The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-07-15
BRorHER-1N-LAwo CASEY.
his VIEWS on THE PROsPECTS.

his VIEWS ON THE PROSPECTS.
LOUISIANA POLITICS KELLOGG AFTER THE
sENAToRsHIP THE PRESIDENCY = CASEY
THINKS GRANT THE STRONGEST CANDID ATE
DIFFICULT TO SEE WHERE ELSE THE
PARTY CAN GO.
Collector Casey, of New Orleans, the pres
dents brcther-in-lsw, has been interviewed
by Galveston News reporter. Casey
showed himself faithful brother-in-law, as
will be seen from the following extract: @.
How about the next gubernstorial election
in your state, Mr.. Casey, and VINO are likely
to be the republican candidates? A.. That is
question which future developments in a
Der of aspirants, and for variety of rea-
sons. II is not likely that Mr.. Kellogg will
receive the nomination. He will hold, how
ever, as tie executive of the state,
a vast deal of power in deciding who shall
be the next governor. You know that
under the election laws of Louisiana the
executive is NIL powerful in such matters.
Mr.. West, whose term expires in the Senate
in 1876, would like to receive tie nomins-
ton, and may be g candidate. He only de-
sires an election, however, in order to pave
bis way to the Senate again. Between West
and kellogg there is no amicaele feeling, a,
both are after the same place. West in con-
sequence, will have difficult job OF it.
kellogg is not an extraordinary man for an
emergency, bat he is able, wiry, and usu-
ally manages TO take good care of
himself in the end. Packard, the ablest and
strongest of the party and the leader OF the
whole business, may stand for the governor
ship. 1t he goes before the convention he
will receive the nomination. q. What con-
ditions would Mr.. Kellogg be likely to want
or expect in that event? a. Well, the
chances are that whoever receives the NOM
inatioa will use bis influence TO send Mr.
Kellogg to the Senate. He desires TO go
there, and that will be the price charged for
using his executive influence in securing the
election of the republican candidate. sit
has been intimated that you desired 70 go to
the Senate yourself, Mr.. Casey" was limited.
Collector-That is
A MISTAKE.
at one time the democrats might have aided
me to the position, but as supporter Of the
administration this would have placed me
in an equivocal light, and I could not accept.
if success had been certain. l have no
thought of the Senate, and no desire to go
there. Question-Whst of Pinchbsck's
chances for admission at the next session?
Aaswer-None whatever. Your conserve
tive Northern Senators are somewhat
particular as 70 their associations
Pinchback, 1 think, will be kept dang
ling on until the end Of the session, when
he and his case will be dismissed. @. What
is your opinion of the republican party
being able TO carry the next gubernatorial
election in Louisiana? A. That depends
upon the ticket. We certainly have q ma
carry it, although 1 discover that
there is a much better feeling among the
planters and their laborers this year than
ever before. If the ticket is not strong
one the planters may be able to control a
good deal Of the republican vote.
unfair. The negroes were intimi-
dated, beyond doubt, and the ballot-bOxes
were stuffed. The influence of the presiding
executive courts for great deal, under ex-
istiDg election laws, and the state will go re-
publican, unless affairs are badly managed.
@. You don't mean to say that the return
ing board will attempt anything like the
game they played last year, do you? a.
There may be no occasion for that. The re-
turning board
MANAGED THINGS BADLY
last time. They gave republican maiorities
where they should have returned demo-
cratic majorities, and vice versa. But the
same power still exists, and the state should
so republican. @. What is the feeling be-
Jween parties-for instance. how does &r.
Kellogg stand effected toward the coIOred
element of the party, and how do the con-
servstives and democrats jingle at the pres
ens time? A. 1t can be said upon the first
point that the feeling between Mr.. KEEL
lOgg and -colored republicans is not
good. Both are on the defensive; both wish
all they can command. Antoine will again
seek the second place upon the ticket. and
it may be necessary to concillate his race.
As 20 the conservative repu blicans and dem
ana loose politicians aud last
n lfrhs frnr To ha L
also. Warmoth will endeavor 60 get back
into the republican ranks, probably as
Der of the legislature nom some par
ISL with which he will identity himself.
sheridan will go with the democrats, If he
goes anywhere. Such men as Leonard
and Burke may act with the republicans in
the event OF their not having things their
own way with the democrats. They are
both sbrewd men and capital workers. The
last ditchers may not wish such as they To
control, which may throw them into the re-
publican party. 'Yes," remarked the News
representative, 'bub notwithstanding all
their smartness, they would probably not
be able to carry anything over with them,
so that might do your party no good" "No,
but they could do the democrats deal OF
harm," sagely observed the collector.
NATIONAL POLITICS.
@. BY the way, Mr.. Casey, how do you re
gard President Grants letter? notice that
the London Times in an article
upon it CONSTITUTES it literally. A.
And that is correct. President Grant
meant just what he said. The president
talks very freely to me, and / know that in
so doing he states precisely his sentiments.
He has no desire to be candidate
again. He does not wish third
term. But il he is regarded
by his party as the most available man, be
will serve another term. That is President
Grants position. He Goes not wish the of
flee again, but will accept if the good of the
party or the country require it at his hands.
Q. Who are among other republicans likely
To be taken up, should circumstances neces-
state the retirement of General Grant? |
A. Well, there are several promi- |
pent names. There is Senator Morton, |
he would be a strong man with the coun- |
try but for the condition of his health. He
is liable TO go of at any time, however, and |
people are not willing to take the chances
upon such candidate. The second man on |