New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-12-26
INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM.
NEWSPAPER COMMENTS ON THE TRIBUNE's
POSITION.
A CAUSE FOR REJOICING.


hands of mr.. Greeleys chosen editorial associates, the
new management annonnoe.that 1t Is their ambition
would have made it had God spared biin-a frank fear
less newspaper devoted to the bet interests OF the
refuge the weak minded ard tnid. but keeping Its
independence the best tire honor usefulness
the great epaper which remains the chiefest mon
n%ent OF s energy agity and lifelong devotion vote ,s 70
ideas are still to prevail and that his former trusted
associates continue charged with the duty OF car
politics and partsanship aside there ia reason TO
reioIce tn TAG TRIRuSE is to remain faithful to the
S asf SlShe cof Gl s Of mems
have contributed 50 largely TO make IT. what Tor many
huential newspaper in America. Had 1t fallen into
other hands and been wrested TO other purposes mot
the people, who az heart have always loved him even
when obliged TO differ from his opinions, would have felt
But all the more intelligent snd conscientious journal,
lists OF the country as well rejecting men OF whatever
THE TRIBUNE will continue 10 be what IL always was
under Its distinguished founder independent journal
meTIy in full accord with the old wing Organization
later has been steadfast champion OF Republican
term party organ, still less the organ of
any corporation. Mr. Greeley always consistently
OSrSa 70 have Clear and decided views of ts own upon
every great question, and TO assert them fearessy IT,
gardless OF party platforms or assumed party pocy
His independence OF mere partisan considerations was
more strongly displayed in his pres ~
boiling He could not reconcile to his conscience 70
unworthy can iidates simply because Convention Oh
his party had placed them in nomination. -.
THE TRIBUNE has done much In the past TOWARD Irso
ing the newspaper press OF the country from the de-
grading shsckles Of party, and TO lift them up 70 tne
Journalism The voting masses, who greatly need honest
unbiased counsel together with all thoughtful citzens
who have long felt the necessity for more fearless
criticism OF and affairs, will be sincerely glad that
it is not now TO take any backward step.
The editor promises TO fulfill MI Greeleys purpose 10
make paper "more thoroughly than the honest.
unietered champion Of RepuSeanism Reorganization,
ice and Ignorance muir same Republican banner
which Horace Greeley upheld 50 stol1ly ana 50 long
mort as far as possible the administration which pro-
fesses the party name and pledges frank anu coisa
approval OF every action periofnedl I'D aecordco WIZ"
The most Jealous Republican should not demand more
such spirit President Grant himself will not likely
construe opposition any criticism which HE isBINE
may hereafter apply to particular acts oil MS Aunih''
tratiOn.
TOO FEW SUCH JOURNALS IN TIE COUNTRY.
From TIE Bosom Tsmss
1t is no breach OF professional decorum 10
comment what has already become pubic mA.teI
because the TOPIC happens to be newspaper. ino
discussed before the country since Horace Greeleys
death than almost any question before Congress In
Boston ire in the public mind. The problem in tao
first Of IT, TO decide between pursuing tae Tenor 81 T
after the election, tack ship and come round IN ne
with the Administration, with the view OIL cutting OUT
After much secret fnessng the latter plan seems to
have been decided on II was Therefore neessssIy 70
stock other hands. That was successfully accom-
pshed and william ORION became ptaa IF ssrue
Sinclair 1t the latter who had made oyertnres 10
Mr. COfax in connection with the edltorsblp; Dut MI
Ortons candidate for that place seems 70 be speaker
Blaine or the two newspaper men who, Know pvtn
would not hesitate to pronounce most emphatcaly ior
the professional and other capacities OF Mr. Blaine for
the place which reveals Mr.. orton's superior sagacy
Whatever were the Influences that suddenly ehangeo
the plan OF employing Mr.. CoifaI II 10 updenaDe inat
it striking move that u stlred up tne whJio
subject from fresh point Itlooked precisely 40 II .ne
vicePresdent had had his proposition decided ior MN
BY somebody else The movement for Blaine Is OF course
case COlfax had not been SUMMARY set aside IL WAS
but recently that THE TRIBUNE announced itself on i9ue
pendent ground has II so soon been made apparent that
such high ground untenabef Through the canvass "
faithfully reported both Sides and dd H. TOO In tho most
S1vocsted Mr. drooey
advice be taken il Of the highest value yet We
help tankns 1e a 9 F TSuN % take was
that OF independence 1t had been rightly trslhea ioI
calculated 20 make independent action felt and re-
spected There are too few such journals IN the country
No party can make Journal popularity powerfuli that
must come from Itself. And, therefore, we think IHE
TRIBUNE is doing what was unnecessary ~ au us oiuS
position before this senseless mudde began ~ could
NOT add single eub TO It's stature by forming andhccs
and assuming the work aud duties oil an organ i0f any
body. -
AN ESCAPE WORTH CELEBRATING.
From tn. Springfield Rtpgbioah
Ais well that ends well The attempt to
cap1ure TaE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE and lead II chains
to grace u party triumph mas broken down IN slsnai
tim5rei in the leading article In which Horace Greeeys
trusted associates and trained eutenans announce ts
escape OF his darling from the jaws of the lons we 90
not know that any has the right TO una faut Win
It, IL is certainly an escape worth m
rejoicing Brains aud principles nave catleu te
day against politics and greenbacks III Is NOT sIhpy
THE TRIBUNE that has been rescued nom proiahe anu
profaung hands, ~ is journalism that has won an un-
hoped for and most significant victory ,., l.,
rhymes and outside efforts TO get possession of the
paper have resulted in change OF propreorshp tnst
large majority OF the stock Is now concentrated IN the
hands OF those whom Mr.. Greeley trusted and trained
and whose highest ambition IS 10 carry on his paper pre-
that henceforth is price whatever win which
any stranger buy it-it Is beyond reach" Aner
noble and complete vindcaon Of their dead ohief, they
pass TO delnition of the future policy Of the paper IL
win be Republican In politics. as he was Kepnehean 70
the day his death but IL will occupy that hgn grouhd
| of candid independence" on which he left II.
IL VIII support as far rs possible an Administration
that bears Republican name; but II IL nobody ON
iiana crime II denounces the CredI Mobnier scandal
and abhors the degradnton of the Civil Service When
Republican leaders guilty OF oppression, fraud brlb
ecssF any eS are Rpncans No party are
strong enough overcome Independence or muzze
waited purpose this fidelity the wishes of the dead
the new owners Of the paper place at the head OF Ine e
ed by Horace Greeley" IL Is inscription that Is Ut
once admonition Indictment, and inspiration.
| THE BEST RESULT POSSIBLE.
| From The Eoodrk Adverhs.r.
| The long agony is over and the future pro-
prieorshp settled AS it is sditofially stated this
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efforts gain control OF the paper. and wrest It from
the purpose TO which late chief devoted It, some
changes have taken place in the proprietorshp and
large majority OF tho stock to-day permanently con;
centrated in the hands OF Mr. Greeleys chosen editorial
associatesJnen whom he trained for ihis particular
duty to whom he ntrusted the management CT his jour
nal in the gravest whom be hoDored with
the confidence OF his thoughts aud wishes aud whose
purpose II now is TO continue tbe work from which ne
was so suddenly called away. Their ambition to make
THE TRIBUNE of the future what Horace Greeley would
The same article Nays that q few dayS slntg Over
$4,000 paid for the bare control OF the paper, which,