New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-16
REVIEW OF THE STRUGGLE.

REVIEW OF THE STRUGGLE.
,o,,,vs uxroRrUNATE IN HIS DISPOSITION
WHAT A WEEK MAY BRING FORTH
coxcopn. N. H., July 15.-The Senatorial con-
.ost !. now in its most interesting stage -Four
eeks of fruitless effort have resulted In only one
change of Importance. Mr.. Rollins has nnany
hsen forced TO withdraw and the Secretary OF tne
Navy has appeared in the van of Republican can
sidafes Mr. Rolins's defeat was foregone con-
clusion from the first He was elected seven years
AGO nv mere chance. His Senatorial career mas
been an honorable one but he has an unfortunate
habit of dictation which has made no friends ana
many enemies. Every Federal Office IN New hamp-
shire has been kept in his control, but dispensing
patronage has on the whole hurt more than IL mas
belpd him.
Mr.. Rollins is man who resents anything oue tno
bIindest devotion, a trait which has driven Hoih
him many men whose feelings were kindly OUT ho'
subserylent. A bitter struggle against him mas
been foreshadowed for some time 1t began last
fall in his being left from the Executive Committee
for the campaign, but he went into the committee
room and finally obtained control of the funds
which his enemies charge him with distributing
where it would do the most good III
eIecting Rollins Representatives. They found
when the Legislature met that IN
q regular caucus he was sure to be nominated
After vigorous work the part OF other candidates.
seventy eight members were found who agreed 10
stay out of caucus. They did so. Mr.. Rolhns was
nominated. 1t was apparent to a shrewd observer
that his fate was sealed. But his friends believed
that the magic of the nomination would pull him
through. In week they saw their mistake, pu'
be did not Many of them acknowledged the nope
lessness of supporting him, but did not dare
to brave his wrath by saying 30 to him.
The anti-caucus candidates. General Marston'
Stevens. ex-CongressmaU Briggs and ex-senator
Patterson showed no intention Of yielding Why
should hei
STRUGGLE OF ENDURANCE.
In reality the first three weeks of the struggle
was simply one of endurance to see whether the
caucus Republicans or their opponents would give
way The latter had the advantage of unity OF
purpose against Mr. Rollins. His friends did not
show that zeal which indicated great fervor in his
behalE The opposition was not entirely personal
to the ex-senator 1t represented the minority IN
the party which has for years been in opposition to
the Concord politicians Outsiders, who have
dreamed that New Hampshire Republicans have no
factions, are mistaken. Up to this tme the
minority has gracefully yielded after
nominations were made. but the teuds have not
lessened. This minority has its headquarters and
strength at Manchester and Nashua. Ii supported
election in the following year. wanted Edmunds in
1850. and last year fought bitterly against Gov
ernor Hales nomination ana sulked election day.
Repeated defeats have rendered its leaders restless
and In refusing to enter the Senatorial caucus they
only adopted the last expedient to accomplish the r
avowed purpose of retiring Mr.. Rollins. They
were fortunate In having stronger men in the
Legislature than he. General Marston
is the father of the house, Messrs Briggs
and Stevens have each seen six years Ia Congress-
while the Rollins men were marshalled by the Rev.
DIR. Quint, who has imagined that he might be a
compromise candidate and Colonel Whitehouse,
sieadfast Chandler man in heart.
Mr.. cHANDLER's APPEARANCE.
Last week. Mr. ChandIercawS nome from WASH
ington He preferred to stay there but his mothers
illness rendered the visit imperative. He, from the
first, advised his friends to vote for Mr.. Rollins.
When he arrived they urged him to allow his name
TO be used. He has made no concealmcnt OF his
desire to be chosen Senator two years hence,
but not now In this position he was sincere. But
they insisted that he was the only man upon whom
the party could unite. Finally he said that if Mr.
Rollins should Withdraw and the members desired
to vote for him he should make no further opposi-
tion. Wednesday night Mr.. Rolns's supporters
met in his rooms. After long discussion they
voted it inexpedient to carry the struggle iurtber
and the letter asking Messrs. Briggs, Marston and
Stevens unite with Mr. Rollins in leaving the field
clear was written. Mr.. Patterson had
already withdrawn, hopeless of sue
cess: The letter brought -, no ., answer,
lutely surrendered. Mr.. Chandler received the
jority of his votes. and additions from each OF the
other candidates lie Is the recognized leader of
the party In New-Hampshire a title earned by
twenty years OF bard service in the ranks, for from
the Republicans of this State he has never received
any official honors except the Speakership OF the
House in war days. No sooner was his name an
nounced than the younger men hastened TO him, |
perhaps the strongest proof of his hold in the |
state. 80 iar only hity-two votes. 100 short Of a
strength beyond that. At least 100 votes NAV be |
set down as sure for him this week. He has
san do to carry him through aud with very strong
chances Of success.
OBSTACLES IN Mr.. CHANDLERs PATH
But they have obstacles to overcome The rail-
roads are against him. that he has taken so de-
cided stand against their design to consolidate.
He has never hesitated TO fight bis enemies with
outspoken courage. and they are resolved that he
shall not succeed The four leading can
didates against him are opposed to
him personally and they will make
the same dogged opposition to him as that which
drove Mr.. Rollins to give up. 1t will take only
forty steadfast Republicans with Democratic aid
negative his election and that num- ber is claimed
o sure to oppose Mr. Chandler to the end; lie will
make square attempt to be elected II he sees
that it cannot be successful he will turn himself
out Of the way, preferring party to any personal
snbtona This week will be. full OF sharp
1saneuvres. and will probably fad some
dseision to the vexed question. II not Mr.
gnsnder. 1t will hardly be either General
Saisten, Stevens. or TappaD. Mr.. Briggs would
esys little hope, but not much. Mr.. Patterson's
ultndrawal is understood to be sbrcwd move to |
.eels him to re-enter the arena at some happy mo-
n. but y will hardly avail. Judge. Smith. Of
$y9, could have IL. but he will not Nr. Moore,
sG q iAs Neshaa Telegraph, bright man and an
>ss.,snt ss.s speaker. Is mentioned fsvoraby, and
<<ze tne other possibilities are United States Dis
ssSAttomey - Burns young talented and eloquent; |
= 3Ssesnon Cheney and Prescott, both men
Hfs>issg isged Judgment and excellent capacityj
d n1 np1sfuArd. of Franklin. good lawyer DR.. j.
r 4sssf; chairman Of tho State Committee.