The Van Buren press., 1871-04-11
Our New Governor.
Hi. Future Policy Forsshadowsd-H'
Promises Fair and Impartial
Admir- ST. alton

1t 10 customary these Gays Ior puohc
men to 10 interviewed as to their views
on important questions. In order to sat
isfy a general demand from the people
of our State as to the future policy oil
our new Governor, and following thee ex
ample Of the leading newspapers. one OF
the editors of this paper interviewed
Governor Hadley on Wednesday. When
we entered his room we found the Gov
ernor alone. He received us very cor
daily, and after inviting US to a seat, the
following is the substance Of the conver'
sation which ensued:
WHAT KIND OF ADxINIsrRArIoN.
Rcporter-Governor, in the nrst place.
l desire to ask you, in a general way, what
kind OF an administration you intend to
give us2
Governor-I shall endeavor to admin
lister the laws for the best interests ofthe
whole people of the State.
Rep0rter-W'll you carry out Govern
or Clayton's policyS
Governor-That is hardly fair way
of putting it. hope and believe it will
not be necessary to repeat the main,
prominent features of his policy.
Reporter-Such as the militia cam
paign9
Governor-Yes; but at the same time
| shall see that the laws are enforced to
the best of my ability. This State is as
quiet as any in the Union, and ! cannot
think that it will ever be necessary to re-
sort to harsh measures again.
THE NEW REGISTRATION LAW.
Rcporter-Governo-, ] believe you in
troduced the new registration bill In the
Senate, and Of course are familiar with
| it's provisions. what was the object in
creating two polls!
Governor-That there might no ques.
ton arise between the enforcement act
and the laws OF this State.
Reporter--In other words, it was to
dodge the enforcement act?
Governor-No; but that there may be
no conflict between tue State aud Nation
al governments The law was drafted
with an understanding between leading
conservative members of the House. 1t
was not all they desired. but was consid-
cred as liberal in its provisions as the
Senate would pass l think oil the OBJ
noxious features Of the old law are 70
moved.
Reporter is clause in this act
which gives the Governor power to set
aside the registration Of any County.
What will you do with that2
Governor-I intend that every man
shall be registered who 10 lawfully enti
tied to do so under the law. and no one
shall be deprived OF his rightto vote who
has that right.
Reporter--Thcrcs seems to bs diver
sity Of opinion rs to the pswer OF the
Governor to set aside the registration OF
1870. Do you construs the law ~ Civ.
ing you that power2
Goyernor-I drafted the clause you re
fer to at the suggestion of several. i was
Of the opinion at the time that it would
give the Governor the power you refer
to. though l confess am not clear a. to
that at this time. would only use such
power in extreme cases. All ! have Is
centered in Arkansas; my whole interest
is here my every ambition and desire is
to make my administration advantageous
to the people and ali honor to myself.
WILL ASK NO PLEDGES.
Reporter-W Whatever the facts OF the
case may be. the general impression pre-
walls that Governor Clayton elected the
late Legislature, through his registration,
to subserye his own ends. 1t would be
pleasure to know that such Was not to
be the case again.
Governor-I will never ask a pledge
from any man who may appoint to Of.
fee, and | shall make no appointment
that / conceive would not be to the best
interest Of the State.
INDoRsEs GRANT.
Reporter-These two polls. Governor,
look as though it ives the intention Of the
State authorities to resist or dodge the
| Federal authoritiss--in ether words, 1t
looks like an intention to fight Grants
administration.
GovernOr-I have always endorsed
Grant, and admire him and his policy
the intention OF the law was not a. you
suggest.
THE TROUBLES IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
| Reporter-Will the turn affairs have
recently taken have the effect to heal the
breach in the republican partys
Governor--l cant ssy-I hope 1t will.
/ believe the principles OF the republican
party should he sustained by all parties.
and believe they will bel mean the
fundamental principles Of our State par
ty, which are our internal Improvements
and our free school system. Outside OF
these two main features is the National
party. As ! said before ! approve the
policy of the President-particularly his
financial policy.
Notwithstanding to the registra.
ton law again, do you believe, Governor,
that n fair registration aud election can
be had under that law9
Governor Promptly)--I have not
the least doubt OF it.
Reporter--Speakng Of setting aside
registration. II the registration Of 1870
is to stand, what would you do with the
four or FIVE hundred bogus names on the
registration books Of Hot Springs, Clark,
and perhaps other Counties9
Governor--As ! remarked before !
would only feel authorized to set aside
registration in extreme cases.