The Dawson journal., 1884-04-24
Ii not Tildan, who ?

probably would never have revived
the presidential aspirations which
were disappointed at Cincinnati in
1880 He has been so industriously
beset of late that he can almost be
classed among the candidates for the
nomination. Foremost among the
advocates of his political promotion,
are his brothers Cyrus and David
Dudly, who worked up his candidacy
four years ago as far as it went.
Both of them are rich in figures that
mount into millions. They would
give well filled barrel to elect the
judge, of whom they are very proud.
In these days the money argumen, is
powerful. Indiana was bought by
the republican purse over the petty
bids of a stingy democracy in the
last campeign. Judge Field is up to
the notch on the financial score.
While nothing is brought against his
character or his record he would un-
doubtedly be candidate on his cold
merits and the money power of his
brothers behind it. That is, he could
not infuse enthusiasm into the cam
palgn or give to it the dash to catch
up wavering votes. The judges ele-
giant home on capitol'hi has been
the scene of several grave consula-
tions recently. Some of
those who are most
anxious to bring out Judge Field
do not claim him as their first choice.
Democratic sentiment here is almost
unanimous for Tilden providing he
can be persuaded to pick up
the nomination which the
convention will surely be
ready to. place within
his grasp. But men
are naturally casting about
for available candidates in the event
that Tilden cannot be induced to ac-
cept. Of the others Payne is certain
" in the lead, but the evidence that
he is not going in for the nomination
is too strong TO be doubted.
Coming to other
names mentioned in this high connec-
ton, it may be set down as certain
that no man who has aligned himself
with either wing of the party in the
present tariff middle can possibly be
nominated. Sam Randall would
make great campaign, but the sharp
antagonisms of the past few months
would prove fatal to his chances be-
fore the convintion.
Still l think Randall could show
more strength in the convention than
any man i'll either branch of congress.
Nobody ever hears of Morrison for
president now. though his name WAS
glibly linked with such mention when
congress met, aud he had the tore
most influence in organizing the
house. Mcdonald has been cautious
in expressing himself, but he is iden-
tilted thoroughly with the Carlisle
clement Of the party and has steadily
lost ground as candidate since con-
gress convened. OF the Flower, move
ment little is heard except in a few
newspapers. Mr.. Bsyard can get the
delegations of Delaware and Mary
land. Hancock is talked of because
he was nominated before and because
people who know him love him. You
hear Hoadly mentioned because he
would make good president and be-
cause be carried Ohio in a State cleo
ton. That about exhausts the list,
and, except Tilden, there is not one
of them who represents any gener-
al popular feeling. Almost to a man
they are local candidates-and some
one of the men mentioned will be put
to the front-can but strengthen the
conviction already deeply set in the
popular mind that Tilden must be
nominated. Viewed from any stand
point attainable here, Tildens nomi-
nation never seems 80 certain as
when one begins to figure on the
question as to who will be nominal
ed if his name is withdrawn. No
second choice has appeared big e.
nough in any section to be visible
from Washington. The sweep of
this Tilden sentiment in Washington
has been remarkable as it has every
where elso. When congress assem-
bled his nomination was hardly men.
toned except as a faint wish that such
an act of justice might he done A
few weeks rolled. around. The lead
ers began to quarrel over questions
of policy. This discussion brought
its great leader looming prominently
before the party. Then the division,
not yet wrought out to it's final re-