New-York tribune., 1884-11-18
rSSTEs on THE NEf2 FUTURE

II would be strange IL tho Republican party
were not somewhat staggered by the great
DISASTER whicl, has bciallcn IL. There IL just
wrath for traitors; keen sympathy for the
grand leader who has been hunted down with n
mcanness and fcrocty never surpassed by men
too small in soul to endure the success of II large
man and much anxiety for the future of the
country. But if we care for the Republican
cause, we shall make sure that the reverse
which that cause has sustained be not turned
into disaster by any abandonment OF principle,
pr ne eglcct of the duties which now remain.
A Republican President and Senate still hold
the fort until March next. After that, Tor two
years n Republican Senate alone must defend
Republican principles as it best can, until the
people can elect new Congress III 1856 with
larger knowledge of Democratic aims and
tendencies No mere factiona opposition would
be justified or expcdient But no trcachely
to Republican principles, on the part OF any Re-
publican charged with the defence OF those prin-
ciples in Congress, will be forgiven by the true
Republicans of the country.
If, before March 4h, the Democratic House
passes any bill to cripple or break down the sys-
TEN of protection, or to destroy public credit by
taking out of the treasury the fund provided
for the redemption of lcgal-tcnder notes, or by
initiating the paper currency, or by undermiu
inpethe National Banking system, true Rcpubli-
cans will resist il to the utmost in the Senate
If such bill should pass, President Arthur
should be sustained in stopping it by his Veto
If we do not mistake the character of Rcpubli
can Senator's the savage warfare made on their
leader and their principles has prepared them
to stand as a solid body to resist every attempt
to overthrow Republican principles.
After March 4th the Republican majority in
the Senate will be increased. 1t will be mainly
composed of veterans strong men, who. within
the past twenty years, have risen from the
lower house by force of merit careful sur
vey of the list of Republican Senators, so far as
it is yet known, does not suggest the name of a
single man to be distrustcd rs liable to bctray
the party for executive favor One or twO have
not at all times acted with the majority of the
party on the tariff or financial questions, but
they are men To respect the latest expression Of
Republican will so clearly given In the contest
lust closed, and to make common cause with
their associates in the defence of the Republl-
can position. If they were not. there is q
larger number of Democrats who on either issue
would resist the folly of their party. MIR.
Bayard on financial matters would be supported
by several others. Mr.. Mcpherson of New Jersey
cannot afford to permit any defeat of protection
and one or two others agree with him. Mr.
PAYNE of Ohio has appeared to agree with both.
If the Repubicans are true to their party and
its cause they can surcly defeat any legislation
adverse 10 Republican principles until 1887
Among those principles, the party Is soennly
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vice. Legislation tu That end framed when the
Democrats tlnnpipd for II IN order to cripple
Republican administration, was not enacted
by Republicans for ANY partisan pufpose, hat
| to preserve The service against partisan control
| From ANY liiailni, We ain nov ~ 400 how lni
! That legislation is effective, II will bn Tho duty
| 0I n Nriihhllthh krnh,u noi only ~ rlai, a
change of The Law, bat ~ insist anon is fnll ON.
! toioemeni, and " amendments aro needed, Ia
| proposu thom, II ~ pemocmlo rresbleut
sends IN appointments contrary ~ the intent
and spirit Of this reform, II In The duty of tbs
senate To reject them, II appointments me
made for the purpose 0i buying up influence,
or TO reward political trcachcry, a Republican
Senate will consider whether such prostitution
of the appointing power Is in the line of civil
service reform.
Moreover, il will become the immediate duty
of the Senate to inquire, on behalf Of the Repub-
licans of the Nation. whether true self-govern-