The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1876-09-24
a STATESMAN'S VIEWS.
THE POSITION OF The two
PARTIES FAIHLY STATED.

Ex-Governor Seymour Of New York,
in his letter to tho State Central Com
,nittce, declining the nomination for
Governor, expressed the pluin common
sonse views Of q very largo proportion
of tho thinking men OF both parties, in
tho following language:
cannot think there is doubt about
tho result OF tho pending contest. Tho
Republicans demand tho restoration of
unqualified power in ull branches of
tho general government. Aud this is
done i'll tho iaco OF much that is con-
delnned by the thoughtful men of their
own pRrty.
The change Of President will make
no change with their ruling minds, with
their prevailing organizations, with
their usages or policy. Tho warp and
wool and texture of Rerablicanism will
BIO tho snlne under the Presidency of
Grant or Hayes.
:" wish to say no unkind word OF
other. Tho OWLS which aIilict our
country do not spring so much from
. gross corruption, for thoy can DO laid
baro and punished. but from tho more
sublime influences OF prevailing vast O
md extravaganza. These will never be
corrected except By tha sharp conflict of
parties.
The election Of q Ii&wiocratic House
= has led to many painf::i disclosures.
Many reforms have been attempted by
Republican officials, which they would
not have dared TO enter upon il their
party Ind not been confronted by a
Democratic House, which made expo
suros that compelled aud enabled Re
publican officials TO punish gross
wrongs.
Does any fair minded man doubt, If
NIL opposition to the Republican party
is crushed out, If every department is
placed under its control. that those
who hold extreme vicws will prevail in
its councils?
We have seen that one of their most
cautious Senators has preached n vio-
lent and revolutionary plan with regard
to the States. This was never douo
without consultation with achievement
bers. Tho Republican speakers in tho
canvass appeal to :he passions Of their
hearers in the spirit which prompted
this revolutionary scheme.
II Is true that some OF their journals
protest against it. They belong to that
class which nrc UNDECIDED except in
limos Of great peril 10 their organize
tion. WhilO tho Republicans demand
unchecked power, tho Democratic PARTY,
which divides with them the population
OF our country, seeks, by the election Of
n President and majority Of the
House OF Representatives., to gain i
voice in tho councils Of the nation. It's
SUCCESS will not enable it TO pass nor
to repeal laws without assent 81 its OPP
ponchts In the Senate.
The largest share OF power mi part
ronago will still be left ia the hands
OF tho Republican party. Under oar
Government, no vioisnt cIIsngs5 a.
policy Gnn DO made except by repeated
elections. Surely, ut this time Of trryi-
ness distress aud gloom, cycTy thought
ful citizen will desire such d:a.rib1tip;i
Of power as should make each political
organization Matchful to note and dig
orous to correct tho wrong dOiDgs Of is
opponents. In this way only can nc
hope 10 correct not only gross wrongs.
but moro Bubtilc, md on the whole. The
moro hurlful usagcB which waste tho
rn"a:ii;s Of tiia IGTefiiiiiviit aiitt Oi,t,ft11
the Industry OF tho country. On our
part, we offer orr candidates foe the
Presidency and the Vice. Presidency,
and tho majority of tho House Of Rep.
rcsontatiyos, TO represent tho Democrat
ic pRriy IN its efforts for reform.
On tho other hand, lot tho Ilopubli-
can Senate aud the great array Of Ofli-
ciHls represent their organizations.
Tho coming election cnn be decided in
Wow Of tlIoir respective exhibitions Of
ability virtue and patriotism.
IL Ta+icvGr designed Icy tho found
crs OF our Government that ono party
should control all It's branches for 30
long period TINT II would lose scnso
OF NIL RESPONSIBILITY. Is because Tho
Republicans have thus held power that
they have outraged the sentiments Of
their own paitisans.
II Is bCcal,so Of recent Democratic
Victories that they begin to feel the
necessity Of commenting themselves
to tho favor OF the public.
Will Thoughtful, conservative citizens
chcck this wholesome change before
they haye boon confirmed in moro yir-
Inous habits, by tempting thcrn again
with unchecked pownr2
bcliovo tho pooplo OF America will
not nnko this fatal mistake. and there.
lore min confident we Oball carry our
State, and elect our Presidential ticket.