New-York tribune., 1874-06-22
GOVERNOR TALBOT'S VETO.
!, HEAVY BLOW TO THE REPUBLICANS.


POPULARITY AT AN END-NEw EMBARRAssMENTs
IN THE PATH OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY-PRoB-
ABLE POLITICAL CONSEQUENCES.
PROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENCE THE TRIBUNE !
BosToN, June 15.-Ihe unexpected veto by Acting
Gov Talbot of the repeal of the State Constabulary
act has very much altered the aspect of political af
fairs III Massachusetts, This abolition Of the state
COnstabulary, which had become thoroughly odious
by its partial and corrupt enforcement OF the Pro-
hbitory Liquor law and its demoralizng operations
in connection with the elections bid fair TO revive
the waning loyalty TO party on the part of many
Republicans, and to prevent the Democrats making
a campaign with any prospects Of success against
those who have been so long dominant in the State.
1t promised 10 simplify affairs. too, regards the
Republican candidate for Governor this year and to
put Gov. Talbot's prospects ahead of those ofs all
ether aspirants. All this agreeable arrangement for
himself and his party has been spoiled by Gov. Tai
bots veto. He has put himself out of the list Of
candidates for the succession unless his party Is In
fatuated enough 10 invoke defeat; and he has made
its success with any man much more doubtful al
fair than it appeared a fortnight ago Nobody who
knows Gov Talbot Will be disposed TO question the
honesty of his action but as a of policy
worse mistake was never made. Even the more
moderate temperance men did not ask for Executive
interpOstion and nobody supposed that II could
possibly be obtained till the delay In action upon the
bill and the frequent presence of ultra-Prohibi-
tionists at the State House excited apprehension.
GEN. BUTLER NOT THE ONLY BUGBEAR.
The Republican leaders who have of late directed
the politics of the State likely now soon 10 be
brought realize that with the subsistence of Gen.
Butler their trials are not altogether ended There
bids fair to be trouble this year. for almost the first
time In their party existence, from their natural op-
ponents, the Democrats. Not that the Democrats
are any stronger this year than they have been for
many years previously. The reverse of this rather
is the fact. Bat they have through this action of
the Governor been afforded opportunity such as
has seldom before been offered Of making an impress
sion in the coming election and Of ralyng TO their
side a large number of voters who have not been in
the habit of acting with them. somewhat similar
prospect was before them last year. if they had had
the wisdom TO recognize IL. Had they then contln-
ned their alliance with the Liberal Republicans,
newed their pledges of the previous campaign. and
presented again the Hon. F w. Bird as their cand-
date for Governor, there are shrewd observers of
politics who believe that then they would have
achieved success Mr. Bird has his enemies in both
parties but he is able, independent, and progress
i've as every one admits. Nobody questions his
honesty and there is hardly better Informed man
as regards the subjects that pertain 70 State policy
within our borders Several thousand Liberal voters
were repeled by the narrowing of party lines that
excluded him yet despite all tins, such was the
Republican dissatisfaction that the Republican
majority was reduced from 1900 in the State TO
about 1900. This 70 some extent the result OF
accident and over-cOnfdence the part Of the Re-
publicans and they might have since strengthened
themselves against further danger by wise policy;
but this is just what they have thus far omitted TO
do ,..
a national organization than ever before the dis
satisfaction with the President aud his advisers has
enormously increased. and now, in addition, comes
the worst mistake in State policy on the part Of the
Governor that was ever made. The Democratic
leaders if they be not stonebnd cannot fail TO see
and to improve the prospect that this opens before
them. They are the only opposition party now in
existence, or likely to be in existence this year By
adopting liberal course, they may invite the Lib
eral Republicans and the thousands of dissatisfied
Republicans of stricter party standing 10 their
standard and with this aid. 1t is in their power 10
shake severely If not TO overthrow Republican
supremacy IN Massachusetts,,
THE OPPORTUNITY OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Very much depends, in this point Of view, upon
their wisdom IN declaring the party policy and Sc
Iectiug the party candidates. Democracy Of the
ante-var period is entirely affair of the past with
Ms The belief in it does not extend TO more than
handful OF intelligent voters IN the state Ihe bet
TOR sentiment among the Democratic leaders here is
against IT, and indeed when II binds full expression
there enough of this TO control the party favor
of n really progressive course. The Boston Post
though it advocated strict party nominations last
vaar has been generally inclined TO advanced views
in lis editorial articles An unobiectionabe plat
form might be made from these, which would be
likely to have the assent of al shades OF opposition
The difficulty will not chiefly be IN the agreement
as regards principles. 1t viii come rather, If 1t
come at all from the demand, such as was made last
year. that those OF the opposition who are not Dem
ocrats shall be compelled 10 enter the Democratic
marty 10 support these principles; in other words
that the spirit of 1873 rather than that of 1872 shall
prevail. There should at least be a recognition of
something beside the Democratic party in the oppo
siton if it is to have the best efficiency No one will
object TO the Democrats being represented in any
action that may be had. any ticket that may
be formed in proportion to their numbers. This, of
course would give them the candidate for Governor
and the preponderalce otherwise the State
ticket: bat if they are really in earnest In desiring
10 overthrow Republican rule at the State House
this year. they will go to the people with other Opin
ions than those purely partisan Democracy repre-
sented in their candidates for State officers.
With this promised 1t is of vital Importance that
they give to the people acceptable candidate for
Governor at the outset There is fair prospect that
they will do soeTwo gentlemen have been pro-
posed either of whom. if properly presented to the
people would unite the party thoroughly aud com
maud large vote outside. They are the Hon. VIM.
CASTOR the candidate who made such remarkable
ran Iass year, and the Hon. George NJ. Stearns of
Cl.icopee. Both ibese gentlemen are lawyers with
Wing antecedents both have ability integrity ana
a moderation as regards partisanship that makes
them acceptable cutside the party TANKS, ana ooth
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