New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-03
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
GOOD WORDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION.
THE PROPOSED MAss-MEETING GREETED WITH GIN
ERAL APPROVAL.

THE PROPOSED MAss-MEETING GREETED WITH GIN
ERAL APPROVAL.
The resolution to call public meeting to ex-
press confidence in the President and his Administration
was Yesterday the subject Of frequent and favorable
comment in this city, and the opinion was very general
that the interest winch 1t would excite and the num-
beers which it would bring together, the demonstration
would be an imposing one The question was frequently
asked whether not ii the intention OF those chsny
interested in getting up the meeting that FORMAL e1
preston OF dsapprova Of the course OF Senator Conkng
should be made Several gentlemen engaged IN the
movement said that they should deprecate any such
course The object OF the meeting to signify the pub
lie confidence in the President and TO pledge him sup
port Such q demonstration would be sufficient an
swe TO the methods Of the Rochester convention il was
not in the least necessary to name public sentiment ana
spread an unfortunate, and possibly DISASTROUS excite
ment by q formal OF senator Conkling The let
ter Of John j. Cisco frequently mentioned, as giving
an indication OF the spirit in which the proposition for
public meeting should be received. William H. Vander
bits cordial letter OF approval of the Presidents course
was quoted as an example Of the satisfaction with which
it was regarded by VINO control the largest business
Interests.
Charles Watrous said shat he felt conv ced that many
Democrats would attend the meeting, and join heartily
in commentator OF the President 10 not intended
TO make any special efforts to enlist the sympathy OF
Democrats. The meeting primarily one, for Re
pubcans as a matter OF course, but the resolution was
SO worded that any one might feel himself invited. The
speakers, who bad been already proposed would De
listened to with great interest but il was probable that
they would not make the only ADDRESSED IL was Mr.
Watrous thought, rather the intention 10 call upon
large number OF persons say few words that the ex
preston might be general aud so more forcblo
one. This meeting would probably be followed By
another IN The interest OF the municipal amendments AMI
canal reform. IL yet IN an embryo state, hut 1t
was probable that this second meeting would be soon
called, wi hOut REGARD 10 party lines, n tic nope that
strong Influence might ne Drought 10 p-tr on Tue hel'
ton OF legislative candidates Just when and how the
subject would be brought before the phDhc WAS not ye
my G. stebblns said that the proposed meeting had
already aroused pubic interest 10 sad hoard great
deal said about II during the day b. many different per
and there reason 10 believe that it would
gestcd 10y Republicans, ana would he carried out by
them, not Republicans alone would be included in the
Ident worthy Of confidence Mr. stebJin, JUDGED from
what he lad heard mat many Democrats would be glad
was the prime obi ct II the meeting. though possibly
resolution IN support oi the EepuhIcah state tcEet
might be- Introduced. ie should dcprccate attempt
TO excite aumO,llos. IL was the purpose oil those en-
gagged tie movement TO conduct J. quietly ana moder-
atCly in spirit 81 Conservatism II was not desired that
ne ,,, ,r i. 'If, 4 .iri old bitterness or reseptrnt
very probably others would be called upon to make snort
Ano,her gsntieman especially Interested in the move
mcnt said hat no better evidence az Tue interest felt
Inceliig IN the L lion League Club called out Nearly
every invited person Nho was unable TO De present
wrote a letter Ie-rcttug that nc detained. The
unauiuty cvucrd was lena kibo. Wncn asked IL Cen
eIa DIX would consent 10 address the meeting, lie
Piled believed the q neral would be- yc'y glad OF
tdc opportunity. III entirely safe, at this early
day. slY that tue needing would De great success.
Its chief attraction 10 many would De tue simplicity Of
purpose. IL was ned TO express confidence ia the
PlesiJcut and many persons were anxious TO do just
tnat very thing without regard TO party plans OF aih
atiUnS.
Lloyd Aspinwar. whose name had appeared az one Of
tie committee nity 10 make arrangement. for the
mass meeting, and WnO had aUthOriz the withdrawal
his nom the committee, stated reasons u
TRIBUNE reporter yesterday. lie objects TO holding the
proposed meeting SINCE II not needed in yindica-
the Presidents policy, which would vindiCa
self aud because, ho said, 10 would only widen the
breach in the Republican party of tie state.
Tue Presidents measures were approved by inc
great majority Of Republicans, and they sin
cerelY hoped That his plans wound succeed cnt rely.
TIE party I'm opposition To the Administration ns
nincdnt IN COMPARISON with party which supported
It, and the number OF tho Presidents adhercnt5 would
Increase throughout the country aud In Congress The
occurrences az the Ssite Convention Orunate.
TAey probably would taken place but for the
unpleasant personal relations OF Mr.. Curtis ana Mr..
Conkug. such tuugs would not reduce the Republican
vote aud It best 10 let them drop. To mold such
ting the proposed would only be Ia stir up
muddy The Presidents course bringing Ddck
prosperity and, people would only wait, IL VIII Vindl-
cate Itself without ANY meetings.
Another gentleman, who had requested that his name
should appear u member OI the committee, and
wno il was Thought possibly did not sympaniZe WIN
the object OF tue meeting declared Yesterday chat lac
heartily approved the proposed action. lie condemned
tie attitude Rochester by tue party, hostile 10
lie believed mat the
Presidents course was bringing back Of pros
Deriy aud desired that ne should be sustained III ".
The geutlemaus reason for Withdrawing from the COM
us aversion To any personal prominence IN
pOAtcs'