Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-10-23
MORTON AND HAYES.

Senator Morton's views In regard to
the issues Of the day appear in an Indi
annapolis paper and 10 the telegrsphie
columns CT the morning papers through
out the country. de does not distrust
either the patriotism or Republicanism
of President Hayes. Those who con-
slider themselves better Republicans
than Hayes because they disapprove Of
certain OF the Presidents acts DO him
injustice. Senator Morton thinks that
congress should not break with Presi.
dent Hayes on mere questions Of policy.
The further surprising statement is made
in the article which Mr.. Morton approves,
that Mr.. Hayes should not be the mere
tool Of the party. This is a Dew depart
ure. 1t is certainly quite contrary to
the theory and practice Of the Repnbli-
a party, Grant, who was an author
lied and recognized exponent OF Re
publican policy and morals for eight
years, alluded officially 10 my
party" and never scied as if be CEN
siiered himself anything more than the
President Of q party aud a section. he
gave no attention Whatever 10 the inter
ests Of the South, but permitted the most
stupendous frauds and corruption tS
grow Up and fetten within the shadow Of
the national capital without so much as
s protest or q sign Of displeasure. Il
IS something new under the sua for a
leading Republican senator, or leader
il any capacity, TO advocate broad, lib
erA views il support Of a non-seetional
and non-psrtisan policy. This marvel
ozsly liberal Article, previously submit
ted 70 Senator Merton, even goes so far
81 70 szy that the Presidents policy
czzhi 10 have bssH inzaEurated q long
fzs sincs. That il Just what tie Dem
oc-ztie party has demanded and been
struggling 10 accomplish f0- The last ten
years b 3 strange accident or pr0yi-
6sDcs ss have 3 Republican President
Eho Departs trsn the ussZes aud require
nsns Of biz party, has some regard ior
his oath and respect for the constitution,
aud takes up ths EoEk Of national sd-
m~iuistrz6on ard reconciliation where
Lincoln left CT. TIE masses o. tbs PEG
pie, regardless Of party, approve biz gen
ersl course. bas without necessarily sac
ri6cing party allegiance. mans or
intention. Hayes is doing What
Horace Greeley or Horario Seymour
would have done. He was not legally
elected President, but accepted the o.
fee when rendered according 10 the
form Of law, aud is acting honestly and
in good faith. To this extent we cheer
fully aud freely give him credit, and
would have done SO for Grant IT be bad
pursued d similar course. Men Of big
brain, like Morton, in the Republican
party see the drift Of things and seek to
ride on a current they have for half a
lifetime sought to turn the other way
Morton's Endorsement Of such a policy
comes late; it looks literally very much
like a deathbed repentance. Perhap.
it is better late than never. Mr.. Morton
also indorses The Presidents civil ser
vice rules, except that one which pro
hi5its Federal officials and enploye.
from taking en- active part 10 politics
He still thinks, doubtless, that the ser
wants Of a government, the same as il
armies, navy and all other agencies
should be used to maintain the ascend
ancy Of the party which may happen t
be in power. When the Democrat
come 10 possession Of the government
as they will in two or three years. thes
Republicans will change their opinion
upon this subject. Morton is a part,
man aud seeks to preserve bis party b
adopting a Democratic policy. Hi
article concludes as follows:
The Republicans in congress shonl
not embarrass the administration by 40
f~actious opposition 10 the measures il
augurated or appointments made, an
should seek to promote the harmony
the party, in which none are more inte
rested than the President and his cabine
and to secure which they have only
remain steadfsst Republicans.
We hope if he is able to take bis SCI
again that he will bring forth iurth,
genuine evidence Of his repentance an
reformation by advocating the ADM
sion OF Eustis and Spoao7d to the sea
in the senate to which they we're legal
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