Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26
POLITICAL.

The comments of the press OF the " estern
States upon the Independent Conventions
held last week in Indiana and Illinois are
agreed in declaring them failures so tar as
1 they are likely TO have any effect upon the
/ old organizations. Both Republicans and
Democrats are evidently greatly relieved by
/ the unsatisfactory work of the 1ndepend-
ents. whom they have for long time re
| garded with considerable anxiety.
There is evidence that Gov. Allen and
/ Senator Thurman are not the only Ohio
Democrats who are opposed 10 imitation
The Bucy-us Forum, published in Con-
/ gresham Berry's district, thus gives eva
dence that the people there are sound on the
I all-ImpOrtant question Men think quick
/ ly in the extremity of necessity. They VIII
see TO 1t in our conventions that no candid
ate shall be nominated or elected TO Con
gress who will not unequivoeally pledge
! himself TO oppose contraction of our ma
tiOnal currency. and favor wholesome and
| judicious issue OF more money for financial
relief and the promotion of public and pm
waite enterprise.
W nave seen the last of present effort to
compass either imitation or resumption. 1t
Is better 50 than that We should have had
sucha measure as must have emanated from
tins Congress in its present temper. II
Congress will now pass bill fixing the
limit OF legal tenders II will do an act Tor
which the country will be grateful, and DIS
charge IT, plan and imperative duty inca
HTaia
The Chicago Journal warmly recommends
George William Curtis as a suitable success
scr OF Senator tcntOn. We have no idea
that Mr Curtis can OF will be elected, but II
would be an honor 10 the State TO choose
such man Tor such position. Mr.. Curtis
Is now in the full flower OF a strong, rich,
noble and cultivated life. He has taste
for ana knowledge OF public affairs. lie Is
as true a. steel Not breath has solled his
reputation The only criticism that would
be INDUCED IN. would be 10 his honor
Rochester Express.
IL j. rather curious that the friends OF the
civil service reform system die not succeed
after all in securing in the House yea and
nav vote, as only twenty members were
found 10 demand that record be made.
General Hawley and Mr.. Kellogg both tried
hard TO secure the yeas and nays. IL Is
evidently felt that there may be day Of
reckoning on this question.
Congressman Berry. of Ohio. has been re
pudiated with scorn by ms Democratic con
stiruents in primary elections. Congress
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much as named TOR reelection. Both salary
crab5ers. on the other hand, Mr.. Foster,
Republican. who mad nothing to do with
salary grab. and who gave one zen. Butler
a sound searching. has the support not only
ol hi, own party, bat Of the opposition pres
in has district.
1t Is remarkable how strong the popular
prejudice Is against the back-pay swindle.
Two years ago the Republicans Of the Isl
Minnesota district elected the Hon Mark II.
uunneu o. Congress by 10000 majority.
Now has denomination Is looked upon "a
a sure f0rerunner of a party defeat. and the
chances are that 10 Will not be made. Inc
81. Paul Press leads the opposition 10 him.
90 SAYS the popular prejudice against him Is
SD strong tnAt the party IN It's present en-
ieealel condition cannot afford % burden
itself with MN. and a less objectionable
irau must be chosen
Iar~1n Browuiow has written another
letter. Iu winch. after adding emphasis 90
his former aenuncIatOn of the civil rights
bill. he announces MS determination 20 re-
tire from public life al tine end of MS pres
out senatorial term. lie has been IN very
feeble health Tor q long time.
Hon. John 4. kasson writes that his de-
clIEatiou of denomination has nothing o.
do with his position as Republican IT
simply means. ne says. THAT / don { care
enough for tins or any other office % spend
seven OF eight months of the year In hard
WORK i1r the public. and then 20 home and
spend the balance OF the time Tor she priv
leEe OF doing it,
The Dano0m3- u Qfcamla OF Belei1ntc, I
Pa. reports that Senator Cameron and Col /
torncy nave become rec0noIled that they I