The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-11
NON. FLETCHER s. STOCKDALE.
NJ, opinion Upon Some OF the Vital
HH Issues or the Day.

Il congressional Delegation.
II was our pleasure TO receive visit
A uporFyesterday from this distinguished
Gentleman, whom not to know were
10 argue ones self unknown. Gov.
ernor Stockdale has for many years
heen regarded as one Of the ablest law.
vers and leading statesmen Of South.
western Texas, and he has occupied
n several prominent positions ia the pol
Il tiles OF the State, notably those OF
A Lieutenant Governor, and member OF
q the late Constitutional Convention.
We found the Governor seemingly in
the best OF health, and well posted In
N Washington news, being direct from
that city. We took advantage of the
Governors visit to interrogate him
upon National and State affairs, and we
feel persuaded that his views will be
read with unusual interest. The fol-
y lowing is, in substance, the converse
e ton that occurred between us:
X You are just from the National capt.
tal, Governor. What are the present
prospects of the Democratic party for
"a the coming Presidential race?
Fl Ny observation leads me to conclude
n that the prospects of the Democracy
are very good but not so good as
h supposed when l went North. There
has been q constant effort on the part
al Of the Republican leaders to revive the
questions and the hatreds Of the war
between the States, which has, to
q some extent, been uccessful--that is,
81 II has aroused the fears Of many who
had voted for Democratic Congress-
men and drawn them away from the
n consideration of lthe failures, usurps-
tons and corruptions of the admins
N tration- existing evils--to thoughts
NJ Of the evil Of disunion, and
dread of what they call rebel pre-
81 uouliuahCo III Iho BoNOihhVus'
|S To overcome this dread 1t is neces-
sary that the party in Congress and
out Of it, shall be prudent, forbearing
and wise, presenting such record and
"a policy as will, at the election, secure
"a the confidence Of patriotic conserva'
L lives everywhere.
III What will be the main issue in the
Y Presidential campaign? Will finance
enter it, or will the corruption of the
Republican party be the pivot?
The finance question can not by any
pOltical measure be kept out of the
Ncaml align. The Republicans will
Stand fully pledged to restore specie
payments. The best way to neutral
E$lze this Is for the Democracy
Ito stand by its ancient policy; yet this
would not prevent the Republicans
from charging upon us the policy of
the Ohio campaign Of last year. 1t
.Fwill enter into the campaign, and II
1.-THE Democracy give reason for it to be
bupposed that it favors the imitation
policy, | predict inevitable defeat.
Ihe exposures of administration cor
Fuptlon enter largely into the race. 1t
|$Eil cause the Republicans to select a
better candidate, perhaps, Grant being
blready overthrown by it. II the De-
nocracy have the right candidates
good men, true men, capable men,
Pgainst whom no charge OF disloyalty |
ban be made, think it and the desire
FOR peace and harmony between the
tections, which really prevails in the
North, will have expression In the
Election of the Democratic candidate
b start the second century Of the Gov
Eminent upon a course of unexampled
prosperity.
Who is likely, according to your
Judgment, to receive the Republican
Domination at Cincinnati?
1t is impossible to tell, or even give
good guess. I think Grant, Conk-
ling and Cameron will decide who
ball be the candidate. II Grant and
cameron 20 for Conkling, the latter
III be the nominee. If was forced
wager upon single man against
be field would name Conkling, who,
believe, is the strongest man of the
arty except Bristow, who cannot get
lther of the great powers named.
Is the Texas delegation considered
strong one in Washington City =?
Yes, very strong. No delegation
Fom the South has so much strength
so little weakness. They are wise,
fudent, Industrious and faithful, both
the Nation and the State. They
ave as little foolishness about them
any six men ever knew. None of
lem will do anything hurtful to the
Ause, but much to advance 1t. This
pplies as well to Senator Maxey as to
10 others. t.sttt
suppose, Governor, that consid-
aole interest is evinced In Washing
respecting the election OF Senator
this State?
considerable. Indeed, 1t Is com
on expression among Democrats,
~ IN every Southern State great care
aould be taken to send wise, patient
~ iorbearing men, Of right princi'
W. 70 Congress In both houses.
iou Were prominent member. OF
y late Convention, and are very
'u'0oghly posted on the New Consti.
'aon. What amendments, In your
xment, are necessary Do you not
nas that we should invite capital
v 'oster manufactures by exempt
earse