New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-13
POLITICAL NEWS.

The thunderstorm of Butlerism in Massachu-
sets IL said to be clearing the political atmosphere in
that State The Boston Advertiser claims that IL Will act
like di5infectant upon the Republican party fleeing
it from an obnoxious element which has Distracted its
action for some time past
The Republicans have chosen two COngI esq
men at special elections since the year began by
largely increased majorties but in the party
claims that this nsures the election OF a Republican
President next year party doesn't lose its head
when succeeds in two contests, and IL also UNI
time We'll enough to know that they are not giving
verdict what may occur during the next year
and half
Congressman Blackburn proposes TO keep him.
self before the public and make all the noOrety possible
out the speakershp contest It's poor day when no
doesn't get himself interviewed OF issue card explain
ing his position or correcting misrepresentation
To Use his favOrte phrase he is always ready with
lance aud visor down" to plunge into the thick
of the and vindcae his sensitive honor from any
mputation. Mr. Blackburn the Don Quixote OF Amer
lean and his antics in the field OF chvalry
amusing As those OF his prototype,
The fact cannot be disguised that the few
gmpses given Of what Mr.. Pattison's administration
will probably be have discouraged the reform element
in Pennsylvania. Mr. Charles S. Wolfe, the Indepen-
dent Republican leader expresses his great disappot
ment The policy of MI Pattson," he says. - so far
a. outlined does not indicate that he appreciates tho
public SEN ment which made him Governor. II his adj
mnistratOn does not do better than II promises tho
Independent movement will carry with 1t the de-
cent element OF the Democratic party
The Ohio Legislature seems disposed to
make a sincere effort TO arrive at cOmmOn-sense solu
ton OF liquor question its present session. Tho
only thing which will probably prevent its succeeding
Is the great number Of plans submitted Some OF these
complicated and would certainly cause dissatifac
ton and embarrass Republicans in this years
paign The general sentiment of the party voiced by
the newspapers evidently avOrs the simplest plan pos.
SIDE @ zen n rePfsng tS no
best method or solving ne problem Ihe Legisntte Ia
is ample time 10 digest the subject thoroughly.
The only Republican paper in Boston that
opposes Senator Hoars reelection is The Trorer and
its hostility doubtless springs from the fight Mr.. Hoar
made against the confirmation OF It's editor Collector of
the Port OF that city II argues that opposition TO the
present Senator justable the opposition
ator Boutwell, sixear and ignores the fact thar
Mr. Hoar represents the better element in the Repubt-
can party which cannot be claimed for Mr.. Boutwell,
TIE Trareer also attempts prove that Mr.. Hoar has
been of the bosses in Massachusetts and should be
retired with the close Of the boss period in politics He
doubtless been enough OF boss to prevent Butler
from capturing the Republican party, and that Is why
many OF his enemies hate him.
There is no doubt about Mr.. Wattersoh's
sincerity in free trade however much opinions
may differ as his discretion In rsng the pol
ley upon the Democratic party. Any intimation from
leading Democrat that it will be best for the party 10
modified position the question in 1884 is GER
tain make him fare out in The Louisville Courier Jour
nal in double-eaded article denouncing such move
mcnt In his latest effort he declares that the South and
tho Northwest ready to back up the traders and
thus backed tells the feeble and vena politicians to
get in the way If they dare" adding We would not
give pinch of Kentucky tobacco for Democratic re-
vival unattended by the complete overthrow rob-
hing and jobbng protection system. We mean no moro
than say, but We mean all that say II IL beats
the party in 1884, much the for tho harsplt-
ters and time-servers who, having convictions OF
their own or being the representatives OF monopoly i'm
agne that the sole d ference between parties relates
the division of tho loaves and fishes IL will do
nothing OF the kind The only way to the party
is to unite 1t upon its principles and traditions and 10
fight for these I'm the open field fearless and above
board daring the consequences though hell itself
should stand at the door. There is evidently be
fight funeral in the Democratic party and Mr. Wat
terson doesn't propose to furnish tho corpse IL he can
help 10.