National Republican., 1881-12-10
COMPLIMENTARY.
VOICE OF THE PRESS.
How President Arthur's Message Was Received
Throughout the Country-Commenis OF
Leading Journals In the North,
Sonth, East, and West

Asa piece of state literature the message is in
It's phraseoogy and construction beyond reason
able criticism, -Brddtord (Pd.) Star, tRep)
There is nothing In II for buncombe," but
everything for the thinking man who desires to
be Informed Of the affairs Of his country.-Cincin-
matt Times star.
on the whole the message is one that will make
its author more respected and trusted than before
IL was sent to Congress .-PTortdence Prcss (Htgh-
toned Republican,.
The paper is one 10 flx the confidence in Prcs.
dent Arthur's ability and high purpose which had
been already inspired by his conduct thus far
Louisville Commercial, (Rep.)
The entire message will repay q careful perusnl.
1t presents an instructive view of public affairs,
and Is condensed education In present national
affairs In itself-Giobc- Democrat
The first message of President Arthur Is one
which will commend itself to the country for It's
straightforward common sense and business tono.
Indianapolis journal tRcp)
The message is more than usually interesting,
and may be regarded as one Of the most practical
that has omanated from the presidential chair for
along time-Scrdnton (Id) Republican (Rep)
In the first annual message of President Arthur
there is much which will command the unquali.
fed appreciation OF all intelligent citizens, rrespcct
i've OF party.-Rochcster Evening Express (Rcp)
No one can read President Arthurs message and
not be convinced that the United States, strong in
home policy, are asserting themselves abroad
Augusid (Gd) Chronicle and COnsiitutiondita, (Dcm)
The message of President Arthur will rank ms
an able aud creditable state paper. II is direct
aud clear IN style, broad In its scope, patriotic In
spirit, and, In the main, admirable in It's recon-
There are no novelties or surprises but facts and
suggestions, food for reflection, plainly written,
with no apparent attempt at literary effect beyond
straightforward, manly utteranccs In plain Ian
guage.-NOfrist0tcn (Ed) Times (Rep)
The worst thing about the Presidents message Is
It's length but those who are In the habit of read
ing Presidents messages will not bo deferred by
the length of this one from wadng through it,
Nel0 Hdren Journal aud Courier (RCp)
He should have the credit for frank, practical
consideration of the pressing problem OF our times
III he Will keen In the path which he has
entered he VIII reach the goal to which reason
aud logic inevitably lead-Utt Herald (Dem)
It's high character as a state paper and the
ability and care displayed in the preparation of IT,
demand the thoughtful and thorough considera-
tlon of every man who would inform himself In
our national concerns-BuriinDon Hdiokeye (Rep)
A careful review of the first public utterance OF
President Arthur cannot fail TO deepen national
respect for him as a man OF ability and one With 9
high aim to make his administration marked
one in the history Of the country.-Ldncdster (Pd)
Examiner (Rep)
We were not at all mistaken when We said some
days ago that President Arthur's message would
prove to be very notable state paper. ltisamag-
nifcent production. We had good reason to be-
ceived.-NetC Fork Grdphic (Rep)
The message Is clear presentation Of the sltua-
ton of public affairs by cool and sagacious states
man, who is neither disposed TO enforce his views
any Arthur, very clearly, is President, and an
able one, too.-Aibdny Express (Rep)
1t is n satisfying document, and will at once ad-
men. The line Of policy laid down by him is SO
clearly conseryaiiye con and s9A Aoadly patriotic that
of the unon.-P Philadelphia Record (Ind)
The Presidents message has doubtless proved a
great surprise to multitudes Of people, who took
abuse of the guerilla press or from the uniformed
and prcjudiced cnrpings OF professional reform
ers"-FhRddeiphid Evening Buletin (Repl
Asa whole the message is sensible and business
like, and, being devoted almost exclusively 70 af-
fairs closely connected with the Government, is de-
void OF sensation and clnp-trap, which, while
making n message popular and readable, are out
OF place IN an Official document,-HdrriSbuT0 1ele-
No message written by any President of the
United States has been so generally commended as
that read to Congress yesterday. 1t is so clear and
explicit on all questions that interest the public
n1 sae man NV VINO rI SE hSt % PGht PRO Sy T. is e con-
Commercial Advertiser (Rep)
Under severe detraction from the captious he
ms graduglIy grown 70 such proportions that the
rity and capacity. AZ this moment he occupies a
secure place In the confidence of his country
indeed, lie is TO use an Americnnism, fixed" in
their respect and Observation-Disclosures Sun (Rep)
The business-like tone of President Arthurs frs,
annual message to Congress and the clearness oil
statement which peryades II In every part will Sc
cure for that document universal conmendation
among citizens who are In the habit Of bestowing
serious thought upon questions Involving the pub.
Times (ReDD
No one can read tho first message of President
Arthur without being impressed with the fact
that he Is man OF ability, sincerity, and decision
He has positive views on public affairs and the
courageto state them, while at the same time he
makes 1t plainly understood that he has no per-
sonal policy TO carry out against the will Of the
people.-Lleveldnd Herald (Rep)
Few messages have been so practical or have
presented so few points for adverse criticism. The
only party to whom It Is more or less disiasteful
are the extreme Democrats and the men with
whom civil service reform has become hobby
The former would greatly have preferred a weaker
document which would give them room for fault
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Herald (Rep)
Taken us u whole the message shows that the
President has an Intelligent grasp of public Affairs
Some OF his Recommendations viii be criticized
but those most sharply criticized will also be
warmly de Tended. And, aiterall, the message Is
of chief interest In showing that General Arthur Il
thoroughly lifted TO I'LL the Office to which he has
been 80 suddenly elevated.-Har0ord C5urant.
Taken all together the message Is one which
has done, and why II should continue its present
policy. The entire message is an embodied Re:
publican opinion wise In suggestion and backed
by experience twill excite no criticism within
the Republican party, and will stand like adaman
agninst Democratic attack.-Neuark (N J) Adrer.
tiser (Rep)
The message of the President Is purely bust
ness document. II will be disappointment TO q
great many people, who naturally expected thai
tions as politician and partisan. SO many stumI
speeches have been made from the Executive Man
sion iu the shape OF messages that there is u pop
ular mistake MS TO what a message ought 10 be-
Cincilndti Enquirer (DeDi.)
Hodisplays capacity for the high Office he fill:
equal to the best aud by all reasonable estimates
of human character and motives there Is IN tb,
present promise of his work the highest assuranc,
ofa wise eadministration-an administration which
Will be dlstnctively American In Its policy TOWARD
foreign powers, just all things, and so careful II
the treatment Of all domestic questions as to ado
the pe0ple,-HdrVord Post (Dem.)
The Presidents message is n long document
compreheuding scores Of important statements
suggestions, and recommendations Yet II Is S,
terse and clear and sensible that those who begiI
the reading of II will be interested from one para
graph to another until the end Is reached, and will
the Government and OF the multif!rious affair
that come within its scope has been either argel!
increased or pleasantly frightened up.-Nlo for
Mail and Express (Rep)
IL Is distinctly the work OF q thoughtful mind
controlled by patriotism and the strong influence
OF responsibility. The manner OF Il Is full Of sucl
gravity and dignity as TO commend II most fnyor
ably TO those 10 whom Il Is addressed. IL treat
more In detail the atiairs Of the Government thai
possibly lhe me message mes OF any previous PTesiden
compel the indulgence OF the impression tha
President Arthur Is one OF the best nlorme,
phfa Inquirer lRep)
President ArthuTs Arst annual message vii
stand with the best OF the ninety.on which hav
kages have lately come ~ be mere summaries O
Department reports, President ArthuTs Is moi
aud he has thrown about the entire Instrument
dignified consciousness OF hia position as tn
head of great nation which Is a. eommendahl
as It is rare In these annual stats paper Righ
or wrong IN his nmendat,onA, he IL nowher
commonplace, and In dealing with the foreig
relations OF the Government Topic on which
his predecessors have been too ohsn either bArreI
or blunderng, President Arthur "a nj once suggest
i've and fclicitouA-. PhiiGdaphJo qrnHs (Repl
President Arlhurh trenchAni message has mad
a strong and vivid impression on the county
It's yire force aud Intelligent grasp have deep
ened the growing conception OF hil great Abilit
and his elevated purpose. Every eonspicuous &C
since his accession 70 the Presidency has served I
confirm the broader view OF his practical sagacit
and patriotic spirit HlA inaugural was singnlnrl
apt graceful and captivating, Hia ready Ad0ptio
OF all Of President GArneld's appointments wa
manly and chiyarouA His Addres0 nj Yorktow
displayed skill taste, and delioacy His sueceSsiv
selections for the Treasury answered the best put
In ataudard And moo his Arzt a.iaudcd atai