The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-12
THE PRESIDENCY.
Additional Facts of the Situation, and
Significant Expressions of Opinions.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR AND THE NEW YORK CITY
POLITICIANS.

is of more significance has the "Boys" behind him.
That the "Boys" are a powerful clan is 100 we'll
known to require proof. Arthur prior to his en-
into the White House, was one OF them, or at
least very intimate with them. He was brought up
in New York, and what he does not know as to re-
publican methed in this city is not worth knowing
The machine appear to be loyal to him still and
his hold them is such as leaves but little ques-
ton as to united following at Chicago. The Office
holders of course are for him first, last and all the
time. BY this mean that they will support him.
is for their interest to DO 30, and as rule they
mold that their interests Of Importance to
them than are other peoples interests.
That the President has made any overturss to
them or that he has in any asked for their sup
port is denied If he has, 1t certainly has been done
shrewdly and quietly. From all that can be seen,
heard and inferred, it would appear that he has
done very little to secure their good will. Some
of them do not pretend to know positively whether
he wants the nomination. He has not by word OF
mouth manifested any intention Of securing it, and
II he has any such intention, he seems to have con
fdence in the government officials here, and relies
on their supporting him of their own free accord.
1t is yet to be shown that he has even limited to an
office holder that he after the standard Of his
party. This speaks well for him. That his friends
are moving about the State giving a little "Good
adyice' where it is needed is quite probable, but
that this is done at the Presidents request is not
easily asserted
The local politicians will doubtless see that his
prospects do not ane while they can do anything
that can keep them lourishing. This is naturally
taken as matter of urse, and yet there are not
a few reasons why there should be grumbling and
a lukewarm unanimity in following his fortunes.
For, although he has not absolutely "cut' them
since 1881, the warmth Of friendship that once ex-
listed is not what it was. When Arthur entered the
Executive Mansion, the gang which was wont to
surround him in New York was thrown aside and
the close intimacy that was is no more When peo-
pie supposed he would have as his White House
cronies the companions and hackers from New
York they were happily disappointed, for so far as
the outside world could tell, the familiarity ceased
in measure, and It's influence, whether for good or
bad, was warded off. Now and then he has remem-
bered an old friend in substantial way, but the
manners and methods that have prevailed here
among Republican smachinists' have remained
here. At least the President did not take them
with him to Washington. This dessrton of friends
in a time of prosperity Is general principles, de-
rogatory to a mans good name. Under certain cir
cumstanees, however it is to his credit.
1t would appear quite natural therefore, from the
logic OF events that the local wirepullers should
''kick' little, but they donot seem to rebel at
ALL Either tn sc who are still intimate with the
President are using their efforts successfully in
holding those who are inclined to grumble or else
the discarded friends are willing to forgive and trust
to the future for recognition and favor And then,
although some may feel that they have been
slighted unustly, they see no profit in supporting
any other candidate. while some thing may be
gained if tAsgstick to their old friend, At any
rate 1t seems to be the general opinion that Arthur
will get the votes of the city del gates be the cogi
itations and hopes of the 'boys what they S-e. AS
to the State we shall see later on.
Gen. Roger A. Pryor, Ex-Confederate, is reported
as follows:-Tilden will be nominated by acclama-
ton at the Chicago Convention. viii he accept?
He will. And Hendricks? That does not follow.
There is no love lost between them. should rath-
say Palmer, of Illinois. free trade plank? No
nor HtariH for revenue only" either. The Demo
cratic party is sick of growing eeks for home con-
sumption. And they couldn't make the South
swallow them. The Carolinas would bolt. Logan
and we're in Congress together, both Douglas men
then, though made equal haste to get at differ
st ongest ticket the Republicans could meet us with
would be Blaine and Lincoln, But 1t will be
close frht.
VIM. Wharton Barber of Philadelphia, the origi-
nator of the surplus distribution scheme, is for
Ben Harrison and protection.
The growth of Edmunds sentiment in New York
state impresses the New York Mail and Express
The politicians are not disposed to treat the Yer
mont senator lightly.
Two important Republican counties of Pennsyl-
vania revealed their presidential preferences on
Saturday. In Allegheny county, which contains
Pistsburg the county committee decided to appoint
their own delegates to the national convention,
which meaps four delegates in avor of Arthur. In
Beaver county, Quay's home, the result was sur
prising. in that iron clad resolutions for Blaine
were adopted. The Cameron influence has been
very strong in the county, and it was supposed that
Quay would control the choice of delegates
The Boston Journals Washington correspondent
says that friend of Blaine expresses regret that
his name should have been mentioned at this stage
candidate they had hoped that he would not be
mentioned ON the first ballo'.
The Republican City Committee of Philadelphia
last week unexpectedly decided that the delegates
to the National Convention from Philadelphia
should be chosen at the State Convention This
ion is supposed TO be favorable to President
Arthur and is severely condemned by papers favor
able to Mr.. Blaine.
GENERAL GRANT THINKS IT WILL BE EITHER
BLAINE OR ARTHUR.
From the New York Times)
NORFOLK, Va, March 1o.-A representative of
the Times had chat with Gen. Grant at the HY-
geia Hotel on Sunday. The General said h. hsd
been closely confined to his room for some time
past that hehad but little opportunity to look into the
political situation but from what he could gather it
seemed to him that the Republicans would nominate
either Mr.. Blaine or Mr.. Arthur.
"What will be the character of the Republican
campsign?' asked the reporter "Ihat is to say,
will the bloody shirt enter as factor thereln?'
swell, suppose the Danville investga,ion will
furnish ammunition for such war, though think
the tariff question will be the vital issue"
''And do you believe the Danville riot had aIy
political significance in the Virginia campagn?''
''Yes. Isuppose the Democrats intended to de-
feat the Readjusters at all hazards But the COpiah
county trouble seems to have been worse than the
Dauville riot and shows up the Democrats in a
very bad light. There is no question that Missssip
pi, and South Carolina too, are Republican with q
fair election
Speaking of Gen. Malone, he thought he would
be recognized as the leader Of The Republican party
d, Uruir, TIaga fn Will ha q nnh
can party isn't hep said the General.
Mr.. BLAINE's NATIVE COUNTY PRoNoUNcEs FoF
HIM.
WASHINGTON, Penn. March 10.-The Republi
cans of this county met here to-day for the purpose
of selecting delegates to the State and Nationa
Conventions. Il. f. Acheson was chosen delegate Il
the National Convention. Among the resolution
adopted was the following:
Resoiued, That we, the Republicans OF his natiy'
county, recognizing his eminent fitness for so exalt
ed position are in favor of the nomination o.
James G. Blaine as the Republican candidate tol
President AID the delegates this day elected ar'
hereby instructed to vote for delegates to the Ma
tional Convention who will suppora him and us
all honorable means to secure his nomination.
BLAINE CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON.
The Washington correspondent of the Bostol
Advertiser, says:-An important conference o
| Blaine republicans recently held in this city
Mr. Blaine not present, nor was he aware o
| the meeting. 1t was brought about by the belle
that Blaine's name cannot be kept out Of the cam
paign, and If he is TO be a candidate his friend
| should take hand in shaping and directing car
i vass within a short time The anti Arthur republ
| cans of New York and Pennsylvania hnve il
/ formed their leaders that the best man to rail-
their forces about is Blaine. No one else approach
es his strength in the district where his suppor rtei
| defe ated the Grant men in 1880. MIR. Blaine ha
hoped to keep out of the preliminary fight, and b
| lieutenants have done nothing in his behalf The
have been looking, this year, for other candidate
to be sacrificed before bringing thei- favorite TO
ward, but as things are going, Blaine will not B
| able to restrain his friends, aud will find himse
| again candidate without effort or intention.
NEW HAMPSHIRE PREFERENCES.
Naval officer Daniel Hall, of the Boston custol
house, now in Washington, says that the delegatio
| TO Chicagl from New Hampshire will not be unite
| for any candidate. He thinks, however, that Nj
| Edmu. DIS will have more of its members than Nj
| Arthur If Blaine comes iuto the field he will /
the favorite Ex-senator Rollins, who desires
lead the delegation, has been set down as an ArthJ
man, He disclaims this and says, if elected, l
will go to heago without expressing preferen(
for any candidate.
Fitz John Porter.