The New York herald., 1877-10-26
Dire Threats Of Opening the Whole
Southern Question.
AWAITING THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS
Grants Name in Connection with
the English Mission.
The PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS BEFORE THE SENATE.
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, Oct 25, 1871
pILAroaY ACTION OF THE REPUBLICANS IN
THE LOUISIANA MArTER-wHAT THE ANTI
HAYES MEN HOPE FoR-EFFEcr OF THE NO
vEMBER ELECTIONS.
The Senate Elections Committee to-day asked and
obtained leave send for persons and in tho
case OF Sponord Kellogg There Is an impression
that the republicans reopen the whole Lous-
ana question. Tho truth probably is that they want
10 delay the decision. They are greatly undecided
about the best policy for the party ana the men
who wish TO quarrel with tho admnistra-
ton are inclined 70 put OF all important
business until after the November elections. hoping
that the expected republican deeats in three or four
States will swell tho discomfort and strengthen tne
hands OF the anti-Hayes men
While the extreme republicans talk Of Louisiana
Investigation AT all hazards, II In probing ke
ogg's case they should hare to lsy bare tho whole
Returning Board iniqulty, IL significant OF
the Southern spirit toward the President that
Mr. Sponords aim Is 10 prove his night to
tho seat independently Of Ne ketusnig Board, 10
claiming that while the Returning Beard had
authority to examine and change the electoral
vote. it had no authority under the State consttu
tion to touch in any way tho returns Of members OF
the Legislature. There Ii = growing impression that
Mr. Sponord will get his seat Whenever the question
somes before the So nate, and this ID perhaps one
for the dilatory movements OF the republican
side.
II the republicans make II clear that they really In
tcnd TO reopen the Louisiana question It Is I'm
possible that the House will refuse to mako approp ra-
uons for the army beyond the obligations already
incurred, except with provso Ia some shape
prohibiting the use OF troops in the Southern
States 1t Is thought however, by many DEMOCRATS
wiII knnuv hon, IN daa wi
any one who should attempt 10 set up sham govern
ment In his State and offer TO exercise any powers
under pretcnce OF II.
II begins be noticed here that the opposition TO
he President more and more openly speak OF General
Grant as thor ideal or President their nomi-
nee for 1880
There are some evidences that the administration
little socitous about the November elections, but
there is evidence that this anxiety will 90 SO far
as to lead 10 surrender OF anything by the ad-
ministration. Il will probably bear tho bullying Of
its enemies little more patiently, and II may put of
appointments which might be dsagreeable to
the machine politicians, but nothing more.
Both parties are "playing waiting game" and a
motion adjourn is the most ensiiy agreed by
the leaders OF tho two Sides Neither likes to open the
campaign but the republicans using the period of
ihaclion TO get their men on hand Tor what
may be eventually ngreed on. II
seemed for days that Inc delay was favor
Rble TO tho ant-Hayes mon, but within day or
two this Is less certain.
The Cameron event is still subject OF conversation
among the politicians, one OF whom today came to
tho defence Of the administration with the remark
that IL was not far Pennsylvania delegation
ask the President go into Pennsylvania cemetery
for a Minister to England. 'Oid Mr Cameron," said
this defender Of tne administration. "not only
wrapped the mantle OF his thoughts about him and
lay pleasant dreams, but what is much more,
heir inherited his property, the Scnatorship ard
holds possession, and now you Pennsyivania men
want to recall The old gentleman from his sumoers
aud give him piece OF properly. II Is contrary
to natural laws, and ought not TO be done"