New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-20
WARNER MILLER TALKS.
WHAT HE THINKS OF THE PRESENT Po-
LITICAL OUTLOOK.
NoN-COMMITTAL ON PRESIDENTIAL. POSslBiLi-
TIES AND SANGuINE OF REPUB-
ILCAN SI'CCESS

LCAN SUCCESS.
WASHINGTON May 10 (SpeciaD.-Ex-S Senator War
ner Miller was in Washington yesterday. In regard
to the reported conferences of leading Repupicah
politicians to discuss the prospects and aVaiia-
bility OF various men VINO have been mehtloneu
as probable or possible candidates for the Repuo-
rcen Presidential nomination next year Mr. Miller
said
Il don't think there has been any effort TO get
together the part of the leading men OF the
party come understanding. and very
much doubt whether there will be any such move
ment at this time.
1T would be better to let the leading men 80 to
the convention and have the question of a nominee
decided there Any attempt at ringing in any one
in advance Will fail. It ought to fail. 1t would
not be wise for any to attempt such thing
and | don't believe the attempt Will be made.
Leaders will not do it, and II others attempt 10 90
so they Will succeed"
"Have you any preference to Presidential
nominec?' asked the reporter.
I'VE have candidates in our own State. We are
always loyal enough to New-York to stand by her
candidate. As to our candidates. / By to-days
papers that Mr. Depew has pronounced In favor
of Governor Morton for the Presidency. If we are
to understand by that that Mr. Depew abandons
his aspirations FOR that Office then matters will be
simphed IN New-York.
"Mr. Depews friends will be surprised to hear
that he has thus publicly renounced himself. to
speak VI 'ouIS", MI MORTON ms fndue Il HloS'
satisfactory Governor and has gained instead OF
losing friends. but whether he desires be a
ddate or not do not know. and believe nobody
else does. because FAR know he has
expressed himself that point"
"Wil the demand Of the West for a nominee from
that section be apt to guide the convcnton?'
1T ought not to-" said Mr.. Miller. The Place OF
resid. OF a candidate should have nothing to do
with his nomination. There should be a satisfac
tory represent the party and It's principles.
II a man IS acceptable In part OF the country
and distastefu In another portion such a Is
likely to be bcatel In convention. hope
no geographical lines drawn In selecting a man to
lead the Republican party in 1895. Such lines have
never been drawn In the past. Mr.. Blaine was more
heartily supported in the West than in the East,
and We, he from the extreme East"
what Influence Will the silver men exert in the
Democratic party
Il believe now. as believed when returned from
Chicago some time ago that Populsts and free
silver men will dictate the organization OF the DEM
ocratic party. They Will make It's platform and Its
candidates. Such people IN the Democratic party
as are not In favor OF free coinage will have TO get
out OF the party That Is the present condition. |
VIII not undertake to say what will happen in
twelve months II the Democratic convention
to be held this year. have doubt about the
suit"
"Wl any Western element Of the Republican
party BE- able asked the reporter ITO force special
concessions 10 the free-sver In the National
platform OF that party"
IL do not believe the leading Republicans OF the
West want any change IN that direction. No doubt
there are some Republicans everywhere in favor OF
free silver. No doubt they Will cas-; their votes in
that direction There viii be shifting Of voters
this line. But DO not any intention on the
part OF men in the Republican party who make pub
lic opinion toward influencing the organization in
the direction Of free silver"
What will be the outcome OF the next cam
palgn?'
"Every,hlng points to n Republican victory" said
Mr.. Miller. The Democratic party has disap-
pointed the people. showing an incapacity for gov
ernment That party seems - have lost its Old abIi-
ity to manage affairs That IS the view the
people generally take OF 1t. The eainS Democrats
themselves made that statement upon the adjourn
ment or Congress. The Democracy is not progress
sivc. II is composed OF obsiructionists.
"Will the Democracy get In shape In New-York
State by the next campaign 50 that II Will be en-
ablci 70 make any important fight|
1T VIII DO bcticF than II did last fall" said Mr..
Miller 'hut by no possibility il carry the Legis-
laturc or the state. The revelations OF Tammany
rule and Of rs control Of the city. and even Of State
polite. Will not bc forgotten in twelve months or
twenty four months. As .cading Democrat said 10
me, f. does not matter what the RepuDlcans may
do In the state Of New-Iork. the IeHocrats are
hurt badly that they cannot recover themselves
''Hiv. goa noticed that some Democrats are even
now beginning TO speak Of Nj. Cleveland Tor
The question Of third-tcrmlsm is not likely to be
seriously considered IN this country. II am right
I'm sipposng that Popu'lsts and free silver men VIII
a. ", 1 as | what the probabilities are OF nominat-
ing Mr. Cleveland