Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-19
WOOLLEY'S WOOL.
H0p a Prominent Ohio Democratic Poll
fician Is Pulling 1t Over the Political
Horison-A Heap of People Who Can't
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Interview in Cincinnati Enquirer.
Repo1ter-Do you know anything of the
position Mr.. Tilden occupies OF present in
regard to the Presidential candidacy?
Colonel Woolley-Mhen I left New York
Mr.. Tilden was regarded by at least two of
his most intimate friends with whom con-
versed as being in a very bad and unsatlsfac-
tory condition of health. I was therefore
agreeably surprised to find, from Judge
Hoadley's statement in your paper yester-
day, that Tilden's condition is not at all
alarming. think 1 can state as fact that
Mr.. Tiden within two weeks had not deter
mined whether he would run or not, nor had
he determined then who he would favor for
the nomination in case of his own declina-
ton. He however, as I am informed, said
that he would not favor Judge Church of
New York. Horatio Seymour, Senator Bay
ard nor Senator Thurman. 1t is my judg-
nent that he will favor Mr.. Henry b. Payne,
of this State, for either the first or second
place on the Presidential ticket.
Reporter-Do you think that in the event
of Tilden receiving the nomination he can
cement the Democratic factions in New
York?
Col Woolley-I saw no possibility of his
doing SO on my last visit to New York, and
with his alleged declaration in regard to
Judge Church and Mr.. Seymour, of which 1
learned then, am bound to conclude that he
would have no chance whatever of carrying
New York State in case of his nomination.
1t seems to me that with the personal attacks
which will be made on him, of which we
have intimations through the press, and the
hostility of Mr. Kelly, of New York, the
friends of Judge Church and Gov. Seymour.
of Senators Bayard and Thurman. both in
his own State and throughout the nation,
his cause is hopeless as it stands now; and
should he not be candidate himself from
ILL health, the Democratic party will be some
what in the position of the mourners at
funeral, which, according to very
old story, was conducted by
very quaint minister, who, in giving out the
hymn, said: brothers and sisters, this
hymn was selected by tho man in the coffin"
There is, however, to be considered in Mr..
Tilden's behalf that very strong and criti-
cal sentiment prevails among the masses Of
the Democracy, resulting in desire to see
the wrong done him in 1876 righted in 1880.
Sentimental politicians, while generally very
good people, are, however, rarely successful.
Another class of his supporters, which you
find to be very noisy, is composed of pros
pective candidates, and think the old man
will use his money to aid in their election i
case he declines the nomination for himself.
Again, he has in New York State, especially
among tho farmers, large and devoted
body of followers of the pIrest intentions,
whose desires in this regard arc entitled to
great respect. These are all points in his
favor.
Repofer-Colonel, would like to ask
you as to the availability of certain other
gentlemen who are spoken of for the Presi-
dency IN case Tilden is cot nominated.
Colonel Woolley-To whom do yoa refer?
Reporter refer to such men as Senators
Thurman and Pendleton, Judge Abbott, of
Massachusetts; Governor English, of Con-
necticut; Speaker Randall, Hon. Henry B.
Payne, of Ohio; Senator Mcdonald, Cover
nor Hendricks, Hon. VIM. H. English, and
other such men.
Colonel Woolley-Well, that is rather
delicate question, but 1 will give you my
opinion. I would say Judge Abbott, Gov
ernor English, VIM. H. English, Senator
Mcdonald and Henry B. Payne, are pos
sessed of about equal strength. They are
old-fashioned Democrats, and possess, both
personally and politically, the confidence of
every Democrat. OF Mr.. Randall would
say, he is one of the best men in the nation
and 1 believe to him we are indebted in a
great part for our escape from a revolution
in 1876, for which act of IRON
hearted patriotism his country seems
10th to credit him. His position
ct home in regard to Senator Wal
lace with whom he seems to have very seri-
Gus difficulties, is very unfortunate, but l
think could be healed, and but for the fact
that he is believed, in the West land think
to great extent unjustly) to be imbued with
the views of the extreme protectionis!s of
his State, he would be q remarkably strong
candidate. Senator Humans strength is
as we'll known to your readers as to me, and
1 believe they would generally regard his
elevation to the Presidency with great salts
| faction.
Senator Pendleton has against hun the
| fact that he is in the next highest position to
the Presidency, with the tera of nearly six
years before him IN which to hold it, aud
also the fact his close Identification with and
supposed paternity of the "Ohio idea.'' Had
the Senator held on by his teeth to the great
anti Greenback speech made by him in 1862
he would not now be Senator, but he would
soon be President. He is, however, a man
who will probably always occupy most
prominent position as party leader.
Gov. Hendricks seems to have skipped
out of the Presidential hop Ike bloated
frog. You can probably learn more of his
chances for the nomination by inquiring of
the residents of the valley of the Wabash
than you can learn from me.
Reporter omitted to ask you about
Gov Seymour and Senator Bayard, what
their prospects are?
Col. Woolley seymour will not run,
in my opinion, under any circumstances.
You may consider that as definitely settled.
The opposition of Mr.. Tilden to Senator
Bayard, together with that of tie Western
Democracy on the silver question, seem to
render his chances very small.
Reporter-How about Gen. Hancock?
Colonel Woolley-He's great favorite in
the North, East, West and South, and is a
man of more erudition than is possessed by
any officer in our army, and besides, is one
of the best speakers l ever heard. His
prospects, however, do not seem to be first
class at this time, principally bscauge the
Democracy feel that this is the time when
they should make tho issue plainly aud un-
questionably between the civil and military.
To lead them in such a contest they would