New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
THE REPUBLICAN OUTLOOK.
MR. s,,ryyR's VIEWS OF THE CONTEST.
LOOKING FOR HARMONY IN THE CONVENTION
TIE CHANCES IN NEw-YoRK.

the prospect of Republican success in the coming
Presidential contest p Congressman Skinner was
asked to-day.
at seems exceedingly bright, although as yet
there is little concentration upon any particular
Presidential candidate. The political skies have
looked clear since the overwhelming Republican
victory in New-York last fall. In the last two
Presidential campaigns there was nearly as great
contest before the National Conventions as after
ward. Quieter feeling exists to-oay in reference
to pending Political matters than at the same period
in 1876 or 1850 That is due to the fact that many
prefer to do the active work after the Convention,
not before and the further fact that recent history
teaches that he who seeks the Presidency does not
find it, There is a confident feeling among all Re
pubicans whom | meet All say that they can see
the light on the hill although the path which leads
to it may not he clearly marked out. Our candi-
date for President is the nominee of the Republican
National Convention expresses the sentiment
which prevails here.
"The confidence felt by Republicans Is increased
by the evident want Of confidence On the part Of
many intelligent and active Democrats, who make
no secret of predicting Republican success The
choice for Speaker dispIeased many Democrats,
although he is one of the abest and farest speakers
| ever saw The tariff question is rock on which
many Democratic barks 90 10 pieces; the Democrats
admit that they lack leadership, and they seem to
have no common ground on which to make stand
for Presidential contest But Republican success
will not depend alone upon a divided opposition. 1t
will come only from harmonious action in the coun-
ellis of the Republican party. IL Is idle to hope Tor
at the next election unless we enter the con-
test united and enthusiastic Republicans can
always fight Democrats successfully but tney can
not fight each other and the Democrats too, except
with one result In New-York State last fall every
effort was made to wiDe ont factional spirit Re
publicans knew each other as Republicans. RAre-
sentatves of both factions were sent to the State
Convention at Richfeld as Republicans simply with
instructions 10 work together for the best interests Of
hepartv OF not return home AT least this was the
| spirit manifested in Jefferson County. The result
was thS1 no factonal question arose in caucus or
/ conventions excellent spirit prevailed at ana
after the State Convention, and throughout the
State there was apparent fixed purpose to win
/ Republican victory. and to wheel into line for the
greater struggle of 1851. The State was redeemed.
The great tidal wave of 1ss2 rolled back; we
elected the head Of our State ticket, and captured
both branches of the Legislature. 1t paid well to
throw away factional names. New blood flowed in
the veins of the Republican party, aud every Re
publican in the country felt genuine thrill OF en-
coUra cement ANY attempt to bring back TO LIE
and light the factional quauea Of 1851 Will be DIS
astrous 10 the parry and viii make success impossl
Dle Ills HAY a, wen tt uii lr7l''f hinb '' it7l'
factonal contest will DE sure 10 give the country
q Democratic President in spite OF Democratic blum
deTs. In Jefferson County last fall there was open
advocacy of the policy OF sending Republicans Of
both factions 20 the state Convention. There was
no secret about II whatever. IL was discussed
favorably by prominent men of the party. They all
know what benefcent results followed"
THE PROSPECTS OF BLAINE AND ARTHUR.
@What ahout Presidential cand didates T.
As TO that | can only say thar | shall give
hearty support to thenommee OF the Chicago Con-
vention. provided ne is fairly nominated, alter fair
and free primaries and conventions and without
offensive or arbitrary manipulation IL Is most
difficult matter to say which OF the many Repub-
lican candidates mentioned will lead Us most easily
to success. We ought to succeed with any we'll
known honest Republican. | am free to say that
the man whom l would like best to see President of
the United States is James q. Blame. He is brave
brilliant and earnest and would give this country
an Administration of which any true hearted Ameri
can would be proud. Mr.. Blaine carried Jefferson
County in 1850 easily, although the caucuses were
held in midwnter and under unfavOrable circum-
stances l believe he can carry 1t now, If he Is a
candidate; but we-infOrmed people persist IN say
ing that be is not IN the field. ana his admirers
among the people do not know what action to take
There aremany. also. who doubt whether he could
declarations from his enemies that they would never
vote for him. Ii be Is nominated believe that all
Republicans will fall in line tor him.
- As to President Arthur his Administration is a
subject of current comment. 1t is judged in the
light of the present He has no doubt made both
friends and enemies HIS friends are for his re-
nomination. openly, as they have right to be. His
enemies are against him, they have right to be-
Many say they Will not support him if nominated.
Aow if there many, on the one hand, who will
refuse to support Mr.. Blaine, if nominated or many,
on the other hand, who viii not support President
arthur, if renommatod-can either be elected
Who is to decide this n adyancei II either cannot
be elected if there is doubt of his receiving the full
support Of the party. the fact should be known be-
fore nominations are made. so FAR as | know, the
President has not been simple enough to offer pat
ronage for delegates or offices for support. This
talk is ridiculous and. relating to recent events
in my own county, utterly and completely false,
and [ have thus far failed to find any friend who
gives it credence.
PLENTY OF ACCEPTABLE CANDIDATES.
ain looking over the field for other acceptable
candidates we find them plenty enough. There Is
the solid Edmunds, who has plenty of admirers in
Northern New-YOrk. He would make an ideal can
didate for character ability and integrity. But we
are told that he could not arouse the torch-bear-
ers and furthermore that he is at heart for Presi-
dent Arthurs denomination. There IS the brave
outspokeu Logan, the gallant SOLDIER there is Cen
eral Sherman, popular and pleasure-lOving The
story of his march to the sea would be retOld to
thousands of audiences and he would step into the
office to the tune OF Marching through Georgia
Then we find General Harrison, who would lead US
TO victory by his name and his elOquence. He is
approachable genial able and honest, and it would
be easy to nfuse into the campaign some OF the lip
pecanOe spirit of 1910. There is Robert L. Lincoln
the Secretary of War under both Garfield and
Arthur He has done his duty mOdestly thor
oughlv and honestly. He has back bone and sense,