New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-08-23
DRIFT OF POLITICAL DISCUSSION
KING CAUCUS IN A BAD WAY.
Eyota The San Erd0rlscO Bufteffu (RSp)

One of the most refreshing signs of the times
for regeneratng the c0rruptons which have grown up
in our political system is the fact that there appears 10
be general movement against caucus domination.
Connecticut set the example II nOnths ago Dy rejecting
Senator Ferry against caucus dctatiOn, following II mp
this year by refusing 10 eject supreme CouII Juukes
whose only qualifications were the influences they pos
NewYork dIsregarded caucus nominations entirely,
voting for men upon their merits Inc ann Duler paf
declaring that 1t is only by packing caucuses that Butler
can become the regular Republican nominee Tor Gov
ernor of Massachusetts. We glad to note similar
disposition in this State. 1t has been by strictly o6eyng
the edics OF king that California has had folsed
upOn her some of the worst class OF politicians. Inc
Republicans cannot make better departure than has
been resolved upon in many county conventions, peug
ing the nominees for the Legislature to disregard all
caucus nominations for the legislature looking to the
election Of any railroad candidate to the United states
Senate If the doctrine "to the victors belong the
spo is setting party above county ar coPPiTo SSc9e
conscience and honesty King caucus has onihyed ms
usefulness and it will be gain TO The country when we
are called upon TO sing his requiem
THIRD TERM TALK.
From The Raleigh sentinel lDem)
THE YORK TRIBUNE has well written
article on the "Third Term" 1t certainly contains
much that is very sensible We were puzzled toward
the last the article 10 know precisely what that paper
we mst judge from present indications shsqn not only
that President far IRON impossible but that tits
enTe out the range Of @ that S Dc me Best
1t would indeed be a strange combination OF elrcnm-
stances that could ever make Grant the best nomina
be able to in that light. But further on, The TRB'
UNE says: ~, -. -
forced the rnom At PhSsps but no one in%Ts nov os
they will cosHT ., Ss y. spa Business e Sp. ]
Of state conventions 1sa warn asn1oOn o Ps Ols On ~
eefnn the matter No one denOunes' him. BY resolution or
Grant as guilty Beast Butler, and we doubt If he
is any better man. The article concludes:
from any one mans ambition rather from the disposition
enthrOn The and make the party supreme That done and s
We perhaps ct.asm bst something infinitely wos
We are inclined 70 think The TRIBUNE correct in ITS
diagnosis
TRUE CONDITION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
from The Her-Harea RegiSter lD~nl
1t is all very well to talk about the Democratic
party being intact, but every man who has given any
attention to passing events knows that TINS IL not true
cratic County Convention III Democratic county. A
large proportion OF the delegates who attended the
Columbus Convention Democrats OF the strictest
sort OF them were leaders in the party The only
thing which divides the opposition In Ohio seems TO US
democratic ticket or Liberal ticket, SO long the
principles which the candidates advocate are Demo
TO show that the Democratic party not maintaining
its organization We ind that the journals which have
their connection with IT, In Iowa the Democratic party
ia virtually disbanded. The chairman Of its state
the Oranges, and IT is understood that no Con-
ventOn OF the Democratic party viii be held ihese are
The acton of the Oranges in the meantime promises
disrupt the Republican party Probably Tn os dssy
settle question whether we are to have new deal
in politics but from present rsyoou Of
some kind.
BACK-PAY DEFENDERS,
I've Montgomery lAthD AdreTitser ana mdif lDe"J
THE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE satlrlzes with sort
OF bitter humor the letter OF the Hon. Willis b. Macnen,
Temporary United states Senator from Kentucky, In
attempted defense OF his conduct as salary grabbs
THE TRIBUNE very clearly the nature OF the assault
Iansop and other fathess Senators and Representa-
tyes have guilty IL can also perceive that ony
corrupt people could tolerate proceeding 30 wen CAL
cnIated TO shock sentiments OF honest ana unco
rnnted citizens THE TRIBUNE able 20 see this ana 10
reiuke in strong aud very appropriate terms tne D
morality of transaction equally sudacous ana shame
iessS ii is right wheni saying that the people nave
certainly Judged OF this backpay business without pas
SION they have heard all It's advocates have 10 say
ihev have made up their minds with deiiDeraton ana
n MIR Machen lives long enough he VIII ma lhat tncy
have got right about IT, without any perauVen'We'
THE DEMOCRATIC REVIVAL
From T,k Boston IrapeLsr tk'p.l ~,
VIII the Democrats gain anything by the
resumption of tneir old PLATFORM Permanently, they
gain nothing; and temporarily, mol much, any
thing. We regard their being one or tnelr
last steps toward the grave that is yhwnhe LOT sne.
They temporarily gain only as SOhseque.tse
OF extensive Republican dlSsenslOns OUT wherever TUG
Republicans united they receive no encourage
nel IN Massachusetts, there are men VINO ar ~ vel;
vlndctve In their opposition 10 others that they Wvuu
gladly have the Democracy triumph, II that shouu pe
necessary 10 feed their gTudge but the great DOuy oi
Republican voters are the victims Of such pSltry ice
mg, and they VIII Ia TINS old departure OF
Democracy additional reason for R@puO-
cn unity order that the attempt 10 revive the yciY
dry OF very ancient politics meet wlth tho
usual fate OF experiments that alike unsceutc and
nOIscnhlyal