New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-09-16
SENTIMENT OF THE PRESS.
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TAe Philadelphia Ohronfck Iad)
The general disposition to treat what Is
know as the third term movement as Joke. a
causeess ewspaper scare, is not an indication OF In
the unwrtten law" which forbids the election OF any
the Presidency for more than two term main:
Washington down. this limitation has been universally
recognized that the idea Of any one attempt
and people could not be brought to believe
the most devoted supporters OF personal govern.
ment. We have nothing TO make us believe thai
changed; but we agree with THE NETWORK TRIBUNE
In thinking IL worth while for the political parties 10
the several states TO plainly declare taeir respect loe ~
the reckless ambition OF the Presidents personal sup
Is eabsurd to say that when Gen. Grant shall hun
self have indicated wish for reelection. Mil be
is possible way in which he could indicate this wish
except through those VINO are known TO be closest IN
daily press is from these that the proposition has
On the other hand, be could at any time put an
would not be candidate again, aud this he has noe
chosen to do. He may not wish TO be exposed 70
the asking has come only from those about him but
he might at least, If he be as modest as ne is
Republican has been making IN his behalf Whatever
thought OF this matter by the country at large
we are not alarmed about IT, that the
idea that third term has been thought OF must
try until it shall be in way finally disposed Of The
President has apparently made up his mind 10 lee things
what It may; he ought to DO made TO understand by
the OF his own political household. that the
sooner he disavows and separates himself from this
revolutionary scheme the better for himself and for oil
concerned.
40 REASON FOR THIRD TERM
Fron TAs PatsourgA GaSete lR,p)
Looking at the subject in the light of its own
merits fail to see any good reason why third term
should be granted to any man. Such course VIII NOS
lessen party strife nor serve to give stability or perms
ment does not consist In this Whenever the time
arrives that the Central Government Is tue solo
RELIANCE Tor permanency to our institutions.
archy The people constitute bond OF strength; and
the Judgment Of power with the people must ever be tho
%as mere rope OF sand az the outbreak OF the rebel
lion the purpose OF the people o7resist all attempts
to destroy this Union made Us strong not
rope, as well. The idea never be admitted that
one particular Is necessary 70 the maintenance
OF free institutions At the present We can think OF
O half dozen persons who could I'LL the PRESIDENTIAL
office acceptaby. Nor is it TO be overlooked that re-
peated elections OF 20 tempt the Presep-
Grant r has dome we'll and can leave office with the
esteem OF the peope and have the faith that he is
not an aspirant for third term In the Presidential
'A''' THIRD TERM NOT DANGEROUS
From 7A Troy Pres (DcpAl
THE TRIBUNE is satisfied that the banner is
NJ last unfured and that ITS legend s '-Grant and
third term." Well have doubted that the per
chiefly interested would Insist upon his loyal sup
Of its coming In at the head OF the poll Mr. Grant will
let his hold until he 10 choked OF and he has
not wit enough 10 that In such metaphorlcal
choke Ia all that man should ask for We do not fear
that Gen. Grant will overthrow our liberties and We
think from the manner in which tho friends able 10 do
injury, whom he has taken 10 his arms are being
slaughtered by their constituents that long before Dis
third term he would be 50 solitary ia Washing
ton that he would pray for II 10 end. No, our Only
trouble Is that II Is Uy Grant who 10 be advsnceo
The contemplation VI this name fatigues inc mug
nation"