Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-09
IN INDEPENDENT MIN.

Inc only serious accusation against Zen.
Hancock thus far made is based upon an
interview with Gen. Harry Bingham, who
was formerly upon the staff of Gen. Han
cock. In this interview Gen. Bingham as
serted that Hancock is man of strong will,
and that if the Democracy elect him they
will have a man who will himself be Presi-
dent; and who will not receive directions at
the hands of any set of Democratic leaders,
no matter how prominent. Though Bing-
ham expresses great admiration for Gen.
Hancock personally, he considers this charac-
teristic serious objection to his election.
The GLOBE is not at all fearful on the
score indicated. 1t does not fear a man
who has mind of his own, but would re-
joice to record the Inauguration of such a
man as President of the United States
We have had too many impotent Presidents
men who were subservient to the dictstion
of few self-constituted leaders
of the party they represent. 1t
would be a refreshing change to see man
in the Presidential Office with sufficient indie
pendence to do right under all circumstances,
without regard to whether this or that party
will be benefited by his course.
The Democratic party may be proud OF
having candidate who is open to the accu-
sations preferred against Gen. Hancock. 1t
is acknowledged that Hancock is man of
positive convictions; it is acknowledged that
he has the bravery to assert his opinions and
to maintain them; it is acknowledged that
he is not the mouthpiece of any clique or
cabal of politicians. Though the Republi-
cans regard such man with peculiar horror,
all sensible men will respect candidate with
sufficient independence to have govern
mental policy of his own and to enforce it,
whether party leaders like 1t or not. Unless
the Republicans can bring a more serious
charge against Gen. Hancock, they will not
be able to diminish his popularity.
Gen. Hancock is free from sill entangling
alliances. His nomination was not brought
about by bribing this or that party manager
with the promise of patronage. 1t was as
nearly spontaneous as any nomination that
was ever made in the country. This fact
will inspire confidence in his acis-conf-
dence that he is not actuated by sinister
motives, and is not paying up obligations
incurred in the canvass. The fact that he is
pronounced an Independent and fearless
man by his opponents, will add to. rather
then detrsct from, the credit he will receive.
An independent man in the Presidential
chair has been what the country has long
needed, and by the election of Gen. Hancock
that need will be supplied.
1t has never before happened that party
was willing to admit as true every charge
brought by its opponents against its candi-
dates. Though many of the allegations as
to Gen. Hancock are of doubtful anthem
ITCHY, none Of them do him any d;scredit.
He has been accused of asserting his inten-
ton of obeying the laws; he has been charged
with upholdipg the civil as opposed to the
military power in Texas; he has been blamed
for entertaining contempt for Gen. Grant; he
has been censured for maintaining his dig
nifty as major general of the army. AL
these charges the Democrats are willing to
admit. They are proud of the fact, however,
that no charge affecting his bravery or his
integrity has yet been made or could be sub
stantiated if made. Heis peerless, bearing
an unblemlshed record. If elected he will
prove to be President of discretion, nerve
and ability. And he will be elected and in
augurated, despite the tricks and dishonesty
of his opponents.