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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-01-08

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s,,as = .ne raoy 'nu'oels anu
=; M;ss;sp;np; ~ ~ Msie
there would be lond howl for troons and
the STATE vould tbronc with thom There
Is no doubt on that score
uan..M wa.s.,d ~, 49,. ~. Pc,
candidate for Mayor Of Baltimore in Co.
tober lost instituted nroceedings Tuesday
for the purpose of coptesting t6e eleetion
Of General Latrobc, the Democratic can.
didate for Mayor, who was installed on
November LIST.
Even in Kansas the Influences If tho
Democratic revival are at work. The
Wichita Beacon leaves the ranks Of the
Independents to hoist the square Demo
cratic flag.
The Troy Times and the New York
Commercial have no protest to enter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
Nv EyGLIH JorRSALyrS THOrGHTs

Nv EYGLI>H JOTRNALISTS THOtGHIS
or Us
Our report of a conversation with Mr.. John
Walter, the proprietor of The London lanes,
has the value which always attaches to the
estimates and opinions of a foreigner who
comes Ia see us with his own eyes, AMI Is able
10 consider us without prejudice or Jealousy.
Indeed the views of Mr.. Walter, which may
be safely regarded ~ those which will be set
forth and maintained by the principal English
newspaper have greater Importance than at
tachcs to those of an ordinary tourist. We
may not always have reishcd the course of
The London Times respecting American affairs
but we have never deprecated Its influence
We think that without vanity we may say
that it is always in our favor when we
can be judged by shrewd Englishman
according to his own personal obSer-
walton, made with M special and business
idea of book making, but with the intention
of acquiring the truth and of applying 1t prac-
tically to all affairs and questions IN which
both nations have an interest equal on either
side if not common. In journalism 1t Is easy
To Judge hastily and 1t is equally easy to he
governed by national prcjudiccs. The better
we know each other. the more respectable at
least will he the Judgment of either. man
like Mr.. Walter cannot come TO lis with pre-
determination to admire nothing. lie Is not
likely 10 believe it even for the interest of his
country to be misinformed respecting America,
and he will probably be candid enough to
admit that The London Times has sometimes
rendered the United States rather inadequate
Justice. Upon this point there need be no re-
gret on his part, and no hard feeling on ours :;
for the mischief done may be remedied, If rot
easily ut least thoroughly. The general tone
of thought and of criticism in England during
our rebellion and respecting it, we do not
think was a fair one; but we have already
made allowance for the difficulties and embar-
easements of the situation.
Mr. Walter thinks that a day should be
specially set apart for the election of the
President alone, without any ballotlng for in
feror officers. He thinks, too, that the sal
aries paid to our public functlonaries are mad
eduate. His views of business and of n
protective tariff are those of an intelligent
Englshman. They do not surprise, nor do they
altogether convince us. As we are to be permitted
without censure to impose tariff upon foreign
goods large enough to make a revenue for
inc governments, lho INSTRUMENTATION III our
own favor would seem to be neither a selfish
nor a suicidal one; nor have we yet
frightened foreign countries out of sending
goods We do not, however, intend to
discuss Mr.. Walters opinions in an argumen-
tatve way. We appreciate the courtesy which
seeks good rather than evil. We like a
traveller who can criticise us without the in
science and calnmny to which we haze some
times been subjected, while the good will of
an Englishman holding position so important
as that of Mr. Walter is worth. having, and
makes any speculative differences of opinion
of no consequence whatever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

the success of their opponents, the passions OF
the bour have measurably subsidized, and tha'
the intensity of partlsanshp has yielded before
tbe universal desire for fair play and honest
dealing. whatever may be the consequences as
regards the issue of the election. 1t Is no
time now for hot and hasty words, for angry
discussion or for threats. The votes have all
been thrown. The argument is ended and the
verdict has been rendered. we are hot now
nartisans striving for the election OF candi-
dates or the triumph of parties, but citizens Oh
n common republic, with common interest IN
| the pnrity and sacredness of that fundamental
fact and essential principle in popular govern
ment a fair and honest ballot. This Is all
there is in the question of to-day. Shall the
candidates whom the people have elected be
declared elected
We heartily approve the suggestion made by
Mr.. Hewitt as chairman of the Democratic
National Committee, that a number of intuen-
tia representative men of that party, Cover
nors of States and others, should proceed at
once to Louisiana and be present in person at
the counting of the votes and declaration OF
the returns in that State. The summons
is directed to gentlemen OF high charac-
ter and known integrity. Gov. Kellogg
has invited just such scrutiny, and Will
no doubt welcome it as the best and perhaps
the only way to remove all doubt or suspicion
from the fairness of the whole transaction.
President Grant has also, as we think,
very wisely invited number of prom
incnt and well-known Republicans to pro-
coed TO Ncw-Orlcans for the same pnr-
pose This action Of the President and
of Mr.. Hewitt is entirely i'll accord with the
spirit of the article in Thursdays TRIBUNE,
and is really putting of its suggestions
into practical shape. 1t might have been
better perhaps. had the two National Commit
tees, as the official representatives. OF the rival
organizations, mutually agreed upon some such
course Of action, and selected the representative
men from each party who should together, and
in the interest of fair vote and honest dccla-
ration, respond to Gov. kcllogg's request and
attend in person the meetings of the Return
ing Board We have reason to believe that
the Republican National Committee would
chccrfully unite, and perhaps invite such nc
ton. We know that AT u meeting OF leading
Rrpublicans in this city there was a unani-
nous expression of desire to have some course
adopted which should insure an honest count
We believe there Is no disposition on the part oi
the Republicans To profit by any crooked meth
DDS or dishonest measures. The result must
remain in doubt for several days, but we have
confidence to believe that the business VIII he
conducted fairly and honestly and to the sat
lSelction of all good and law-abdng citizens
Meantime and until such - result Is reached
we can only advise everybody to keep cool
and possess their souls IN patience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

In Judging Of the tuthfuncS' Of reports
from Louisiana, II is well To remember lew
leading facts. In 1872, there was Il difference
of over . 900 in the counts Of the two Return
ins Boards, and the Judgment of fair men has
ever been that there was great fraud on both
s,drs. In 1874, there WAS claimed 10y the
Democrats a majority of only 1889 in The
State. of which over -, 100 was in the Parish
of Orleans. But the Returning Board, alleging
that fraud and intimidation invalidatcd the re-
turns from certain precincts threw them out,
securing a Republican majority. The essential
facts to he borne in mind, throughout the long
and excited discussion likely to cnsuc, are
these:
|. \ large majority Of the voters in Louis
lana are colorcd 1t was 80 when thr census
wds taken, and the violence III Alabama and
Mississippi. and the overthrow of the EppuhIi-
can power in those States and in nearly al! the
counties. have tended to drive considerable
colorcd population to Louisiana, where their
political friends still retained the power.
II. The outragcs ana violence, the as,a,sina-
tionS and WaS,acrrs to which the Incorporate
Democrat of that state havcrcpca cdly icSortcd,
would naturally have been repeated III some
localities in the intense excitement of Il PrcSi-
Dental struggle. It would DO folly to suppose
that the spirit which has 80 often rrs0rtcd 10
arms would not in some degree rcappcar, or
that the more ignorant and violent Democrats
would not resort, in any part of Louisiana. to
the method, which have been most effectively
used in Mississippi aud Alabama.
Ill The memory Of rough usage in times
past at tho hands of Democratic rough-ridrrs,
a. tbn Il. T., tylipl
color.d men had been subjected in Mississippi
and Alabama, would inevitably have made 1t
more difficult for the Democrats to win the
votes Of colorcd men by peaceful means.
". The Democratic discord in respect to To-
cal tickets in Ncw-Orlcans caused a remarkable
loss TO that party there 1t is stated that the
| Democratic majority in that parish is only
! $500 against 200 two years ago, and this
change alone nearly cXtinguishcS the majority
which the Democrats there claimed upon full
returns.
V. Returns which Gov. Kellogg states that
! he has received from some of the heavy Re
publican parishes Indicate enormous gains for
! that patty. We have 10 reason, unhappiy to
place great confidence in his returning officers,
but IN this instance the facts are such that
! large Republican gains are not necessarily Ia
| be suspected as fraudulent. The parishes in
which these gains are reported are along the
river. and are opposite regions i'll Mississippi
where there indisputaby has been much vio-
! lcnce Ii il not strange If thousands of cOlOrcd
voters have fled from Democratic terrorism to
parishes across the river under Republican
| control
The river parishes are now said to have
given majorities which compare thus with
! 1874:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
POLITICAL NOTES.

1t isn't every election which gives both SIDES
the pleasure OF victory, even for day apiece.
Gov. Hendricks seems to take phllosophi'
cal view OF the situation. Talking about that fata o1
vote which he and Gov Tilden are looking for nc ia
on Wednesday night, The last straw may break 'u'
calnels back" .
There is vague suspicion in the pubic
mind that this delay the verdict conspiracy to SEQ
newspapers In the newspaper offices, the contrary
there firm conviction that 1t is delibcrate plot !"
kiN of the editors.
On Wednesday, the Democrats claimed Ali'
nois in the face 6: adverse majority OF 10000 w
Thursday they claimed Ohio with about equal rs''0o
and on Friday they jumped for South csroins az
louisiana To-day they will probably make dcaa w
for Rhode Island and Vermont.
In every really doubtful State thus far 90
eded the result has proved THAI the Democratic eaAS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
LILLE PRESLDENIIAL QUESTION

The article in Thursdays TRIBUNE setting
forth the facts in the situation, and demand
ing in the name Of the whole people and for
the honor of the nation that there be an
honest count and honest return of honest
ballots in settlement of the question OF the
election, meets, we are glad to knew, with Il
hearty response from good citizens OF all
parties. The reasonableuess Of the proposition
10 man, not even the most bigoted partisan, dis
putes. If there was any disposition under
the excitement begotten of the clOseness of
the vote to take snap judgments or play
sharp tricks, we think we are safe in saying
that the danger of any such tlit'ing with pub
lie sentiment, or any such hazardous expert
ment upon the public patience, has now passed.
All men see now that the peril to free institu-
tons. and popular government is not by any
means in the election of either candidate or
the success of either party, but IN
the possibility of resort to chicanery
and fraud to reverse the will of the people
and make of the election a farce We believe
that in the presence of this real and greater
danger than any which the most ardent parti-
sans have imagined as possible to result from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

OPINIONS IT THE CLOE or THE FAIR.
TO decide whether great exhibitions are
fortunate, we must wait rs the pioverb tells
Us to IN Judging of men, till they are dead.
In the full reports which We print to-day OF
the opinions expressed during the closing hours
of the Centennial Exhibition, ohc feature Is
everywhere characteristics ongratulation upon
success 1t is the leading theme of all the
speeches; it runs through all the remarks
of the managers of the great entertainment :;
il ,uiiu,cs al our dspat.hr, and correspond
cncc from Philadelphia with Il pleasant glow
People seem to have shaken hands for the last
time on the Centennial grounds not 80 much
with the sadness of parting Is with a feeling
of relief that il is all over ANA nothing has
misrarricd. 1t is as If America had Tor the
first time in life mad" her entry INTO good
society, and was happy in the Thought that Sie
had zone through the whole sOlrc" without
bluudcr
Tnaucstionably it has been felt ever since
This country's modification ut Vienna, that
there WAS some risk at Philadelphia of Il repc-
titon of that disgrace. llcnr' both the man
agc.ncnt and the American public were, 80 To
speak, on their good behavior. Careful re-
views of each of the various aspects OF the
Exhibition, such as DircctOr-iencral GOshon
and Others give in our columns this morning,
show that there were few exceptions to The gen
cral rule, and that from every point of
view the Fair has exceeded hope. Even the
closing ceremonies at the Judges Hall were
fully up To the mark OF 80 great an occasion,
and were grandly effective. One of the
most noteworthy things has been the absence
of all disturbance of the peace i'll the largest
crowds ever brought together i'll this country.
Except 10 give directions to inquircrS and oc-
casionally to form the thronsins sight-scers into
lines. the Centennial police have had sinccule
DR.. Holmes has humorOusly described the
anxiety it caused him when lyccum managers
wrote that they expected him TO give salts
faction" to the audiences. Perhaps similar
care has br0oded over the Centennial man
ayers At all events they, with all the rest of
their countrymcn, can now sit down serenely
and fold their hands in " satisfaction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
TRIPLE SH Z Z L .
THE NEVS THIS MORNING.

f. FoRE1GN.-Russa agrees to hold conference on
the English basis ---- Gen. Tchernayeif is 10 or
oanize a Russian legion at Belgrade. -- The
Egyptian Minister of Finance has been imprisoned
for conspiracy.
DoMEsTIC.-FloTida and Louisiana are believed To
be certainly Republican; the President has directed
Gen. Sherman to preserve order in those States and
secure fair count and says that no party can afford
an election bv fraud. == The Centennial EXhb-
ton was formally closed by President Grant. --
J.. Chaffee was chosen in Republican caucus as
the candidate for United States Senator from Colo
RADIO.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Bankers and merchants
state that the prolonged excitement and uncertainty
concerning the Presidential election injurlng
business greatly. The anxiety for conclusive news
was as intense in this city yesterday as on Thurs
day. 60 Mr.. Hewitt, Chairman of the Demo
cratic National Committee has asked prominent
Democrats and Republicans to go to New-OFcaEs III
the interest of peace and honest returns. Go The
election of Surrogate in Kings County Is still III
doubt. 80 Gold, 1O95s, 1898, 1093f. Gold vanc
of the legal tender dollar at the close, OHIO cents
Stocks moderately active but feveTish, and closing
unsettled.
THE WEATnER.-THE TRIBUNES local obSerVa-
lions indicate cloudy and threatening weather.
G. In this city yesterday the day was cloudy
and rainy. Thermometer, "A 430, 4O'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

Every far man VIII admit That the Republic
can maiorities claimed are not wildly improba-
bic. But the claim of LAO Democratic
majority in a parish in which only S47 Demo-
cratic votes have ever been polled before,
against 1,GSS Republican votes IN 1874, is
obviously liable to grave suspicion. The
country has right to see n fair and honest
election and a fair and honest count. If there
has not been an honest election-if the pro-
visions Of law have been so disregarded in
any parish that the election was not legal, as
the Republicans claim, that fact should be
established by the most conclusive proof. But
we earnestly hope that lawful and indisputable
returns may give full effect to the will of the
majority of the people of that State without
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
OUR INDySTRIAL ADT1NCES.

Before the Centennial Exhibition was opened
there was a large class Of our people who
feared its effect. They reasoned not without
a basis of probability, that the benefits of the
display would principally accrue to foreigners.
It was argued that when the exquisite fabrics
and choice wares of older countries were
placed side by side with our own products, the
American public would perceive that they had
hitherto been buying and using goods of an
inferior kind. There were not wanting
prophets of woe who depicted our countrymen
AS likely to be carried away with admiration
for the products of Europe's workshops !;
who anticipated great increase in the
importation of foreign goods; who were
quite certain that the Exhibition would
cause American manufacturers to give
up their enterprises in disgust, and put
up their shutters. If they could have foreseen
how large and perfect display of the pro-
ducts of foreign industry was actually to be
made, those prophets would have redoubled
their CasSandra cries Europe's best was sent
to Philadelphia. Americas best standing be-
side, invited comparison, and as whole did
not suffer thereby. Far from exhibiting in
feriority, our manufactures have impressed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
amustmsnis ano Alsstings Go Night.

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FIFTH LygSUsF KAiER-2 and 7:45 Lille
EIpIOs GARDEN.-1:30 and 4: " Baba. ,,,..
Oi YnPIc NOVELTY THEATER.-2 and 8; Nailety' .,or,
PIRK THEArEE-2 and s "TOm Cobb ana "Auam
and Eve" ,e
e1S FRANCISCO MINsTRELS.-2 and >.
TnST PIsTOR's NEW THEATER.-Nariety. 80,
TWySTr- THIRD STREET OPERA HOUSE. ana 81 heH'
rSIoS SQUARE THEATER-130 and 6: "The Two
Orphans" 80 ,,,r,., ,,,hrarn -
AMERICAN INsTTTUTE.-Dav and Evening: Annual an
CENTRAL PARK GAEDEN.-W Ilklng match: ..otrroent
CUMoRE's GAKDES.-2 and Bafnuuls Eh'eI'"i"
KEw-YoRK AQUARIUH-Day and Evening
sIHISwAY HALL-SynpbOny Concert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

place of Moslem rule. Sir Henry James, whose
speech is summarized elsewhere, is a type of
this class. As Wing he would willingly see
the Christians invested with home govern
ment, but he fears that British interests would
be imperiled by that measure. Dir. Gladstone
and Mr.. Bright, being more tar-slghted'
espouse the cause of freedom, " despislng con-
" seduencesn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

Mr. Halstead will hereafter be suspected of pro-
phetic gifts Before the election he warned the peo-
pie Of New York that dispute and serious trouble
might occur unless this State decided the contest by
giving its electoral vote to Hayes II seems that his
estimate of the situation was remarkably correct.
Voting for Tiden, New-York left the result 10 be
settled by the votes of certain Southern States and
the business men of this city likely to find good
reason. in the existing excitement and depression OF
business, for wishing that Mr. talsteads advice
had been effective.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

We see as vet no reason to doubt that the
Electoral College will stand $50 for Hayes to
ISL for Tildcn. There is of course the
possibility that late returns from re-
mote counties III some close State
like Florida may reduce Gov. Haycss
vote; but on the other hand the probability
now appears at least as great that heavy Re
publican returns from the mountain counties
of Western North Carolina may overcome the
maioriiies in the eastern part of that State and
give lis ten electoral votes to Hayes. The wires
are flooded with dispatches making wild claims
of Democratic gains in Sodth Carolina, Florida,
and Louisiana, but many Of them are OBJ
viou,ly sent in the interest of gamblers who
wish 10 hedge on their bets. There Is much
loose talk about frauds IN these three States,
which would carry more weight if it were
not known that in each there is unqucsiiona5ly
an actual majority of Republican voters. II
the returns showed that that majority had
been overcome, there might be reason to Sus-
pqct fraud; but there j., primd tdcic, 80 rca-
son for charging fraud, without evidence, on
the mere ground that these States have voted
now precisely as they have voted heretofore.
But if any party is trying to tamper with the
returns let the proof he produced, and let that
party suffer the consequences. What the
American people want is the honest vote, and
no candidate who has not received it can af-
| ford to take the Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11
Dneinees NCtltes.

DvrrSG AND CLEtNING.-Take your dyelng
.ido.,,I 20 tba WV YORK DYRING AND PHN1SG EsrAb
1euSRST q5 Duaucs 7j2 Broadway and 90 sixth ave "
and lfG ana is .pOn ST., Brooklyn Esiap % years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-11-11

People in the last generation did not enjoy the
luxury of early election returns In 1914 the defeat
Of Clay in Pennsylvania foreshadowed the general