New-York tribune., 1876-07-10
COY. KlYES SPE4ES.

Gov. Hayes has spoken and his voice has 70
uncertain sound. 1t utters clear, manly, un-
equiyocal declaration of principles which en-
body the strongest desires Of all honest ard
thinking American citizens. The country has
waited to bear from him something more dis
tinct and assuring than the vague promises OF
the Cincinnati platforms and it will not be
disappointed. The staud he takes in favor OF
q reform of the Civil Service is accompanied
by q terse and vigorous aTrMwmcnt OF the
present system, especially referring to the par
tisqn services now exacted from those holding
Office under the Government, and closes with the
strongest proof of sincerity which Gny cau"i-
date could give. When Gov. Hayes says ::
Believing that the restoration of the CiYll
" Service to the system established by Wash
"ington, and followed by the early Presidents,
"can be best accomplished by an Executive
"who is under no temptation to use the
"patronage of his Office to promote his
Gown reelection, l desire to perform
"what | regard as n duty, in stating
"now my infiexible purpose, if elected, not to
"be candidate for election to second
"term," ,"-he strikes the true keynote of Re-
form. We are greatly nj taken II this deciaIa-
ton will not be hailed throughout Che whole
country as the earnest of better days. Was
there not some years ago, a candidate WHO
accepted The nomination only on condition that
he should be renomuated! This Is certainly
not the same voice We then heard.
In regard to the financial question, when
Gov. Hayes says he stands by his record we
know exactly where to find him. In the few
sentences which he adds, the public Will be
convinced that he means, if elected, TO apply
the sole specific to our present disorders. He
distinctly declares himself in favor of the
speedcst way to the resumption Of specie pay
meEts. This is plain and simple and all subj
cient.
The resolution relating to public schools and
their release from all sCctaIian Interference
and control, is emphatically approved. Gov.
Hayes then takes occasion to express his scntl
ments in regard to the Southern States much
more fully ard earnestly than the somewhat
guarded utterancc of the platform. Without
formulating his views of the occurrences
of the Past, his frank and evidently heart-
felt words on behalf of equal and
unimpaired justice, honest local govern
ment, and the fullest protection OF the
lights of all classes, undOr tho Constitution.
leave no doubts as to his policy. lie sees that
there can be DO true pacihcation without
peace order, and the rule Of law. His pledge
to the people Of the South will be accepted III
Tie same good faith winch inspired ii.
The closing paragraph reiierates the main
points of the declaration Of principles. No
reference Is made TO The minor planks Of the
platform, including the safe and meaningless
expression in regard 10 revenue. But the
great and pressing demands of the country
ore recognized in language which cannot be
mistaken. 1t Is the voice of an honest man, .
true patriot, a sincere reformer, speaking Just
what he means. Since he has been nominated
he has received many accossions of support
from sources which might have been alien
ated; but Gov. Hayes, henceiorth, is his own
l..t advocate