Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-07-14
THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE.

Senator Wallace, as we have already
said, does not seek the Craftsmanship
of tho National Democratic Committee.
lie docs not desire u position that
would increase his burdens. But at the
same time he.would not shrink from ils
responsibilities Ho had the cause OF
the Democraticparty too much to heart
to decline the performance of any duty
that may be required of him in this con.
test. There is, however no dispute
upon the Craftsmanship. The only ob,
ject is 10 secure the best Chairman un.
der all the circumstances, and this will
bc done without regard to personal
wishes or predictions. The Cincin.
natl Inquirer exactly defines the situa.
ton thus.
The National Democratic Committee will meet
one week hence. A Chairman Of the Committee
will bo chosen, and the arrdn gements Tor the con
duct Of the campaign will be begun. II {, graft.
iying to know that there is no coptest for the
Chairmanship. There Is no eagerness to grasp
u on the part Of anyone There is no uuwill
ingness to take II on the part Of anyone. There
Is no bitterness. There u no struggle. If Mr..
Barnum Is chosen Chairman II will be without
opposition. III Senator Wallace is chosen Chair
man u viii be without opposition. What seems
to be best for the party will be done harmonious.
ly. Senator Wallace cen have the Chairmanship
he wishes it, aud his closenesi to Gen. Han.
cock and his political exper ience aud skim point
10 his election. The Chairmanship would be
gracefully conceded to him II he desires H. If be
prefers to condne his attention to Pennsylvania,
or, for any reason, declines the place. the chair.
manshp viii be readily given to Mr.. Barnum
Whether Mr., Wallace be made Chair.
man Of the National Committee or not
the suggestion of this name for tho
position has evoked testimonials of
personal esteem and confidence from
some of the best Democrats in the land
which are gratifying to his friends in
Pennsylvania. Senator Bayard says
We have great many men who would fll that
position with ability and real. / have seen,
however, in Senator Wal lace, Of Pennsylvania,
NNfNeiAh9 Nhhp aeAinB hsNuhlIhhu oi the Douhte
caucus, all those qualities which would make
him invaluable in that position. Energetic, Ioal-
Gus, Of fine executive ability, be would efficiently
aid us, and should be pleased TO see him a the
head Of that Committee"
In an interview with the Now York
World, the Hon Milton Sayler, a dis.
tinguished Democrat of Ohio, pays the
following tribute to the ability and fit.
ness Of Senator Wallace;
II you will allow me to make a suggestion,
while talking about PsnnsylyAnia, there is one
thing she can DO, and in my judgment ought to
do, and that is, furnish the very best man in the
United States for Chairman Of the National Dem.
oeratic campaign Committee-I mean Senator
Wallace. lie is a warm and devoted friend Of
Gen Hancock, did much 10 connection with Gen.
Franklin toward his nomination, and think is
the best political organizer we have Ia the panty
do not mean to disparage others who might
have the claims and qualifications for the position.
only give my own individual opinion that
among them all Wallace is easily first.