The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-29

all contribute 10 his strength
Tho Chicago Tribune says, positively, that Conkng
has strength west Of the Aieghanics, but tha'
Blaine has hurt by Grants straiegical in
Pennsylvania This is probably Tribune argument
for Bristow
In Maryland the democrats have broken away from
the control Of Pinkney White. who in favor Of
Thurman. Governor Tilden not iavor,c. Hen
bricks Ia In esteem. While chaos reens In the
democratic ranks the tendency Is toward Bayard II
Maryland forces for him the strength OF the
argument that no from the little State OF Della
will be considerably broken. The sentiment OF
the two States very much the same
EFFECT OF THE CABINET CHANGES.
Syracuse IN. " Courier:--" Donald Cameron, OF
Pennsylvania the new Secretary Of War, may have
qualifications for the office, but the country is
ignorant OF them. Hc is the son OF his father, who
still holds the politics OF Pennsylvania in his
grasp The Senate FASTENED TO conhrm all tho nom-
nations.''
Elizabeth IN. ~ Hcratd:-"In tho midst OF all tho
pcrplexing peculiartcs of the administration there
is only matter Of public congratulaton and that
Is that rapidly approaches dissolution. The inves
cations OF the House have efccually killed of third
termsm, and with the array Of candidates upon both
sides feel conscious that condition will be bone
nted, whoever may be elected The watchword of tho
unmcaning jargon but the earnest sentiment Of
those who felt the danger trusting their rights and
privileges the whm OF arbitrary reckless
tive
New Brunswick IN. J.) Herald" Grant has been
weak enough disgust and dshearten his party all
over tho country by not waiting Tor this uncertain
chance 1t Grants last kick tho republican party
II is also strong and bold by Grant In the conk
ling interest," and he shows plainly whom admins
| pointments of Grant have looked that way, but
| the mask thrown or and Grant boldly proclaims
that he will push Conkiing INTO his own seat II he
! CAM
| Harrisburg (pa) Patrot:-sTt is about time TO
| take down the Hartranft blind the Presidency.
Holding tho hftyelght votes from Pennsylvania in hrs
FIST, Mr. Cameron has secured his coveted position In
the Cabinet in advance and there further need OF
tho blind The bargain having been struck nothing
| further remains but deliver the consignment"
| Norristown pa Herdid.-ssThe conicrring upon
Mr. J. Donald Cameron, Of this State the honors Of the
War ONCE is thought to have greater political signih
The President has not always shown Pennsyl-
that attention circumstances would TO de-
mand. But better late than never. Congress did
Just worthy servant whom II expungcd from It's
records the vote censurng General Cameron Secre
iary OF War; The present appointment Of the son to
| tho same honorable position IS confirmation by tho
President OF this act Of Congress- at the time It
secures the services for integrity
| and executive ability"
| Hartford Times:-"Don Camerons appointment
| means business The President longer talks his
preference privatcly-hs aid Of Conkng for the next
President open and freely declared. BY tho APP
pointment OF Don Cameron the War Onco he
for Conkng the important financial and other aid Of
old Simon the corruptionist, and the whole Pennsyl-
vania railroad and banking ring"
| Boston Transcript:-sThs game Of buying up dolo-
CATION by Cabinet position may look well paper,
| yet It is easily blocked Presidential nomination
| gained through such means would simply insure tho
defeat OF nominee and OF party. II tho se!ec
ton OF Don Cameron Secretary of War has such
significance and docs bear Dead Sea fruit Gin
cinnatl then Mr. Conkng is sngulary unfortunate At
present in having his connected with the
mcnt Tho course of the Pennsylvania delegation will
| now be narrowly watched"
Hartford Conn Post:-'The OF tho Senate in
confirming this comparatively unknown lncxperi-
enccd man without tho usual reference Is sharply
In contrast with its action tho Of Mr. Dana
| justly subject that body 10 harsh criticism. Mr.
Dana wcll known to the whole country, and his
fitness the English mission universally rccog-
nized that the Senate might have been excused for
confirming him out Of hand; but Senators
| sent his nomination to committee, which contrived
TO get personal controversy with tho nominee,
the result OF which that Mr. Dana rejected
| appease tho wrath OF the committee"
/ Elmra IN. W Misunderstanding money and Bill
| Allen have slain Tilden out West y
Pittsburg Gasette:"wc assume, therefore, that tho
| Camcrons shrewd TO into a combine
| that will harm their own candidate, and hence think
! that there Is either combination at all or mono
| hurtful to Blaine. In tho meantime look for n
brilliant career the part Of Mr. Cameron as Secretary
| Of War"
Philadelphia North Amcrican.- "Presidcnt Grant has
advocated which If carried would have
given impulse to the general progress But Con-
fcderatcs democrats and liberals combined obstruct
these measures while they proposed no measures
OF their Men can see plainly tho grand future
marked by the republican policy, but they sec
nothing but imbecility and inacon tho result OF
democratic rule. til policy Of weakness, Of inca
pacity, OF disntcgraton, OF impovcrshment OF
erosion, OF helplcssness."
ST. Louis Times John Logan, the Great So
cludcd, has boon heard from at last lie dropped in
on President Grant at tho White House inquire
| whether there anybody there who would mourn
for Logan and informed that the administration
had as much it could do to mourn for ITSELF"
| Philadelphia bulletin =" surprise and satisfaction
were alike felt and exp pressed by all honest and intc
gent republicans yesterday ut tho announcement Of
the changes made by the President in his Cabinet"
| Philadelphia North american :-'Thcrc seems to DO
almost universal belief the opinion expressed by us
yesterday that President Grant looked upon The ap-
pointmcnt Of Mr.. Don a long stride In the
| direction OF Mr. Conklings success Cincinnati on
all sides tho personal fitness Of mr. Cameron seems to
| BIO conceded"
MURAT HALsTEAD ON GRANTS LAST MOVE.
From tho Cincinnati Commercial. May 23l
The Presidents appointments Indicate that the
poor man is OF opinion that he the nomina-
ton OF ConkIing at Cincinnati The Pennsylvania
delegation VIGOROUSLY for SALE and tho President has
bought It by Cabinet appointment for his friend
Conkline, who his heart completely by 'svindi-
cating'' him when Charles Sumner attacked him.
Don Cameron Is Simon Camcron's son. lie is
younger edition OF Simon, not much revised or I'M
proved and to be richer than hts father and even