New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-11-06

in the state already assures the failure movement
In the House represent the labor
ment win doubtless become merged in the Democratic
party and most Of their constituents Will follow
their example. The upshot will be, the Democrats
viii gain what the Republicans lose, making the two
parties IN the State more nearly equal result by no
ance Of any party IN state always breeds corruption
renders the majority reckless and oyerbearng removes
necessary restraints on partial and unwse. net to say
corrupt legislation and IN the end demorazes the party
IN power We welcome any side issue that draws of the
proper balance Of power. On the liquor question 1t is
pretty clear that neither the extreme prohbonss nor
the Iree rum men can claim majority. Those pro
Tossing to be moderate license hold the
balance OF power and the course Of legislation Will
depend upon which Of the two wings they choose to ally
themselves with. Two years since they similarly
situated but after parleyng and cOquetting awhile with
Of the freerum interest and fruit the marriage,
we bad that miserable abortonthe license law Of 1867
Last Winter they were strong enough to have exerted
some influence In modifying the Prohbitory law but
effort OF moderate prOhibtonists strip the law of its
Objectionable features. springfield Union, Nov. L.
THE wORKINGMANs PARTY.
The new labor party will not number moro than Is
members directly chosen by its votes but IL can COM
mand the services probably OF 40 or 80 who Will favor
its measures when people find out what these are We
do not suppose Massachusetts, will be called upon to
abolish money or the interest on ito redeem the 5a.
hour law-bnt very likely ten-hour law VIII
be demanded and passed, and we shall see
tai, perhaps than has been the fashion at the state
House for some years Unfortunately the party OF labor
reform has leaders, and its officers generally
visionary or selfish men, who cannot be depended upon
Tor much thorough work. But II they can make out
for legislation they will be better treated than they
last Winter. It Is the scorned Crsplns OF that
famous petition who have thrown tho 1900 votes
for Chamberlain and the shoe towns in which their
strength lies will be too important in the Congressional
the vote for Governor 10 allow them to be neglected by
the politicians this Winter They threw clear majority
both Clan and Adams OF 10 in Soughton, l39 IN
Weymouth and 95 in Upton; they led Clain In North
bridge, North Bro0khed, HopkntOn Hudson Stonenam,
Marbehead. and East Bidgewaer, and they led Adams
In twice many towns Considering that they had no
newspapers candidates Of any note, and platform
which could not be read without laughter these facts are
very Significant and Will be duly pOndered by the dozen
that hope to succeed Gov. Ciain to Office and the
twelve dozen that want to TO Congress from Massa
chusetts next year. springfield Republican.
The Boston Herald says somewhat larger vote was
thrown for the Labor Reform ticket than was generally
anticipated. II will provo sufficient TO secure proper at
men,
The Boston Traveller says Of the Hon, George
~ Brooks Representative in Congress just elected from
Secretary Boutwell,;
He goes to Washington the representative Of dis
trlct famed alike for its patriotic associations and It's
while much will be expected Of him, his friends conh
dent that he will honor the position. He has industry
and integrity and brings to the discharge OF his new du
ties large legislative experience and mature Judgment
which Will be Of much service In the national councils
and IL is predict for him. among his associates IN
legislation popularity because OF his courteous manners
for his character respect for his opinions ana
confidence in his ability 10 successfully carry out the
duties ntrusted 10 him.