The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-30
viii Bulldozing Pay in New York;

We look at the quarrel in the Republican
party Of this State from an independent
standpoint, and hence we think our judg
mcnt as 10 probable results Is quite az likely
to be correct as the opinions of the rcspcc-
tive cOmbatants. 1t is asserted, and no
doubt with entire TRUTH that one of the main
objects which HAYES had in view in the
suspension of Gen ARTHUR and Mr.. Cor
NELL was to deter other Federal officers
from aiding in any way TO promote Mr.
Combines reelection TO the Senate. As
Stunning this to be SO, let us see what is
likely to he the effect Of n policy which
springs solely from prescription and vindlc-
tivcncss.
No fault has been found with the manner
in which ARTHUR and CORNELL have per-
formed their duties as public officers. They
belong to the active, vigilant wing
Of the Republican party. Mr.. CoNKLING is
the leader OF that class Of Republicans In
this state. No one ever questioned his hdcl-
ity TO tho party. He has exhibited marked
ability in the Senate. His term OF service Is
about to expire. Could anything be more
natural than for ARTHUR and CORNELL to
desire his reelection, and to throw their
measured by ordinary party standards
would It not be regarded as reasonable for
them to do otherwise?
And yet Gen. ARTHUR and Mr. CORNELL
are suspended from office solely because
they are personally friendly to Mr.. CoNK-
LING and wish to see him returned to the
Senate VIII this deter other Federal OH
GERS, who are understood TO hold similar re-
lations TO Mr.. CoSKLING. from expressing
preference for his reelection and n willing
ness to assist in accomplishing that object /?
Certainly 1t will not. except in the
case Of persons possessing very pusil-
luminous souls. Brave men will speak
out about both CoNKLING and HAYES,
and take the consequences. 1t will
bc natural in all others to hold their
tongues concerning CoNKLING, and sing the
praises Of HAYES, EvARrs and SHERMAN,
and thus retain their Offices.
We must not be understood as manifest
ing any special sympathy for those Re
publicans who retain Federal Offices
in the State Of New York in this
Senatorial emergency. 1t IL bad enough,
however, to hold commissions under
this Administration, without bowling the
u'th 10 us YOKE anu thhlllE It's lWVltFk
upon the lips. IL is a sufficient humiliation
to be compelled to recognize its fraudulent
head as an official superior. without de-
grading one's self 10y becoming his slave
The attempt to regulate the opinions and
cocrce the conduct of oniceh pldcrs by cut
ting on the heads 81 few and threatening
to d1capitate others. was tried in this state
under the most favorable auspices by JoHS
TYLER JAMES X. Polk, WILLARD FILL
MORE. and ANDREW JOHNSON The result in
each instance was worse than "a failure
The authors were set at defiance, and their
Administrations put to open shame The
fate that overlook them will be intensified
IN tin history ~ an Administration that Oh
tanned power by frauds and bargains which
TYLER. POLK. FILLAioRE, and JOHNSON
would have scDrned even TO listen to. Pro-
scription always stimulates resistance, and
the legitimate effect Of war on Republi-
cans fur supporting Mr.. CoNKLINd will do
more than all else in his behalf