Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-22
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.
an Interrie,c With Gen. Jaares B. Steed-
man of Ohio.
Toledo Cor. Chicago Tribune.]

II lnLcTcteW ~ ue 0cNs OutCcS ID StCCW-
man of Ohio.
Toledo Cor. Chicago Tribune.]
In all the length and breadth of Ohio
there is no more vigorous Democratic
politician than Gen. James B. Steedman,
of this city. stopped here to-day on
purpose to interview him, and the fol-
lowing interesting and striking talk IS
the result. met him on the street cor
ner by the telegraph office, busily talk
ing with some fellow Democrats. Wait
ing until he was apparently through l
presented my card.
sI want to talk with yeu general
"Well, 1 am pretty reticent, you
know"
eyes, l know you are; but l hoped you
might give me few ideas about Tilden
for the presidency
ooh, is that it! Well, 1 am right out
and-out on that question. 1t is well
known that | am
FOR TILDEN THRoUUH AND THROUGH"
$50 understand. How does it come
about with SO many good men in this
state who are anxious for the sacrifice?"
"Simply because 1 feel that Tilden is
the best man. He is the only man who
has organized victory for the Democratic
party since the war, and he can do so
again.
"But, General, are you certain that his
health will permit him to run? It is
claimed that he could not endure the
campaign, and would not be able to act
were he elected
"Now, I'll tell you what 1 know about
that. A little over year ago 1 was in
New York. 1 was walking down Broad
way, and saw Mr.. Tilden on horseback
in the street. He was sitting as straight
as any cavalier, and riding
with ease. raised my hat
to him, and he returned my salu-
tation and reigned his horse to the curb
stone to speak to me. He remembered
who was, and asked me up to tea with
him that evening. gladly accepted, of
course. 1 had been for T1lden IN the Gin
cinnati convention of 1880. l was one
Of the thirteen out of the forty four Ohio
delegates who stood out on the subject.
My affection was with Hancock 1
considered him then, and do now,
as the grandest specimen of a gal
liant and heightened American soldier
and gentleman. He was my companion
arms and good Democrat. But I
wanted Tidlen because my Judgment said
that he conld win. Well, we couldn't
get Tilden, and the great mistake was
made, which resulted in defeat. Hancock
knew nothing of politics and politicians,
and was as helpless as child The fell
lows who always rush to the front on
such occasions took possession of him
and directed him. Had Tllden been the
candidate. he would have directed his
own campaign. That is the diflerance,
AND VERY SERIOUS ONE, TOO.
Had Tilden been the candidate, he would
have seen to it that the vote of Indiana
was properly cast Oh, it was serious
blunder, and piece of base ingratitude
that Tilden was not nominated in 1880!
He is the Jackson of modern days. AS
Jackson received the popular vote in 1924
and then failed to take his seat as
president ON account of the election be-
ing thrown into the house of representa-.
tives, and then was nominated four years
later and fairly elected, and took his seat;
so did Tilden in 1876 receive the electoral
vote, and failt be seated only to be dis
carded in 1880. This but shows the de-
generacy of these modern days, but in
1884
THERE WILL BE NO REPETITION
of the fiasco of 1880; and Jim Blaine
won't be the nominee of the party either.
We've had all the Greeleys we want. 1
voted for Greeley with a mental reserva-
ton; but have always been sorry that l
cast that vote. Well, as 1 said, Tilden
knew me pretty well; and you may rest
assured we spent a very pleas
ant evening together, talking
on various subjects. 1 listened
to what he had to say with the interest
which always attaches to the converse
ton Of so great man. Now, the fact
of the business is, Mr. Tilden has been
greatly slandered so far as his age is con-
cerned. He is
ONLY IN HIs 68TH YEAR
That is just three years older than am.
I'll tell you how I know. During the
evening he said to me:
"'Gen. Steedman, do you remember
the political contest of 1922
"'Yes,' said l; locally l remember it,
"tHow old were your asked Mr.. Til
den.
"'I was T. replied.
Il was TO- said Mr.. Tilden.
"Now am 65,'' said the General con-
tinuing. cat the time saw Mr.. Tilden
he was in good health, and entirely able
to run the campaign; and l believe he is
still in reasonable health. If he retains
this health and vigor he will be nomin-
ated in 1884. Of course, it is some little
time ahead, and good many things are
liable to turn up; but if things continue
as they now are, am fully persuaded
what will happen