Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-03

Generally Favorable and En-
eOuraging 90 the Demo-
cratic Party.

New YORK, December 1.-The result
Of the Democratic oacus will be com-
mented upon in the Sunday morning
New York papers as follows
The Herald says: If the Democratic
| leaders have energy and intelligence the
caucus action of last evening means a
sweeping Democratic victory next year.
] For the first time in many years there u
before the party fair prospect Of such
popular favor as they have long been
seeking by many devious and false roads.
At last they are on the right track. The
caucus vote will surprise great many
people.
The result is a severe disappointment. to
the Republican politicians, who exellaim
illogically, but loudly, that i gives them
the next Presidency. But the Republic
cans have one comfort, they gave a COM
plimentary Endorsement TO Mr.. Keifer.
They can never be lonely while they
have Mr.. Keifer.
The Sun says: As this selection is one
against which we have earnestly advised,
we cannot regard it with any great salts
faction; but we sincerely hope that ell the
gloomy anticipations connected with the
subject may be dispelled by the modera'
ton and wisdom with which the business
of the House will be conducted under the
direction Of the new Speaker.
The World favors the nomination, as
settling the tariff agitation, and adds:
'But because it is wise and beneficial 10
leave the tariff agitation alone this ses-
sion, Mr.. Randalps defeat Will not be the
less satisfactory. He has been more or
less in apparent sympathy with the Re
publicans in too many instances. lie re-
Trained from rendering the Inauguration
Of Hayes, through fraud, an impossibility.
He has been the ally of Republicanism
on tariff legislation. He Is known to be
| friendly TO the corporations whose in
terests are so carefully protected by the
Republican party. In point Of capacity,
while Mr.. Randalls parliamentary eT-
officer, he is not the equal Of Mr.. Carlisle
in brains, character or scholarship. Mr.
Carlisle is a splendid lawyer and a stu.
dent Mr.. Randall is neither lawyer
nor scholar, but merely politician"
The Times says; The nomination Of
Mr.. Carlisle shows that there is more life
in the Democratic party than one gener,
ally supposed, and Of a healthy sort,
which is a matter Of congratulatioD all
round. The immediate practical effect
of the election of moderate revenue re-
former as the leader Of the Democratic
party in the House, and the representative
Of the Democratic party in the Nation,
will be something extremely interesting
to watch The opponents Of the reform
will jump to the conclusion that it must
force the reopening Of the tariff agitation,
and make the tariff the chief issue in the
next Presidential campaign. Whether it
has that result or not will depend largely
upon the sagacity Of the Republican mi
nority. Mr.. Carlisle will undoubtedly
form his committees so as to bring before
the House the question of further reduc-
tion Of the tariff
The nomination Of Mr.. Carlisle in itself
shows a public throughout wide sections
Of the country, strong enough 10 overcome
completely the tactics Of the mere politi-
clans, and to defy the influences exerted
by the most highly protected industries.
That opinion is not by any means confined
10 the Democrats. Its national. If It be
respected and embodied in legislation, and
if the Republicans contribute fairly tc
that result, the canvass Of 1884 would b1
left to be decided principally upon othel
issues, and on these the Republicans have
nothing to fear. The problem presented
to the Republicans in Congress by tn,
nomination of Mr.. Carlisle is very
serious one. but il Is also very simple.