Preparations to launch a third party in event of Grant's nomination—General amnesty would secure coöperation of the South—Democrats and Republicans ready for a change.
Movement inaugurated at Nashville to spread over entire State—Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi falling into line—Progressive element of both parties should unite.
Removal of political disabilities, civil service reform, overthrow of the spoils system and a return to Constitutional principles, the paramount needs.
Success of the National reform movement and of the Cincinnati Convention defeated by “political huckstering”—Loss of the German vote—Schurz will be guided by his “sincerest regard” for Greeley and by his “best convictions of duty.”
Schurz's appreciation of approval—Disappointment that the reform movement was captured by scheming politicians—Too early to predict fate of Cincinnati ticket.
