New-York tribune., 1878-05-25
nr,hrNcF -RADLY WANTED.

,v,, s,,pCiTY OF POWDER IN THE DEMO
CRATIC CAMP-A MAN SENT TO FLORIDA b1 IA
PRESS TO GET MORE EVIDENCE.
fuy TELEGRAPH THE TRTBUNEL
,,,r,,xcroy. Nav 24.-The Potter investigating
.r,mit+es held meeting to-day, but transacted no
hnsness except to begin the process OF organizing
.decide TO hold open sessions, and to adjourn until
wondav The impression prevailed at the Captoi
-, tbot the Democratic members of the commit
Roe are disappointed at the character OF the evi-
&C. which has been placed in their hands by the
,en who were instrumental in securing the inquiry.
T. has turncd out, so 1t is SAID, to be simply a
-, Of disconnected material, collected for the
.nrDoso Of creating sufficient sensation to force
W. Democrats into an invests tigatiOn but is not of
su.h character as to make the Democratic MEM
bar of the committee anxious to proceed In the face
of Secretary Shermans attack 1T is possible, there
fore that the investigation may drag until an at
tompt has been made to secure additional links OF
evidence. Alfred Morton, the special agent who
was prominent in working up the Florida case; IS
said 10 have started secretly for that State TINS
evening for the purpose of gathering some dehmte
testimony, The Republicans expect to be able TO
show that Governor Tilden is at the bottom of the
whole movement and advanced the money with
which to pay the expenses of the agent sent SOUTH
THE HOTSPURS IN THE MAJORITY.
rHE CONSERVATIVES OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
COMMITTEE oUTvoTED on THE QUESTION OF
HAYRS's TITLE.
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WASHINGTON, May 24.-The action of the Demo-
cratic National Committee in regard TO the proposed
Potter investigation is by no means satisfactory to
all its members.
The representative of the committee from Illinois,
for instance has said in an interview to-day that
the older and more conservative men of the COM
mittee were overwhelmed by the younger members,
who thought that party discipline would require
everything Congress undertakes to be supported by
the rank and file. The gentleman who Is authority
for this assertion was himself opposed to any declara
ton of approval of the Potter resolution, and evil
IDENTIFY does not believe in the investigation. He
is also opposed to the issuing of a flaming
address to the country which of the Democrats
have suggested, and in part prepared. He thought
that the committee ought to confine itself to the
usual routine duties consider the best methods of
raising campaign funds, and adjourn. Finding. how
ever, that the committee was determined to ap-
prove the Potter resolution, he moved proYisO de-
clarng that it was not the purpose of the Democrats
TO do ANYTHING to impair the Presidential title.
This of course was voted down. In the whole COM
mittee there were only eight who favored this
luton.
twas noticed that the members from Maine, Ne
braska and other States where there is not the
slightest chance even for the election of Demo-
cratic member of Congress, and has not been since
the war; were most ultra and violent IN denOuncing
the attempt 20 declare that revolution is not in
tended. The representatives from Illinois, 1ndi-
ana North Carolina and other States where there is
a large Democratic vote, were much more cOnserva-
tive.
The gentleman from whom this information was
obtained was also member Of the committee APP
pointed to prepare the resolution, the other
members of which were Senators Mcdonald,
of Indiana. and Ransom, of North Carolina.
Both of these latter gentlemen agreed that
it was desirable for the Democracy TO
make declaration the effect of which would DO to
quiet popular apprehension in regard to the result of
the Potter Investigation but their cOunsels did not
prevail. Mr. Jonas, of Louisiana, one of the last
ditch BOuTbons insisted that the people Of Louisiana
favor All investigation.
The Representative from Illinois thinks that the
refusal OF the Democratic committee to adopt his
amendment will be injurious to the party. The effect
OF the investigation generally he fears will be 10
unite the Republicans and to divert public attention
from the new issues raised by the National party
and other circumstances. He thinks it Will also
result in the drawing of party lines closer
than heretofore, and in the alienation from the
Democracy OF the uncertain floating vote, which 1t
IS very desirable 10 secure. That class of voters
cares little or nothing for politics, but desires sta
6llty. 1t is conservative, easily frightened, and
holds the balance OF power in many Congressional
districts
"As for President Hayes's title" said this gentle
man. II is the best title that any President OF the
United States had 1t is perfectly unassailabe.
The action of the XLIytb Congress cannot be re-
viewed or revoked, except by revolution"
HARRISON LABORING IN VAIN.
ms GOOD INTENTIONS A MERE CHIP on THE SUR