Year: 1875

tho fall and winter campaign with the sea air and surf
bathing Every one comedies that the question Of the
Presidential candidacy the democratic side will
largely the contest for the Speakers chair and
that decision OF the democratic Congressional eau
Gus will foreshadow with oleraby reliable distinctness
leading features of the policy that will control the
action of the Democratic National Convention. There
is evident disposition on the part of the South
to cooperate with the West in the formation of the
Presidential ticket, and the natural preliminary Of this
projected union Of the two sections must be harmonious
action in the choice Of the Speaker. The here
toiore prominently mentioned for the Office those of
Fernando Wood and S. s Cox OF New York Randall,
of Pennsylvania and Kerr, Of Indiana and these
the members whose chances have generally been dis
cussed, although is not considered altogether mprob
able that some candidate may carry OF the prize
AS matters stand, Randall would undoubtedly,
have the advantage his competitors but for OBJ
stace The Southern members said to be united In
the determination press the Texas Pacific Railroad
and TO elect noperson the Speakershp by their
who is not known to be friendly to that scheme Ran
dali is recognized as its opponent and this intereres
with what would under other circumstances, be the
clear policy of the combined sections


THE SOUTH AND WEST coURTING PENNSYLVANIA


This will be better understood when the situation
viewed by well informed persons, explained To
mence with New York. There are two candidates for
u
date for the Presidency. Neither Fernando Wood nor
Sunset Cox at present unite the New York deega
tion Governor Tden is doing his best to such
result because he does not desire that his prospects
for the Presidential nomination shall be injured by the
capture Of the Speakershp by New York. Without
united delegation to present his name neither Wood
Cox would be likely to secure the nomi-
nation. Hence Tilden will labor to keep
the New York delegation divided Kerr is
popular and would unite his delegation
but the chances of Hendricks nomination for the
dency have recently improved much that Indiana
may be willing to push from her the Speakershp in
order to secure the valuable prize. The South
and the West courtng the friendly aid of Pennsy
vana in the Presidential Convention, and would give
her the Speakership for Randall unhestatingy but for
the drawback far the South is concerned of his
position the Texas Pacific Railroad question. Penn
syvania has available candidate for the Presidency
and would be glad to take the speakership; if the lit
tie difficulty about the railroad can be adjusted it is
thought that Randall may preside the House
OF Representatives


MERITS CANDIDATES.


So far the qualifications of the candidates whose
have been discussed concerned, the opinion
scems to prevail that Fernando Wood would make the
best Speaker Sam Cox is favorite but funny fell
low in the Speakers chair would be like low





Every politician insists that Randall would be
valuable his .party the floor than in the higher
position and his admirable party management at the
close of last session is cited in support OF that opinion
Kerr every way competent but he does not count
many points in his favor does Fernando Wood A
Speaker should entertain elegantly than the Presi
dent and Fernando Wood is famous for the magnncence
OF his hospitality Speaker should possess wealth.
and Fernando rich. Speaker should possess dignity
and Fernandos white mustache dgn6es its owner
Speaker should be prompt and 6m well versed in the
tricks of legislation, capable of commanding respect
and controlling the House in its widest moments
shrewd enough to detect and strong enough to check
harmful legislation and witha possessed of such suavy
and courteousness of manner as to carry the House
with him in the promotion Of desirable measures All
of these qualifications Fernando Wood possesses in
marked degree Nevertheless the impression prevails
among the Western and Southern politicians that he
will succeed but that the Speakershp of the
Congress will go TO Pennsylvania


A CONGRESSMAN ELECT sPEAKERsmP AND TAM





Smith Ely, Jr., Congressman elect from New York,
who is spending few days at the West End HOTEL in
clines TO the opinion that Randall will be the next
Speaker but he gives novel and singular reason for
the probable defeat of both the New York candidates
He comedies that Governor Tiden is working against
the of either Wood Cox in the hope OF keep
ing the chances of New York in the Presidential Con-
vention clear from any embarrassment that might arise
through concession OF the Speakership to that State
But he does not believe that New York will get the
Presidential nomination. that her political leaders de-
sire it. His theory is that Tammany wants the nomi
nation of Vice President the national ticket and
wants it for less person than William H. Wick
ham, at present Mayor of New York. Preposterous
this idea appears at hrs Congressman Ely backs up
with plausible argument.


wIcKHAM PRESIDENT.


His views set forth in the conversation TO which
the suggestion led.


O. Do you believe that Mr.. wckham would bo
regarded a competent person for the position Of
President OF the United States Senate2


Mr. ELY-well the world s apt to take people at the
valuation they put upon themselves Mayor Wckham
has way of making himself appear the most important
figure in all affairs in which he is actor He has
certain bonhonie that is attractive; he looks sagacous
has good share Of self estimation strong voice and
powerful way Of bursting upon the notice of others
Then he has been successful He has really beaten
Governor Tiden badly IN the fight the municipal
Offices and has compelled the Governor to give way
yield to all his demands.


O But why should Tammany prefer wickham for
Vice President To Tilden for President3


Mr. ELY-The Tammany leaders would not desire TO
have Governor Tilden made President OF the United
States If II in their power TO command tho
ination. He has altogether too much independence No
person could tell who he might choose make Collector
of the Port of New York, who his postmasters inter-
nal revenue officers marshals, &c, might be- The
Governor in sympathy with the opponents Of the
Tammany leaders up to recent date, and the dscipn
ing that place in Tammany Hall was, in fact, tho
dscipning of the Governor and not Of the lesser poll
ticians who turned out Of the organization 1t
was the action against Morrisscy and the
others that brought the Governor into a realizing
sense OF his own DANGER and mado him yield
TO Mayor Wckham Such man as Governor
Tden in the Presidency would be than useless to
Tammany-he would be danger. On the other hand,
with President from the West, he most probably
will be, the Vice President Wickham, would control
The New York federal appointments, and Tammany
would get the collector the postmaster and all the other