The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-07-08
Kellogg interviewed.
HE SPEAKS A PIECE.

to the people Of Louisiana. But we doubt
not his ability to correctlyG) represent
the sentiments of his constituents. He
is SO thoroughly acquainted with every
section Of the State, and with all the
good citizens, that his opinion of their
views must be correct. He has visited every
parish and mixed with the people, and ascer-
tanned fully their ideas, and he speaks know
ingly when he answers the interrogatories OF
the Globe reporter At least one would con-
clude so who does not know that the usurpel
scarcely knows the number of parishes in the
State that he fears to walk the streets of the
city unattended, and when visiting conven-
ton of planters, calls into requisition the Chief
Of Police, to serve as body guard. Very com
petent indeed is such an individual to repre-
sent the political views of the people OF Lou
isiana. But to the interview:
Rep. What feeling exists between the races
at present?
Gov. There is good feeling existing be-
tween the races, and we are endeavoring to
cultivate it. l am in hopes that all the ele-
ments of good Legislature, without special
regard to past differences.
This will be news to the White and Black
Leagues that are organizing to meet each
other at the polls, and perhaps in deadly CON
Aict And when that day does come, Kellogg
will be conveniently absent, perhaps safe at
his home in Illinois.
Rep There will be an opposition ticket in
the field, without doubt.
Gov Undoubtedly; though there seems to
be tendency in New Orleans and many OF
the larger parishes to run an Independent
ticket selected by large class of people who
viii run the best men, without regard to pre-
vious party prejudices or affiliations Many
others manifest u disposition to stand alOot
from politics at present and throw their
strength with either party presenting the most
desirable candidates.
This would look as if Kellogg was at the
bottom Of the Independent movement, and
expects thereby to distract the people and
ring in his own Legislature.
Rep. What seems to be the feeling of the
whites in Louisiana as party men?
Gov. There is a tendency among the
whites to support the Republican party regard
less of past party differences and inclinations.
Rep. How do you account for this singular
anomaly?
Gov 1t is hard to say. The main reason
I apprehend to be lack of faith in the old
Democratic leaders. In addition, it is patent
that the Republican party can afford the
people much more substantial relief in the
way of local and national measures.
OF all the barefaced falsehoods ever perpe-
trated by Kellogg, the above assertion is, per-
haps, the most fragrant and contemplate In
his heart he knows that nine tenths of the
whites of this State oppose the Republican
party as they despise him. That aside from
carpet-baggers like himself, his party can not
boast of thousand white supporters in the
State And yet he has the unblushing
effrontery to falsify the facts as above! Has
he no shame left Did not his overwhelming
conviction before the United States Senate of
falsehood teach him nothing? 1t would seem
that this failing is constitutional with him,
and we suppose he cannot help it.
Rep How does your party expect to main
tain its power in the State?
Gov By the election of responsible men
to Office with emphasis). We want IL good
Legislature.
Rep. In the light Of experience, do you
expect such will be the result of the ensuing
election?
Gov The Legislatures have not been as
good rs they might, or should have been, but
we hope to improve. The last Legislature
was an improvement on those that preceded it.
We are at q loss to know howa good Legisla-
ture can ever be obtained out of the material
furnished by the Republican party-for if there
are any good Republicans in this State, We
don't know enough to make a quorum Of the
House. Kellogg admits the Republican Leg
islatures have been bad, but claims an i'm
provement in the last one. That is saying but
little, we must confess at the same time he
is not at all sanguine as to the superior char
acter of the next Legislature.
Rep. In what respect?
Gov. The last Legislature did more whole
some legislation than any Legislature for seve-
raj years previous to the war.
Rep. What special features do you refer to
Gov. 1t passed constitutional amendment
limiting the State debt to fifteen millions and
limited taxation, except for school purposes,
to twelve mills, reducing the taxation fully one
third in parish and State.
The only good act Kellogg could claim for
his pet Legislature was the reputation Of
forty per cent of the State debt created by his
party. This he says is "more wholesome
legislation than any Legislature for several
years previous to the war. Kellogg however, |
forgot to add that during the session of this
Legislature he was frequently heard to say
that of an the Ignorant, corrupt, thieving
set Of rascals congregated in one hall, he never
saw the like of that body" and if they ever
adjourned the Legislature would know them
no more.
He forgot to add that the :. wholesome legis-
ation which he claims was obtained by his
refusing to Ggn the appropriation bill, or per
hitting member to draw dollar, until he
voted for this famous and iniquitous funding
bill, which he was compelled to lobby through
by button holing the negroes and shaking his
inger in their faces and threatening them
With his vengeance.