The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-13
MIR. TILDEN'S DECLINATION.
Comments of Some of the Principal News
papers on His Letter of Withdrawal
A COVER FOR OTHER SCHEMES.
New York Tribune lRepl

COVER FOR OTHER SCHEMES.
New York Tribune tRepl
The Democrats have been unnecessarily troub
ling themselves over Mr. Tilden's course. The
old gentleman is a physical wreck, but he has
sufficient mental force not to tap his barrel IN
vain attempt to reach the White House at a
time when Blaine and Logan are the Republican
candidates. The talk of Tlldens candidacy has
been a cover for other schemes. The cabal of
Democratic politicians at the head of which
stands 'Seven mule Barnum believes that
the hope for Democracy is to keep out of sight
the tariff issue. 1t is quite clear that the ma
chine has been working under Tlden's name for
Cleveland. Now that the delegates are chosen
Mr. Manning comes forward with the Tllden let
ter Cleveland was not strong enough openly to
meet Mr.. Flower. Those professional spollS
seekers now think probably that they are strong
enough to carry out their schemes at Chicago;
hence Mr.. Tildens letter of declination. 1t lacks
that straightforward, manly declaration of pur-
pose which would put at rest any talk OF his can
didacy. But it is no doubt intended to be final
A DISAPPOINTMENT TO DEMOCRATS.
Chicago Times (Dem.J
The Democrats of the country will be griev-
ously disappointed and sadly discouraged by the
determination of Hon. Samuel j. Tilden not to
be their candidate for the presidency. While
there are many able men in the party, it is GER
tain that no one of them can possibly command
the confidence of the country in the full degree
it has been held by Mr.. Tlden, and no other
name can awaken the enthusiasm that would
have been evoked by his The party has now
but few days in which to consider the situa-
ton and determine what is to be done. The
national convention, which meets less than a
month hence, will be largely made up of dele
gates pledged and instructed to vote for Mr.. Til
den. The latters withdrawal from the field
forces these delegates to decide for whom their
votes will be cast, without the time for delibera-
ton and for consulting their constituents that
would have been desirable. 1t is not eXtrava-
CANT to say that the publication of Mr.. Tilden's
letter must very greatly reduce the party's
chance of success in the pending canvass.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LoG-RoLLING.
Chicago Tribune (Rep.)
The declination has been delayed so long that
many delegates have been chosen nominally as
Tilden men. They are now free from pledges,
and will be at liberty to vote for the candidate
who will offer the strongest inducements to them
in the way of money patronage. The con-
vention will therefore afford opportunities for
log-rolling such as have never been witnessed in
any similar gathering of either party. Candl-
dates will spring up in all sections, representing
every variety of opinion the tariff question,
and it may be that at last some one will be
chosen whose want of record on this or any
other public questi. will endear him to the
Democratic heart and afford the alluring pros
pect of an entrance at last into the promised
land, where spos are waiting for the victor who
shall claim them.
HIS WORK is CLOSED.
New York Sun (Dem.)
In words that convey as well as words can the
unalterable resolution of mind lofty in its I'M
selfish patriotism, Mr.. Tilden repeats his message
sending his letter of declination of 1880, Mr..
Tilden telegraphed to Mr.. Manning: mo friends
must be allowed to cast doubt upon my motive
or my sincerity From that time no friend
whom information has qualified to judge has ever
doubted that he regarded his difficult and endur-
ing work in the public service as forever closed.
The letter printed this morning has been written
only because great majority of the Democratic
voters still looked with hope to the man whom
they elected eight years ago. The honor that is
the rich reward of noble services faithfully rem
dered was never brighter than at this hour
THE VITAL POINT OF THE LETTER.
New York Times.
AS Mr. Tildens letter consists chiefly of a
statement OF the motives which have guided his
official services and his reason for the resolution
taken four years ago, and now reaffirmed it is
not document which invites attack. To be
sure, those familiar with Mr.. Tilden's remark
able success in private affairs may be disposed
to question the correctness of his recollection as
to the amount of thought and efforthe has found
time to give to the duties of influencing Alright
'the action of governmental institutions" in this
country. But the vital point of what Mr.. Tilden
writes is his assertion that he cannot now ''as-
sumo the labors of an administration of a can
vass."
MUST LOOK FOR SOMEBODY LIKE HIM.
Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem).
Nothing but the hand of death, or his own re-
fusal, could have prevented the nomination of
Mr.. Tilden in Chicago, in July. Democrats must
now be satisfied to honor him in his age and hope
that the retirement which he seeks against the
united demand of his party may prolong his life
for many years The party must now look for
the man who will come the nearest to Mr. Til
den in the affection of the Democracy, who will
resemble him in sound and conservative views,
and who will, by the force of his convictions and
position before the country rise above and OBJ
scure fractional strifes, as Mr.. Tllden would have
done had he consented to be candidate
WISH THAT CAME TOO LATE.
Louisville Courier Journal (Dem)
The letter from Mr. Tilden, published this
morning, destroys finally all hope of inducing
him to accept the Democratic nomination. That
it has long been his determination never again
to enter public life has been well known to his
personal friends and associates. The wish of
his party throughout the country, again to fol-
low him to victory comes too late; it must now
organize victory under other leaders, and win it
upon other issues. Four years ago the oppor
tunity presented itself and the man, but the
Democrats, following after false gods, were
forced for four years more to wander leaderless
through an unbroken wilderness.
WET BLANKET FOR THE DEMOCRACY.
Chicago Inter Ocean (Rep)
However carefully the letter has been timed
it is in fact, and effect wet blanket to the
Democracy. The keeping of Tilden to the front
was confession that no other name had as
much influence among Democrats as his The
enthusiasm that has been worked up in his be-
half cannot be turned on any other candidate or
credited up to the party at large The old
ticket idea was sentiment involving vindica-
ton and revenge, but it was more largely per-
sonal than any other party movement in this
country. Take Tilden out of it and there is
nothing left
MASTERPIECE OF COMPOSITION.
New York World (Dem)
The letter is masterpiece of composition. No
one can read it without realizing its sincerity
and feeling the inspiration of integrity and noble
purpose which courses through every line.
However this document may be accepted by the
Democratic party it is certain to increase and in
tensify the esteem in which Mr. Tilden is held.
Mr.. Tildens power and fitness as leader never
appeared to a better advantage and it is in the
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