The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-11
two TERMS ENOUGH.
The Herald at the Political Springs
of the Quaker City.
Morton McMichaePs Views of
Grant and Perpetual Power.
HINTS FOR REPUBLICANS.
John Forney'S Hopes that Common Horse
Sense Will Prevail.
Jefferson's Theory of Monarchs
and Emperors.
LEAD.
A. X. McClure's Brief but
Practical Observations.
A denomination in '76, and Then Look
Out for Squalls.
John FOrney'S Hopes that Common Horse
Sense Will Prevail.
Jef1erson's Theory of Monarchs
and Emperors.
Pennsylvania LEAD.
A. K. McClure's Brief but
Practical Observations.
A denomination in '76, and Then Look
Out for Squalls.

Out tor Squalls
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. Z, 1878.
Probably no subject OF late In which the in
terests of the country have been feature has Gre
ated such profound attention among the masses as
has that of 'Cesarsm." The simple idea OF third
term, with General Grant acting in the role Of
Caesar, has awakened train OF reflection among
the members of both political parties that Will un-
doubtedly in time make itself felt for good or for
evil throughout the country. The theme becomes
more interesting day by day over here, as the
views of the leading men OF the nation are made
clear through the columns of the HERALD.
Views OF Mr.. Morton Mchlichael.
In obedience 10 Instructions, your correspond.
ent sought and obtained the views on this sub
Iect Of three Quaker City representative men,
The first whom he saw was Mr.. Morton McMichael,
editor OF the North american ana United States
Gazette, and President ofthat most powerful organ
lzation, the Philadelphia Union League. His WELL
known warm personal friendship towards President
Grant led the HERALD representative to believe
that Mr.. McMichael was prepared to say something
IN relation to C9sarism that would prove exceed
ingly interesting In this he was not entirely mis-
taken. He received the correspondent politely
and then resumed his editorial chair Before COM
found time to obtain material for a short pen and
ink sketch OF the venerable Journalist. In appear
ance he Is about sixty years OF age, wore suit Of
dark blue flannel cloth and Ia OF short, stoutish
build. HIS head is large and is well shaped and Is
partly covered with short gray hair, while his eyes
are deep set and OF darkish blue; his grayish
mustache was trimmed la na1ttdt,e, and upon
the whole he bears striking resemblance to ex-
President Thiers which would be the more COM
plete did Mr.. McMichae resort to the use OF spec
tacles. His trim and cosey looking sanctum is on
the second moor OF the North American
and United States Gazette building, on Third
street, and was well flled with valuable
books Of reference ana the leading period-
Gals Of the day. Upon being informed that the
HERALD representative had called to ascertain his
views on the subject OF the third term Mr.
NcMichael at first exhibited little hesitation but
gradually became more communicative. In rela-
tion to that subject matter he said my dear str
] have read with considerable interest the HERALD
articles and have expressed my views on the SUBJ
ject IN my own paper; my candid opinion is that
neither General Grant the great mass OF the re-
publican party seriously entertain the idea Of q
third term. But in case 1t should be requisite for
the ONCE Of Chief Magistrate TO be filed thrice by
any individual and General Grant should be that
man have no doubt but that he would prove true
20 his trust"
CoRREsPoNpENT-what, in your opinion, would
such precedent lead tor Do you not think that 1t
would gradually lead TO the subversion OF repub.
hcanism in this country
Mr.. MCMICHAEL-No. sir, not bit of 1t. The
republicans do not desire to inaugurate the third
term system, and In I1y opinion they would do but
little towards aiding in such an object unless the
party was IN danger Of being disrupted, and 1t
became necessary to run for third term man
whose prestige would save It, The people, sir. are
superior to politicians to any combinations of
men to do harm. AS regards CGsarism, do not
hesitate to say that should General Grant be elected
Or third term, he would scorn to do anything that
would tend to bring disgrace upon the country or
upon himself by the usurpation OF powers not con-
stitutionaly conferred upon him. Casarism viii
net be attempted in this country, at least in my
day; and should 1t be essayed at any future time
the party who attempts to play the role will suffer.
The people are too intelligent for such thing to be
tolerated.
CoRREsPoNDENr-Do you think that the repub-
Dcans throughout the country would support Gen.
eral Grant tor third termY
Mr.. MCMICHAEL-I see no reason why they should
withhold their Suffrage from him In case Of such an
event. His administrations have been character
that he would Strive to do right placed IN Office
again. General Grant, however has no idea, as
lar AS am able TO ascertain to run again He is full
OF honors already, and, furthermore, desires rest,
and think IL not unlikely that he Will visit Europe
upon the expiration OF the second term. Besides,
there are other honest and patriotic republicans
that can be found for the ofice.
CoRREsPoNDENT-would you support him with
your Journal ssould he run third time
Mr. MCMICHAEL-I am republican by convic-
ton and am no partiZan. 1 have no obligations
beyond my own convictions of what is right. II
advocate the cause OF a third term candidate, and
should support General Grant IL nominated.
or these IN she main MT
after thanking him for his kindness, your CORE.
epondent retired.
Colonel Forney, OF the "Press.o
Immediately afterwards sought the editorial
lair OF Colonel John W. Forney of the Press This
consisted OF large and elegantly furnished cham
Der on the second moor of the Press building cor.
ner Of Chestnut and Seventh streets. Mr. Forney
was found pufing briskly at fragrant Havana
and overhaulng an address which he contemplates
delivering at the Texas State Fair. He received
the HERALD representative with his accustomed
urbanity but regretted that his time was so urgent
that he could not then enter into the subject OF
Casarism, but would be at leisure later in the
afternoon At three O'Clock P. M called again.
He was there, and the subject matter was dis
cussed.
Colonel Forney said that he did not know re.
publican in Pennsylvania who favored the idea OF
O third term, and every one who had spoken TO
INN on the subject had either regarded It as one
Of the HERALD's excellent newspaper novelties, or
had denounced It as a dangerous precedent. He
said that he had the highest personal and political
regard Tor President Grant; that ne Thought tnat
II the President possessed any special quality IL
was common sense or, as the sportsmen say
"horse sense.u He recollected that In November
of 1867 General Grant was honestly averse 10 be.
coming a candidate for President In view OF all
the necessary sacrifices and troubles, and much
that General Grant predicted then as conse.
guence OF his acceptance OF the Presidency mas
been fulfilled TO the letter.
"Now. believe" resumed the Colonel, "that n
Grant was TO join this movement for q third term
" would create such an uproar es wouc utterly
destroy his fame, and therefore Joined the vete
ran republican editor OF the Miners Journal In
calling upon the republican press to place the seal
Ol cOndempa alton upOu thia third term movement