New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-01
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and feeding the aniuas II this were ere an mnst hO
seen more serious light. Some nations
or By as %Sd Sbsdnss
b bT thd governs by Officers IN Other cS
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OF hesitate N the sSpPoat Of his auto
appointed by his influence, begins to tremble. The
distant circumference Can such tyranny, where the
military spirit of President finds congenia field, be
In adopting him as a candidate for reflection we
undertake TO vndcate his Presidency, and adopt in all
things the insulting incapable adde-campsh Dictator
ship which he has naugurated. Presenting his name,
voueh for his fitness only in original nature. but
knowledge Of republican institutions and elevation Of
purpose and we must be ready to defend openly What
thng Let 1t be said that he is not only the greatest
nepost among Presidents but greater than all others
together. and what Republican can replyi Let it be
said that he is not only the greatest gifttaker among
the public expense, and what Republican can repiy Let
IL be said that he has openly violated the Constitution
and International Law in the prosecution OF wretcaed
what Republican can repyl Let m De b sala ho tant
suited the Black Republic with menace OF war IN
v0ying ndigniy 10 the African race, and what Repu0-
unconscious OF ali this misruie. he quar-,
rels without cause, even with political supporters
quarreer OF our history quarreng more than all other
Presidents together, and what Republican can replyt
war as scipio, the victor Of Hannibal reminded the
Roman people that on this day he conquered zama
life as Marlborough, whose heroic victories seemed
accountabe in the frivollty, the ignorance. and the
ineton was awarded that rarest tribute rst in war;
first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen
lF hg frat
but the candid historian will add; first In nepotsm,
first in gfttang repaid by Official patronage, hrst in
Presidential pretenons. and first in quarrel with his
Anxously earnestly the country asks for reform and
stands tipto greet the coming But how expect re
form from President who needs 1t so much himSeff
Who shall reform the reformerl So also does the
try ask for purity. But it not vain TO seek this boon
from whose presidential preensions are so democrat
zing3 Who shall purify the puriferl The country asks
reform in the civil service, but how expect any such
change from who viii not allow tie Presidential
office TO be secured against its worst temptationl The
country desires example for the youth of the land
where Intelligence shall blend with character and boh
devotion the public veal. But how accord this place
President VINO makes his great Office plaything and
perquislte while his highest industry Is In quarIellngf
Since SanchO PanZa at Baratara Governor has done
well his relations at the expense Of the country
and II any other has made Cabinet appointments the re-
turn for personal avOrs, his has dropped out OF
history. A man is known by his acts; So also by the
his ntInacy with those who are by-words Of dstrust
But all these bywOrd look TO another term for perpetu-
alton Of their power. Therefore, for the sake OF reform
and purity, which - longing OF the people, ana also
that the Chief Magistrate may be an example, we must
seek a remedy.
for moment how perncious must be the Presi-
dental example First in place, his pei sonal influence IS
farreaching beyond that Of any other citizen What he
does others will do. What he fails to do others will fail
do His standard OF conduct will be accepted at least
by his political supporters. His measure OF industry
and his of duty Will be the pattern for the country
If he appoints relations Office and repays gifts by
official patronage making his Presidency "a great GIFT
enterprise" may every Office holder do likewise,
each In his sphere so that nepOsm and gift-takng OIL
ciay compensated will be general and gft enterprises
be multiplied Indefinitely IN tne pubic serFSGi nv
his trust paythng and perquislte, why may
not every OcehOder do the same IL he dsIegardscOn-
sttutiOn and law the pursuit of personal objects, now
can we expect Just subOrdinaOn from others he sets
up prcensions without number, repugnant TO republican
institutions must not the good cause suerl III he Is
stubborn, obstinate, and peryerse are not suDbonnes
Obstinacy, and peryersity commenced Tor lmltauOn
III he insults and wrongs associates in official trust who
Is safe he malignant influence having its pr0pul-
sion from the Executive MansiOnl Ii he fraternlzes
with Iobber and Hessans, where ~ the unit 10 tle 9e
moI9lZltiOn that must ensue Necessaily te P9V ,
tryco takes it, character from its elected chiei' ana the
whole country reflects the President His example Is
law But BAD example must be corrected as Vao
Law