New-York tribune., 1870-12-12
DRIFT OF POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS.

The Lockport Journal says that it is plainly
10 Ne seen that while the Democratic politicians do not
object To the formation Of Revenue Reform party as
eqparate polca orcauization they do not themselves
intend e. into the movement, or TO give j any
sd and comfort beyond such as NAV he necessary TO a
est in disruptiug the Republican party"
The Bangor Wing, referring to the propo-
ston Of The Neo-York World that the "Revenue Re
formers in the XLId Congress should hold sep
arate from that Of the regular Republicans and that
Ihe Democrats should support thecanddae for Speaker
nominated 10y them, says: The invitation for Repubh-
cans forward and put their shoulders 70 the Dem
ocrac wheel and lift 1t out Of the ruts will not elicit
enthusiastic response. Those who really desrous Of
reform viii not be likely to seek through the influence
ANY movement started under its auspices and the Reve
lue Rci0rmers cannot count upon that party for
g who believe in tlri devOutly Mr. Greeley, while
there few Republicans no matter how earnestly they
NAV favor Revenue Reform and Free Trade who would
b. willing to sell out their party for few committees.
The Detroit Post says that the criticisms upon
the Presidents Message by the Revenue Reform jour
nails such as The Nelc-Tork ErenRg Post The Chicago
Tribune and The ST. Louis Democrat are like the legisa
ton Of Canada, unfriendy. "They destitute" it
SAYS o the abuse and nsOlent personalities with which
nccratc papers flavor their Judgments but they
give evidence of want Of sympathy with the Admins
rratOn and Of enthusiasm for the party O which he is
fe heal They Of course repudae with utter contempt
o merit in other parts Of his Message Those portions
o 1t which year ago would have been passed over IN
pieces and even for the good parts such as his recon-
mediation Of civil service reform 0c, they cOnrNe 10
hul unworthy mOlves, or 10 question: ms sincerity IN
suggesting them 1t evident that in their present
mood they do not TO be mistaken for friends Of
Ir,ident Grant and will not act cordially with the Re
publican party unless 1t repudates him and his Admin
3,,ratUu."
The Utica Herald says: "With the present
demands upon the National Treasury is absurd TO talk
OF Free Trade No such theory be applied to the ad
7u,tnent Of our Customs Practical statesman
el,n may work many reforms. 1t may simplify the
Ehedues; IL may extend the free list 1t may correct
rrrs il NAV 60 far toward harmoDizng conflicting In
forests; II may dsarm antagonism by avoiding extremes
q may do something toward nsurng sa1ihy 10y agree
5ng upon moderate duties. No one doubts that
Jle Rcpuhlican majority in Congress will be ready 10
meet faithfully the proposals for modifying and reform
g zion and safe reform can only through the Repub
lean party Certainly not would join IN scheme to
united Republican party And the prophets OF demOral
Learn that Republican caucus has been held IN winch
division occurred upon Speaker for the Ailld Con
gress and organization has been tea W the ula
5mous Republican That is much more probable
than any division or combination by which Copperheads
snail be clothed with power because caring nothing for
the national credit they ready TO abolish every duIy
and leave the Treasury empty the interest unpaid ana
Yhe expenses Of Government not provided fOr.'
The Cincinnati Gazette thinks that the Re-
.ncau party has sufficiently disciplined Of late"
% pay attention to what II calls the terms which
alone it may expect TO continue Its existence" II ac-
cOrdgy gives the party the choice Of two courses one
or the other OF which, II says, II "must take" The first
eOHrsc Is as follows: The leading men OF the party
s'Inust undertake the business Of openly fighting the
great reforms which lately begun 20 assert their
power. Tney must declare themselves hostile 10 the
Civil Service Reform and in favor Of corruption hostile
~ Revenue Reform and in favor Of oppressive high
tariff ami heavy taxation, hostile 10 amnesty and en-
1Ianchiscment and in favor Of q continuance OF the
war Toe second course for the party stated as fol
1Ows " II must adopt its own those great measures
OF Civil Service Reform and Revenue Reform which
have lately been enforced upon its attention by great
many of its leading members, which are loudly de
Snanded by the people, and which among the essen
fl means TO be taken for stopping the corruption OF
American politics. the arrangement OF industry and
She degradation 81 the Government" OF these two
The Gazette expresses preference for the latter
and says III must however, begin the business very
soon should be begun at the approaching session OF
Congress There must be nonsense or humbug about
st. Every obstruction shOuld be cleared out Of the way
whether it be called Cameron FOrncy, Boutwell, or
Grant party necessity, official mDechty, or personal
greed