New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-28

sion, selecting those who had been most
prominent in advocating the measure;
and he transmitted their report to Con-
gress with q special measure, urging
favorable action. The plan recommend
ed which provided for a competitive
animation. was approved. Civil Service
reform went into practical operation
January /, 1872
During 1871 the war in Europe be-
tween Germany and France and recon-
struction In the Southern States per-
picked Grant and his Cabinet with seri-
Gus problems. On May Grant issued
proclamation ordering all unlawful
bands In the South to dispense, and he
said he would not hesitate to use the
power vested in the Executive by Con-
gress whenever necessary to secure to
all citizens the peaceful enjoyment Of the
rights guaranteed to them by the Con-
stitution and the law. Again. in Octo-
Der. the writ OF habeas corpus in North
and South Carolina was suspended.
The most important measure Of Grants
foreign policy was the treaty with Great
Britain May 8, 1871, known as the
Treaty Of Washington" The fishery
question was referred to arbitration.
Ok MAJ line Amnesty Dill was pdSSNQ
by Congress- restoring to their civil
rights all except about $50 persons in
the South. who had held conspicuous
places under the Confederate Govern
ment.
JUNE 5-The Republicans In Conven-
ton in Philadelphia renominated Presi-
dent Grant He carried thirty-one States
S73. MARCH 4-In his Inaugural Address
Grant dwelt particularly on a continue
ton Of his foreign policy. dealing with
the weak Powers Justly and with con-
sideration. He called the attention Of
Congress to the inefflciency Of the laws
in regard to reconstruction in the South.
Sheridan was sent to Louisiana to make
a report on the condition Of affairs there.
S74. Congress passed the Imitation BILL"
and Grant vetoed 1t April % On June
4, 1874. Grant wrote to Senator Jones,
saying: II believe 1t plain and high
duty to return to specie basis at the
earliest practical day. not only in COM
piance with legislative and party
pledges. but as a step indispensable to
National lasting prosperity"
S75. The Resumption act was passed and
success followed. regardless Of many
doubts expressed by eminent officials and
representative men.
In his investigation OF the whiskey
ring much opposition was met. even
from Grants friends. Finally he issued
a stringent order for prosecution. and ut
tered his famous sentence: Let no guilty
man escape" Indictments followed: the
consprators were sent to prison. and an
honest collection Of the revenue was Sc
cured.
In September. at an Army reunion in
Iowa. Grant offered three resolutions on
the subject Of education.
In q speech at that time he said: Let
us labor for the security OF free thought
free speech, free press pure morals. I'M
fettered religious sentiments and equal
rights and privileges for all men, IRE
spectve of nationality, color or religion;
encourage free schools; resolve that not
one dollar appropriated to them shall go
to the support Of any sectarian school;
resolve that neither State nor Nation
shall support any institution save those
where every child may get O common
school education. unmixed with any
atheistic. pagan. or sectarian teaching;
leave the matter OF religious teaching to
the family altar and keep Church and
State forever separate" The result was
general commentator by the press and
people.
$40. Samuel J. Tilden was nominated for
the Presidency by the Democrats. and
General Rutherford b. Hayes, OF Ohio,
by the Republicans In 1876. The cleo
ton was 80 close that for time IL was
thought that Tilden was elected. After
an exciting debate In Congress bill
passed authorizing an Electoral
Commission. This Commission decided \
In favor OF Hayes and he was inaugu-
rated March 4. 1877. Grant took no ac-
tive part In the controversy. but he was
ready with tina torc~A ~. The Government