New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-21
SENATOR SHERMAN'S VIEWS.
HE TALKS FREELY IN REGARD TO PUBLIC
MEN AND MEASURES.

HE TALKS FREELY IN REGARD TO PubLi'
MEN AND MEASURES.
TON OF 1sss-THE FINANCIAL POLICY or
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AND
THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
The remarkable gathering OF prominent Repup-
leans in this city not diminished YESTERDAY
but instead the ranks OF those already mere "ei'
vlsbly strengthened by the arrival OF many others
Among the new arrivals were ex-senator fra'
H.scock OF Syracuse: Governor Greenhalge anu
staff from Massachusetts,. and Charles Emory
Smith. OF Philadelphia. The gossip also increased
and the day being rainy one the corridors OF lne
Fifth Avenue Hotel filed all day with ne
pubcans OF National reputation. The speech ..
Secretary Carlisle. the presence OF ex-Presideiis
Harrison. the book OF Senator John Sherman u
Ohio. and other topics were discussed
COMMENTS ON THE SHERMAN BOOK
Senator Sherman in his room most OF 'he
day. and in speaking OF politics handled every
without gloves. When asked directly about HIS
book. which has caused stir, he said grmly;
The best to write history Is the man that
helped make II. | wrote that book dispassiona'eP
and without malice. l dealt only with the subjects
with which | am thoroughly familiar. and maue
no charge that cannot be substantated There are
hundreds alive to-day who will read that book ana
certify to the facts. OF course. there may be ue-
mails from different points. but stand by every
word No man in politics can go through liz WIN
out making some enemies. have not written this
book TO attack enemies. 1t is plain RECORD o.
facts. There is old saying. Would that mine
adversary had written a book In writing this
book did not think OF enemies. II had. II might
have taken n different trend. All ! did was TO re-
cord history the political events in which nave
been a factor during the time mentioned.
In referring further to his book. Senator sherman
said Many people cropping bndly and DO not
know what is in It. The first volume is out. but
the second. I believe Is stu held back It VIII De
out in time, and then the history Will be com
plete'
THE CONVENTION OF 1Hs
Senator Sherman has not seen ex'Presidcnt Harri-
son since he has arrived in the city He ate break
fas. with ex-senator Warner Miller yesterday morn
ing and. In referring TO the convention OF S. he
remarked that Warner Miller remembered the
Of that deadlock convention and could verify
his remarks lie said ION that occasion the
tedious baotng had been going steadily on with no
perceptible break. Saturday night came and had
made no gain In the New-York delegation. II was
decided TO 60 over to Monday with unbroken
columns Then It was that the New-Nork delega-
ton held a dinner, and that dinner IL was de-
cided 10 swing the New-York delegation to me-
Some time on Sunday Senator Eikns and others o.
General Harrison's friends prevailed upon the men
OF influence In the New OK Delegation 10 go 10
Harrison for one ballot. No one dreamed that this
would be the decisive vote. and then the delegation
was to come to my aid. and that would have nomi-
mated me Calculations went astray however. and
General Harrisons friends did such effective work
that Sunday that Monday morning Harrison was
nominated that ballot
When asked about the part that Russell A. Algor
played in that convention and the charges that he
had made against him. Mr. Sherman said: "My re-
lations with General Alger have always been peace
able have always counted him as friend. but
| was writing history and had 10 cite facts as they
were ! do not know whether he IS preparing an
answer or not. can name Zoe men. however. who
were at that convention who will certify to my
statements about the part that Ager played in the
convention ! do not say that he did It himself
He had an Industrious agent and manager. and he
may be to blame but there Il denying that South
ern delegates were bought
REMARKS ABOUT GARFIELD.
Senator Sherman spoke highly of Garfield and
said that he never doubted his loyalty. In sSo, he
said when he found that the nomination was not to
be his and that there was tendency for the vote
to go to Garfield. he telegraphe his consent. lie
declared that the only thing that lacking in
Garfield was determination and that Garfield would
be apt 70 act upon the advice Of the last man with
whom h. consulted For this reason. Senator Sher-
man said h. never held Garfield to for acts
added Mr.. sherman: when Garfield was elected
TO Blaine He adroitly remarked that it might be
bad idea TO take single member Of Hayes Cabinet
mind as right. and he spoke to me about IT. told
him that / not candidate for the place Of
Secretary OF the Treasury and was perfectly salts
fed to q TO the Senate. This relieved him, but
many people thought ought to have remained az
the refunding operation was finished My election
70 the Senate was snanGT Rea but WAS geerH
time that would remain at the Treasury. and that
Charles Foster would have Garfeld's seat in the
Senate
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SENATE.
Coming back from history to current events. in
reply to n query az to the organization Of the Sen
ate Mr. Sherman said: Il do not any use in
combination with Populists to organize the Senate.
There is no agreement upon which such an organ
ization can be based. Some Of the Popullsts are
Republicans by instinct such as PETER. and others
are Democrats such come from the South Logs
iation would be hampered in this manner, ana II the
Republicans organized the senate they would be
blamed for any mongre bills which might be the
offshoot OF such a combination. We do not need to
wear we snail have a clear jority In the Senate.
when we get the two new members from Utah
SECRETARY CARLISLE CRITICISED.
II think" continued the Senator, that the money
question viii be the main topic OF debate IN Con-
gress this session although in my opinion nothing
viii be accomplished. The Republicans have re-
pudlated the free silver dea and the Democrats are
rapidly coming around. The silver men are not
strong enough to do anything. and hardly thInk
that the other side can formulate any satisfactory
LEGISLATION. | read Carllse's speech. and | cannot
say that | favorably impressed with r. The
speech went right TO the basic error or the lnancal
policy OF this Administration ana laid II bare;
Secretary Carlisle said that he had been compeeI
to borrow }62.coOC"o to redeem United states notes
and Treasury notes The present Admnist lion
started out with the idea that tHese notes had to De
retired What force made II NECESSARY 10 re,FSs
this portion Of our circulation? There was ~ need
OF IT, This Administration has left the Government
at the mercy OF bankers at home and abroad, Tor
the necessary supply OF money 10 run the Govern
ment We had admirable currency system until
this idea was nut into effect. our currency was ac-
ceptable for all domestic debts. except Import
duties and was easily cnangeab.e for gold OF face
value for the LIQUIDATION Of all debts. A. long rs
there was a sufficient gold reserve. there never
was any doubt OF It's parity for commercial uses
with gold The policy OF the Government, however