The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-11-04
News paper Revolution,
THE CHANGE IN THE CHI
CAGO TRIBUNE.
HOW 1T WAS BROUGHT ABOUT

lhe report thht the chicago 1ribuno
had changed hands led Post and Mail
reporter to call on tho Hon. Joseph
Medill, at tho Office Of that paper, this
morning, in order to ascertain definitely
the facts il the case.
1t has long been known in journalistic
circles that tho conduct Of tho Tribune,
since its detection from tho ranks of the
Republican party, has not boon satisfac-
tory to all tho managers, Mr.. Medill In
particular. On political matters it has
boon Known that Mr.. Medil and Mr..
Horace White, who has been the rospon-
sib!e editor Tor the past three or four
years, have not been Ia accord. But the
exact facts can best be learned from Mr..
Medilrs own words.
In answer to the reporters inquiry, Mr.
Medill stated that the report of tito sale
~ns substantial correct. Mr.. White has
| sold three-iifths Of his stock, and ret ms
two.hfths Ms nm Investment Mr.. Cowles
has also sold three-lftbs OF his stock, and
remains as business manager. position
which he has filled for nearly u years.
Mr.. White has had desire tor soma time
to So abroad year or 60. and that il prob.
ably the reason Of his selling out. They
said that they would sell if they got their
B'htSI W NNJ hhAth IL "Oulu ftll ~
cheap enough. At one time l thought
that they had purchased my stock.
al have purchased 60 shares for the sum
OF 100000, which gives mo loo shares,
and leaves % in the hands Of others. some
of which my brother holds. This gives
me absolute control"
Reporter--'W What will be tho future
course Of tho Tribune?
Mr.. Those who were ac-
quainted with me while i had the control
Of the Tribune remember what my poll.
tics we're. l have always been a Rebuff
lican since the party was organized, about
twenty-one years ago have been indie
pendent in many respects. The Tribune
hereafter
WILL I'VE REPUBLICAN.
1t will not be tho organ Of any person,
clique or faction, but will endeavor to
represent the sentiments of the majority
OF the Republican party and tho best in
terests Of the country. Its criticisms will
be MS free and Independent rs of yoro.
have always held the theory that the
Tribune could do more good in correcting
errors in the party by being inside than
outside Of its ranks. | believe that the
people of the Republican party are ccm-
leaders, and that it is not necessary to 90
TO the Democrats to have it done
Repoi ter-'When will this change take
place
Mr.. Medlll-' November o. They offer
ed to give possession on the 4!h, but was
not ready
Reporter--'What changes will be made
in the management
Mr.. Medlil-'My brother, Samuel j.,
VIII DO managing editor, aud | shall act |
rs editor-in-chief. No other changes have |
been determined on. There will DO no |
violent changes in the personnel OF the |
editorial force. Most OF tho men now |
employed have been associated with me !
previously. i have done nothing IN the |
way OF editorial work for four years and |
n half and have been actively connected |
with the paper for the last sixteen years
Reporter is there anything elso you
" sh 10 say
MIR. Medill-It might be proper to
state that the differences among the man.
ayers have always been puraly political
Mr. White retires with the good will of
all his associates, TO take furlouph
When he returns We will see what will be
done. 1t remains with himself to deter
mine. Mr.. White came into the paper
eight or nine years ago, and took charge.
For five years | worked with him, aud
there was no autocraey, 30 to speak, 10 he
paper. ! don't remember that | ever
wrote an article, and | wrote largely,
which WAS not inserted Just MS written,
After l hauled of, Mr.. White had TO as.
sumo all the responsibility.
The interview closed by Mr.. Medill stat
ng that Mr.. Bross retains the same in.
crest ~ before, He has been absent
rom the city during the negotiations, and
VIII hrst learn OF the change when he re-
urns. Mr. Medill further stated that
Mossrs. White and Cowles wanted the
course OF the paper settled to
ne satisfaction Of SO large a
'ockh older AS himself Mr.. Cowles wrote
o MIN In Europe, stating that they would
ell out or buy him out entirely, and il
vas uncertain Tor some time which way
ne matter would go They made him an