Is curious.
There then were on low estimate 10000 portraits
of Tilden, in st. Louis, the newspapers were full
of him, and the country was flooded with Tilden
tracts None of this machinery is in motion now.
Fren1s of Tilden seek to explain by saying that IN
1875 he was comparatively q new man to the
country and it was necessary at st. Louis to
call personally delegates and explain to them his
record in the State of Nsw-York. The necessity for
this they said had passed the people of the whole
Union know Tilden now, and there is nothing TO be
told. For this reason the New-York delegation will
make no attempt to force their views,
but will simply announce their preference.
OF course this is merely genteel buncombe, but 10
interesting as the Tilden explanation Of the fact
that none of the ordinary indications of O canvass
have been made in bis favor
The same well-known politician who gave this
explanation-a devoted Tilden man-predicted that
the New-York delegation would adopt on Saturday
night by more than 60 votes out of 10, q resolution
presenting Tilden's name There seems to be no
doubt that this will be done whether Mr.. Tilden
goes before the Convention as candidate or not.
PAYNE IN FAVOR WITH TILDEN MEN.
Another interesting fact In the situatiOn Is that
ready with arguments in favor Of Henry B. Payne.
One of them who was questioned on this subject
this afternoon Immediately entered into q
long defence of the policy of nominat-
ing an Ohio man, even In the face OF
probable defeat in November. It was generally
supposed when General Garfield was nominated
that with his great popularity, and bis ability to
call out every Republican vote in q con-
fessedly Republican State, all the Demo-
cratic candidates from Ohio were rem
dered unavailable. But, as has been said, o
strong Tilden man occupied considerable time to-
day in combating this view. Suppose" said ne,
THAT we found in Payne or Thurman or Jewett
candidate who was very strong in the doubtful
States of New-York, New-Jerscy. and Connecticut,
and suppose that Ohio certainly lost to us in Oc-
tobcr. would it do US any more harm to lose IL
with an Ohio man than with any other Indeed,
may be help to us to be able to argue that our
candidate for President stronger than the state
ticket, and that though Ohio went Republican in
October it may go Democratic in November. Sup
pose that we had in Maine man combining in Pc
culiar degree all the requisites of wouldn't
1t he foolish to reject him simply because
his State would vote in September and vote ne
publicanp This was the tenor Of the argument.
and while the speaker coupled Payne, Thurman
and Jewett together as examples, he spoke oftenese
of Payne md the name which has been 80 many
times declared to be 1ilden's second choice was
evidently uppermOSt in his mind:
There is still another fact hich may have bear.
ing upon the important question or the reanty OK
Iilden's candidacy. This Is that the Tiidcn men
themselves do not have the air of men engaged in
an active campaign. Not only are there none
of the usual outward signs of canvass like those
referred TO above but their way of discussing the
situation and the prospects OF their Candidate rs
not that Of men who are in earnest about nOIninat-
ing him. If he were myth. mere shlobOleth 10
be kept on the lips 10 conceal their actual purpose.
their bearing could hardly be different. -.
There is good doal OF speculation % as to the ca
meet to morrow at Columbus to consult with Sen.
ator Thurman, with, it Is supposed, the view OF
stimulating their zeal 81 fTT him IN 1nsss 1ss bs
delegation. Ex-senator Pughs son sald to-day thau
a majority were for Tilden, and there Is an impress
sion abroad that Thurman would receive only one
complimentary ballot.
JUDGE FIELDS FRIENDS ACTIVE.
Judge Fields friends evidently propose to makea
strong fight for him on the ground that he can
carry the Pacific slope and so insure Democratic
success. Judge J. w. McCorkle of California, and
Samuel B. Smith are among the Field men already on
the ground Judge McCorkle says that Judge Field
If nominated will sweep California, Oregon and
Nevada and that his Chinese record when it is
better understood out there will mako him very
popular.
There are rumors from Indiana Of o strong demon.
stration for Hendricks. 1t is said that the Indiana
Democrats have suddenly become imbued with the
idea that If they make hard push for their favor
tie they can nominate him. So $50 or 400
of them are coming along with the delegates.
August Belmont has hired at fabulous price 9
house opposite the Grand Hotel which is to be lifted
up as q Bayard headquarters. The Democratic
Executive Committee met to-day, but had no quo
rum To morrow Senator Barnum, the chairman.
is expected to arrive with William l.. scott, OK
Pcnnsy ylvania. The arrival OF these twp intimate
counsellors of 1iden is awaited with much interest,"