The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-12
A Strong Approval Of the New
Southern Policy.
ITS EFFECTS ON TIE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
The Famous TiIden Letter Emphatcaly
Reiterated
BosToS. May IL, 1877.

the earnest solicitation OF the Massachusetts, de.
mocracy. u is nevertheless TACT we'll known and gen.
orally recognized among his intimate friends that OF
late years, well at tho present tne no had
no desire whatever for political honors Tho allusion
TO his name in with this Office and that has
become frequent that tho matter Tor long timc
been considered Joke by his political opponents
fact which only revive excuse for stating that
thorc Is no ono who enjoys this harmless amusement
more hugely than Mr.. Adams himself And horo 1t
should be stated that the common impression is an
that Mr. Adams is that cold distant and
unsocai gentleman which no has been 30 often
and maciousy described. Repeat this nonsense
to his ncighbors and friends out in Quincy,
and you are Immediately scnced by many instances
OF tho pleasing amiabllty and hearty familiarity Of
the gentleman often and grossly msroprescntod.
During tho winter Mr.. Adams occupies his Boston
residence on Mount vernon street, but tho spring.
summer and autumn mouths he enjoys the soclusion
OF his Quincy mansion, which he formally resumed
possession OF for the ensuing season this afternoon,
much to the qualification oil his fellow townsmcn Mr..
Adams also has an oliico with his sons, John Quincy
and Charles Francis, Jr in Pcmberon square. the
the immediate vicinity Of General Buffers rooms, aud
the opposite from the magnificent resi-
dcnce OF the late Governor Winthrop.
TO ADAMS.
1t was in this modest and plainly furnished office
morning. He was in tho midst OF pile of miscc-
aneous correspondence which had Just boon brought
in from the Post ONCE He seemed 10 be-ns he
indeed is-onjoying the very best OF health, and
actually appeared younger than ne did dozen
years ago, In spite OF the volumes OF vituperation
which are continually poured out upon him by his
political advorsaries found In the Of con-
versation that no takes moro and no less inter-
Get In current politics than ordinary citizen. He
ondeavors TO keep posted, and II he has opinion
and measures he expresses it with moderation,
yet in manner which Will admit OF no misunder-
standing.
THAT TILpEN LETTER.
In tho course OF our conversation that celebrated
letter which Mr. Adams sent to Governor Tden on tho
5,h OF March was casually alluded to-
"Ah," said Mr.. Adams laughing, 'thnt letter
to have created good deal talk than ncces-
sary. simply wrote TO Mr.. Tiiden that thought he
the real President OF the United States and OK
pressed him my 1rm belief that he should have boon
nauguratcd instead OF General Hayes Tho letter was
considered and IN fact written by as private
communication TO Mr.. Tiden. and not intended
Tor publication. But when Mr. Tilden re
ccved II he showed II to OF his
sa he and sy
Gated with, and asked If had any objections to tie
publication, and answered that had not, and, in.
deed had no objections, although had not supposed
inditcd II with the Intention that Il he mado
public The truth, however, Is stamped upon II and
cannot BIO gainsaid, and have not had IL
dccd by iacts. Its truth rendered absolute denial
OF It's assertion impossible. have never regretted
that letter. because simply tho whole truth
In II, ana have great regard Tor what Is right
.Sihcc ndictng TINT letter have received amaz-
ing number OF communications from all parts OF the
country-somc from distant points California
many OF them landing my course and many others OF
vi,uperative character, manifessy written by
drunken persons and so coarse and vulgar that dc.
stroycd them; but the Others have labelled Pop
Guns and died them carefully away
GOOD WORD PRESIDENT HAYES
In reply to question about tho policy pursued by
Mr.. Hayes since his Inauguration, Mr.. Adams an
SWELL must say that think Mr. Hayes occupies
a very hard positi0n-a most difficult onc-and ono
which would not doslre 10 hold under similar CIR
cumstancos. As far as the man is concerned believe
him upright and honest ono but he has got very
hard task before him.
SOUTHERN POLICY.
"In reference 10 his Southern policy think IL is
one which is liable inuro the benefit OF the
democrats than 10 the republicans Tor he seems be
pursuing tho same course which not only tho demo-
Gratis but all honest and patriotic citizens
have for long time favored. OF course,
aud Butler will delight over and, therefore, |
am not surprised that ihcy ana their kind liable
to find fault with him. Hayes policy Is entirely aud
plensngly different from that oil Grant's and II the
attcr's had been continued II would have wrought IN
cacuabc injury to tho country The policy OF Hayes,
you viii notice, policy favored by Schnrz, and
perfect accord with the utterances Of that gentle
man before his identification with tho Cabinet On
the whole tnipk Mr. Hayes has done very we'll thus
far, but In vicw,o the outlook ahead, Tear that he
cannot master the multitude OF difficulties that no is
likely 10 encounter "
SKw PARTY ImpRonABlE.
"What DO you think. Mr.. Adams," asked, ''of tho
feeling that Is prevalent throughout tho West and
Southy VIII there be revolution among tho rcpub-
leans or now fusion party OF dissatisfied democrats
and rcpubiicansy"
little dissatisfaction among the republicans through
out the entire country meaning, 81 course. those OF
the rcgn OF General Grant There rs also great dis.
satisfaction In both parties about the which
the Presidential contest was decided and perhaps we
have not heard the last OF II yet.n
The rumors that Blaine and Butlcr under sus-
picion as being likely TO lead IN revolt against Mr..
Hayes were then alluded to by tho HERALD correspond
en
I'D not believe much in this talk about political
rcvoits, answered Mr. Adams, s.und my experienced
has lea to the convection that they very rarely
amount TO anything moro thsn what you might call a
growi from dsgrualcd politicians who have some
Mnciei grievances and who Ia the finally pac-
fed either b. concession thor part the part
o. the administration. These Disturbances, Of course,
to occur; but mo wants tneicw seldom blind an adj
ministraton to the desires OF the many
RKYrBiicAS coSgaxsssES Ali At LIZA
''lhc TACT is. 1 suppose" continued Mr. Adams,
fhcrc vs. not representative OF republican district
In tho country loxcepting perhaps VcrnonL which ~
always steadyl but tho large and doubtful Statcs
but who ~ less dissatisfied and does know
exactly what path or policy TO follow At the present
moment. the ways OF Mr. Hayes are as mystef ious
and annoying TO them as thcy are g,aulying
TO tho better class of the general community
whose welfare no seems 10 have more nj
hreat than that OF tho politicians but
after all the difficulties the way Of Mr. Hayes arc
very numerous and very great. do not envy hun his
trying position but on The contrary u ono such
extraordinary ard delicate nature that my feelings
cannot be otherwise than Of most synpaihzina char
actcr think that any snariy Situated Is worthy
the sympathy Of ovory nsan desires soc justice
and rgAt triumphant
." myself am out Of politics, but s,ili feel that
general interest In current events common ali cili-
zens;. but nevertheless disposed 10 intrude
my views upon tho puDiicn
Tux 4
wncn | mentioned the president ana Cabinet To SIR
Adams no resumed as follow ST. ff gf
"fne Cabinet u composed OF gentlemen who have
earned honorable distinction GIVE and oical posi-
tons, and Tor whom, Individually have great re-
spect Theoretically am OF the opinion that II Is a
very strong Cabinet, yet, practically do not believe
II u Tor the reason that II docs with the APP
prevail Of the people at large IL Ia undcnlaplc that the
Influential members OF both parties cncacous
influence which II 20 be realized when you look
AT The present tnctlcs Of tho administration. You
Know the extra session. which II was Supposed was