The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-03-12
Comments OF the New York Press on
the New Cabinet.


The New York Times briefly sketches the
qualities of the new appOiutees thus:-
The changes which have been made will
strengthen the political element iu the compo-
siticn of the Cabinet, and will, IN that respect
at least lender it more satisfactory to the coun-
try. Mr.. Boutwell, lacks the practical business
experience and habits which Mr. Stewart would
have brought to the duties OF the office, aud
The faith OF the country in his ability to accom-
plish ncediul reforms in that department of the
public service Will be some what less. But he
Is thoroughly honest and capable man, aud
will lend no more countenance or toeration
TO abuses which demoralize the administration
OF the Government, while they minish the
public revenue, than would Mr. Stewart HIM
self. He is politician of strong aud earnest
convictions, always maintained with irankness
and courage, and will not, we imagine ignore
party considerations in the administration of
The Treasury Department. Though not as open
an opponent OF the principle of protection as
is MIR. Stewart, he is by no means so Jealous a
friend OF that doctrine as many OF its supporters
desire.
Governor Fish will make an able, digni6ed,
effective, and popular Secretary OF State, and
Will conduct our foreign relations without os.
tentatioD, but with frmness and practical good
sense. His political experience, which has
been extensive, will be of service to the admin
istration, to which his moderation of temper,
and avoidance OF extremes in action and in sea-
timent will prove al additional recommends
ton. The change in the War Department is
rather in name than in principle or policy,
General Rawlins is an officer of the army, and
is also man of marked intellectual ability, of
great executive talent, and thoroughly familiar
with the current of public affairs.
The Cabinet is stronger in many ways than it
was at first; and its completion, so promptly
effected in the midst of the rather remarkable
difficulties it encountered at the ou sci, augurs
well for the efficiency and success of the new
administration.
The New York Tribune says editorially:-
This is strong and safe Cabinet, aud will
prove harmonious and efficient. We do not
pronounce it abler than the original cast, yet it
will not suffer by comparison even With that.
There is not man in it who sought his posi-
tion, nor one who has not accepted cheeriully.
In full resolve to do his work heartily. Pos
s,bly MIR. Hoar may hereafter withdraw, be-
cause there IS another member from NJ Massachu-
setts; yet, in the absence of better reason
Tor doing so, we trust there will be no haste in
the premises. Every one Is nov thorough
Republican, though General Rawlins was for
merly Douglas Democrat Mr.. Boutwell,,
originally Democrat, was chosen Governor OF
Massachusetts by coalition OF the Democratic
and Free Soil parties, and has been Republi-
can ever since the party was organized. The
administration Is now perfected and ready to
go to work.
The New York Herald likes the new off ,era,
and believes that they will give strength TO the
policy OF the administration. 1t closes quite
long editorial as folloWs:-
General Grant has evidently labored In his
appointments to secure competent and devoted
assistants in his administration, and TO avoid
AZ the same time quarrel with Congress or
",
reconstruction OF his Cabinet, made to Mr..
Sumner fair bid for the repeal of the Tenure
ot0fhce law, and 1t is probable that the repeal
Will now be carried. The temptation ON the
part OF the Senate to retain this law Is still
very strong, as the law gives to the Senate the
| next thing to absolute power over the spoils.
| But the House has made this discovery, and,
| impatient for voice in the distribution of the
Offices, is becoming anxious for the repeal. But
whatever may be done with this obnoxious
Tenure.of Office law, we may be sure that when
| General Grant begins to get thoroughly INTO
| his retrenchments and reforms we shall have
| discords and mutinies, and clashing cliques,
| and hostile factions breaking out in the Repub.
| lican camp in the general scramble for the
| spoils.
The New York World growls out its dissatis-
| faction in two column editorial. 1t says:-
The absurd Cabinet hrst constructed by
| President Grant having toppled straightway
| into ruins and nearly buried him beneath the
| debris, be has succeeded, after week of uncer-
taipty and excitement (in which he has been
| spectacle TO men and wonder to Lohticiqns)
In clearing away some of the rubbish, and, by
using some of the old and introducing some new
materials, he has completed q process of recon-
struction which we will attempt to judge with
Candor.p
1t then proceeds to sketch the qualities of the
hew officers, and judges of their ability to per-
form the work assigned them. 1t likes Fish,
but is down on Boutwell,, and saws that the
appointment OF Ra wlins. being simply 81 mark
oil favor, Is "beneath the dignity OF discussion y