New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-20
n TALK WITH JOHN M. FRANCLs


John NJ. Francis. Editor of Tho Trov U..s
recently appointed Minister to Portugal. arrv,d
in this city on Monday. He sailed yesterday 70,
Europe on the Cunard steamer Gallia, being accom-
panied short distance down the harbor by party a
friends on board revenue cutter. Mr. Francis
left Troy about two weeks ago, visiting Washing.
ton, where he spent few days, and then going to
Coney Island. During his absence Mr.. Frapc,ss
position on The Troy Times will DO filed by his son
The new Charge d Aiaires 10 PORTUGAL will he AZ.
companied only by bis wife, Mr.. Francis formsr,v
held diplomatic Office in Greece under tho Admin
istration of President Grant
Mr.. Francis is tall and portly. with large well.
filed face, clear gray eyes and a thin, short beard
of mixed gray and sandy hue. He said to TRrB
UNE reporter that there little to say regarding
hlsdipomatic duties in Portugal Any instructions
respecting special policy to be pursued by him
would OF course, be confidential There were many
social luties connected with his official post be-
sides those of purely diplomatic character. 1t was
the common impression that there little 10 do
except to indulge in idleness, in the smaller Euro
pean countries where the United States maintained
representatives For his part no belived that there
was no place where q man might not find work co
engage his attention. 1t was true that Portugal
was was "a, comparatively small country,
but Its with America
was not inconsiderable Portugal, with its wines.
olives and olive OIL did large business with the
United States. That business was now done
through England. There was no reason why 1t
should not be carried on directly. The Azores were
dependency OF Portugal, and he understood that
there was direct line of steamers between those
Islands and this country. There were many CON-
nerciai interests of the United States TO foster
abroad, and any official representative of the
Government could ind enough to do III that con-
nection
Respecting politics, Mr.. Francis said "There Is
no political trouble in Troy she district In which
IL ID situated. The district might be called Stall
fhA pfnnlnH nfaa fakyan ffasan
was in favor of Dir. Conkiing during the recent Sem
atOrial contest. But now the people sinking all
iaouonal differences, ana tho disposition is 10 know
themselves only as Republicans. There have boon
anlmoslties. which were aroused during the late
political contest, but they are almost for
gotten. l do not think now, that there are
any differences serious enough to divide the
party The old contest is not gong TO pTeyelt men
from voting the Republican ticket; the rank and
tile are anxious only tor the of their princ
pies. great deal has been said aoout the influence
OF the Administration being thrown for partic-
ular candidate. From all tDat have seen or heard
the Administration has no pdrtiahty, but wants
simply to see the success OF RepubiIcanism. / have
little To say respecting the candidates for Governor
at the coming election; everything that know is
known To the Intelligent readers of the
papers. Governor Cornell really Is the only can
dIdate now III the field. Secretary Folgers name
has been mentioned, but he cannot be called can.
dldate No has been authorized To his name at
all III connection with the G0vernorsnIp. Congress
man WadswOrtiIs name has also been mentioned lOr
Governor; but no man, except Dir. Cornell has been
actively brought forward as candidate. don't
know what Is likely 10 be the result OF the nOmina
ton. Governor Cornell undoubtedly has great
force in the State; he has largely derived
of the public. This. however, feel
sure of, thai the candidate nominated by the he
publican Convention Will be elected. Mr. IIldea
cannot be candidate for the Democrats WHAT
ever his friends may ~ he Is undoubtedly phySl-
ly incapable OF sustaining the work OF the chief
executive Office He may be able TO talk clearly on
subjects oil Importance, aud his advice may be
sought as valuable by the Democrats, hui he would
not Ue able to perform the duties required OF the
Governor of this State. IL Is absurd to talk OF
him as a candidate. Il. Z. Flower has been men
toned as one of the Democratic aspirants, but
DOUBT his power In the State. tie Is said TO be o
john Kelly man, and OF course that Is against him
the powers at court-that Is, among me lllden
people. Ihe democrats are suffering ilom dIsinte-
grafton this city do not soc now Mr.. belly can
support any man VINO finds favor with the so-caled
SIaJe DeInOcracy-that 49, the Illden party. And
say what you please Mr.. Kelly Is a great power IN
New-YorK City. know nothing about Stale Sen
ator Covert, but l do not think that he
has State reputation. One man has been men-
toned III connection with tie Democratic nominl-
ton-Waldo HutchIns Mr. hutchlns Is good,
respectable man; ne would not do anything dIshon-
est, am sure. His nomination would be attractive
10 respectable people, but Odbt IL the Democrats
want piease that class. But want 10 say again
that the Republican candidate VIII he elected, IN
my opinion. We have here vital differences sacn
as are causing trouble in Pennsy lyauia, and the
general desire ~ 10 ignore facJlOnal antagonists
anu To unite tor the SUCCESS OF our ticket"