New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-22
POLITICAL NEVIS.

| In response to general "yearningn the
Greenback Labor party's National Committee met in ST.
the other day in order to make ready the organza
ton for the great opportunities that are soon TO be thrust
upon it, proposition made to resurrect the title OF
the old Wing party and adopt it, and then begin tre-
mendous campaign to arouse the people to realization
Of their danger before II Is " TOO late
A review of all the Senatorial contests which
have occurred in Massachusetts since 1871 when Henry
Wilson was reelected is published in The BosonJouai
1t appears from this sketch that while 1t has not been
the rule to nominate candidate for the Senatorsh2 in
of members of the Legislature that means has
resorted TO several occasions to determine the
wish of the party The Journal believes the present
crisis demands of the Republicans, and IL prom
ises acquesce in the decision or seh Dody whether
lts favorite candidate Is nominated or not
Senator Cameron's defeat in Pennsylvania
last month has been looked upon ending his political
life But his father Simon Cameron Is reported to have
undertaken the of rensatng his again in pop
ular favor His recent visit Washington supposed
have been for this purpose and the rumors OF conc-
alton which have filed the air or some days past are
believed to have had their origin with him. He Is said
TO be willing to concede everything to the Independents
Iss S5''''''' '-''
The wisdom of adopting the tariff bill reported
by the Commission is conceded by The Atlanta OOnstt-
tuition. IT mo why Democrats and tariff
reforers should oppose the report IthIs is the best
be done. let the schedules be adopted without
controversy. 1t In the right direction, and tho
report furnishes admirable basis for the genuine tariff
reform that must be put in operation when the Demo-
Gratis come into power The willingness Of The Oons-
tuition to aid in tariff reform even though the Republic
cans reap OF the hOnOr Is In striking contrast TO
many Of its party's journals In the North.
Ex-senator Wallace speaks up and says that
he fayors Civil Service Reform provided Is Democratic
Civil Service Reform, and not otherwise. lie
wants his party first to get the offices and then to re-
form the system The present clamOr the subject he
thinks lacks sincerity He at the claim that the
demand now made for reform Is in response to any eo-
walton Of public morals and believes that its prominence
s due TO the cunning with which it has been used by
leaders on both sides keep themselves before the pub
lie III is probable however that Mr. Wallace's Opposl-
ton Oreseen and that 1t VIII AID more than IL VIII
hinder the project.
The zeal with which Congress began its work
and its avowcd intention to take holiday recess in
spred the belief that public opinion had made per-
manent impression the average legislator. The ease,
however, which long and tresome debates are be-
gun and tho yacklting spirit shown, are awakening
fear that the present session may be rs freSs as tho
last one was. To prevent this If possible. many Repuo-
can papers urging that all the pressure available 90
brought 10 bear upon individual Congressman 10 keep
them up TO their work The trouble seems to be that IS
soon as a man gets Washington he becomes indinersnt
to the influence OF pooho. senuihon' ouS'"' VI ~
locality.
The worst case of anti-Civil Service Reform
appears TO be In the office OF The Cincinnati bnquo'
Either from genuine disbelief in the system or RON
desire TO inure Senator Pendleton II Is making oi'
fight against any attempt TO enact law on the su'e
The Pendleton bill Is declared to DO an" outrage upon
the Democratic voters and workers." and Unfair !"
the party ut the present time. That paper
wants to see the Government from Top "
bottom put into the hands OF the Deinocr"'s
when their party comes into power, and VIII DC sa''S
with nothing less II Mr. Pendeton in trying 10 MAKO
himself the chief prophet or Civil Service Heiorn
pccted that he wonld be supported by his party eu"
at home, he evidently made ludicrous mistake