The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-10-29
THE sIaa EwD PmESupENr.

Gan James G. Blaine afford to re'aln his
present position in President Arthur's
Cabinet and compromise his integrity by
associating with the persistent advocates
of third term9 True, Gen. Grant says
be has retired from politics forever; but
does any dispsssionste man believe that
the imperialistic doctrines, which once
reigned in his heart are dead-so dead
IN fact that they could not be recalled to
Life If Cameron and Conkling and their
coterie, advocated his coming TO the front
again as a Presidential candidate7
President Arthur is shrewd politician.
He has long been trained in school and
among men, whose Eeennoss of intellect
and shrewd diplomacy, have carried the
day on many hard fought political ba.-
tie fields and he is an apt scholar. He
bas acted throughout the brief period he
has held the exalted position to which he
succeeded by most unfortunate circun-
stance. with great ciroumspection. He
has carried himself with remarkabl: dig.
nifty aud has met the exigencies of his
office with commendable Judgment. But
he is backed and advised by men whose
tact is proverbiel They have not crowd
ed about him since his elevation. Their
individuality has not been felt in any
way, shape or manner; but their fine
hand is to be seen in every thing he has
done since he took the oath of office. No
one knew better than these men that it
would not have been polite or well, to
obtrude themselves on politicians gene r.
ally and the public particularly, so early
III Arthurs Administration and they dis
creetly remained quiet until the incident
nj excitement of the lassassipa,i ion of
beloved leader, shall have died out. But
does any sane man believe that President
Arthur has not been advised by them
during all this time? PROFESSIONALLY
be has acted upon their advice. His every
action has been directed by them. Every
move he has made has been in accord
anoe with their wishes and at their desire
and it has worked magically in allaying
alarm and calming public excitement.
IL names have been mentioned in con-
nection with Cabinet appointments, they
have been those of men who could com
mand public respect because their rec
ords are clean, but none of these men
have obtained the Offices with which
their names have been associated. The
necessary nominations have been sent
to the Senate in only one case, and in
that particular instance, Author knew
that the gentleman he nominated would
not accept the position under auy cir
cumstances.
By his course President Author has
won praise as a man who means to adj
minister the high Office with entire re-
gard for the responsibilities of the pcsi.
tion. without regard to political nee, ssh
ties. But there is one thirg bohind ell
this which will bear watching.
When Chester A. Author shall have
called to his council board honest and
respected men, and bave dug ont root
and branch The profligacy and extrava-
gance which characterized the infamous
administration of Grant, and has prose-
cuted to a successful issue the kraves
who robbed the country under the fos-
tering protection of the fraudulent HAYES,
then we will be among the first to accord
him praise. But until lie has done tbis,
aud has shown himself to be worthy of
praise and respect, We shall Withhold even
a modieum of the fattery which social,
ed independent journals have been sore G.
what lavish in according him, because
we know Author to be politician whose
ways have been devious, and whose po-
litical supporters to-day are men whose
actions are adroit, and will bear the
keenest scrutiny.