The New York herald., 1876-07-11
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY, JULY H. ls7e-TRIPLE SHEET
Senator Morton says the letter Is sound ana repre-.

Senator Morton says the letter sound ana repre-
scnts the republican doctrine correctly.
Secretary Taft says It is sood, excellent" .'lrst
class " 'all that could be desired"
The New England Senators generally pleased
with the civil service reform statement II Is very
clear that the matter and the manner OF the letter
have raised Governor Hayes greatly in the of
many members and Senator'S principally from tie
East who did not know HIM. and who say tina. it shows
satesmanliSe thought and study
The term pledge has been especially successful
not merely for ITSELF bu, because of the relation
form which Governor Hayes has introduced 1t. The
manner in which he has discussed the currency ques
tion is also highly praised.
The democrats naturally do not think SO highly of It,
Some OF them say that it is very shrcwd bid for
popular favor. The Southern democrats severely
cricise its utcrance about the South misrcprcscn
ing the white people there. Mr. Morrison thought it
was prudent discreet letter. its emphasis upon civil
service reform was, in his opinion intended to hedge
against tho bad record OF the administration The
promise not to run for second term shrowd BID
for votes and upon the whole Mr.. Morrison thought
the republican party would be satisfied with It, but not
The country at large, which wanted broader issue
CT reform and rctrenchnent. Mr. Hewitt of New York;
thought that the letter embraced many of the best
portions of the democratic platform, and showed that
principles to the ono term portion OF the letter.
Mr. Hewitt thought that Governor Hayes sin
cere. "A man who never in his life dreamt that he
wou be nominated for Prcsldcnt,n said he, may
well be satisfied with tcrm.n He thought the let
ter we'll considercd and result OF consultation on
the part OF the republican leaders. Its weak
est portion was its silence upon the cor
ruption and extravaganza OF the administration
which Hayes could not afford 10 dcnounce
Tho democrats generally thought that Governor Tden
would furnish much stronger letter than that OF
Governor Hayes.
On the whole, 1t may be said that the republican
party are the most highly pleased with the letter.
Some OF them were loud and enthusiastic in their ap
proval and all abundantly satisfied. The other
wing of the party, though less satisfied, not pre-
pared to find fault They the Governor has adhered
the PLATFORM and has carefully avoided going outside
Of IL and that it shows that Hayes is thoughtful
man. worthy Of the nomination. and manifesting de-
cded capacity, and at the time certain power of
PLAIN aud clear statement Of his position. which has
also attracted general notice. " IL is very sagacous
letter" said leading republican, and shows him TO
be wise, prudent and clear headed man"
TIE RESUMPTION ACT IN THE HOUSE.
In the House to-day the grcenback democrats made
another attempt to repeal the Resumption act and
again failed twothrds voting to suspend the rules
that purpose. The in favor OF suspending the
rules smaller than before. only eleven ma
ory, and it said that Governor Hayes letter had
a restraining influence upon members by reason
Of its plain speech in favor of resumption.
THE ALLEGED OUTRAGE ON THE TYBEE IN TIE
HARBOB OF ST. DOMINGO
Some, but not all, OF the reports Of the supposed
outrage by St Domingo the American steamer Tybee
have been received by the State Department So far
be outrage committed or insult
offered TO flag The Tybeo brought from Hayt to
ST. Domingo person who claimed n criminal
by the Dominican government Tho captain OF the
Tybce refused to give him up and tho Dominican
officers took him. The Tybce is not national ship but
q merchant vessel, and the is, far is now
known, precisely as though the police Of New York,
finding American criminal board Cunard
steamer, had gone board and arrested him, cir.
cumstance which has happened, probably, dozens Of
times and which Cunard captain would Tor mo-
ment think OF making fuss about.