The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-09-15
VOLUME Ia.
sCHURz AND THE GERMAN CRITIC.


One OF the ablest and also most indie
pendent German papers in the United
States is the BeuestsTsticAes Journal o.
New York city. Subjoined is q trans
parently canAid article Gin translation,
from that journal, on the position taken
by Mr.. Schurz:
A natural result of the peculiar posi-
placed himself is, that by his public
utteranees he materially aids those
whom he desires to be considered as his
political opponents, whilst they who
are looked upon as his associates find
much Questionable in them. His late
speech in Chicago contained many adj
mirable suggestions, but its main SUBJ
stance might just as well come from
the mouth of the most reckless and des-
perate Democratic politician, and for
this very reason the Democratic papers
take it up with perfect delight. Es-
pecially are they pleased by the attack
upon Mr.. Grant. We too do not, in q
good many respects, deem it desirable
that he be again announced as a Prcsi-
Dental candidate; but at the same time
it appears to US that his reelection
would not be the greatest calamity that
might befal the country. His nomina-
ton may be opposed by all available
force but should it, nevertheless, take
place, what then Whoever at once
announces HIS opposition to him under
all circumstances declares thereby his
going over to the Democratic party, for
neutral he cannot possibly remain. 1t
is to be hoped that Mr.C Schurz will
not be ready to designate all such as
'1pe1lny heroes" who will hesitate before
they. like himself, in this manner tie
their hands before the battle COM
menees.
Also, that which he said concerning
the franchisement laws pleased his po-
htical opponents hugely. 1t was a mis-
fortune that such q system was ever
necessary. 1t belonged to many Ia
mentable consequences Of the rebellion.
The responsibility rests with those who
conjured up the late war. Missouri
has thrown the system overheard and
Mr.. Schurz assures us of its beneficial
effects. This we like, for it is evidence
of the inward health and moral power
of the State. But Missouri can hardly
be considered one of the real Southern
States, and IL is not good logic to say
that what suits her must also be bene-
fetal to them. 1t certainly cannot be
said that the Government has treated
those cruelty who had sworn to distroy,
and raised their murderous hands
against IL. It renowned all punishment
of the conquered, all revenge; did not
levy any contributions, and did not
shoot nor imprison any of the leaders.
Had horrible crimes against humanity
been committed upon our prisoners in
their hands they were forgiven, if they
were not forgotten. Only one thing
was withheld from them, viz: to enable
those just overpowered to make them
selves felt as soVereigns of the land.
To the masses even this was shortly
thereafter, with few exceptions, con-
ceded. Exceptions were made only in
q few cases, the Government reserving
the right and privilege to remove even
these barriers at the first appropriate
The welfare of the whole
was at stake, and it was proper
to be cautious. The thought to once
more see JEFF Davis on the floor of the
Such federation might
also be construed into improperly.
Mr.. SchurZ expresses himself with
great Vehemence on the San Domingo
question. We regret that he has not
treated this question from the very be-
ginning with less bitterness.
After several sentences criticising the
position of Mr.. Schurz, and also that of
Mr.. Sumner, on this question, the edi-
tor continued: Mr.. Grant has made
great errors, but in this matter he has
more fffairness" than both of
his prominent opponents.
Mr.. Schurz in his speech, said much TO
be praised concerning public morals,
of public workings, reform
alton in the manner of bestowing pub
lie offices, and the questions which con-
Germ the Germans especially. But often
his self-reliance, his paramount faith in
the correctness of his judgments and
decisions, have caused him to step too
far, and he might easily place himself
in a position in which his countrymen,
from whom he has for some time past
himself, shall be compelled
to leave him to his fate.