The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-07-22
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.

We find in the Shreveport Times OF the lot
inst, the following paragraph:
Several days have passed since the publica
ton Of the Address Of the Democratic Contra
Committee, and yet the BULLETIN and Pica
yuae have, so far, evaded any expression o
opinion in relation TO it. The people OF tn
State, outside of New Orleans, want to know
whether the BULLETIN and Picayne are goine
to supper. the action Of the Committee or re
pudiate tit other words, whether or no
their idea of a successful campaign in Louisi
ana and the redemption Of the State, like tina
Of Mr. Emile LaSere and the other New Or
leans ring masters, is the electing Of their par
tisans to the city offices, and that this must BE-
accomplished, even to the sacrifice of all the
balance of the State? Our people want
clear and explicit explanation from these pa
pers on this matter.
Had our contemporary read the columns OF
the BULLETIN attentively, he would not have
fallen into the blunder he has, SO far as We are
concerned simultaneously with the publica-
ton Of the address Of the Democratic State
Central Committee, we commented editorial
| ly upon it, and gave it our sanction and sup
port. To this extent our people have had "a
clear and explicit explanation" from us. Now
we propose to address ourselves to the Shreve-
port Times:
We sincerely regret to see SO able and in
duential a Journal as the Times like its name
sake in this city, lending its columns to dis
tract the people and create dissension Dis
satisfied simply because the Democratic Con-
vention is to assemble in New Orleans, it pro-
poses now to call another convention, to be
held in Alexandria on the LIST of September.
And for what purpose? TO please the Shreve-
port Times man, who has taken umbrage at
the fact that the Democratic party has taken
the initial step to organize for the campaign
If the effort to call another convention sue
ceeds it will result simply in organizing
party that will bring defeat to the great cause
for which we are all striving.
We were not aware that the White League
to constitute itself political party.
The purpose Of the organization. as we under
stood it, was simply a union of the white peo-
pie for the defense of their families and
homes, in view of the existence Of black
leagues. The necessity Of a White League is
obvious to the dullest comprehension, but,
being for defensive purposes, it must be non
partisan. The moment it is made political
party its efficiency is impaired, and besides it
IS launched upon sea of political troubles.
That it can be made effective in campaign
40 one will doubt, but the wise and discreet
will see the improperly Of its introducing as
Is cardinal political element its popular doc
rine, which is based entirely upon an issue of
ace
Now, SO far as the BULLETIN is concerned
We are laboring for the success of the white
'eople and the defeat of the negro and the
republican party i'll this State. 1t is a matter
little import whether the battle be fought
nder the banner Of the Democracy or any
Their, provided hope Of victory is held out,
nd the triumph of the great principle which
e espouse is promised The place for hold
lg the convention is likewise immaterial.
IL we desire is the nomination of good, hon
It and capable men.
We are satisfied, however, that this work of
can only be accomplished by
borough and complete organization and L
re most perfect harmony. We deplore, q
'erefore, every attempt to SOW the seeds =
discord among the people by such cratic .
'nduct as that of the Shreveport Times
I'd We indulge the hope that our contempt
ny will, when he fully recognizes the mis-
lief he is doing, gracefully yield his per- i
nal preferences and prejudices for the sue a
IS of the cause which we believe he has at =;
art fully as much as We have. n
We wish to disabuse the mind of our sister :,
ty that New Orleans has any sinister designs ~
ION the convention, or wishes in any way to =,
ntrol 1t. The country members of the COM
ttee insisted upon having it to meet here, !,
d whilst we might have preferred to have :,
an some country place selected, it is now .,
} late to make any change. 81
We appeal then, to all Of the good people j
Louisiana, to resolve that they will be for y
ce perfectly united. Let them resolve to :,
wn down every effort of demagogues and -,
ce-seekers to organize cliques and rings y
the promotion Of their individual interests.
the watchword be the redemption of Lou 30
ma and the restoration of good govern .
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