The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-07-20
OPINIONS.

The New York Times says: s'The
essential dishonesty of the bargain that
placed Hendricks and Tilden together
on platform, which the friend of each
interpret as opposed to the views o. the
other, is beginning to have its effect on
tie public mind. 1t was expected that
Tilden would draw the hard money men,
and Henricks the soft money men. In
stead of this, Tilden disgusts the soft
money faction, and Hendricks alarms
those who really wish for sound cur
reney Deceit is seldom successful, but
deceit so gross and palpable as this must
necessarily work it's own exposure
The Dayton (Ohio) Journal says: son
the day the committee of which Sam
Tilden was a member pronounced the
war failure, General Hayes was lea
ding victorious brigade up the valley
of Virginia; when Hayes was entering
on his first term as Governor, Hidden
was still the council and political allay
Of Boss Tweed; while Hayes was SER
wing in the Union army, Tilden was
quarreling with the draft and lending
moral support to those who resisted it;
when HAYES enters the White House,
Tilden will lee laid amid the broken lum
Der of treaeherous and rickety party
platform.
New YORK Tribune: Gov. Hayes has
spoken and his voice has no uncertain
sound 1t utters a clear, manly une-
quivocal declaration of principles which
embody the strongest desires of all hon
est and thinking American citizens.
The country has waited to hear from
him something more distinct and as
Surfing than the vague promises of the
Cincinnati platform; and it will not be
aisor,efi q fe1orlhnii or CIVIL service is ac-
complained by terse anu vigorous az
raignment of the present system, espec-
tally referring to the partisan services
now exacted from those holding office
under the Government, and closes with
the strongest proof Of sincerity which
any candidate could give.
New YORK Herald (Dem.): The let
ter of Gov. Hayes accepting the nominal
ton of the Republican party for the
presidency Will be read with interest.
1t is fair, discreet document, and shows
that the Governor is well advised. In
this letter the Governor takes positive
ground OF civil servlce-meanlng perma-
nence in Office and non-interference Of
Congressman in patronage, which IS the
only way in which there can be civil ser
vice. He speaks emphatically in favor
of an early resumption of specie pay
ments, and, while conciliatory toward
the South, intimates that the shotgun will
not be allowed to take the place of the
rife. There is distinct, manly, ringing
recognition of one term for the presiden-
cy, which shows craftsmanship, and is
in all respects noble utterance
New York TIMES: 1t has been well
said that it does not take a great deal
to make an unsatisfactory railroad record
with the Changers of the Northwest.
This being the case, the nomination Of
very much amazed that large portion Of
fore acted with theWisconsin Democrats.
Worse than this, the Wisconsin dele
gates to the convention which nomi-
mated Tilden were well known railroad
men. In fact, the machinery of the
party in Wisconsin was captured in the
interests of the aforesaid railroad lawyer,
and the result is by no means satisfac
tory to those who expected to get work
and votes from their Granger allies.
Ike ssReform" Governor chosen by the
Democrats and Changers went out Of
Office with disgraceful reputation, and
so helps to overload the par y. On the
other hand, the Republicans are united,
enthusiastic and confident of carrying
the State and regaining their old-time
proportion in the Congressional dele
cation from Wisconsin.
New YORK TIMES: The letter of Gen.
Hayes accepting the Republican nomi
L. 70 l, +
is the manly, frank, and explicit dec
leration of a sincere and able man. If
there are any who have had doubts as
to Gen. Hayes possession of the pro-
nounced characteristics required in the
leader of the Republican party at this
juncture, this letter ought to go far to
cause them to dismiss such doubts. 1t is
not the letter of partisan, trimmer,
an aspirant for Office who wishes to
avoid criticism by evading an express
ion of his views and purposes, or, in
any sense, the letter of negetive man.
Gen, Hayes shows that he appreciates
and respects the right of the people to
know what they Iaay expect from him
if he shall be placed in the Executive
office He processes nothing for the
purpose of winning support or propi-
tiating possible opponents. Such as he
is he paints himself, and without any
pretensions to sincerity, stamps every
word with the cogent emphasis Of sim
pie and unreserved honesty. There is
no more trace Of double dealing than of
timidity in what he says. He would
not deny that he desires an election
with the earnestness which an honorable
ambition kindles in every man concious
of capacity for the public service; but
the election must come from a constit-
uency which is neither uniformed nor
misinformed concerning the principles
he holds and the general objects he
would if elected, puruse. Modestly
but fully he lays these before his fellow
eitizens, and leaves with them the duty
of choice, which cannot, so far as he is
concerned, be blind enc. This uu-
feigned fearlessness will be the first
thing in his letter to strike public atten-
ton. Whether Republican or Demo
Graf, we do not believe there is an hon
est man in the country who will not ac-
knowledge it with hearty respect.
TnDEN Win CARRY KENTUCKY
Statesmen of the blue grass region boast
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