Daily globe., 1883-06-16
JOHN GIVES IT OUT COLD.

hepuDilcan COnEentIOn-Why He's a Re-
publican-In what Respect the "Gran d
Old Party" is Superior to the Democracy
Continuing tO.Decline, he has no Opin-
ion as to What the Harvest will be in
| Ohio or the Nation, at the Approaching
ElectiOnsRegarding the Star Route
| Verdict and other Matters of Great Pith
| and Moment.
The Hon. John Sherman, ex-secretary of
| the treasury, and now Senator in the con-
gress of the United States from Ohio, ar
rived in this city yesterday morning
| direct from the Buckeye state. Like all
| distinguished Ohioans, he came early, and
in palace car. He was accompanied by
| G. F. Carpenter, M. Hammond and H. c..
Hedges, and three representatives of"Ohio
idea," and with them drove to the Metro
politan hotel, where the party registered
| and then improvised ways and means to
escape the ubiquitous reporter. Senator
Sherman had encountered that exceeding
| ly deserving and much abused class of
public benefactors in Chicago, where they
are to be found as thick as
bed-bugs about boarding house, and like
| the unselfsh Dutchman on a certain occa-
sion, knew when he had enough, which is
saying a good deal for presidential can
| didate sought after to define his position.
He was met by a GLOBE reporter, who
had remained up all night to AVOID any
| mistake, and escorted the latter to his
| room by the elevator route, route far
more expeditions than that awarded to a
contemporary, who toiled up the stairs.
This is the first visit of the senator to
st. Paul since st. Paul was duly incorpor-
| ated as city, and he expressed himself in
terms of appreciation at the evidences of
enterprise apparent on all sides
| of the municipality. In appearance
the distinguished gentleman corresponds
with the description of Shakespeare's
| judge, who'd rather hang the guiltless than
eat his mutton cold. In fact he is dia-
metricaliy the opposite-preferring to
wait for the facts before Judgment. In
reference to the result of the coming polit-
ical contest in Ohio, he was non-committal.
| 1T is so uncertain that 1 cannot prophecy
| what the outcome will be-while / have
great confidence in the election of Judge
Foraker, I consider it unfortunate that
the coming canvass will turn on local
| issues.''
You speak with regard to the temper
| ance movement, Of C purse. Is the majority
in Ohio in favor of prohibition?'
''The prohibitionists have made the
| issue on the constitutional amendments.
But the general sentiment, l think, is to
| turn the matter over to the general as
sembly.''
How will the Scott law affect the is
sue?"
'The Scott law which provides for tax
of $500 for the sale of spirituous liquors
and 500 for the sale of beer is perfectly
right, and if voted for On its merits, would
carry by large majority, so that 1 don't
think 1t will affect results to any apprecia-
BILE extent"
''What claims do the friends of the Re-
publican candidate urge in his behalf.
Isn't he a comparatively obscure individ-
ual who has boen brought to the surface by
a combination of circumstances ?"
HE is judge of the superior court of
Cincinnati, and was a good soldier. He is
also an eloquent speaker and exceedingly
popular. Neither Mckinley nor Butter
worth were in a position to accept the
nomination, and he was selected"
You were prominently mentioned in
the convention. May l be permitted to
enquire the reason for your peremptory
decination."
L declined because I was senator and
would have TO retire from that position,
aud also because had encouraged Others
to run. Some of the people desired to
| force my nomination against that of Judge
: Thurman to make national issue, which 1
did not desire"
''Wil there be more than The usual diff
Guilty experienced in procuring a repub-
lican victory:"
That will largely depend upon whom
the democrats nominate"
'Whom will that party nominate?''
Il don't know who they will nominate,
and can't say. In fact I have no opinion"
TO whom do indications point as the
| standard bearer Of that party?'
Judge Hoadley is mentioned, General
Ward and Judge Geddes. Judge Geddes
temperance man and a Methodist
''Will the fact that he's temperance
man and a Methodist initiate against
him?"
"WelI don't know it generally did
years ago.
''When shall you take part in the can
vass, and will the election be hotly con-
tested?"
canvass will be very hotly contested The
main question will be the tax on LIQUOR,
and if the Democrats prevail it will not
be conclusive with respect to the liquor
question:
What seems to be the popular wish at
the East as to the Republican and Demo
cratic candidates for the presidency?"
Il haven't heard much said about it,
"You are prominently mentioned. Are
you a candidate?"
Don't ask me about that; it won't do for
me to talk about it,
'What will be the leading issues of the
campaign?''
The tariff will enter largely into the
campaign, also the general conduct of the
two parties. I'm Republican, not be-
| cause don't like the Democrats-some of
my friends are Democrats-but because
| the Democrats are not in position to de-
velop the country as the Republican
party is.'
adopting your view of the relative
merits of the parties, whom will the Dem
| ocrats enter to be distanced?"
Il haven't the slightest idea. Tilden has
inspired little feeling that may vary
from day to day. General Hancock has a
great many friends. But guesses are worth
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