New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-21
PRESIDENT ARTHUR PRAISED
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s '" ,on not only here. but all over the county, are
.sfer IN his hands than would be p those q an I'M
Se vessel Of thus far has pursued way against
wind and ssanst tides w sn ,bs cre have ded
he NAVIGATION thus far be pretty sure that the
rest of the voyage will be prosperous
WHAT MR.. BRlsTOW SAID.
When Mr. Winston introduced Benjamin H.
Bristow the ex-Secretary. was given the encopr-
agement of three hearty cheers before he began his
speech His references to MIR. Macy eaghs open
letter were listened to with SPECIAL interest Mr.
Bristow spoke as follows:
when General Arthur succeeded TO the Presidential
Office the country distressed and his party distracted
Force which had long been In operation had produced
discomfort dssenson and distrust In the ranks OF MS
party. the result of these causes the Republican
nominee for Governor OF this State against whom per
sonay nothing alleged, defeated two years ago
by overwhelming majority. The Executive and Legs
latiye departments Of the government Of New York
passed from the Republican TO the Democratic party
The same thing happened In other States which had long
been steadfastly Republican in politics. The popular
branch OF the National Congress became Democratic
by majority almost without precedent All this
due, not to any actual or supposed reforma
ton OF the Democratic party, but solely to dis
content and fractional strife In the ranks OF the
Republican party In view OF this state OF things and OF
the general dlstrs engendered by them the position OF
President Arthur amost difficult and trying one with
the Office he assumed responsibilities and faced dangers
might wen nave dppallcu oIdfcst VI lhSi 49,
most stawart and sangune party would hardly have
asserted that time the possibility Of electng Repuo-
can President in 1884 Even those who had been most
prominently spoken Of in connection with the nomination
seemed anxious not to be counted the List OF possible
candidates.
NO LACK OF CANDIDATES.
Now all seems changed. At the last election in this
state the Republicans carried both branches Of the Legs
ature and elected the head OF their state ticket oYercom
ing nearly 100000 majority Of the previous year THERE'S
no scarcity OF candidates for the Republican nomination
for the Presidency 1t seems reasonably certain that
good nomination at Chicago next month VIII assure sue
cess IN November Not only is the condition and pros
pec the Republican party far better than was two
years ago but the intelligence OF the country Is pretty
well united IN the opinion that good government and wise
administration not TO be expected from any oher
party. This change in the political situation as not
been brought about by chance; nor is It attributable to
mere eapree ON the part Of the people 1t is traeeabe
TO definite causes. 1t would be unjust to the
Democratic party TO withhold from u due creu'
for its agency in the work IL has gwen Hesh
and indisputable evidence OF its utter Incapacty
10 deal with economic financial questions affecting
the material interests Of the country But THIS is not the
soe nor even the chef OF the change for the
better in the ranks Of the Republican party The moder
ation wisdom and quiet dignity Of President Arthnrs
administration have done much for the improvement ana
consolidation Of party. By refusing to us the power
of great office In the interest OF factions ne mas pro-
noted harmony in the party ranks
A WISE CONSERVATIVE AND SAFE ADMINISTRATIONS.
Fortunately for the country there has been occasion
for display of braney but his administration mas oeen
wise conservative and safe. His reco nmend4tlons I'd
Congress have busnesske and therefore III accord
ance with true Craftsmanship His conduct Of our for
egn affairs temperate and prudent 80 that the
dignity OF the Nation and the rights OF citizens have
been fully maintained and protected, without runnlnS
the ship Of state dangerously TO the rocks OF inter
national strife without dshOnor or weakness We have
peace with all the world.
Our internal affairs are IN satisfactory condition.
Nothing has been done TO reopen the wounds inncteH
upon the country by prolonged and exhaustive civil
war Whatever could be done by the Executive to aay
sectional feeling and 10 promote national unity ana mar
mony has been done Our feow-ctzens Of the southern
States freely acknowledge the business al FAIRNESS u INK
Presidents course toward them
The revenues have been faithfully collected, and the
moneys arising thererOm have been honestly applied 10
the purposes TO which they were appropriated ny law
The veto power has been discreetly and wisely useu III
the interest of public economy
CIVIL SERVICE Reform.
I-nder President Arthurs administration great pro-
rress has been made in the improvement Of our Civil
service The law which was enacted with MS approval
has been put INTO execution. The commissioners &C.
lected Dy him pursuant TO the statute were anu arc
well known for their zeal and intelligence N Ihe cause
Of Civil service Reform an they nave united III tes'y
ing TO the earnestness and perfect good iath Oh i7
dcnr IN carving out the law in letter and spirit lie
Executive Departments Of the Government are not now
as formerly chiefly occupied IN hearing the urgent "Pp
cations Of members OF Congress for subordinate ooes
t tbr friends and workers. 1t is not pretended tnat
all that is desirable in respect OF our CNH 9er''oe
has becn accomplished. Bat all far-ninded men
must admit that great progress mas been maze
and more has already been achieved tnIcI
President arthur than IN any olHet most 10 be de-
sired rbe relief OF the President and heads OF depart
congress in the matter Of appointments 70 subordinate
oiijces when it shall come TO be wen uhaeis'1oI ''i
acknowledged that such appointments arc llo 20 I'm
as rewards for personal ahotehce DIt IL .i7 sj, nj
the public service. and WITH reg ara so i5 - @ a.
nerforDauce OF public duty then IL VIII et-y euS.g
- formulate and enforce rules for the selection OF Ae
Dest ie has been The tcnacty with which profession
politicians have adhered TO the GA pesCg WSi-,5rs rr
persona ~ a. ti Wa established and how
tensiye and valuable the patronage was IL Is 4ute re
nariabe what progress has been made toward It's aooI-
ishment.
BUSINESS METHODS WANTED.
The great body of the people Of this country are nehc
s9obol1ors nor offce-seeKers What they wish AID
have right TO demand is that the affairs Of the Govern
ment honestly administered IN accordance WIN
.onnd business methods Who shall Ill the ohice5 u OF
+tle consequence TO them but how the duties OF tAe
e,rs sba1l he performed 10 Of vital importance; moi
onlv because the people pay thc expenses OF government
h for the greater reason that the personal liberty and
-ore,tv rights Of citizens best protected unuer
Government winch faithfully and Inparuauy vi ]
w. through officers have other purpose 10 sery
'.a1vof President Artmrs appointments 20 we more
,r{,n Offices have been consequently eNctucNt anu
a. whole they compare most favOIdJy Win Ao7I u I
no period in our political history has an adinnisra
zion heen more generally cordially APPROX anu
ipdorsed nv party conventions. From counties d'ci-
and sfates there cones unanimous approval
rbe demand OF the people IL Tor GOOD goVerAASA''
on,etlv peacefully and honestly administered.
SrIis assenbage OF the business men OF tAs CONNER.
ci and financial metropolis estnes 10 th9if 9e.ie. t.
their fellow citizen as CmeI M1~s'.a Vi '''o -'' ~
snct ,her reou ements IN this respect . ,,-,...
90 MIN Inv his acts President the highest tes
.1b snT man could be subjected. tho business ihei
Of NswYork know little OF the arts OF 10 pDc
- ~ nresorye il Tor themselves and lAeir cHl-.Cn