Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-02-01
THE STRONGEST MAN.
EN-Sccretary Evarts's opinion.
Washington Despatcb.l

tary Evarts has written report OF CONVEX
sation with him, in which the following
occurs. The strongest candidate to carry
New York will be-and here the secretary
paused in an inquring sort of way-a can
didate who does nct come from New York
| do not say this with reference to any par.
ticular individual, but we hear 80 much I'll
he can carry New York." that, in my opin
ion, it would be well to take the benefit oil
the doubt and select good man outside OF
the State. In my opinion Senator Edmunds
would mako an excellent nomination for the
Republicans. lie stands upon high plane
while he has been Republican always he
has taken broad view of public questions
and has pursued the even tenor of his way
amid the wrangles and personal animoslties
| incident to the intrigues aud Vaccinations
of powerful party leaders. There arc, OF
course, other gentlemen who would make
strong candidates
a Candidate of First Glass Ability.
from the Springfield Republican,
Meantime the strength Of Edmunds at.
tracts general attention at the East He will
probably have a much larger delegation from
New England and more strength in TIC
Middle and Western States than he did in
1880. He is q candidate of frst-class ability,
with no cntanglements of patronage, earnest.
ly in favor of administrative reform, and
anxious 10 save at the South all 'the results
of the war" 10 the way Of civil equality and
liberty which can be saved, without return
ing to the interfcrenccs with states which
characterized the reconstruction period.
Probably the greatest obstacle to the nomi-
nation of Edmunds is the taclt candidacy
OF President Arthur for re-election,-a can
didacy which Is as modest and unobtrusive
as his polite hand can make it. The West
presents practically nobody. The talk about
Logan may be serious to some of those who
are working for him, but will be well ex-
hausted before the convention, or will be
represented there by delegations from States
without Republican majorities. The Sher-
man talk is feeble. II the Senator could not
be nominated in 1880, just after the triumph
ant consummation Of the resumption of spe-
Gle payments, what chance Is there for
him now; His supporters say that the
necessity OF carrying OHIO in Octo-
Der is all in favor of his nomination.
As for Gen. Sherman, his nomination would
be arrant folly. The general has not the
head for civil affairs; he would make more
blunders than Grant did, and would have a
much worse temper under his own hat 10
deal with. Why disturb the rcpose of O
veteran whose honor aud affection in the
public heart are safe! A similar question
from their point of view must appeal to the
friends of Mr.. Blaine to keep him out of the
contest. To-day therefore, it appears that
Logan and Sherman are the most talked OF
at the West but neither of them with en-.
thusiasm, while Arthur and EImunds will
divide the East
Presidential speculations.
Elk. Governor Thomas Talbot of Massachu.
sets was in New York, last week, AMI was
asked:
"What is the Republican Presidential drift,
in the East 2" He said:
There is no crystallizing yet Of public
sentiment. Massachusetts will be for Ed
munds He is a strong, safe man. lie may
not be deemed the most available by the
convention, but that is what is to be tested
We think him wholly available"
"What of Blaine 2"
His name is never heard Mas sachusctts
will give him no support in the convention.
He was unfortunate in the attack he made
on our State, because we did not supper,
him in 1880. hear William T. Sherman's
name mentioned often aud favorably."
Ex-senator John j. Patter son, OF South
Carolina was also interviewed by TH5un,
reporter. He said
"What is the feeling in the Republican
ranks z"
"Personally | am for the nomination oil
Mr.. Arthur. His administration has beer
generally acceptable to the people. am out
of politics myself, engaged in Western rail
road enterprises, and | do not get my i'm
preston from the politicians. | find bust
ness men we'll satisfied with Mr.. Arthur. We
shall all be united on the man selected by
the convention at Chicago. There are ne
half-breed or stalwart factions Another
thing-Mr. Arthur has surprised the country
by not grasping for denomination. know
that he does not want it, in the sense O
seeking it by a struggle. Months ago
talked with him upon this subject
He said to me 4 would rot sa,
to the public, where it would scarce
ly be credited, what l say to you. But d,
not want the Presidency again. You vii
believe me when l say SO. There will be
great many things done to forward my nom
ination-a thousand things. Men who thinl
such things necessary TO retain or secur
place will be active. shall encourage non
of them. To be nominated would only b
gratifying TO NE in case it came sponl ane
ously' | know that the Presidents view
have not changed since l then talked wit
him"
"Do you think he will he nominated -
Really, ! am not able TO judge. tn
politicians are not for him. | have some
times thought he would not be, bu, I caunc
prophecy"
"What about Blaine ?"
"If Mr.. Blaine should desire the nomnl
ton, and be presented with the same vigo
as in former conventions, he might be non
mated. His Pennsylvania friends are aux
ious to see him nominated, and his old al
tagonists there will not oppose him in tn
old manner. In the convention it will /
solely question of who can carry the elet
ton. New York and Ohio must be considerc
in making up this judgment
Cincinnati dispatches say that Ohio W:
be very much broken up as 10 the first choic,
with solid delegation for Senator ShermG
after the etfeI vescence subsidies.
Kentucky is counted about solid fC
Arthur, with n pretty strong leaning f
Logan as second choice.
Indiana politicians arc talking abol
equally for Arthur aud General Sherman
, with Postmaster General Gresham ana Sci
, ator Harrison distinctly visible to the make
eye. Logan leads in Illinois with Arihu
Blaine, General Sherman and Sccrctal
. Lincoln in full view.
The Indiana politicians aIc resolved
send TO Chicago delegation of unpltdg'
: men, who shall consult in good faith WI
!, everybody's friends, and moi be for any boo
, in particular until several ballots have be-
= taken.
n How TO Elevate New York society.
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