The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-11-16
SPIRIT or xHz RRzss.
Editorial Opinions OF the Leading Journals
upon Current Topios-compiIed Every
Day for the Evening Telegraph.
THE DISRUPTION OF THE REPUBLI
CAN PARRY.

without naNlnB any uSclueu preJuulooS IN
the matter, we must express our convictions
that things begin to look rather squally for
the Republicans. They seem to be in a mud
die all ever that part of the country where
they have heretofore "ruled the roast" ex-
clusively. Dissensions have arisen in their
ranks even at their very hearthstones The
EU0ntng Post of this city assails the high
tariff or protection wing of the party with the
warmth of decided opponent. The Tribune
retorts, and the temper of its replies
shows that its high protection editor
has not recovered from the effects
of his late disastrous defeat for Con-
Rress. Senator Sumner, who has been the
Jupiter Topans of the party for SO long a
time. seems to have had another attack of
''softening of the brain, so far, at least, as
the support he extends to the administration
is concerned. This may be attributed to the
treatment his friend Ambassador Motley re-
oeived, or it may be attributed to some other
cause At any rate il is evident he is not the
warm supporter of the administration he once
was In many of the Congressional districts
in which elections have Just been held ill
temper amounting to rudeness and even to
acts of violence have characterized the caucus
meetings of the Republicans. And it is safe
to say that the bad feeling there engendered
has not been Modified by the results of the
election.
Now, who is responsible for this disruption
in the once powerful Republican party
Where does the fault lie? The party has
been in existence about twenty years, and
half of that time 1t has held supreme power
in the land. By wise and prudent course
might retain the reins of government for
two administrations yet to come. But are
the leaders wise enough to adopt that course
Where are Cameron, Wilson, Logan, Ben But
Ter, Banks, and all the rest of the board of
managers of the Republican party? Have
they given up the ghost, or do they hold that
the party has gone to the dogs, and
that 1t has not the ghost of chance
in the Presidential race in 1872? Are
they thinking of sacrificing Grant? If
they are, and attempt it, they will make a sad
mistake. General Grant has made the best
President the Republican party could have
had. While crushing out corruption
wherever he found it existe0, and while cur
failing the expenses of the Government and
reducing taxation to the lowest limit, he has
been the 'mildest hammered man" in the
world whenever some pet party projects have
come before him for approval or rejection.
In the exercise of the veto power he has
been especially lenient. In short, he has
been as serviceable a. President for the
Republican party as that party has
been serviceable in its support of his
administration. If the party undertakes to
overthrow Grant it will inevitably incur ire
parable disaster. Grant himself will then
take hand in the melee and the smash up
all round will be beautiful-for the Demo-
crats-to witness. Let there be oil poured
upon the troubled Republican waters by the
Inauguration of some bold and striking patri-
otic measure-a measure that will restore the
weak and wavering to their fealty-or the
Republicans may make up their minds for
defeat at the next Presidential election, and
begin putting their houses in order accord
ip3ly.
In the meantime what do we do find the
Democrats doing? In what sort of battle
array do we find them after the smoke has
cleared away from the fields of November !?
In answer to these questions we refer our
us yesterday, giving an analysis of the
vote at the recent elections, and showing
how the electoral colleges will stand in 1872,
provided the States named vote then as they
have voted already. 1t will be seen by this
table that in thirty-fve States the Democrats
have one hundred and fifty-four electoral
votes, and the Republicans one hundred and
Gratis, with two States mississippi and Texas),
which will probably be equally balanced, not
included. Thus it will be seen that the Demo
Gratis at this moment have actually-with the
big State of New York as a sure rallyine
point-tne inside track for sweeping
triumph at the next Presidential election-s
triumph that cannot possibly be averted ex
cept by the restoration of calmness and
moderation and wisdom to the counseIs of the
Republican party
THE NEXT HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIYES.
From the NJ Y. Times.
Calculations relating to the political com
plexion of the next House of Representative
possess a general interest, and they may bt
in some cases approximately correct. But il
is as yet too early to fix the precise strength
of parties. The returns of the recent cleo
tions are incomplete. From Illinois, Mis-
souri,, Arkansas, and Florida further informa
Hon is needed before determining absolutel,
their Congressional status; and, even wher
the figures are received, certain degree o.
doubt will hang over the positions of some o.
the members elect. The successful candidate
on the Gratz Brown ticket in Missouri, fo
example, being reported as Liberal Repub
licans," are classified among the regular Re
pubEcans; although it is obvious that thei
course when the Forty second Congress as
sembles will be materially affected by occur
rences in the interval. The same remark ap
plies to one or two of the Southern members
Their ultimate affiliations are somewhat con
tingent upon circumstances which do not a
present admit of exact estimate. Moreover
in five States the Congressional delegation
remain to be elected. Georgia, California
Texas, New Hampshire, aad Connecticut ar
all to be heard from, and in regard to some 0
them the probabilities are susceptible o
nothing better than guess-work.
But though precise results are at presen
unattainable, enough is known to reader Ger
tain the rrasancA of an adanuata worlxin