The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-05

Some 90 so far as TO say the letter is plain bid
for third term. They lay stress on the fact that
the very same republicans OF Pennsylvania gave
MIN just as good an opportunity TO speak out last
year. when IN convention they nominated Hart
rant for President, and that III the canvass last
iall the third term was made strong issue; but
yet he spoke notn
s.Ie explains all that in his etter.r
'.we, Senator, has there been or Is there in
Washington or elsewhere any serious movement
10 run Grant Tor third term?n
mot that am aware OF. know OF no such
movement. | don't think such q movement
exists. At all events, have no information lead
Ing to any other conclusion"
THE TURN OF THE TIDE.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA,
KENTUCKY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, KANSAS AND
OHIO PRONOUNCE AGAINST THE THIRD TERM
SOUTH CAROLINA ALONE IN ITS GLORY.
AS an indication OF the sentiments that obtain
In the ranks or the republican party in reference
to the third term, quotations are given below
from the proceedings OF recent republican con-
ventions and also some brief extracts from the
opinions expressed on the same question by lead.
ing ana influential members OF that political
organization. The action OF representative bodies
speaking, as they do, Tor large communities, tells
very forcDly or the opposition that exists toward
more than eight years in the Presidential office.
The decided ana unmistakaole ground just taken
by the republicans OF Pennsylvania in the premises.
and General Grants letter on the same topic
invest the subject with renewed II not
greater interest than ever. The quotations could
be extended to much greater length but enough
Is furnished to show the drift OF opinion In the
party that twice elected Grant Chief Magistrate.
1t will be noticed that South Carolina stands
alone In support or the third term, and 1t will not
be forgotten that in New Hampshire. where the
republicans declared against third term, the
party was measuraDly successful while In Con-
necncut, where no reference was made TO the
matter by the Republican Convention, the demo-
Gratis carried all before them in the late state
election.
Pennsylvania SPEAKS FIRST.
The Pennsylvania Republican Convention fired
the first gun against the third term scheme.
Coming from the representatives OF the party in
the second State In the Union the effects were OF
the greatest importance. The resolution was
adopted August 10, 1874. 1t reads:-
That entertaining the fullest confidence in the high
personal integrity ability and statcsmanship of cover
a0 our hs o as
candidate Tor nomination to the Presidency in 1876
SOME PLAIN TALKING.
Mr.. Dckey, OF Lancaster, ex-member OF Con-
gress, in moving the adoption OF the resolution,
ernor Hartranft, for the PresIdency-;hat the re-
pubcans, not only OF Pennsylvania, but OF the
nation at large, were moved TO put forward Pres
ioentia candidates at this early day by desire to
stop the SANDERS that are being uttered against
the existing President General Grant He said
the President was in no position to speak for him.
SELL but that he did not entertain any aspirations
toward third term. he would not depart from
the precedent established by Washington the
from II, but If he had then the time had come Tor
the great republican party TO assert It's adherence
to that precedent and its opposition TO any filing
Of that once for three terms by President OF the
United States.
THE KANSAS REPUBLICANS
On the Goth OF August, 1874, the Kansas Repuo-
lican Convention adopted the appended resolu-
tion. The action followed close on the proceed
ings in Pennsylvania
Resolved That the unwritten law enacted by the ex-
sS@ to the nrS n term Z
tion, ana ouaht never be violated
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS.
The following constituted bne OF the resolutions
adopted by the New nampsnire Republican Con-
vention on the 18TH or January LAST
Unalternble oppositicn to the election OF any man TO
the Presidency OF the United States tor third term.
THE KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS.
At the recent Republican State Convention IN
Kentucky one OF the resolutions adopted declared
against third term. The language employed
was not very direct or emphatic, but vet mani
tested feeling OF hostility TO the denomination OF
General Grant.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENDORSEMENT.
On the>l4th OF September, 1874, the South Caro-
lima Republican Convention declared Itself IN
favor OF third term for General Grant. No state
has ventured to follow in the footsteps OF the Pal
metto Commonwealth The comfort to be derived
from this action cannot amount 10 much. The
negroes and INSCRIPTIONS carpet-oaggers who
formed that BODY desired no more than to natter
the President and to establish themselves more
firmly in his favor. The resolution reads:-
Resolved That in the distinguished soldier and
Who in peace wel war possess that dcity o.
sure tranquility at home respect abroad and the perma-
nency Of the good and glorious principles which have
to which belong, aud Tor this we pledge our.
r assured S y % dons W ,ss or 1 hs
peace and unity throughout the whole country
EX-GOVERNOR DIX. OF NEW YORK.
few days before the election In this state last
fall Governor Dix, at a public meeting In the.
cooper Institute, expressed himself as fol-
lows:-"T am asked, fellow citizens. my
opinion as to the third term. Although have
regarded the discussion OF the question as
premature l have not hesitated to give cirect
answer 10 any question which has been personally
addressed TO me. gave my opinion when asked
in this way. weeks ago, months ago. have not
been willing to thrust myself forward in this can
vass with any declaration OF my views, but as the
question is put 10 me will answer 1t frankly be-
cause know very well that II did not answer IL
directly q misconstruction would be put ON my
silence. say, then, distinctly, that am not In
favor or third term,w
The opinions OF otner prominent republicans
follow
GOVERNOR MOVES, OF OHIO,
says :-"Now, as to the third term. There is no
difficulty in this regard with us. The only fear We
ever entertained was that the democrats appre.
claung at us true value the excellent admnistra-
tion or General Grant, would want TO steal him
from as as their candidate. General Grant recog.
nizes just iorcbly as you do just forcibly as
our democratIc brethren 90 thar this Is the VIDE.