Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-05-06
Il. L. Monaghan. W. II. Playford.
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
Prom our regular Correspondent
W,sut~c1ox II q Nav 2 1880

FROM our TeRnia Correspondent
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 3, 1880.
The problem of the Republican can
ddacy for President, or rather the
query, Who will be nominated at
Chicago? excites much more interest
and discussion here this year than the
same conundrum in 1876. Then the
question was narrowed down 10 the one
point, Who will beat Blaine for every
one felt that, OF the names prominently
mentioned, his was the only one with
the slightest prospect of success before
the convention, and 20 confident was
Mr.. Blaine of this, that when asked
"Of whom have you the most fear ~
his reply was, "The Great Unknown"
The result showed the soundness OF his
judgment, for Mr.. Hayes had no follow.
ing, and his nomination at Cincinnati
was simply due TO the combination of
the influences adverse to Mr.. Blaine.
We venture TO say that not twelve of
the Ohio delegates had, at the time the
fourth ballot was taken, the slightest
idea Of being able 10 secure for Mr..
Hayes more than the Vice presidency.
For instance, Mr.. Noyes, who made the
eloquent nominating speech for Mr..
Hayes, sig weeks prior thereto, while
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effect. Now, however, the dark horse
seems eliminated from the Republican
contest, and the eager expectant follow.
ers are discussing only the triangular
fight involved in the contest OF Grant,
Blaine and Sherman. The Great I'm.
known casts no shadow on the pros.
poets OF either candidate. The Demo.
Gratis are also deeply interested, as their
own course will be shaped upon that
Of the Republicans, and they are en-.
ioying the bitter fight which is grow.
ing into large proportions in the Repub.
lican camp. They claim that their own
discipline will prove sufficient To pre-
vent all discordant effects, no matter
whom they nominate at Cincinnati; !;
hence, looking at the actions of both
political parties, We are led to speak as
above of the intense interest manifest
ed here over the action of the Chicago
Convention. Our own impression is, as
deduction from intercourse with all
sides here, that Mr.. Blaine will find all
his opposing elements in combination
against him, and that he will fail Of
nomination just as Henry Clay repeat.
eddy came short of election. Gould he
personally bring 10 bear upon the
Convention those characteristics which
have made him a power and leader
in Congress, he might succeed as
matters stand he will fail. The two
| thirds rule bars the expression of conf.
dence as to the successful Democratic
candidate at Cincinnati, though Mr..
Tildens name elicits much pro and con
comment just at this time, though not
10 the extent OF causing animosity. IL
10 unlikely that any change will be
made in the law regulating the electoral
count. We have found . general de-
sire among the Democrats to let the
present statute remain, without amend.
ment, inasmuch as they control both
houses. and should thereby be able TO
provide for all possible emergencies.
The result of the recent caucus of Sen.
ators IL In confederation of this view, as
IL agreed upon no other basis. IL
would b. idle 10 attempt change now,
for the House would not entertain any
proposition looking toward il.
The Kellogg matter promises to pro.
woke extended debate in the Senate, as
IL involves some serious questions. One
Of these e that Of the alleged compact
under which he was admitted bis aeat.
This allegation Is both stoutly asserted
and denied, and may prove turning