New-York tribune., 1874-03-18

/ THE COMING MASSACHUSETTS sENArOR-CHANCES OF
mEssRs. ADAMS, HoAR, AND DAwEs-vIEws OF
THE BOSTON PREss-MOvEMENrs or POLITE
CLANS.
iBr rELsGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNAL
Boston. March 1.-The canvassing of the
Senatorial question fairly begun today, but not
the eagerness which DO expected from the
approach OF the day OF election. The question
which divided tho Legislature last year In the case OF
the VcePresident what should be considered due
OF vacancy. threatened arise at tme but
IL tacitly decided consider formal announce
ment from tho Governor OF Mr.. Summers
death notice that existed
and the election viii therefore Tuesday
next. The members all at sea The only adj
has been that there virtually but three canc
dates IN the held-CAares Francis Adams f. lockwood
Hoar. and Henry L. Dawes There has Deen more talk
to-day about Mr. Adams and his friends feel hopeful
The Journal fnches decidedly. however and seems to
fear that Butler may hold the balance OF power. He
has only about 50 pledged supporters out OF the 2so
members OF the joint convention and therefore they
don't want to risk going election without eau
Gus which, IL bo denied would be almost fatal to
Mr. Adams's chances The Journal wants to beat
Butler but wants to take tho sures IL the least
desirable, wav I. says this afternoon:
None can have higher appreciation OF the abilities
and services Mr. Adams than nave, but To choose
hun Senator from Massachusetts, at this time, passing
over the many unquesoned ex 23nents OF our organfs
desertion OF the Republican party. Nevertheless,
frankly say that If Mr.. Adams can pass the or
deal OF a strict Republican Caucus and Obtain the
nomination, we Will support him. We say tine
same OF any other man yet named m TINS con
best available standard Of Judgment 1t is diff
thing the gong on or dropping ono
up Quo VINO may be supposed bo to Demo
cratic sympahes aud votes. Where IL thls process 10
parting in the least from the right course The caucns
wants OF the xgoncy. IL holds the organna-
that may rife honest convictions Of tine mayor
y ana it supplies direct the aIrest and truest
method OF evolving what all are now looking Tor,
the next Republican Senator OF Massachusetts.
The Traveller ia unfortunately situated To be sure
Mr. Dawess friends the idea OF alliance be-
tween him the Essex statesman, and yet as between
Dawes aud Hoar Butler would undoubtedly use every
fort Ito elect Dawes as tho less dangerous and
easily cOncated opponent OF the two But The Traveller
having supported Boutwell, and steadily accused Dawes
Of being CONCERNED in the Credit Mobier scandal cannot
now support him for senator. Therefore 1t contents
itself win the following:
The most prominent OF the candidates. those who are
talked Of by the press and the pu0e, are Messfs
Of portion Democrats and Of newsDapers OF the
STAMP of THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, The Springfield Re
publican and The Boston Advertiser, The AGrertser nav
ing abandoned Judge H0ar for reasons that are not d
cut fnd. We trust that this caDvats may proceed
without tnat of candidates which has MARKED
mauy OF the elections In this Commonwealth and
that the legislators coming together IN ner respective
prcu1lced by ISLANDERS tnat political opponents are
too ready to inventor circulate.
The Transcript says:
The Transcript has already expressed Its preference
for ox-Judge J.. l.. HOar as Mr. Summers successor II
IL ia deemed advisable drop partisan Considerations
entirely IN eecIDg Senator for the snort tern 30 can
dIdate could be named 80 emnently qullned Cd the
score ataiHmeuts, civic experience mental
breadth, and unbendgg, rigorous prObity when wOui
be perpetual rebuks co all the corrupL0ns ana den
meuts OF modern pOlitlc az the Hon Chafes rrdncls
ADAMS II the able Mitdlesex Representative cannot
be spared the popular branch of Congress heh eC
the great Senator'S mantle faii the distinguished
Ml-sAchusetts arbitrator at GENEVA, who requires no
certificates OF incOuuptoilI,y as guarantee Oh stead
fast integrity.
Many members Of the Congressional delegation left
for Washington this morning. including Judge Hoar.
Gen Butler remains behind to how he can best pro-
mote HI ends III the approaching election. The Hon.
Henry L. Pierce will leave tomorrow night The Hon.
Avah CrocSer will leave for the South TINS week for the
benefit OF MS ncaltE.