The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-11-13
rspeclal dispatch 10 the baltimore SUM-
The President and the Propesed re-
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w,surSaras, November 11.-The Presi'
aont IN conversation to-day, observed tnat
,he assertion that he and bis Cabinet would
attend a conference Of Republican senator's
and representatives to be held in Philades'
n,ia, or. IN fact, any @here else, was entlrey
unauthorized. He sees no necessity LOT d
conference. rs far as he IL Concerned VI
course the action that the Republican con-
r,ressmen NAV see fit TO take in view OF the
results of The recent elections is q matter OF
their own concern, but that he Will coope-
rate with them in their proposed meeting IS
entirely without foundation.
In speaking of the elections, the president
said that he did not consider the Democratic
victory as by any means permanent, though
he thought that any indiscreet statements or
measures on the part Of the Republicans
might render il 50. He looks upon the re-
sulls OF last week as brought about manly
br local c.lses, such as the dissatisfaction oil
Republican voters with their candidates.
There we're some nominated who bad been
associ,ted with measures odious to the peo'
nile. and politicIl combinations had been
formed which were Objectionable. He lndl-
cated decided aversion TO The political rings
which had been formed ID various STATES
These ripca for sonc years past bad been
run in interests which The people would no
longer submit to, aud having failed 10 secure
redress within their own party they sought
Il without or rem lined passive.
The President remarked that the people had
now arrived at that degree Of intelligence
which enables them 10 discriminate between
right and wrong ia politics, and that party
leaders were held 10 a greater accountability
than was the case but Il few years ago. 10
this view OF the case he thought that the re-
suits in some instances were quite natural,
and acted as popular rebuke. In the emo
it will leave the political atmosphere brighter
and purcr. He said that there always had
been two parties in the country, and doubt
less always would lie that one was cneck
upon the other, and opened to the people
prompt means of redress. he hoped That
they would always avail themselves OF the
privilege, as the surest way to preserve the
Government from dcgencrating into mere
party machine, regardless OF principle.
The President thought that the stagna.
ton of business had in measure created
a spirit Of discomfort, which had reacted to
the disadvantage Of the Republican party.
The woman's crusade in Ohio and Indiana,
ard other similar movements, had also
drawn large number of persons, of oppo.
site interests, away. he thinks that with
wisdom and discretion on the part OF the Re-
publcans the lost ground may be regained.
In regard to appointments on the sole
ground OF political cXpedency, potwltb-
standing the pressure Of politicians, the Pre-
sident has decided to adhere 10 the rules Of
the civil service. lie believes that the ad-
yan,ageS claimed by party leaders TO be de-
rived from q free Use OF tue patronage OF the
Government are very much over-estlmated.
He thinks that principle should be superior
to oftice.holdiDg that it was not sound
policy, in view of the efficiency of the Gov
eminent service, to appoint or promote on
any other grounds than fitness for the posi-
ton.
Whatever may be the action Of the pro-
posed Republican conference, it is now GER
tain that no removals will be made on po-
litical grounds. AT the same time, it may
be stated that the President Is willing to do
whatever may seem best for the interests Of
the party if not in conflict with his settled
conviction OF bis duty in the faithful admin
Stration of the Government.
The story sent from here that certain
members Of the Cabinet rendered their re-.
sieuations Il few days ago, or that there are
any diSagreements in the Cabinet, is entirely
without foundation. Not only does perfect
harmony prevail, but on the general princi-
pies of policy and administration there are
no differences Of opinion.