Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-12

Robertson, with the eloquent and patf1ot,c
speech of Senator Woodin, will stimulate and
strengthen their colleagues, not only m TINS
State, but in Pennsylvania, in their hitherto
haltinr desire to emancipate themselves rom
instructions which require them to disregard
the vishes of their districts, and which, should
Gen. Grant be nominated, imperil the ticket
incur State"
.Do Won think that Gen. Grants Withdraw
Al could possibly result from knowledge OF
these facts!"
..There is now little or no hope of General
Grants Withdrawal. He is in no humor
either to accept information or to be guided
by advice"
.How about the friends who are urging his
nomination."
1--WE must content ourselves with appeal
ing to his friends-friends who would not IN
tentionally play into the hands Of the democ-
rscv. and who would find il difficult to forgive
themselves for persisting in course result
ing in the defeat of their candidate, and as
consequence the overthrow of the republican
party"
..Do YOU think his friends are aware OF the
strength Of the anti-third-term movement:
ssIf the supporters Of General Grant would
carefully and thoughtfully endeavor to aseer
tain and measure the length, breadth and
strength of the anti-third-term sentiment,
they would realize the impossibility Of elect
ing sucn candidate"
''What are some Of your arguments against
q third-term candidate!"
obedience to the example of Washing
ton, jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Jack
son has been an essential part of our polifi-
cal education. Nearly five generations have
grown up cherishing the belief that these
examples are patriotic and that departure
from them would be the first step in the direc-
ton of monarchy. In addition to this we
have a vast German population-a popula
ton bringing strong political impressions and
convictions with them. Germans come here
to find in a Republic exemption from the
oppression and wrongs Of monarchy. They
firmly believe that opposition to third Pres
idential term is the first and highest duty they
owe to their adopted country. This senti-
ment. which is deeply seated. extends
throughout The Union. and will be adhered
to with mistaken fidelity"
"But, Mr.. Weed, to return to the subject
Of the speeches in the Senate last week.
What do you consider was the reason that
urged those.Senators to give their views pub
licly?"
''Public sentiment has been changing, and
has now become so decided that men respond
to it. The probability is that if, after the
delegates had been chosen, the sentiment in
favor OF General Grant had gained instead of
losing. those men would have been silent.
The speeches were called out in response to
a public sentiment which can't be disregard
ed"
''Do you think that more public utterances
in opposition to Grant will be made nOw!"
II think that others. who have all along
held the same views, will make some public
sign of their disapproval of Grants nomina-
ton. The speeches will give others conf
dence and urge those to speak who have been
disposed to break from the Grant followers"
''If not for Grant, how will the New York
delegation vote?"
81 don't know am so little in commu-
nication with public men that have not the
same means of getting information that l
formerly enjoyed