New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-02
DRIFT or POLITICAL DISC USSION.
NEW MEASURES AND NEW MEN DEMANDED.
From In, san Francisco ChroAt> tRepl
IoN L., h. 81


Prom IN, san Francisco Chront1 tRepl
What claim upon the confidence of the peO-
pie does the Republican, party Of to-day possess This
Is serious question, which must shortly con
mand the careful consideration OF party leaders and de-
ermine not simply the issue Of the next general cleo
ton, but the future OF that political organization TO
which our country owes than % any other. Not
without apprehension can we view tne prospect sas
ing to protect citizens abroad the shame at home
Of our Internal Revenue system with its dsg M
classes the open fragrant interference by the Federal
Administration in state politics In behalf always OF
their most immoral and corrupt elements these sna
other kindred matters which might dwell upon wero
t necessary to further strengthen our position all go 70
show that there sad paueity OF moral force 10 INC
leadership OF the Republican party among me men 70
cipes, and that completely have they betrayed tbe
trust reposed In them, there is actually nothing left IN
the shape Of good ground upon when 20 lnVe DnDno
confidence IN regard TO which they have not placed the
party In seeming antagonsm TO the honesty ana moral
both demanded for the coming struggle u AN
effort to be made for the preservation OF the &
either will be very difficult OF attainment.
GOV DIX's REELECTION Ss. LIE TIC, sn Conceded
The Democrats, if in the minority, do not
lack man capable OF representing inc people WIN
credit But the ie must turn % Val @ma9nt 10
more than honorary distinction sucn n change IN
the t5a Spes Of he place satisfactorily in tue
main, and many Will be In favor or allowing MN
among the leading Republicans that on the mere prin
eiple Of rotation his DAYS may be numnereu, basues
because OF tine veto OF the Local option D These men
have personal anpatby TO Gov Z, but they are so
Jealous In their cause want make IL prominent
ISSUE and they will vote for none who VIII not syinpa
thize with them 1t Is impossible TO tell whether there
is any significance their present STATE OF feeling.
They may change their minds yet-temperance parties
have izzied out-or they may grow Ia strength 90 I
for Democracy to step in and win The last state elee
Imitation bill by the President and ts prompt support
by Mr.. DIX have reacted fayoraby 10 the latter.
VITALITY OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
We never supposed that the life of party
to depend upon its wickedness OF its failures bIt
the speedy dissolution of the Republican party upon Its
good lighting It's virtues aud its successes IL strikes
that they must not become too Vrlous unless tney 90
sired their be cut short OF course these men
cons connected herewith Iaese were always part Oh
their warfare and their fasity has been established ny
verdict OF the people ana these reasons given Tor
believing that the Republican party VIII soon succuV
rs that they have faith In their own eharses We
Lave considerable confidence in the vitality OF the De-
nocracy since It's LIBERAL reenfOTCement, nave Oeen
fully Identified with IL; but while that old party asts
and continues its efforts to subver the principles OF our
Government either the bloody field OF Rebellion or IN
the corrupt shades Of Tanmany Hall the kepuDnctn
organization must continue the battle Tor the rsnt ahd
for free institutions. We do not believe IN that Prov.
dence that cuts of the good and leaves the DAD 10 ave
and flourish.
SIGNS OF A DEMOCRATIC REVIVAL.
From liz ALBANY iTgus (D,s.I
The people are arousng themselves, and
scrutnzing the action OF the great parties IN our
country The bold vigorous, and sautary action OF
Jefferson jackson, Benton, aud the men OF their times
country controlled by the principles which guided their
action. We daily hear best citizens express wish
to see the Democracy again In power VITA sueh men
portion OF their former openly
with them In this wish. From all parts OF thus state,
and from various sections IN Others have the same
wish emanating from prominent men OF all parties.
They weary with the confusion, uncertainty ami mus
government which so universally prevails and express
their desire Tor peace quiet ana happiness under Ihe
effective management and protection Of the good old
Democratic party, actuated by the unsesn instincts
which controlled In the better days oftne Republic. Inc
day OF change and reform is at hand, and tue present
| hopes OF the people viii soon be realized.
FAILURE OF THE PRESENT CONGRESS.
Prom Tia ST. Louis Republican (indD
After four months OF parliamentary dllly-
dayng, Congress is getting ready TO extend the cam
pagu OF talk three months longer Seven months OF
legislation and another instament to com
more thoroughly nonsenscal waste OF time and
money Was there ever liner Illustration Of
the noble science Of how not 10 do t IL Is idle 20
expect Congress to reform itself In this particular
Nne-teDths OF the members OF Senate and House ara
professional politicians In politics they live, aud moye
and have their being, aud well satisfied
when engaged IN what are facetously called their de-
alterations. The remedy for this expensive 9Omoast.
hands OF the people. Will they apply iii
| PROSPECTS FOR FREE BANKING LAW.
From The Philadelphia Pres lhPl
| Nobody who reads the papers can doubt
that the existing banks and indeed, most or the hard
money papers, quite wiling 10 yield 10 the freebank
ng law, II IL be constructed in tue interest VI the
present Institutions Let US be thankful for so much at
least IL is notice TO tue friends OF fair play and equal
distribution Congress that they can win some relief AZ
they wise. Up TO this writing the whole machinery
OF legislation finances at Washington has been made
managed by the banks and now That the latter have
got tired OF the business or have become cautious in
view Of the gathering tempest We may, perhaps set
free-baDkng law worth something. But there must DO
good deal of Watching and not quito 90 much CON
| hdence ia appearances.