New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-15
OPPOSITION TO BUTLER.
DIsAFFECTION AMONG HIS FOLLOWERS.
DIssATIsFIED-A COMMITTEE SEM
TO THE GOVERNOR.

DlSAfFECTlON AMONG HIS tOLLO" Eh"'
INDEPENDENTS DIssATIsF1ED-A COMMITTEE SENT
TO THE GOVERNOR
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Boston, Sept. 14.-The political air Is hlle"
with the premonitory mutterngs OF the coming S'o"
and to the acute ear there come many SOUNDS tna'
denote breaking up Of the Butler phaiahA' t"o
Governor this Commonwealth begins to hnd out tna
there are disturbing his household, and that
the family that set him up at its head by no ea
unite There are many political obligations conracieu
during the ante-election days that have not peen
fulfilled, in fact that seem virtually ouua"eo W VIC
Governors disregard OF bis supporters ciains
The lately reported detection OF Wendell Phlnps .hous
it has met with somewhat tsrdy and ambiguous denl,
is generally believed to have had basis OF trutn ino
Republican editors Of the city practically unanimous
in the belief that Mr. Philips gave reasonable grouhu
for the statement that he would not vote ior doVeo
Buffers reelection. The Advertiser tacitly admits tne
and from the positive statements made to the tru1n VI
the first report by men varying political beliefs one o
whom is a working officer In the Republican state Cehi"
Committee and two prominent Greenbacker there can
be little doubt that Mr. Phillips the disanecton ia
Buffers camp and will not again vote for hiin
Other and more direct workers in the Governor
cause are sulkng their tents and nearly threaten "
forsake his standard IL not to desert to the enemy
ranks The fact leaked out that the Governor ns
not made good his promises OF money; tna'
he has not paid the bills OF tue laS'
campaign, and evidently does not propose p'9ins
them Thisinusce Is specially reported from 'ho raA
Of the Independent Republicans, an organha'io.
that did much to elect Butler last fall The value VI
their services has been fully recognized by the 1ener
in the past and especially warmly praised Just DC
fore the election that time. however, his appre
citation seems have faded and some OF the leaders no"
crumbliugy assert that they have been wholly unrecos
nized They discaim any desire for Official preiernen
but they would like to have Sooo III
bills for campaign work paid' ana 'neS
would ike to be looked upon aud now and then con-
suited as the constituents OF the successful candidate
and the men who have an interest in the Governors
policy.
STORMY MEETING OF INDEPENDENTS
On Thursday afternoon a stormy meeting oil the or
ganization was held the Revere House. OF whch no
correct report has yet appeared The Boston papers
yesterday we're furnished with an account by the lac
tlop that was for "harmony" and Butler
and told OF enthusiasm and unison In the
ranks Ne mention made OF the iact'
as now revealed by one OF the vice-presdeh's'
that COMMITTEE three sent to the Governor Win
a demand TO know what be now proposed 10 DO or tnc
Independents and TO inform him that there was der
ence of opinion within the organization regarding the
desirabiy OF supporting him In the coming election
Neither was It stated by the Boston papers that the
Chief Executive OF Massachusetts responded with the
somewhat profane query: "Why In - haven't you
come around n you wanted anythngi" Yet such an
interview took place and the ABOVE fe'nAth was uauc'
Upou the same good authority 1t further appears
that IN the meeting SEVERN ."o"'eis
made the open declaration that they would
not again support Butler. his course did not meet
with their approval and he was not trustworthy man.
An effort was made motion 10 take steps toward !
opening headquarters but this matter laid on the
table. aud the meeting adjourned WITHOUT III any way
approving tine Governor or approving his sdministra-
ton. -, -, -. -,
pendent Republic aus has some egnincanee II may be
stated that Governor Butler told the committee OF lnde
pendens Thursday tnst ther work for him last year
secured $4,000 votes ana that without THESE ne Won1
hay. been defeated He seemed anxious tuat they should
continue their organization 0nd work IN tne coming |
eannaigu but IN view of late developments their action
Is "A matter Of doubt. Tue Governor may retain hol
lie organization bus many voters were under ts
influence year will be found IN the regular hepnp-
ranks THIS Is specially assured the lSe-
pnbcans present liberal ana progressive man a' ther
Hnotner .onrce OF dssection is found in the camp OF
the Greenbackers, party that thongh not numerous
rn,ah,v IN Fssex wiens considerable influence. by CIV
ing to Leader Lit bman an Office IN tue X fnOad COhs-
sim Goycrnor Butler feels that he mas secured the
h and continued eay OF the Greenoackcrs; but
men more prominent and more potent WIN the voters
Inan Mr. Liicnman have determined that Butler shal
mo- LONGER nave TIE Gieenback support They say tnat
ne mas lost al them ana taelr principles and
IL seeking only his own personal pieerment- Moody
Boynton. VINO sways the Greenoack voters more
to his will than any otHeE ,sr pla,nl man IN IA
will do his TO defeat hi even 70 the extent oi
working Tor the Republican candidate u neeessaiy. .n
view OF opposing elements among Ills own ioOw
lug 70 say nothing OF the indsnaon ,ha ms course as
aroused, BuJcr llkeiy pain
thoIDy ana laooiious' NOT "hoiy lih-
possible.
A LETTER FROM WENDELL PHILLIPS.
Wendell Phillips in letter 20 The Boston Adrerfiser,
denies the current report that he has changed his views
REGARDING Governor Buffers reelection lie says: 81
shall hail his reelection next year as vast stride to-
ward relieving the state from tine Republican incubus
which weighs 80 heavily upon It, IL could
1 would try rally the temperance
party but the temperance always betrayed US at
the polls or would try 10 rally the GreenDack party,
sncs the Gr.cnIackers have only half done their work
In my Judgment the time has not come To rally
marry on either lines and the Idea loses
than gains by sdch premature attempt Al present
there will be only political parties. lhe Republican
ia one and dcspise the Republicans as hypO-
crit and tneseryes dOuDe-deaefr as 5Ouless car
mon nasqueradng IN the graye-clOthes Of their hOn0red
They have right tOseck their candlat
among the highninded ana preferable. Let them
choose "A fitting leader fIOm anOOg the Icwksbury
Iuarshes the ped ers OF poor mems bones. The move
lnent which upbOds Butler protest or earnest men
agalnst all this, lncluaing within II many very eyn
clements. movement Is supported by some OF the
will powder the dead weight that |
Erangies and chOkcs the antslayery rising buried
IN. Wing relics beyond resurrection such success VIII
rive tne yiLg hearts aud honest meu Of the state room
and a chance for movement To recognize woman.
protect LABOR, redeem tho cities from rum, and
give US currency that Will help and serve
,uesa instead of crampng ana undertaking IT, the
bank monopoly aud this y Drid currency do now Con-
Bur tLiuk certainly ought to be reelected Probably
he will reelected, aud he mal safely challenge cOu
porsOn biH ana conduct with prominent
political character In the STATE"
CT ADAMS, JR., DECLINES.