The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-05

Honest Government, Hard Cash and
a War Democrat.
The South Anxious for q War Democratic
Rebel FIag-NO Bloody Shirt-A Square
Platform, with Square Man On II.
JOEL JOYFUL AND JUBILANT.

1
HERALD reporter together they Walked across the
battlefield of Monmouth, ''provided--"
REPogTER-Providcd whatY
j Governor PARK.g-Providcd they nominate sound
democrat, with good war record, and place him on
unimpeachabe platform, demanding honest
reformation" at Washington and honest money for
the people This is year OF EMBELLISHMENTS well
as celebrations, and we couldn't ask better oppor-
lunly to ponder situation, North, South, East and
West Grant and his administration are a failure
Without discussing allowing his military services 10
be tor a moment questioned, but beginning with his
Presidency, he has shown himself no Judge Of men,
Surrounded by imbccIlcs worse, no Is disappointed
IN nearly all his selections and weakened
by every policy. This Is bad enough
| for him, but infinitely worse for tho coun-
try. II is fortunate tor the nation that
general election comes just as 1t does, and II there
should chance to be little sentiment" injected
believe it will do good and not harm We have tried
the experiment Of dsregarding principles about long
enough Men arc unquestiouaoy OF vast moment,
and particularly so just now, but
PRINCIPLES SHOULD PARAMOUNT;
and the centennial year will, hope, be an incentive
and suggestion the democrats of the whole country
TO those of the fathers, embodied in tho
constitution IL is mistake to suppose that We need
genius in the Presidential chair We need an honest
man. Genuses too prone to eccentricity and this
democracy have been TO a hard school OF late.
REroRrER-What lesson did they learn?
Governor PARKER-rhey learned lesson, guided by
which they will push straight to victory,
confident All they need this disastrous juncture
is sound platform and a man whose record can bear
investigation. 1t won't be 50 difficult TO frame
PLATFORM ST. LOUIS,
as some writer's think and hope belicve-and sap
pose may be considered national democrat-n the
restriction Of both the National and State govern
within their respective constitutional spheres.
believe in equal political rights TO all, giving the col
orcd man as much as the white, but more. be-
cve in the absolute subordnation Of the military to
tho civil power believe in the earliest practicable
toratlon Of gold and silver the basis Of currency.
believe IN revenue tariff that shall DC of prac
cal benefit in meeting tho legitimate expenses OF an
honest administration ! believe IN radical reform at
headquarters and great deal Of it, believe in
ishing rascas high low and believe In recognizing
the organic law and constitution OF
the country and in abiding by their letter and spirit
With such platform who can lind faults And yet II
is said the democrats will light their platform ut
ST. LOUIS can't won't believe it. We must give
and take there, as elsewhere IN tins world OF
contraretles; but believing this creed TO be the feeling
OF vast majority of our people, and being quite
tain that such will be platform. am free say
not only hope for victory, but feel it in the air. You
viii see that North South will agree heartily and
cordially
REpoRrER-But how about East and Wests
Governor PARxEa--oh, on the
SOFT MONEY QUESTION:
Well repeat, believe there will be an agreement
Internationally initiation is of the serious embar-
10 be commended with and the differences Of
opinion are very determined but there will be split
in that Convention to any thing don't
talk about Bill Allen any other lcaat very well
on account OF my personal POSITION but really do not
believe there will be any difficulty at St Louis which
be arranged by the wise and cauto there
assembled. On all the great issues the party is
unit There will be cavil about the respective "rights
OF the national State governments. Our opponents
will DO than checkmatcd there, as Will explain
later Neither at this date can there be any murmur
ing at tho distribution Of cvenhandcd justice among
the people Of whatever We have recognized
the superiority of military power All parties the
intense corruption Of the present government and will
insist upon a radical change from top TO bottom.
SO that leaves, alter ALL but the ques-
ton Of money to DO considered by the two
wings OF the democratic party 1t Is said that
the opinions Of leaders East and West rrcconcl
able don't believe it. II might be impossible for
either section draft platform on that alono
which would harmonic both interests, bat platform
made for party 10 stand on in general election
The greatest good for greatest number is what
wise men will seek and believe, too they will Ind
happy expression on which we can all agree
/ RRrogrgR-And one easily assailabe by the 70.
publcansy
Governor PARKRR-TLc republicans have their hands
tocrably well alled with dirty linen these days
They arc now
DEFENSIVE,
and the campaign proceeds they VIII be pushed
further toward their ctades Their very strength Is
turning weakness and their giants to pigmies All
these stories, about which, of course | express
personal opinion hurt the party. They not only kill
or damage their men, but they undermine aud under
tone the party. They have bad long trial and lair
chance. What's tba RESULT Look at the country?
the mill hands the mechanics, the merchants The cap
itasts--is any one iortuna;es don't say that the
election OF democratic President Will insure monnid
glory to the land, but do wiil be the dawn OF
day OF confidence, and confidence leads US 10 trade
aud trade prosperity and return OF the good old
times when a hard days work brous fair day Is pay
| kEPoRrgR--Who's TO be the
! DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE?
! Governor PA.KER--Ihats rather leading question:
under the circumstances. am hardly Tree to speak
OF individuals ! can tell you what kind of man
should and will be the candidate OF our party, but
must steer clear Of names. You see am The repre-
sentative OF New Jersey now, being named bv
their choice subject 10 the viii OF the Ma
tionai Convention. and SO | shoald be guilty OF an IN
deI'cacy u we're TO discuss Tho other candidates.
however might feel The four sections OF the coun
try absolutely united Ia determination TO the
sQuARELy
The rebel nag aud hiovdy shirt business has had its
day, and a utilized no forever. Mr. Blaine
may and Mr. Weed may rave. IL aon't count
any And FOR this reason: The South
are determined their influence In Tho
Convention IN favor OF candidate whose
record Is bright unquestionable, national They
propose by selecting snch with The support OF
their fellows at the North. settle that
Selecting some man IN the democratic parly-ior we
learned lesson al bitter the last election
who fought the tendencies down the time OF
war. aAd then fought for the Union n peace de-
ciarcd they viii show by their support OF him and
! Endorsement 81 his principles that they
worthy the confidence o. the people aud dcsrous 81
bufyiug forever All memory u tie unhappy past This
Tax the republicans Their elective weapon
| IL rctrcs Nr Blaine and u senccs Mr. Weed
RTroaTKR-iour name Is 10 be presented by the New
4 Jersey delegation a. tue
Why were you secctcdy
Governor PARKER-At the risk OF being considered
nuniI.ilcal I ieA thollh very reluctantly. And