The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-03-16
Disraelf.

A good deal of curiosity prevails in re-
gard to D1sRAEI1's policy. After the great
revolution in the Tory party the Secretary
who led the movement and whose dexterous
policy changed defeat into triumph, is now
with universal applause accredited with the
honors he has fairly won. The aim pur-
sued by a Parliamentary career of more
than thirty years, is won. The wondrous
Alroy realizes the vivid dreams of his youth
and sways mightier sceptre than that Of
the Prince of the Captivity. What will not
genius fred by ambition effect? The most
dreamy and sentimental of novelists has
become the most practical of statesmen.
The dullest of speakers-the man who
made the terrible failure of 1887, but who,
as he sat down amid the derisive cheers Of
the House, exclaimed: "The time is coming
when you will hear me !"-is now heard
with pleased attention. Amid naughty
exclusive aristocracy, amid people who
hold together "close as Scotch herrings,"
this member of an oriental race, distinct
and peculiar, and preserving certain for
eign air after so many centuries Of exile in
the lands of the West, stands to-day the
ruler Of England.
The recent changes in the constitution of
that country have been so radical that the
administration of public affairs demands
the greatest fertility Of resource and the
most practiced skill in direction and con-
troll In these respects no British states
man has the reputation of DIsRAELI. Per-
sonally he is very popular. He was greeted
with cheers from both sides of the House
when he appeared before them as Premier.
He is an anomaly Tory with Radical
tendencies-and so is fitted for these very
anomalous times. Between the two ex-
treme parties in England he has succeeded
in crushing the Wings. He is admired BY
the Tories. as the politician who saved
them when their overthrow was confidently
predicted He is beloved by the lower
classes as the politician who has widely e1-
tended the privilege of sufrage-and that
in such way as to crafty the pride Of
Englishmen.
The fundamental maxim Of the domestic
policy, to which the new Premier stands
committed is sthe recognition Of national
traits as the best security for national in
stitutions." The maxim may be commended
to Congress. Mr.. DIsRAEL1 believes that
progress is an. evolution, not a demolition.
He believes that while every country must
be affected by the spirit of.the age, that
| spirit must conform itself to the national
genius, as well as to public opinion. He
has accordingly succeeded in arranging the
electoral franchise to the satisfaction of the
people of Great Britain by adjusting it to
the parish system, one of the eldest insti-
tutions of the kingdom. Those who had a
vote in the local government, now have
vote in the general government. Those
who were the electors for the parish, were
made electors for Parliament. The plan
was simple, wise and easy Of accomplish
ment; it was adopted. Its success, al once
confirmed and consummated the reputation
of its protector
The policy of DIsRAELI toward Ireland
will be conservative and kindiy. He is
pledged to treat that distr acted dependency
with tender regard" 1t will be an awk-
wari business to redress the evils of which
Irishmen complain, and that in sucn way
as will be agreeable to the temper Of the
English people. In this instance the labor
OF the statesman IS MOI to ieve:ope. but 10
undo. He must carry ca C peacefu. revo-
luton IL dealing with lre.ar0 ne must
consult the national traits ans oil in$:;,u-
tions of that country-not oc England.
viii the English submit to the re7ersa. Of q
po,;cy which extends BACK 10 the days of
CROMWELL and even Of ELIZABETH 4 few
years ago the question could have been an
s7e-si with decided negative. Bu; per-
haps he Feuiaa excitement may lead the