Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-14


and Euqulrer from it's owner and edl.
tor, J. Watson Webb, who yet lives
in o green and honored old ago In this
city. Two years later 1t was acquired
by a ayndicayo of Wall street men,
and Mr.. Msnton Marble became Its
editor. Abou. 1864 he acquired the
whole concern. In 1876 he sold to n
syndicate of Mr.. Hurlbert's friends,
at tho head Of which was the late
Thomas A. Scott, Mr.. Hurlbert owning
a large proportion of shares. l 1879,
In the course of a dioker between
MIR, Scott and Jay Gould growing out
of the formers retirement from the
Texas Pacific, Mr.. Gould acquired
such part Of The WorlG as was not
controlled by Mr. Hurlbrrt AT a nom
inal price OF S350,000. Mr.. Gould
desired to use tho paper az n weapon
Tor the American Union Telegraph
company to force the Western Z i'm
to buy 1t out. At this time Mr.. VIM.
A. Patton, Its succecstul publisher, left
to become q Wall street banker. He
was succeeded In time by Mr.. VIM. IL.
England, son of the publisher of The
Sun, who resigned last January, aud
was succeeded by Colonel John Gill
mer Speed, Who, as general manager,
attended to the supervision Of the
publishing and editorial departments.
"About February l last Mr.. Gould
offered Mr.. Hurlbert S100, goo for his
actual and collateral interests In The
World. Mr.. Hurlbert, after some de-
libration, accepted. Mr.. Gould then
sold all the interest to Joseph Pulitzer,
of the S.. Louis Post Dispatch, for
$500 600, and the latter took also a
lease OF Tho World building for ten
years at q rental Of ak per cent. on Its
cost. He takes possession at 9 a. m.
to-day"
%sEyMoUR's SENTIMENTS.
The New York Mall and Express
publishes an interview with ex-Gov-
ernor Seymour regarding the political
situation. lie was asked:
"As a democrat, whom you know
democrats revere, do you feel that
Mr.. T!lden Is the man who could
effect unity In the democratic elements
of New York;
"Tilden," answered the ex.gov.
ernor, SIS en- able man, but one whose
habits of business have been such as
to render him misundersto cd by the
democratic In .he country, or rather
difficult for them to understand, and
the same characteristics may result In
misconception of the man, even by
those whore business habits have been
similar to his own. This diff ,ulty was
in the way of unihcation of the re.
publicans as well As democrats. There
are now no clearly marked issues be
tween the parties"
Regarding the tariff, he felt that this
country was surely entering upon q
new relationship with the world. Gov.
Seymour said: "We have seen that
both France and Germany have shown
an inclination to shut out the product,
of our country. If Gladstone's ad'
miuistration should be overthrown and
q tory party should come Into power
In Great Britain, 1t would properly
impose tariff, upon our grain and Other
kinds of food export, for the land
holders In Great Britain are severely
pressed by our competition. Taos,
who oppose free trade In Great Britain
are aided by the speeches and srgu
ments of indiscreet high tariff men II
this country. All classes now stud!
the prospects of the export c
our products In making up thei
opinions az to the business prosperit!
of our country. If the policy of on
government aims at cutting off all i'm
ports 1t will end In the destruction c
our export trade. l think this will
be the principal uubject of discussion
In the nea future. In the preslden
tisl campaign next year ! think it will
be the subject that will most oocup,
the public mind, without regard t
party platforms. l think that tn
true policy is in adaering to a rev
enue tariff. / am friendly to tn
manufacturing interests; l think grea
danger to their success grows on
of the extreme views of met
claiming to be their champions. /
1t Is true that a sound policy demand
a protective tariff here, then 1t is tru
that 1t Is demanded by the interests @
all other Countries. The discussion 0
this topic will bs of good use In lead
ing men from minor subjects of part
nership and will build up a class O
political leaders who will not merel
seek the spolls of Office. Men do no
make discussions, discussions max
men, as was the case In the days c
Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Van Bare
and Wright. l conclude that Beck
of Kentucky, is q gentleman who ma
not be obscure In the discussion O
these questions, next year"
Seymour further said he would &C
vocate a law of congress making 1t
crime for any resident within our Dol
ders to plan or aid In the execution {
violent measures toward persons 1
this or any other country. This woul
at once be self.protection and at tn
same time an upright observance {
relations, which should, If they do nj
now exist bet ween the United State
and all other powers.
Governor Seymour will be 70 yea
old the last day Of this month.
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