The Portland daily press., 1884-03-10

sions of opinion that Edmunds or John Sher-
man would be the safest men to nominate. A
good MANY Republicans here predict the nomi-
nation of Blaine, and there is no doubt that the
Plumed Knight begins to see possibilities in
the future.
THE OLD TICKET.
Washington Letter.)
Some of the shrewdest democratic politicians
say that if Tilden and Hendricks are nomi-
mated, without asking them whether they will
or not accept and nominated by acclamationI
that they will not refuse. This opinion pre-
walls everywhere among the democrats that
Tilden and Hendricks could not be beaten.
Members of Congress are continually recelV-
ing letters from their constituents urging the
nomination of that ticket.
TILDEN AND REFORM.
(New York SUM-
The nomination Of Mr.. Tilden would indeed
"subordnate the tariff issue" His glory and
renown have not been gained in the pursuit OF
such untimely and abortive distractions as the
attempt to make free trade tariff when the
conditions of the country render protection an
inevitable necessity. Mr.. Tilden is the living
incarnation of reform of the government, the
removal of abuses, the suppression OF corrup-
ton. the stoppage Of public plunder, the res
toration of democratic economy, simplicity,
aud integrity ia the administration. This is
why the honest and intelligent people OF the
Union, republicans as well as democrats. now
IcSaER WIN u tColiiS SUM oo hO OthCA
puOic man of any party can awaken in their
minds.
OHIO FOR PAYNE.
cleveland, o., Despatch.)
The full force of the Democratic party ma
chine in Ohio is at work in the endeayor TO
make Henry Payne the next Democratic
Presidential nominee The party manage
ment is 10 the hands of avowed and outspoken
Payne men, and their efforts are supplemented
by great many who, although not Payne
men at heart, would like TO see him head the
fight this year, in order that all possible re-
sources might be opened for the election OF
{ State, Congressional and local tickets.
MIR. Payne is personally doing nothing, and OF
being questioned by newspaper men and
private friends he has but one answer-that he
is not candidate, and does not desire to be-
come one. There Is safety as we'll as diplo-
macy in this attitude. It affords cafe refuge
in case OF failure, aud at the sam6time adds
TO Mr.. Payne's real strength among the great
Democratic masses that are not prlvy to the
efforts that are being quietly, but vigorously,
made in his behalf. All the movements with
in the Democratic party of the State are
being made in accordance with this notion.
There does not seem to be an idea extant any
where that any other programme than that
involving the presentation OF Mr.. Payne to
the convention is to be thought OF. And every
mention that one hears of Senator Sherman as
a Candidate en- the Republican side is followed
by the declaration that in such a case Mr..
Payne is the only Democrat who could stand
up for a moment against him.
THE LOUISIANA DELEGATES AND RESOLUTIONS.
The following are the delegates chosen to
the Republican National Convention, by the
Louisians State Convention last week and the
resolutions adopted:
At Large-William Pitt Kellogg, of Iberia, mem
ber of Congress; p. b. S. Pinchbaek, of Orleans,
Surveyor of the Port of New Orleans A. S. Badger,
Of Orla Nnlla of "a n pVV
Andrew j. Dumont, Of Orleans, Naval Officer OF the
Port of New Orleans.
First District-Robert F. Guichard, of Orleans,
clerk Of the New Orleans Custom-house; William b.
Merchant, of Iberia, Postmaster of New Orleans.
Second District-P. E. Herwig, of Orleans, Sub
Treasurer of the United States at New Orleans;
Henry Dernan of st. Jonn the Baptist, State Sena-
tor.
Third District George Drury, of Assumption,
Collector of Internal Revenue; L. A. Martinez, Of
ST. Martin, Deputy Surveyor of the port OF New Or
leans.
Fourth District--Albert H. Leonard, of Caddo,
limited Sta District Attorney; William Harper,
of Caddo, S, sctor in the New Orleans Custom
Fifth District-Frank 5Isrey, of Madison, Deputy
Collector of Internal Revenue; e. W. Wall, of Con
cordia (holds no othce) -'------
sixth Dstrict-Louis j. Sauer, of Avoyes!.es, a D
praiser OF the port of New Orleans; Clifford Nor
gam of Point Coupee, Inspector in the New Orleans
Custom house.
Resolued, That the Republicans of Louisiana. re-
gard with earnest selictude the approaching Presi-
Dental election and recognizing the Importance OF
unity ana harmony among the Republicans OF the
North, upon whom depends mainly the continued
supremacy of the Republican party, so essential to
the South hereby declare it to be in their judgment
the duty Of the delegates to the National Conven-
from the other states Of the Union to the emo that
the nominees for President and Yce-Presdent shall
represent the sentiment Of the Republican party OF
the North and combine in the highest degree wis
DOM experience, craftsmanship, aud fidelity to the
paramount principles of party, and that viii Sc
cure the united and hearty support of the entire
Ranuhican Darty and the DeODl6 of the
nation.
ResoIved, That the administration of President
Arthur enjoys the approval of all good citizens and
the sincere gratitude of all good Republicans being
free from any tant of corruption, Characterized by
remarkable wisdom and moderation. coneiliatng
the discordant elemeats which dis raeted the coun-
try during the early part of the term and establish
ing condition of peace and order, wholesome and
gratifying at all times in close sympathy with the
best sentiment of the Nation and faithful expo
nent of the highest purposes of the Republican par
ty; and, without pledging or instructing our dele
If deemed wise in the opinion OF the National Con-
vention would meet the hearty support of the Re-
publicans of this state.
THE WESTERN RESERVE FOR BLAINE.
Despatch to the N. Y. Times.)
There are echoes of Blaine movement all
through the air in this part of the State. There
| may as yet be no organized effort, but the ma
terial for such efforts is being put in shape.
| There are some who believe that the selection
| of Cleveland as the place for the coming Re-
publican State Convention is part of Blaine
movement headed by ex-Gov. Foster. The
idea put forth is that Cleveland stands in the
centre of the Reserve where Blaine is popular
| in his own right, and is also regarded as in
some sense the political bier Of Garfield, and
that this sentiment will largely enter into the
action Of the State Convention.
ALL QUIET IN NEBRASKA.
q. s. Senator Saunders of Nebraska was in
New York last week, and being questioned
about the sentiment of the State, said: at
was never so quiet at this stage as it is now
The choice seems 20 run about like this: Ar
thur, Logan, Lincoln, Harrison. / don't
know which is the stronger, Lincoln or Har-
risou. There is SO much talk of late of Lincoln
for second place that Harrison and he have
become more even in the race for first place.
1t is very unusual not to have any excitement
or boom for some one candidate by this time.
Arthur stands well, but it is because he has
just let things alone and been careful in his
appointments, But l think our lack of ex-
citement is largely due to the feeling that we
must wait and see what is done for Arthur al
home. If he carries the New York delegation
in the convention, he will have a good many
more votes than if it is divided against him
l think he is in the lead now. There is very
| frequent expression of opinion that If Blaine
would be a candidate he would be a strong
| Que. But the impression prevails that, like
| Tilden, he is out of the fight. Ii nominated
he would have many warm friends in
| Nebraska"
"Whom do the Democrats favor?''
"1 hey are nearer settled than the Republi-
cans. Mcdonald is their choice. Very little
or nothing is said about Payne"
NO GENERALIZATION IN OREGON.
Ex-Governor Gibbs, of Oregon, has lately
| come east and makes the following report
| There is no special feeling for anyone in oul
| State-no crystalized movement. There is In
| Oregon, as l find elsewhere, an increased conf.
| dence in Arthur. The is quite general senti
ment that the country is safe in his hands
| General Sherman is very popular on the Pa
| cifc coast, and with the party everywhere
| He would awaken such enthusiasm as no othe
| man in our party. Oregon has heretofore beer
| for Blaine. see no reason why we shOult
| now loose confidence in him. Blaine and Lin
| coin would be good ticket. I was agreeabl,
| surprised to find that Mr.. Lincoln's standing il
| Washington is not due to the fact that he i
| the son of Abraham Lincoln, but that he ha
taken a very high position ON his own merits
"Have Oregon Democrats choice for Pres
ident?''
| "Judge Field is unquestionably their prefer
| erence. If any Democrat could carry Oregon
| it would be he. In California he has ant9gon
| lied the Kearneyites, but otherwise he is helC
in high esteem on the entire Pacific coast "
DIsAGREEINa OPINIONS.
Emory A. Storrs of Chicago, gives it as the re
sult OF his observation in New York that there
is strong undertow in thas state in favor oi
| Eduound1 Tho Tndanandonta anA tho GtaI