St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-05
CLEVELAND'S CHANCES.
Robert B. Roosevelt Says the Tidal
Wave Governor Will be-
Nominated.
He Thinks Arthur Will Be Put in the Field
By the Republicans.
Especial Telegram to the Globe

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, May 4.-Robert b.
Roosevelt, of New York, was in the city Fri
day evening, having just returned from
a two days sojourn at the Munuford fish
hatcheries with Seth Green. In chat about
politics to-day he said: 'Grover Cleveland,
in my opinion, will be the Democratic nom
inee for president. He is altogether the
best man we can nominate for a number of
reasons, and I fully believe that unless
something wonderfully wise is done by the
Republicans he will be elected. He stands
high, has shown himself strongly in
favor of good government and is not tainted
with corruption of any kind. Then he has
the immense prestige gained by his phenom-
enal run Tor the governorship in 1882. Of
course, do not suppose he could carry
New York by any such overwhelming vote
as he had then, but do not doubt he would
secure very handsome majority"
'tDon't you believe that Tammany would
work against him?"
swell, no, and if it did it would make no
vital difference, Under the most favorable
circumstances Tammany cannot poll over
40, 600 votes, and in national contest l do
not think the boss could control 20, 900. You
see all that Kelly hopes to do is to retain the
recognition he already has, and if he we're to
split on a national question he would be sure
lyread out of the party and that is what he feas
most. Kelly has power only in local ques-
tions anyhow, and he is such great blum
derer that he has not nearly the power he
might have even in such matters. His fol-
1o,-; rNoJ
men afterward in National matters, and any
attempt to defect strength from the national
candidate would lose Kelly the support of
large portion of his own men, AMI then Kelly
and his organization would be at an end.
Cleveland is our man. I assure you Flower
doesn t stand the ghost Of a show. He is
not known and has no backing saye a little
newspaper boom he has received He is a
nice fellow, and excellent sportsman, and
genial gentleman, but don't believe even
he expects he will be nominated.
He has a hope, however, that if a western
man be nominated for first place on the
ticket Flower will be named for vice presi-
dent, but as Cleveland is going to be nomi-
mated for the presidency you see Mr.. Flow
is in sympathy with Tammany, and that it
self is against him. Payne, of Ohio, doesn't
stand the least chance of the nomination
either''
''What about Mr.. Tilden?''
ssMr. Tilden expects, and should have a
complimentary nomination. do not think
he wishes anything more. You see he is
vpry apd 10 ot at al ilyalv fh at he
could bear up under the storm of the cam
paign. He will probably have his answer of
declination all ready, either at the convention
in charge of his friendsIor in the shape to
telegraph at once, and if he receives this
complimentary nomination 1t will be great
point toward capturing the votes of those
who believe he was defrauded out of the
presidency before. I have not seen him
for soue little time back, but I know am
right in what I say.''
''What do you think of the Republican sit
uation?"
''Well as matters stand now think Ar
| thur has the best chance. You see he has
| many more friends than is generally sup
posed by his opponents, and if he were made
the choice of the convention the Blaine ele-
ment would fall right in and try and help
elect him. He is my favorite among the Re-
publican aspirants. He is perfect gentle
man, and has made a most excellent and
| conservative president. His administration
| has been vastly superior to those which come
before. He is an accomplished politician,
but that it is not against him. 1t is his gift,
and there is no reason he should not be well
| versed in politics, while there is every reason
| that he should be. He has never aided or
abetted any frauds, and even those who op-
pose him cannot find the shadow of an indi-
cation of peculation in his career. But, of
course, time will work great changes in the
present status OF affairs, and it is impossible
| to predict with any certainty who will be nom
| inated.''
''What do you think of the story that Mr..
Blaine really wishes to be secretary of state
again instead of president?"
'sI haven't the slightest doubt of its truth.
He would much rather have a weak man for
president who would give him the chief
place in the cabinet. Blaine is little like
John Kelly in this respect. You know Kel-
ly's tactics have always been to have some
body for mayor who would be pliable in the
hands of Tammany's boss. Do you know, I
think one reason for Blaine's penchant for a
spirited foreign policy is that in case of a
foreign war there would be plenty of con-
tracts for material for ships, for ammunition,
| guns and all that sort of thing''