The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-06
HAYES THE HEAD OF THE REPUBLICAN
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PIRTT.
WASHINGTON, June 5.-The Fraudulent
President is in happy state OF mind. and
claims to be master Of the political situation on
the Republican side. lie ls not at all reserved
in expressing the opinion that Conkllng.
Blaine. and the stalwart leaders generally, are
indebted to him exclusively for uniting the
distracted elements OF the party. and that
they. and not he must henceforth be on their
good behavior. From beinssubmissivc. whln-
ing. and willing to cringe for consideration. he
has become exactlng. and inclines to lord 1t
over the magnaes Of the party.
To has plainly intimated that as the veto
power is lodged in his hands alone. tho Repub-
lican lenders who have hitherto criticised his
conduct and his capacity would do we'll not
only to temper their comments hereafter. but to
learn that the occupant OF the White House Is
the real head OF the party. He expects recog-
milton and obedience. otherwise they may be
left In the lurch IL new vetoes are expected. or
aid and comfort demanded at his hands.
Tho nomination Of Foster he interprets 0s
being more than a rejection Of Grant by the
Ohio Republicans. According TO his view. It is
q direct approval Of the Administration. and an
endorsement far above the resolutions OF the
platform. because Foster was known to DO his
personal choice. and was brought forward and
supported with all the influence he possessed.
10 antagonzo Taft and by means OF his defeat
to crush out the germs Of Grantism In Ohio.
Armed with the veto. ready to be discharged
or to be withheld according to his own notion
OF expediency. with the enormous patronage
which touches the pocket nerve OF hundreds Of
thousands Of partisans and able to command
all the ready money that may be needed for any
political campaign. It is useless to deny that
Hayes Is power in tho Republican party. and
will be made stronger by it's necessities. as tho
struggle for the Presidency draws near. The
-obs,inacy which Is a Characteristic OF weakness
marks his nature. md will control his action.
especially rs he is possessed OF the idea that
the recent changed condition is the result of his
personal sGgacity.
Advice is not welcome at tho White House.
where the incumbent feels himself the chosen
depositary Of political wisdom. Homage. in
cense. repentance. and submission are de-
manded there us the condition OF dissolution
for past sins and tolerance for the future. Not
u dollar can be extortod from the oflceholdcrs
without his consent. The pet banks will only
contribute upon notice from Washington.
Money was never before so powerful an cle-
ment in politics rs it now H. The machine will
not move until that power is applied. And he
alone can start the engine. for Hayes and sher-
man may by considered n unit In all this BUSH
ness. Tho vanity OF one is fed BY the flattery
Of the other
Who shall say, in view OF these general facts
| what tho Hayes-Sherman combination may
not do inside the Republican party2 1t Is ab-
surd to dispute its commanding authority as
against any interest or faction that may set up
an opposition. The experience Of Taft could
easily be repeated in any State where It might
be desirable to crush rival orto strike down
hated leader. An army Of onlceholders.
tempting patronage and croenbacks without
limit are the weapons with which Il fights
Hayes is half persuaded that the country has
not had enough Of him. and he is tckled with
the notion OF second term His committal to
one term would be no embarrassment. II the
other idea could take form and substance. John
sherman does not discourage this ambition. OF
/ In H.. all
by appearing to yield. while pulling tho wires
and setting up the pins in his own behalf. A
sharp, viGilant toiling, selfish. cool. scheming
bold. and unscrupulous manager ia John Sher-
man and he means to be the candidate OF the
Republican party in 1880. or TO dictate who shall
be II he fails in the nomination. SO much il
settled though Mr. Conkling and others on hi:
plane. if any there DO. may not like to tako the
unsweetened pill
1t has been assumed that the Republicans o
the South would 90 into the National Conyen
ton solid for Grant. and though they could no
cast one electoral vote they would by a compac
front control the nomination. This assumption
is not well founded. The Southern Republi
cans. or at least those who run the remains Of 1
former organization. are ofllceholders living il
fear OF their heads. One hint from Sherman
would make them trembe from tho Potomac t.
the Rio Grando. The others worth buying a
delegates are m impecunious crew to whom tn
sight OF greenback would be like a new rove
lotion. II Grant counts on these patriots to pu
him up for third term he had better continu
his travels and save his friends the expense o
preparing ovatlons to hail his return.
An Illinois Opinion IN Judge Davis and tn
Presidency.
Prom Ne Roo,iord Journal
The Presidential succession is now creating
good deal Of discussion dviiMd preferences ar