The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-02-08

Electors.
The vote Is as follows:
1eas-Bradley, Edmund, Frelinghuys-
sen, Garfield, Hoar, Miller, Morton and
Strong-8.
Nays-Abbott, Bayard, Clifford, Field,
Hunton, Payne and Thurman-7.
On motion Of Mr.. Abbott
"Resolved, That in the case of Florida
this Commission will receive evidence
relating to the eligibility OF Frederick
q. Humphreys, one Of the persons named
in Certificate No. 1, as Elector.
Yeas-Abbott, Bayard, Bradley, Cliff
ford, Z eld, Hunton, Payne and Thur
mans
Nays--Edmunds, Frelinghuysen, Gar
field, Hoar, Miller, NJ orton and Strong-7.
The Herald of This Morning.
National Associated Press to the Star.
NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-The Herald edi-
torially discusses the decision rendered
yesterday by the Electoral Commission
ill., the Florida case, and says that though
the decision is interpreted as against
the Democrats and tor the Republicans,
it is not certain that viewed in all its
possible applications 1t will be adYan-
tageous to Hayes. 1t believes that one
reason, which inclined the Tribunal TO
restrict it's labors, was the imperative
necessity OF concluding before the 4th Of
March. ...I
Ii The question of the recognized State
authorities in Louisiana must be ac-
cepted in the taco OF the shameful reve-
lations recently made, 1t will be con-
dition of the law which results in the
defiance OF The will oil the people as eX-
pressed al the polls. But this recogni-
ton If in VIC abi Ivy OF State o Jor will
evidently cut both ways, as the Repub-
lican Elector in Oregon, who, it is al
legged, is disqualified, Can not even get
his case before tue Commission Tor
want of the Governors certificate.
The appointed Elector Cronin can not,
because he possesses that certificate, be
ignored. Accol ding to this ruling the
excluded Elector can not have the OPP
portunity OF showing he is not disquali-
fed.
The Times of This Morning.
The Times, while expressing gratifi-
cation at the decision OF the Tribunal,
points out the fact that the first legal
question has been decided BY a strict
party vote, and the act will be generally
accepted as a partisan act.
The first decision of the Commission
brings the Democrats to grlet. They
had erected tanciful structure which
they chose 10 regard as a real Commits
sion. At the first touch this ideal
structure tumbles like house OF cards.
Ii 1t turns out at the end that our friends
lie in an uncomfortable bed they must
remember that they made it for them
selves.
The World of This Morning.
The World contends that even ii the
evidence accepted by the Commission
i'll the Florida case should be sufficient
TO enable to determine this particular
case, that principle could not be safely
adopted as guide on future occasions.
1t does not believe the public will ac-
cept the conclusion OF the Commission,
and that it can only avail itself OF
such information as may be filtered
through the President of the Senate.
The Tribune of This Morning.
The Tribune regards the decision as a
great victory for the friends of Hayes.
1t does not doubt that the final decision
of the Commission will be in favor of
the Hayes Electors. 1t also expresses
the conviction that all attempts to i'm
peach the vote of Louisiana are now
useless.
The Cincinnati Papers.
From the Commercials Washington Special
This settles the question that the Com.
mission will not go behind the returns,
and gives an assurance that the verdict
of the people in the selection of Ruther-
ford B. Hayes to be President of the
United States will be sustained and coz
firmed.
Humphreys, the Florida Elector, held
the Office Of United States Shipping Com
missioner for many years at Pensacola,
but ON the Path of last September he ten
dered his resignation to United States
Judge William b. Woods, the proper au-
thority TO pass upon it, and it was ac-
cepted by Judge Woods ON the 5th OF
last October. The evidence which the
Commission have decided to hear with
reference to this point VIII establish the
facts as stated.
From Enquirer's Washington speciaLl
A chat with cool-headed Democrats
suggests a phase in the Florida case
WuiSu yVp PASoCnbS hVpOy SEOu COuh-
dence. 1t should be born in mind that
with the Drew certificates the whole
Democratic case is presented, because
accompanying it is the recount of the
vote of the State by counties; the quo
warranto proceedings, the action of the
Legislature, and the decision OF the Cir
cult Court. This is already before the
Tribunal, and there is not particle Of
evidence in rebuttal, because the Re-
publicans, relying on the prinsG Jacie
case, preferred none.
Charles O'Conor and Judge Black both
say Tonight That they are willing to
risk their case on the decision OF the
Tribunal. AT the rooms of Col. Pelton
tonight. all the prominent Democrats
are in good spirits. UConor during the
evening dropped in, and was in the best
OF spirits. He says with reference to
the decision, that Tllden has lost one
point in many, and Aayes has won one
out of a few, v
The Democrats have no reason to be
despondent. True, the Republicans will
gain courage and hope. They have ev-
cry trick to win; the loss of a single
chance settles their case. Tilden has
1874 undisputed votes, and can afford to
lose, as he has to-day, out of his many
chances. Concede that Florida is lost,
which is still an open question, the Re-