New-York tribune., 1888-03-25
DRIFT OF REPUBLICAN, TALK.
PARTY PROSPECTS DISCUSSED BY THE
STATE COMMITTEE.
BLAINE A FAvORITE AMONG THE LEADING CAN
pIpATEs-THE BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT THIS
YEAR IN NEW.YCRK, WITH THE TAR
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| BLAINE A FAvORTTE AMONG THE LEADING CAN
DIDATEs-THE BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT THIS
YEAR IN NEw.YCRK, WITH THE TAR
IFF AS THE ISSUE.
| Tho meeting OF the Republican state Committee
at tho Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday the occa-
sion Of large number OF representative Republicans
gathering hero from all parts Of the state and con-
seouent general Interchange Of opinions concerning
tho condition OF party its prospects, its possible
| candidates and similar matters affecting tho contest
OF Presidential year. The scene In the lobby OF
| tho Fifth Avenue Hotel during the morning was
quito animated There were at times a hundred or
moro earnest and prominent Republicans engaged In
discussing the situation and seeking to establish by
personal contact with each other the best course for
tho party to pursue both to candidates and poll
ces.
Ex-senator T. c. Platt one of tho most proml-
nent OF those who occupied the lobby, and upstairs
In his private a number OF Republicans sought
wisdom from ex-senator Warner Miller There was
much moro talk about the Presidency and Presidential
chances than about tho matter OF detail for which
tho committee held It's meeting. But ono opinion pre-
vailed the fighting condition OF tho party There
is practical harmony and unanmIty all over the
State. Such differences do exist arc those which
arise from differing views men differ upon almost
every subject which Is matter OF judgment Tho
Tariff Is accepted as tho principal topic which Will
receive the most attention In the canvass and there
IS solid and united front without break anywhere,
In favor Of the policy Of Protection TO American In
dustrirs aud American labor, for which the Republl-
can party has been distinguished, and By which the
pros perlty Of the country has been assured.
In chats with members OF the committee and Others
about tho Presidential question, the names Of Mr..
Blaine, Mr. Depew, Senator Hlscock and Senator
sherman were oftenest heard In spite Of his lettor
Of withdrawal Mr.. Blaine IS still the favortc With
a large strong, earnest. and growing element OF the
party. Mr. Dcpew's name Is discussed tentatively,
and with doubts, but In way to indicate that he Is
a favorlte and popular Senator Sherman's fol-
lowing Is small, and the antagonism to him sharp
II Is evident that there s wish among members of
tho party to secure at Chicago united delegation
for some one and the drift OF sentiment was In
favor of leaving the d.ceatIon unpIcdsed t that end
GENERAL KNAPP ON THE CAMPAIGN
General John n. Knapp of Auburn chairman Of
the Republican state Committee when asked about tho
condition Of affairs, said "The Republicans of this
state are to-day ready, and In splendid condition to
enter upon the approaching Presidential contest In
deed, thoy arc impatient to begin It, They ere
harmonious, united and determned-never more so
Tho old beneGcent furore Of 1850 and 1865 and
1872 Is In their hearts, which arc burning to give
It legitimate expression President Cloveands Free
Trade message has aroused them, as well 1t might,
from their inertia
"The principle OF protection to American Industries
and American labor Is precisely the tenet In the
American creed that no party IN this adv vanced age
can stand against with any reasonable hope Of sue
cess Tho business men and tho laborng men OF
both parties fast learning to appreciate the abb
sorbing and overmasterng importance OF this sub
Iect The laboring man of this country Is new
factor in civilization He Is likewise tho chief factor
In tho control OF this Government; and ho will not
consent to tho adoption OF any theory OF government
that menaces his best interests. Tho Free Trade
message Of President Cleveland has already defined tho
road which Democrats who remain with their party
must travel That road leads to certain defeat
THE CHOICE or THE PARTY TO BE SUPPORTED
:" How about tho cand daiesl'
"Well, any ohc Of those prominently mentioned
Is good enough for Ny politics are very sluplo
Tho man who Is nominated Is always the best man
for me, Personally, Mr. pepew's election would DO
most gratifying to me, He Is maryenousiy brilliant