The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-19
REPORT ON THE LOUISIANA
ELECTION.

1874, was l,200.
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REPORT ON THE LOUISIANA
ELECTION.
1t is TO be presumed that we have the
truth. at last, relative to Louisiana, although
there is to be further investigation. The
full text of the report Of the sub-commlt-
tee TO investigate the situation in Louisiana
has been laid before the house, and is pub
lished to the country Although we have
been repeatedly bid to wait for this report
before forming an opinion, yet its publica-
ton is accompanied by the announcement
that the full committee will at once pro-
coed to that state for further inquiry-and,
at the present writing, the committee, I'M
accompanied by the subcommittee, are en-
route for New Orleans. Why there should
be further effort to investigate II is diff
cult to see, save on the theory that the
facts as found and reported are not in ac
cordance with the preconceived opinions of
the committee. We know not what may
be the object of this new trip, but certain
ii is that any report counter to the present
one will fail of inspiring confidence or of
commanding respect as true and Impair
tial finding of alleged facts. We believe
that the present report will be generally
accepted as true, and that the country will
will act upon such belief, no matter what
the other members oi the committee or
congress may do or fill to do in the premi-
ses We believe this. because of the char
artcr, standing, nnd known impartiality of
the sub committee. Rarely, if ever, has
congressional committee been composed of
men of such sterling integrity, intelligence
and ability, as mark the characters of
Messrs. Foster, INclps and Potter. Two
of them were and are republicans and the
third democrat each having the respect
and confidence Of his party, and each hay
ing been appointed on account of his known
fitness. At their selection and departure
for New Orleans, the whole country, with
out distinction of party, felt, and so OK
pressed themselves, that "bottom would be
touched" facts obtained, the truth told and
the whole Louisiana situation become
known through their action. We believe
such to be the sentiment of the country to-
day. Let the truth be told though the
heavens fall is good maxim for the coun-
try but not for politicians, and so this
unanimous report, almost the first unani-
nous report on political question in the
history of the country, while it will he ac-
cepted by the former will be met with a
counter by the latter. Whether it suits
politicians to have peace at tie south, it
certainly will bring sigh of relief to the
country, and it will take something more
than trumped up stories, reports based
upon preconceived opinions, or re-bashed
tales of "outrages" to change the belief
and satisfaction of the country. ''Let us
have peace said the president, and the
country now re-echoes the cry. If men of
character, integrity and judicial fairness
are to be believed, there is hope of quiet in
Louisiana, if so be the president and con-
grcss act upon the facts presented by this
report. If, however, peace is not desired,
then let Kellogg remain governor, Pinch
beck United States senator and Hahn
speaker, sustained by the presence and
arms of United States troops, and the re-
port of the committee sneered at as the
work of "so-called" or "weak minded" re-
publicans.
AT the risk of firing the patience of our
readers, we desire to call attention TO the
main facts as reported, with or without
comment, as may seem necessary, and using
so far as may be, the language of the COM
mittee. At the outset of the report, after
stating their refusal to inquire into the cleo
ton of 1872, and their reasons therefor,
they give summary of the election laws
of the state. And first, relating to the re-
turning board, they say that the board is
required to be composed of five persons
representing all parties" How all parties
were represented, let them tell. 1T con-
sisted" say they, ''at the opening of their
last session of five republicans, upon the
resignation of one of whom (Gen. Long
No'' ~ 'o'o' '"''o' "''s
taken 10 NIL the vacancy. After protesting
against the action of the board, in secre,
session. Mr.. Arrovo resumed before the
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