Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-22

Comments On Tilden's Letter.

NEW YORK, June 81. The Herald SAYS
Tildens letter was expected to be one of
declination, but it turns out To be dexterous
plea for the nomination. 1t remains to be
seen whether the convention will take him mt
his word or accep pit the letter in the sense in
which it is obviously intended, to make him
again the nominee Of the party.
The Sun says the letter is clear and forci-
bic document, but we differ with Tilden in
the conclusion at which he arrives. 1t seems
TO us the only logical deduction from his
statements and reasoning emphasizes the
necessity of Ciden's candidacy.
The World says it was only when it was
clear that he could not be nominated nor
elected Tilden comes forward to decline the
nomination which he is at last satisfied he
cannot obtain. 1t is Tildens fault if even
this letter is not received As final by those
who are supposed to possess his confidence,
if there are persons who imagine that they
are pleasing him instead of insulting him by
the preposterous demand that it should be dis
regarded by the convention.
The Tribune says it is a sort of farewell
address to the democracy, combined with an
earnest exhorta;ion not to condone fraud. In
spite Of the elaborate phraseology of the let
ter, there will remain a lingering suspicion in
the minds of the democrats that he is not
wholly out Of the fight and his name may yet
be thrown int the convention if it should fail
to nominate after few ballots.
The Times says Tilden's letter eliminates
an important factor from the equation which
is to be worked out. but it leaves the UNI
known quantity untouched. 1t must be ac-
cepted As an unqualified remuneration of the
nomination. Ii the language has any mean
ing his name cannot with decency be present
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much that is open to. criticism on the ground
of its truth. its propriety and its reasoning,
but that it contains a complete withdrawal
from the canvass, that cannot fairly be
doubted.
The Star styles it Tilden's surrender; says
the greatest obstacle to democratic harmony
is removed. Tilden's letter of withdrawal
even at the eleventh hour and when he had
no alternative, is the most popular act of his
administration, for we do not forget that he
is president de jure.
The Cincinnati Convention.
CINCINNATI, o., June 81. No such crowd
here as damned Chicago during the republi-
can convention. Nevertheless hotels and
streets are well filled and there is evidence Of
keen interest on every hand. Tilden's per-
sistent friends do not regard his letter as an
absolute withdrawal and would press his name
if there appeared any chance to sustain it, but
outside his pledge there is evident a DISPOSE
tiDn to accept the declination as deceptive.
The sentiment Of delegates as they arrive
seems to favor Bayard, but with no certainty
OF nomination.
The friends of Hendricks rather despair
with reference to his prospects, and Tilden
delegates do not altogether accept either.
The National committee agreed upon Sem
ator John W. Stevenson Of KY, for perma-
nent chairman. 1t agreed to admit contest
ing delegations from New York and Massa-
chusetts to seats till the Committee on Gre
dentials reported, hut only the regular del
egation will be entitled to vote.
Massachusetts, delegates held meeting to-
night. with a view of settling or compromis-
ing differences in their State so as to admit
both delegations. If this is accomplished, it
will save much time to the convention.
The Ohio delegation took important action.
Although Thurman has majority, yet when
it came to electing a chairman, Alex, Long, a
Payne man, was chosen by "a to 20 for Oar
linwo who represented Thurman and jew
ett An entire Payne organization was
elected.
In Illinois vote for preference was taken.
resulting in Seymour Is, Morrison Is,
Palmer, Davis, Trumbull and Tilden each.
Nebraska has voted to unite with New York,
Connecticut and New Jersey. but no choice
of candidates has been made. Indiana
strongly holds of from joining the Ohio
coalition, still remaining firm for Hendricks.
At a meeting tonight, resolution by Indi-
ana was adopted specifically condemning the
effort to put Mcdonald in the field. The
night has been busy and noisy. from delegates
and clubs marching through the streets with
music and banners.