New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-19
REPUBLICAN OPINIONS.
WITH GEN. GRANT, MIR. VERY
AND NUMBERS OF CONGRESS.

WAsHjSGrOy Jan. 1s.-The President to
night. in conversation with q friend the proposed
electoral compromise said that be had not yet had time
to eEann the bill carefully and critically, but on gen
eral principles approved OF OF the chrac-
ter alluded to, aud not Objectionable in detail or II u
did moi contain provisions variance with the spirit
and letter Constitution he would accord 10 MS
prompt approval FIe said that from the beginning ne
had felt apprehension 10 the final result as DC mas
always had great faith in the intelligence snd PATRIOTISM
of the American people There have been threaten
ings and incpent evidences Of revolutionary purposes
in some quarters to meet which he had taken
proper measures precantiOn, and for which he VIII
Keep prepared until his responsibility IL at on cnd ne
said that he is much encouraged by the prospect Oh
peaceful solution OF the difficulties for the two parties IN
Congress through committee having once aSreea
upon common basis % adjustment Of their differences,
IL will not he difficult bring about final settlement
He remarked that the initial always the most
difficult what follows is easy The country, ne sain Is
now in a condition TO begin period Of unexampled
prosperity, founded correct principles OF business
and proper standards of value and all that wanting Is
an amicabe and satisfactory settlement of the Presden
tial question.
Vce-President Ferry looks upon the proposed plan Oh
settlement If it becomes a law relieving him from
grave responsibility; one however, from which he would
not shrink III the absence OF legislation distinctly dean-
ing powers under the Constitution and the laws
Gen. Garfield said that the proposition seems IN MIN
like mortgaing the future to yet the present hitch
He does not know how the bill be- interpreted, but
II proposes give the commission power to 80 behnd
the returns from the states and investigate the manner
In which elections conducted, thus denying to
State the constitutional light appoint its own electors
in its own way he should teel bound 10 oppose IT, he
could speak as to the probabilities OF s adoption for 1t
OF such Importance that ON the first reading
OF :he bill ITS fu scope and meaning could not be en-
tirey cOmprehended.
Judge Kelley said his personal conviction is that
the President of the Senate possessed the full constifu
tiona right to the electoral vote but that there is
such demand from the people for an immediate settle
pending question, that he ia disposed TO lay
aside his individual preference ana belief to assem- TO
the passage bill. He charaeteI!zcs the report as
able plausible fair aud he believes that the Republi
cannot wisely reject IT,
Henry f. Pierce says that he heartily in favor of any
reasonable proposition looking early and peaceabe
settlement OF this question. The committee which has
had tie subject under consideration consists OF some Of
tie abcst and f8ircst in both houses OF Congress
and report npon which they must command the
respect and quite 10 receive the support OF patF
Otto men throughout the country. The recommendations
which they have made commend themselves To
his judgment He trusts that they will bc
discussed and acted upon without delay in
order to relieve the suspense under which the
business interests of the country have suffered Ever
since the vote Ia November last the country has
great peril how great few know or appreciate;
and determination OF SENATORS
ConiIng, and Bayard and Representatives Hoar, Hew
lit. McCrary, and Payne 10 agreement which
will avert peril entities them the gratitude OF tie
Republic Mr. Pierce says that the proposition which
has been submitted Will give the people opportunity
10 make known their wishes IN detiLite manner. 1t IL
evident that they wish for speedy settlement OF this
question upon sound basis Mr. Pierce hopes they will
make 1t manifest by holding meetings AL over the
country.
M Kasson Of Iowa said at must De regarded a.
proposition for way We must look az II ia that
light II should be very seriously considered cJme OF
the bttees Democrats will oppose IT, Some o. the Re
pullicaus Rave declared themselves against H. do not
at present wish ID define my position There should not
De OF the Republicans 90 has been suggested,
until near the end OF the debate"
Nj Frye Of Maine sid at is a curious machine. l
do not s-e committee could have agreed
better plan, they had to agree upon any plas at ali
but am against the principle. Ny convictions
are xed that the Vice President under the Constitution
shonld count the votes. believe of the EepuDi-
cans the convictions. but do not mean TO
sag that shall against the conprouse By any man
ner Of means"
Mr. Baker Indiana said: 1.-THE child ia born its
name is Issacher croUchng between two bur
deus am inclined support the measure II called
upon inno diately after its reading shoud have
voted for | want 10 consider OF provisions
more carefully. satisfied that 1t a good way out.
II has one good element i'll H. 1t Az
peals to the principle OF Anglo Saxon
law TO the fairness OF leaving dis
pncd questions 10 "a tribunal whose decision ID UNI
known and unknowahe. That principle wac the basis
OF trial by jury. Ny investigation has led To The con
cuson that houses have the right to count the
vote whenever they claim 1t, and that the Vce-Presi-
dent when the houses claim the right has no au-
tbority TO count The vote ne against them"
Mr. Poster Of Ohio said " should have preferred 10
submit tie question Mt issue to the Supreme Court OF the
United states itself but am favor OF the proposition
presented by the committee regard the tribunal pro-
posed AZ fair one and believe that the OF the
country demand that snch settlement should be
made and that elected should DE possessed
however thar Hayes and Wheeler elected AMI be-
ieve that the viccPresden has the right the
vote"
MI Cannon OF Illinois said :" ! believe that In the alb
sence OF legislation Constitution makes il the duty Of
the Vice President to in of disagree
mcnt bet thettwo houses believe IL competent,
however under the Constitution pro, lde Tor counting
the vote BY legislation. II any proposition is TO be made,
perhaps fair. under the circumstances. as could
be agreed upon"
Mr. waiting of Illinois considered the bill a raft which
would 20 % pieces III crossing the stream.
Mr. Hubel OF Michigan SAID &" think ~ II a plan
which forces the Eepubican party submit anew TIE
questions as TO whether us candidates have been elected
TO lie sstrameBt OF "A commission, but inclined TO
the opiou thgi the people cspeci'Y the business
and laor.pg intervals q the country, will COngres
Ia supper, tho bill Were not Tia Prrsdeniai year
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