The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-25
MASSACHUSETTS POLITICS.

MASSACHUSETTS POLITICS.
Address Of the Republican State Com mittce-
| lAaudations Of tho Course Of General
| Graut-what Ii To BE Done In the Refor-
! nation Of Domeslic Affairs In the Common.
wealth.
| The Republican State Central Committee to-
day issued an address to the voters Of the State.
They claim, st the beginning, that their party Is
THE PARTY OF PROGRESS AND Reform.
! Commencing az 1t did, with an earnest protest
against the errors and wrong which had gradually
assumed defiant and controlling attitude In the
country it found itself. while yet young laden
| with the duties and responsibilities Of the
most Important crisis ever known In the
! history OF this any other nation. How
successfully 1t has thus far performed the
heavy task imposed upon 1t the civilized
world knows well. Devoted in the outset to the In
teress OF humanity 1t has never, whether in war or
In peace lost sight OF that policy which would best
suDserve those Interests In every emergency. The
history of the country for the last ten years is but
| record of the courage and wisdom OF those
| men who, accepting the great issues as
they arose, directed public affairs IN
| cordance with their imperative demands, guided
by the light OF patriotism and wisdom and
honesty. And these men have been the leaders
trial. Ready Tor honorable and humane adjust
ment quick to learn the lessons Of war, ever pre-
pared to accept the highest doctrine and the
nOblest policy born Of q great crisis, untiring In
their labors for human equality, devoted to
loyalty everywhere, determined on national integ-
rity and honesty, recognizing at all times the value
OF honor and intelligence as the best accomplish
ments for public service. they and the party which
they represent have held high the standard Of
American nationality and have secured an enviaple
| reputation for the American people,
In this work the republican party OF Massachu.
sets has faithfully and wisely performed It's part.
Looking back the history OF the last ten years.
whose path seems rather that OF century than OF
| decade, the citizens OF this Commonwealth have q
rlght to be proud OF its record They have been
4 SUCCESSION OF HONEST AND HONORABLE ADMIN
| ISrRATIONS;
no pubic servant OF theirs has been false to the
public confidence has not been shaken; the re-
| liglous and moral and intellectual wants OF the
every earnest thought for the. education OF
ceived the most careful consideration. To say
that the state has meanwhile been prosperous Is
simply to repeat what every honest and industrious
citizen knows and realizes. 10 say that this is the
account which the republican party can render OF
tory. And 10 say that this party IS entitled to the
confidence OF the community IS Simply TO ASK for
that consideration to which every faithful public
NO 'NEw DEPARTURE" CALLED FOR
In view Of what has already been done, u does
not seem that the republican party OF Massachu-
sets is called upon to give amy new pledges or 70
prepare for new departure; Whatever "a ever may be
ful hearing and charitable regard which
good general character always receives, aud
which are reluctantly and slO Wy bestowed upon
doubtful reputation. Can II De supposed that
party believing IN education and morality as the
best foundations OF society would Ial to inquire
after and the best methods OF social reform
The advocates and friends OF virtue and tenn
M rnn
/ 81 the vIrtaous and temperate OF this Com.
monwealth the principles and traditions OF the
memories OF trial and sacrifice eau make them.
They know well that to the republican party. more.
neve In the good order ana high tone OF society,
and who enforce their reforms by precept and prac
else Of good habits by, every appeal aud
accomplishments Of every reform the republican, car
parry offers an encouraging opportunity Tor every
upon certain great general principles OF govern
ment, which the civil rights OF all, the highest
courage ali ia their reiormatory work. il
holds . high position among those great organ
enough 20 include ali who have the welfare Of man.
kind most heart. IL has not reached tnat stage
OF lie when Its weaknesses and defects outweigh its
strength and II: usefulness, ana when the highest
It, 1t IL yet in the vgor OF youth, with Its work but
half accomplished, ana furnishing no excuse for
to q decayed and worn out structure.
THE PARTY WILL NOT FAIL IN THE WORK OF RE-
FORM.
1t is not always an indication OF political purity
to organize party on side Issue. IL Is not
set up on ones own account IL is by no means
difficult at religious and political devotion;
those who are devoted and faithful. But 1t Is
difficult to exercise wisdom and prudence
party or that cons ummaflon for which 1t Is de-
signed. There IS time IN every finite existence
in destruction and decay. But that hour
has not yet arrived to mat party which,
engaged engage IN the harder toll Of erecting "a a
sound civ | structure upon the regenerate soil.
ia In the work Of reform That t mas aoored ana
is stil aooring, az should to suppress intempe.
rance let its record bear witness That II has opened
the doors for the discussion or suffrage for all and
for tn accomplishment OF the broadcast foundation
for the exercise OF this right every advocate Of female
and necessities Of labor all the methods II mas estab-
llshed in this Commonwealth and In the
and OLD VINO i've by daily toll INTO the most prosper.
That il would elevate the civil Service Of the country,
the opportunity has afforded those interested In
this reform, bv legislative anu executive courtesy,
Is fresh In the memory OF all public
AFFAIRS. What 1t has already done In these various
directions is but an earnest Of what is to do In
future. guided and impeed by that spirit which
has thus far animated IT, ana which Is It's natural
''Its law is progress. point which yesterday was
Invisible Is its goal to-day, and Will lie Its starting
point tomorrow"
ECONOMY DEMANDED.
The demands upon party like this, from COM |
munity ike ours are great and sometimes embar- |
RAISING. The spirit or investigation which goes |
with the spirit OF progress and reform IL rot easily
satisfied. For q people thus inspired the best |
systems OF education, OF State and VI society, |
must be provided the requirement IS that the |
laws OF health should be fixed, that the best and |
cheapest systems OF travel and transportation |
should be secured, that all ref rmatory Institutions
should be well conducted, that prison discipline |
ohn In ha hmm Ina md
misfortune should be kindly cared for this Is the |
requirement. The danger Is that all these things
may be carried TO excess; and 1t becomes one |
important duty Of great party holding |
IN its hands the destinie3 OF Com. /
monweBth like ours, 10 see that the most /
rigid economy Is exercised In every department or |
the state government. The responsibility resting |