The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-06-10
PROBABLE CHOICE.
An Interview With Capt. Bridges
as to the Probable Candidate
at Chicago.

1t will be remembered by many of our
citizens that four years ago when the
chances were all in favor of Grants nomi-'
ration, Captain Bridges predicted the
choice of James A. Garfield, before his
name had been suggested III the conven-
ton. This circumstance, together with .
great reliance on the political sagacity and
foresight OF Capt. Bridges. led the reporter
to seek an interview with him.
We found him busily engaged in prepar-
ing the papers in q suit against the Pacific
railroad company, and interrupted him
with the question:
Reporter-Who do you think now Capt.
will be the choice Of the convention?
Bridges-Cullom, Of Illinois or Hender-
son. of Missouri.
Rep.-What makes you think Henderson,
has chance for the nomination?
B.-Because he is the least Objectionable
man in the party. He has never made .
mistake. He is q statesman OF sagacity and
ability. He has no superiors and few
equals and besides he has not been clamor-
ing for place or recognition
Rep.-But will not his action in the i'm
peachment of Andrew johnson render him
Objectionable to his party,
Bon the contrary that is scored to his
credit. On that memorable occasion he
arose above blind party enthusiasts and
acted as became lawyer and Judge, and
was one of q very few republicans who fore
saw that successful issue of that trial,
would be the death knell of the party
Rep.-What do you think of Blainee
B.-James G. Blaine is one of the most
plausible and brilliant men In the world
but he is essentially politician and nos
statesman.
Rep.-What do you mean when you say
he is a politician and not a statesman?
B.-I mean that in all his actions, aims
and purposes he places himself first, his par
ty second and his country last. He opposes
Chinese immigration to make himself pop
ular on the Pacific coast, and favors inter-
ference with English rule In Ireland TO Sc
cure the vote OF New York city In the
event of his nomination.
Rep.-How would you define states
man?
A statesman is public man who
places his country FIRST his party second
and himself last. This country has never
produced but three-George Washington,
Henry Clay and Abraham lincoln.
Rep.-Whst do you say OF Arthur
Die Is ROOu IcktOW uoS HdAc ~
excellent president and ought to be con-
tinued in office. but the fact that il il
doubtful whether he can carry his own
state will probably defeat his nomination.
Rep.-What of Logsn2
Bile il not to be thought Of He Is
untutored and illiisrate, bis only recon-
mendation being that he was brave sol-
der, and friend to the soldiers
Rep believe yoa yourself are a mem--
Der of the Grand Array OF the Republic
of which Logan is the acknowledged lead
ing spirit.
B.-Yes, sir; bat am opposed to max.
ing a political engine of it..
Rep.-What is your opinion of tho
chances of John Sherman.
B.-I think he has no chance for the
nomination and that he ought not to BE-
nominated.
Rep.-Why?
B.-Because he has but one talent and
that is the ability to make money. Money
is his idol and he measures all men by
what their check is worth In bank. He
always has and always will lend himself 70
mouopolists and miuionaires.
Rep.-What do you say of the vice
presidency {?
B.-That is all In name and Lincoln
will undoubtedly be the choice of the cen
ventiOn if he will accept. OF course
mean if Cullom is not given the first
place.