Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-04-09
DISINTEGRATION IN THE REP UBLI
CAN RANKS.

DISSATISFACTION IN THE REP UBLI
CAN RANKS.
1t is becoming apparent almost every day
that the Republican party is on the verge of
a first-class row. The elements of discord
are abundant, and in every State they are
being diligently used to break up the party
and in certain events to render its success
impossible at the November election.
The candidacy of Gen. Grant for third
term is at present the chief bone of conten-
ton in the party. In Pennsylvania and
New York, where the delegates to the Chi
cago convention have been instructed to
vote for the nomination of the ex-President,
there is an open revolt against the dictation
of the machine managers. The first effort
made was to convince the delegates that their
instructions possess no binding force, and
that they are at liberty to disregard them if
they shall SO choose. This proving ineffect-
ual, there is now talk of calling new conven-
tions and sending delegations to Chicago OPP
posed to Grant. Whether this talk will
amount to anything or not remains to bes seen.
In Missouri the State committee was cap
tured very adroitly by the managers of the
| Grant boom under direction of ex-Post-
master FiIley, of st. Louis, but there has
been a positive and unmistakable protest
against instructing the delegation from that
State for Grant, with threats of bolt in the
convention if such thing is attempted. In
Illinois Logan seems to have got everything
| fixed for controlling the convention for
| Grant, but there are mutterings of discon-
| tent and threats of revolt in case his scheme
carries. Carpenter is using his influence in
Wisconsin to advance the interests of Grant,
and seems likely to succeed, especially as he
is ably assisted by many of the most infuen-
tial politicians of the State. But there are a
few of the best men and the best newspapers
who are unalterably opposed to third term
and may succeed in defeating the plan of
the erotic Senator and his aides. In other
States we find the same state of affairs ex-
listing, and there is everywhere lively pros
pect that the next Republican convention
will not be remarkable for its harmony.
But in case the anti-Grant men carry the
day, we see little room for belief that the
party will be any more harmonious. The
Grant men are emphatically opposed to the
nomination of either Blaine or Sherman.
Both are equally obnoxious-the former be-
cause of his disposition to monopolize all
the honors and to shirk the disgraces of the
Grant regime, and the latter because of his
connection with the Louisiana frauds and
for his financial heresies. Both of them
would meet with as strong opposition from
this faction as Grant would encounter from
the Blaine and Sherman gangs. Edmunds
would be less Objectionable than either of
the others, but he possesses no positive
strength. He was the originator of the
eight:to seven commission, by means of which
| the people we're defrauded of their choice
for President in 1877, and has all along
been the most radical of the radicals, never
scrupling to distort the laws in
order to secure partisan ad-
vantage. Besides, he comes from
q State that has bat little influence in the
control of national affairs, and though he
will 90 into the convention with the backing
of the ten delegates from Vermont, he will
not be apt to secure much additional sup
port Washburne is looked upon by few
as compromise candidate, but it is not at
all likely that there will be any chance for
such candidate.
1t seems probable that there can be but
one result in the Chicago convention. Grant
will 90 into that body with clear majority.
He will secure the organization by the meth
DDS so well known to his managers, and
without giving dissenters an opportunity to
enter their protests, he will be nominated
with hurrah. Mr.. Edmunds may be given
the second place, and it is quite likely that
he will accept it gladly. If he should de-
cline, 1t is not at all improbable that Grants
favorite henchmsn, Don Cameron, will take
the place. No dissension will be permitted in
the convention proper unless it arises over
the question of admitting contesting delega-
tions. The Grant men having already sub
stantially secured the lead in that body, il
will be an easy matter for them to shut of
all debate that would be likely to expose the
sores of the party. There will be no open
bolt, but many who have heretofore been
active in the campaigns will go home dis
gusted and take no part or else actively OPP
pose the nominee.
The alternative will be presented to the
country by the Chicago convention Of either
electing Grant or a Democrat. There will
be no independent candidate as some affect
to believe, for the Republicans never indulge
in such unnecessary luxuries. The mass of
the party will fall into line and support
Grant, but there will be enough of those who
reverence traditional law to oppose him and
turn the scales in favor of his opponent.
Eight bodies were stolen, the past week,
from the cemetery at Papiersnville, near Otta;