The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1871-09-30
Interview with Chief Justice Chase
---His Political Views.

Chief Justice Chase at Wankcslla,
Wis. The following conversa-
ton is reported 10 have taken
place:
Rcporter-"Mr. Chase, ii you
have no objections to conversing
upon political topics, desire to
obtain your views upon few
subjects for the information of
the public
Mr.. Chasc-''ln regard to pol
tiles generally l have little to
say. J. am not now an active
politician, taking part in the
measures which mould the poll
tics of parties. l am, however,
an attentive observer of events,
and deeply interested in the po-
litical welfare of the country
Eeportcr--:What measures do
you regard rs necessary to in
sure the ultimate success of the
Democratic party p
MIR. Chasc--'I think now, and
have always thought, that the
success of amy political party dc
pended upon its being consistent
with itself, and its adherence to
principles Of truth and Justice.
Any party which does not shape
itself in accordance with these
principles, no matter what tenn
porary triumphs ii may enjoy,
must ultimately reap the reward
OF its indiscretions and follies,
and Succumb to a nObler infiu-
cncc.'
Reportcr-"Do You approve of
the New Departure doctrines of
modern Democracy p
Mr.. Chasc-"I object to the
term New Departure.' l think
the Democratic party have taken
no new departure. The change
is simply return to the original
principles Of Democracy as ad-
vocated by the great founders of
the party, and does not embrace
the creation of any new political
ideas.'
Rcportcr-''Do you think the
political aspect Of things looks
favorable to the success of the
Dem mocratic party"
Mr.. Chase-s'I believe that q
consistent adherence to Demo-
cratic doctrines is all that is nee
essary to secure tho success OF
the party. The leaders of the
party should let the people know
-t-Eae:as they saeee- earnest. and that
Justice is on their side"
eporter-"What do you think
of the nomination Of Mr.. Doo-
little and the platform of the
Wisconsin Democracy"
Mr. Chase-:I fully approve of
the platform of the Wisconsin
Democracy, and l do not conceal
my hope and wish that Mr..
Doolittle shall be elected"
Gas regards politics ! have
nothing further to say, nor do I
deem it necessary at this time
for me to say anything further.
My words and actions for past
years on various occasions in my
public life and elsewhere, have
declared more fully, intelligently
and emphatically than ! could
possibly do ut this time, my
views upon every question of
political Importance which now
interests the people. ] remark
again that strict adherence to the
ancient principles of the Demo-
cratic party. and the principles
OF equity and Justice which un-
dcrlie the foundations Of the GOV
crnmcnt, will secure the ultimate
success Of the national Demo-
cratic party, and result in the
overthrow Of less honest and
more Hnscrupulouc OrGaniza-
tiOns.''
Rcportcr-''What is the state
OF your health nj the present
time
Mr.. Chasc-''i regard myself
no longer upon the list OF inva-
lids. My condition Of health is
much improved, and / have con-
siderable faith in its pcrmanency.
At my age, however, having
suffered with a previous attack,
it is quite probable that, were l
to attempt to perform the almost
limitlesS labor which | have al
lowed myself to endure at pre-
vious periods of my public life I
should be more subject to "a Sc
cOnd attack than I would he had
l not suffered at all
This is substantially the result
Of my interview with Mr.. Chase
His health is undoubtedly re
stored. He is not rs strong as
he was five years ago, nor as
heavy, but as far as his genera