New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-16
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Presidents policy is cordially supported
by almost every prominent Republican journal IN New
England.
There is no installing the willingness of the
Democracy TO act as spectators the Republicans choose
to get up a big bear fight among themselves.
If Mr.. HAYES were only Obstinately stubborn
instead of amcably stubborn there might be some pros
pect of building up Republican opposition 10 him.
The startling news comes from Washington
that some of the unsuccessful ofce-seekers bcgin
ming to erumble at the Presidents policy and TO make
dirciul threats
Democratic love for an honest ballOt-bOx re-
ceiyed fresh illustration In the Ohio Legislature last
week registration bill to prevent illegal voting was
opposed by The solid vote OF the Democratic members.
They didn't propose to cast any shadow on BannlhSs
title To his seat.
According to The ST. Louis Republican Mr..
Springer candidate for the Speakershp, but Is an
active supporter OF Mr.. Morrisons candidacy. Mr..
Springer recognizes the fact that the floor Of the House
and not the Speakers chair the place for Spreadeage
Oratory.
A leading Congressman in n private letter
sums UP the political situation thus Everything turns
upon the question whether the South will i'll fact recpro-
cate the good will which the President has shown. The
practical test is whether they Will give him the organi
cation of the House. The President thinks they will and
hope his belief is well founded but have my doubts
as 10 their courage to dot."
Here is an interesting bit of news the i'm
portance OF which Mr. Randall will fail To appreciate
The Cincinnati Gazette receives it from its Washing
correspondent: "Gen Banks appears to be gaining
some strength a compromise candidate for tho Speak
ership Gen Williams Of Detroit who Is here, and who
is friendly to Banks has ntmated that If the troops
withdrawn from louisiana they have been from
South Carolina, and the policy be consistently pur
sued by the Administration, lie NSilliams and good
many other Northern Democrats may, in certain
tugeucies for Banks. Gen Garfield too, Is under
stood To nave southern Democratic votes pledged
to him."
Congressman Casey Young having been men
toned as one OF the Southern Democrats who was likely
To vote for Republican Speaker, The Memphis appeal
wrote TO him inquirng to the truth OF the report Mr.
Young in his reply denies that he has any intention OF
voting for Republican candidate, and adds: have
heard frequent rumOrs OF dsaectOn In the Democratic
party, but do not believe any exists nor do believe
that the leaders the Republican party expect anything
of the kind 10 occur least To such an extent as Ia pre-
sent the smallest probability OF enabling tAen 10 succeed
in nror,nizing the next House. II any attempt has
actually been made engage Democratic members from
The Sout m any such improbable undertaking have no
knowledge H. and know OF reason TO fear IT'S result
The Southern Democratic journals treat the
possibility OF Republican opposition to the Presidents
policy In an bipartisan spirit Commenting on MI
Blaines letter, The Richmond Dispatch says zine day
past for sectional parties The Southern people nave
only been kept together In party by outside pres