The New York herald., 1878-09-19


n-progrssslve bepgs" demand such msa as Gold
smith. What is the repy, Ere tho question leaves
his lips tho kearneyiics, both parties, have their
would make Kearney atrablious
What do men who Can AFFORD to rise superior to
party considerations think OF the leaders OF The
tiesY BY such men II rs conceded tnat Sir John Mac
donald Is the nearest approach TO IA Statesman IN
either ranks. Like Disraeli features, his mental
characteristics are somewhat similar No matter IN
what corner ne inds himself he has vcllous dex-
terity IN getting out Of II. He rather enjoys sur
mcnls. which, however, 10 many cases Is ouy
jugelery. still he has on many questions broad and
liberal IDEAS and would give them expression mad no
not snch a motley following OF Immediate support
ors Unlike Dsrscli, he Is essentially man Of tho
world, hail fellow with every one he meets, impcr-
turbablc In temper, charming In address ana OF n
presence in which every ono feels at ease. HIS
Qualities are such that the most severe incline TO pr-
his erraiic conduct at times wncn no plays
courtier TO Bacchus. On a voto on purely personal
grounds Sir John would gel hvc supporters for mis- op
ponent's one. Alexander Mackenzie, on tho other
hand Is man who has risen from The ranks by sheer
force or character. He Is hard headed ScotchmAn,
and ms such cannot abde 10 be trined with or bear
thrust upon PREMIER lie cannot refuse favor aud
make the suppliant icel hsered by tho refusal. Hc
Is honest honest can be- and is entirely incapable
oi the many sub eriuscs BY which ms rival retained
and sought 10 retain power But then his qualities
as statesman are mediocre he eau follow
when tho way Is shown, and that wnh dogged per-
severance, but he lacks in ability 10 devise means TO
to meet an emergency. Thrifty and economical nc
saves tho pennies but In dong so he oscs the pounds
that with more briliiaDcy OF resource he might ac-
quTe In adversity he is steady man 10 have at tho
wheel and no 81 ioers the ship on her course but she
nsht reach tho haven OF prosperity sooner were her
course Land better 10 the wind.
10 summarizo briefly Sir John Is the better states
man, Mackenzie the better man.
THE GRIT PARTY.
reference TO Canadian politics Is incomplete with
out the name OF the Hon. George Brown being mcn-
toned as tho real loader OF the reform grit party
1t is strange TO SEQ such men Goodwin Smith inss.
ting upon that Mr. Brown Is tns dictator OF Canada,
the Cmsar OF grit.m George Brown exerts ana with
good reason. vast Influence. aud may be ADVISER
oil Mackenzie In many Things; but any one who knows
the latter faii be convinced that is not
the man TO let George Brown saddle and ride him
whatever direction mis- jockey chooses 10 tur the ron.
Al the same time II is equ 'y certain that Nackcnzo
would not, unless upon matter Of vital importance,
set himself IN opposition 10 George Brown, wnose or
gan IN Oatari0, the centre OF gritism, Is
OF paramount influence. George Brown is
certainly very positive individual, whose belief
Canada prosper unless the gr,ts are In
power but his sway is not omni potent OstensibIy
grit, he is In reality dyed IN the wool tory at
heart, and were parties swept out OF existence would
be found acting upon such lines as arc believed 10
crcumscrioe tue belief of conservatives. lie Is
row mihdsd on many things, but IS sincere most.
out, and perhaps hss worst iault Is his 0vcrbearng
solI-sufclcncy ana inability 10 any no may
make, much less atone for It.
Though Goldwin Smith exerts only q very limited
influence no Is still prominent hxure ia poiiIIcs
here Cordially de,osted by both parties for his open
defiance ana adherence OF sectional governmsn his
opinions the less OF interest TO both They
never lose I'm opportunity OF belaboriug HIM all
av0wed separatonist, and, whic Iauding his schol-
ariy quirement, they thereby attempt 10 bslitto
his political boiics. He will undoubtedly vet make
his wes ht isIt, though ne viii not hye 10 500 party
country. hIs first attempt to convert the upper
classes was brilliant but complete iaiiurc.
and he now IS pursuing tho sensible
plan OF attempting to Tho masses. On this 90
cas,on ho 10 supporting Sir John because iancics
ne Is the only man who can gve Canada mcrcial
pehcy on u liberal basis lie, however, deses,s many
Of Sir Jshns followers, and would indorse tue M
He admits Tho personal superiority Of MackeDz, but
not estimate his abilities highly. George Brown
Is his bste nOire, and his hostsy 10 the "Laird o.
Boropark" vorges on the exrsvagant With the prog
ress OF time, wnen personalities are extingushcd by
principles. tns party which Mr. Smnn Is educating
will make lis power fel'.
ONTARIO.
In Ontario there are eghiy-eignt constituencies
OF these Mr.. Mackenzie Is sanguins of carrying
sixty-nve, but he viii probably 20 disappol he'd.
ODonoboc's detection has weakened tho Catholic
VOTE ana besides Ontario always been the iouu-
tain mead OF gritism. IL was not, therefore Macken-
zIe's aim 10 distribute offices too literally
province; SO Tor ono man that be has pleased there
are dozens that be has disappointed und the tendency
OF government in Powe. IS to grow weaker MS
number OF constituencies carried by the Erits, the
ohiei los scs being In tho notwithstanding districts
In Quebec, which is Catholic and has always bccn
largely conservative the sit untion Is dicuig
prebsnd The reocnI ecctioas the local house re.
suited uc, and that the local house may tho
support OF the Dominion at OTTAWA Il Is likely that
many will vste for the grs who In times voted
ss Sss 70 ".e se w
we'll as TINT OF Lsnammo, the Minister OF Justice 10
Jucqnes Carter. DesJardins will be again returned
Will 60 conservative. In QueUec McGrcsvy,
a conservative, has been returned BY socla nation.
He will support the present government on thor
trade policy. The opposition 10 ths other
Is iactious so these three viii Tor the government
On the whole, remembering TO mako allowances for
the Orange vote As Affected by the Montreal troubcA
IL Is expected that the grts will carry twenty
out OF the s KY i've seats
In New brunswick there are sixteen constnucu ucies
These have been reform, as rule, and eleven may
be counted upon to 30 with the government
In Nova Scotia the Result wili bo Affected by The
r.. rest and M
best the majority OF sne government eau only one
or two. lhsre are twonty-one constituencies.
The Province OF Prince Edwards Island has always
been strongly tree trade. rhe local govern out has
beon coalition, with a liberal Premier supporting
tho Domio' 'on government strongly nis oppo-
siton left the government the neId In
favor Of that party. The contest hero will DO 80
close that OF the ELK constituencies either party will
carry i've or one.
In Manitoba there nro four seats and In British
Columbia six. These provinces have many iavors
10 ask that thcy will undoubtedly support Whichever
party 10 likoy TO be IN power. On account OF their
rcmotsoess their elections later than
other provinces, but the wires Will tell how 10
vote In their lnterestG