Others , however , were skeptical that his choices were based on loyalty rather than competence .
Newspaper editorials praised Grant 's speech : The New York Times favorably compared it to Lincoln 's second inaugural address and praised his cabinet selections .
Others , however , were skeptical that Grant 's choices were based on loyalty rather than competence .
Newspaper editorials praised Grant 's speech : The New York Times favorably compared it to Lincoln 's second inaugural address and praised his cabinet selections .