New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-08
SIBLEY FOR CAMERON.
HE THINKS THERE WILL BE BOLT OF THE
SILVER MEN

HE THINKS THERE WILL BE BOLT OF The
SILVER MEN.
Joseph c. Sibey at one time n Democratic Repre-
sentative In Congress from pennsylvania uis.r'c''
was at the Windsor Hotel yesterday Mr.. s'piey
bitter arraIgnment OF President Cleveland VIII De re-
membered He Is q wealthy man, having large inter-
ests In Pennsylvania and also in many other states
In the Union He Is looked upon az one OF the h'sh
priests In the silver cult and his name has been
mentioned by the more radical silver men as pos
sibe nominee for the Presidency on free-siiver
ticket.
Mr. Sibley who has been In touch with the silver
men all the country. was asked II there was
any possibility OF the free-sver men controlling the
Convention at Chicago He replied: IT, knew
would tell you. believe however that the chicago
Convention will declare for the gold standard but IL
Is going to be a narrow fit The gold men VIII IN
all probability triumph. In the 81. Louis Conven-
tion however the margin In favor or the gold stand
ard will be much larger than 1t Will be In the chicago
Convention. know that both parties have the free
silver sentiment within their ranks In the West
the radical free-sver men are mostly Republicans.
and in the South the radical free-silver men are
mostly Democrats. think that there Will be
bolt from both conventions. and look for free
silver ticket TO take the field this year.
When Mr. Sibey asked about Senator E. o.
Wolcotts letter. and his advice against bolt from
the Republican party, he remarked II admire VOL
cott and heartily appreciate all that he has done
for the silver cause but think that Senator Tellers
views are more of reflex Of public opinion
In the West than Mr.. Wocotts heartily
believe IN lighting this thing out. am not
a combatve man. ana l am willing 10 be
persuaded but I cannot for the life OF me see how
going to have good times with the gold stand
ard II my monomealic friends right. and they
30 prove TO me. will be the first TO quit and follow
In the train. am now in place where party lines
lie lightly that would rather see any party go
down and the cause OF the people triumph than to
uphold party pledges II such a triumph meant the
wreching OF the people OF all parties. The silver
cause Is TO me jus, one. and am sincere. II am
wrong then / Will kiss the rod that smies and l
don't pretend 10 know more than all the rest OF the
world This Is republic and II is just that the
majority should rule.
(. In case Of boil. and the nomination OF an
other ticket upon silver platform" added Mr
the logical candidate Of the boilers Ii seems set
tied beyond doubt that Major Mckinley Will be
cllhsi think that Grover Cleveland will be re-
nominated at Chicago on a gold platform. Mr.
TIE money Issue. No other man. Republican.
par he did in forcing he gold standard down the
b thrOats OF IN. American puzzle. with both parties
declaring for rionometallsm I believe there will
be a split and Senator Cameron Will be nominated
by the silver men. believe that he can and Will
pou enough votes TO throw the contest into the
House. In that case ne would stand AZ good a
! states A. Major Mckinley. As for the report OF
my candidacy for the nomination, ! want to say
that I Will never again be a candidate for any
Office In the GIT OF the people. nave 100 large IN
Mr slbley paid ,hls tribute TO President CIeve-
land: The CONSTITUTION OF me niseu states pro-
OF three departments legislative. executive and
judicial | am inclined 10 believe the time viii
come when will see a President who will not say
i am car dictator but VIII bow TO the VIII
OF the people II Grover Cleveland IA dominated
asaln-f care not who opposes him-i Will vote for
the opponent"