Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-24
sOlIE ENCOURAGING WORDS.

4es SOAE ENCOGRAGINGW WORDS.
 During She last few days much has been
 said concerning President Arthur and his fit
 mess foFthe high office which he holds, and it is gratifying and reassuring to observe the general .concurrence of favorable opinion among those in public life who are well &C., quainted with the new President and well qualified to give an opinion concerning the l success of his administration For instance, 1 Senator Hawley, who was heartily in accord with the policy of President Garfield, says |; 'I have had a pleasant acquaintance with
 Gen. Arthur for some time, and those who
 have been thus fortunate do not share the
 common apprehensions about his presidency -or should say, perhaps, that feeling which prevailed few weeks ago. and which
 has been much mitigated by Gsnefaf Afthur's 1 recent course. He is staunch Republican in mind and soul, gentleman in education and bearing, and unquestionably feels the re- sponsibility of his place.'' s'Then you have no anxiety about the future ?'' was asked, and Senator Hawley closed the interview with the remark: q have no anxiety what ever about the welfare of our country"
 Hon. John M. Francis the veteran editor of the Troy Times, whose opinion is of great value by reason of his large experience in public affairs and among public men, says:
 We have known President Arthur mt mately for more than fifteen years. In con- fidential conferences as in his public capacity we have met him often,-in the dark days of our country's trial, in his responsible official service, and during periods when the sharp antagonism of political contests prevailed
 And 1<o~ ls- lips, an intimation by word or by deed. that sanctioned wrong and encouraged improper and dishonest methods. These he never failed to condemn firmly and emphatically.
 A self poised, earnest, true-hearted man, steady ln purpose, sound in judgment, reso- fullest confidence and the fervent esteem of all who know him, and most largely of those who know him best
 President Arthur has the courage of his convictions, but he has also respect for the honest convictions of others He fully re- alizes the tremendous weight of responsibil- 1ty that has been transferred to him, and with dignity and honor, with humility and yet with strength, he will bear the burden.
 Gifted with strong intellectual powers we'll disciplined by study and culture, his ability IS unquestionable. We believe his course will be characterized by a wise conservatism, and that he will steadily and successfully guard and defend the vital interests of our great country.
 Prominent Democrats as well as prominent Republicans also have good word for the new President. Senator Ben Hill says: q believe General Arthur to be much broader man than he has credit for. My association with him in the Senate during the short time we were there gives me reason to believe that the country may expect wise and con- servative administration from him. I have never shared in the opinion that the factional bitterness within his party during the past few years will be renewed or perpetuated by the new administration. Whatever in fuence MT. Conkling exerts upon General Arthur will be for the good Of the country" Senator Bayard is reported as saying that he and every Democrat in the land gave Presi- dent Arthur their best wishes for his success ''And'' said he, ''it is my policy above all things not to embarrass the new administra- tion, and will assist it in everything be- lieve to be right and just. In addition, the Democrats will assist the administration in all good government" Many more similarly encouraging words might be quoted, but these will suffice to show the good opinion of and good feeling towards President Arthur which prevail among the public men of both parties May his course be so wise and just as to strength en and confirm this opinion and feeling.