The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-09-21
NO MORE MILITARY RULERS.
Old Line Republicans whose Eyes are Opened
to the Evils Of Grantism.

Mr.. o. G. McCallum, of 670 Gates avenue,
Brooklyn. has been all his life consistent Re-
publican. He voted for Grant eight years ago,
not he says, upon mature deliberation, which
would have taught him that the General OF the
Union forces was not likely to develop into a
very able Chief Magistrate, but, like thousands
OF others, carried away by the enthusiasm be-
gotten by the victorious close Of tho war. Be-
fore half Of Grants first term bad expired Mr..
Mccallum awoke to the mistake he, In common
with the great majority OF voters In the United
states, had made. Under no circumstances. he
sais,would he again vote for military man, and
the election OF Grant for a second term, he
thinks. was one OF the most deplorable things
mat have ever happened to this country.
In 1872 he cast his vote for Horace greelev
and joined the Liberal Republican party. "But
the time has now come" he declares " when
honest men should cover up all party lines and
unto to get rid OF Grantism I'm every shane and
1orm. IL Is no longer, he adds, question OF
supporting Republicans or Democrats, but of
saving tho country, which, unless a radical
change Of administration be brought about.
must very soon be lrretrievahly ruined. During
the last four years the peculations among ONCE
holders, and the general dishonesty and mis-
government In Washington have made the
United Strtes q reproach and by-word among
the nations OF the earth.
FpJ Inese TedhOns VT. MctalIum mas resolved
next November to vote for the election OF Gov.
Illden. II have never seen the Governor" he
adda, but the manner Ia winch he has dis
charged his duties In this state should he sum
Client TO satisfy every unpreiudiced person that
ne Ia eminently lifted to occupvthe Presidential
chair. believe that, should he be elected, we
snail see the greatest revolution that this cOun-
try has ever witnessed. The word reform with
hin means something, ana never IN the history
OF our land have we been so de sperately In need
OF reformation as now. There Is only one hone
for us, and that, believe, lies In the election OF
Mr.. riiden."
Mr.. McCallum has never held any political Of
nee in his LIE, but has ALWAYS been an active
supporter OF the party to which he belonged.
lie says no knows nothing about Mr.. Hayes's 1T
ness or unttness to discharge the duties OF Pres
ident, but he Is satisfied that situated as he Is,
his election could only result In the perpctua-
tlon OF Grantisn, and consequent ruin to the
country. lie would he "a mere mao of straw,
and controlled altogether by the same party
that now surrounds Grant"
With regard to the prospects of electinQ Gov.
Iilden, MIR. McCalum thinks they are good.
Grants army of Ufficehulders OF course, he saws
VIII Hight Hereby against II. knowing that any
such change in the Administration would cost
them II their places; but wonderful reaction
has set In In favor OF the Democratic party nd
Its candidate. II have spoken with many Re.
publicdns," said Mr.. McCallutn, and find they
are largely Of my opinon--that the safety OF the
country demands "A complete and immediate
cnange OF Administrations, at Whatever sacrifice
OF party principles. lhey propose TO support
Gov Tilden IN November, and will use their in
nuence, as l shall use mne to induce their
friends to do the same. THIS feeling that q
change Ia necessary IL 30 wides pread, that |
think there Is an excellent prospect OF Mr. I'll
den being our next President"