Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-13
EX.GOY. SEYMOUR.
The Retired Statesman Comes TO the
Front Long Enough to Give
His Views on
Samuel j. TiIden, the Tariff Question,
and Democratic Unity In
New York.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE Mail and En-
pre,s publishes an interview with exGoy'
Seymour regarding the political situation.
He was asked: Gas Democrat whom you
know Democrats revere, do you feel that Mr..
Tilden is the man who could effect unity
among the Democratic elements of New
York;"
"Tilden," answered the eI- governor, sis an
able man, but one whose habits OF buEiness
have been such as to render him misunder-
stood BY Democrats in the country, or rather
difficult for them to understand, and the same
characteristics may result in misconcep-
ton OF the man even by those whose bust
mesa habits have been similar to his own.
This difficulty was in the way Of the unfit
cation Of the Republicans as well as the
Democrats. That there are now no clearly
marked Issues between the parties regarding
tariff, be ielt that this country was entering
upon a new relationship with the world"
Gov. Seymour said: "We have seen that
both France and Germany have shown an
inclination TO shut out the products OF our
country. If Gladstone's administration should
be overthrown, and the Tory party should
come into power in Great Britain, II will
probably impose tariffs upon our grain and
other kinds of food exports, for the land
holders of Britain are severely pressed by
our competition. Tkoss who oppose Tree
trade in Britain are aided by the speeches
and arguments of iudiscreet high tariff men
of this country. All classes now study The
prospects of the export Of our products in
thasr aa IN q N ras
prosperity of our country. Ii the policy Of
our government aims al cutting of all i'm
ports, it will end in the destruction OF our
export trade. 1 think this will be the prIn-
cipal subject of discussion in the near
future In the presidential campaign next
year / think il will be the suffice which
will most occupy the public mind without
regard TO party platforms. l think that The
true policy is in adheTlng 10 revenue tariff.
| am friendly TO manufacturing interests. L
think great danger 10 their success grows out
of the extreme views OF men claiming to be
their champions. If it is true that sound
policy demands protective tariff here, then
il is true that il is dem anded b. the interests
Of all other countries. The discussion OF
this topic will be Of good use in leading men
from the minor sutjsct Of craftsmanship, and
will build up a class Of political leaders who
will not merely seek the spois OF Office. Men
do not make discussions. Discussions make
men, a. was the case in the days Of Webster
Clay, Calhoun, Van Buren, and Wright.
conclude that Peck, ct Kartucky is cen.
slsma who may not be obscure in discussion
of these questions Bext year"
Mr.. Seymour further said ne would adyo.
cate the law of Congress making it q crime
for any resident within our borders to plan
or aid in the execution Of violent measures
toward persons in this country or IN any
other country. This would at once Be self
protection, and at the same time sn uprigh
observance of the relations which shou d, i
they do not now, exist between the United
States and ell other powers. Gov. Seymour
10 seventy-three years old the last day OF thi
menfh.