The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-13
LINES On NEW DEPARTURE
Discussion of the New Party Cues
ton in Pennsylvania.
HARMER AND DALLAS.
Blaine Men Hesitating as to
the Future.
DEMOCRACY GAINING STRENGTH.
HARMER AND DALLAS.
DEMOCRACY GAINING STRENGTH

PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 1871
The Hon. A. C. Harmer. republican member Of Con-
gress from the Fifth district OF Pennsylvania, Is me-
shanic and merchant IN business 10 this city. When
asked for his views upon the important questions
raised to the formation political party he
said:-"rhs Southern question has kept the country
In an unsettled condition for sixteen years. For the
last eve years II has had paralyzlng effect upon
every branch Of business ana to very large extent
has Frustrated the industrial interests OF the country
II has made capitalists over-cautious the in
OF capital In the legitimate channels OF trade
uncertain, destroyed confidence deprecated val
ucs, and injured 10 an alarming extent
the whole business interests OF thescountry While all
classes have affected from this state OF affairs
have suffered IKE the working classes, and l
consider that tho most important question to be met
In the immediate future and disposed of in q salts
factory manner is the employment Of the workingmen
Of the country. Dividing them into two classes,
nnd the composed OF those who in ordinarily
prosperous times, have been able TO supply their fam
lilies with tho necessities OF lie. but who
largo extent living cnarty-which while dis
grace 10 an honest man, is extremely humiliating-
while the other class OF workers who have been for
tunatey able TO small homo with
comfortable surroundings, but have been
compelled to mortgage sell their all to meet the
pressing demands OF their families during the period
hen no employment could be had. No doubt there
are other which have had much to do with our
present difficulties, yet look upon this disturbing
Southern question as being the principal cause as APP
piled to the South, and OF the leading Of
trouble the North. You will therefore, that
am in favor OF dsposng Of this question in some direct
and speedy way.
PRESIDENT CHANCE
Gas to President Hayes Southern policy believe 1t
should have ull fair trial. the people OF
the country irrespectlye politics piv
him united support believe that at tho close OF the
war not secure sufficient guarantees for the
protection OF constitutional rights to the loyal citizens
OF the Southern States, but in that we in fault,
brought about such condition OF affairs that nothing
short OF q concatory policy such as is proposed by
the President now July meet the and restore
peace and confidence to the whole country.
shall, therefore, give my earnest support to the
ADMINISTRATION and shall not believe, at least Tor the
present. that TO be in favor OF the administration and
the Presidents Southern policy ID to DC against the
republican party"
'You do think the President has any idea OF or
ganizing u new party or revivng an old oney''
II do not think he has any such object or purpose.
think no feels that he depend upon the best ele-
mcnts OF the republican party of Today TO sustain
him. He need not sock new Influences He could not
organize a party at this time nor Is 1t necessary
to make his policy Hc feels his dependence
upon many OF the leading men OF both parties, but
relies mainly upon the party that elected him."
THE BLAINE MEN.
"What do you think will be the result of the disaffec
lion Of the radical republicans who are represented by
ut is my opinion that these men, while not APP
proving OF the general policy Of President Hayes,
be made q success. do not think they seriously
contemplate raising revolt look upon them as too
patriotic TO get up factious opposition TO the Pres
dent OF the United States y
VIEWS pr GEORGE NJ.
Mr.. George N. Dallas, tho talented lawyer OF this
city, is nephew and namesake OF the cx-vice Pres-
dent OF tue United States, ana prominent leader
man Of marked ability. Hs haa not read the ed,so
rals the HERALD. but had heard them talked about
and after the correspondent mad explained somewhat
In detail was prepared to give his views at once In
answer to general question: as to the likelihood OF
party being formed Mr.. Dallas said
~ think II IS very evident thar President Hayes
become satisfied that IT Is impossible practcaIy-and,
In OF his oath 10 support the constitution, I'M
possible conscentiousy ITO ADM mister the office which
he has assumed accord with the views Of
politicians OF the party which nominated nm, and
have no doubt inaugural address and his course
since he has been in Office the result OF tho
sincere purpose his part TO do his duty without
gard 10 the demands those who I'm agine themselves
entitled control his Official action refer those
who no doubt suppose that his induction into Office
due 10 their efforts What Mr. Hayes views may be as
TO forming new and middle party To support HIM
the policy which has been called his OF course
not assume to anything But so far as that policy
has been indicated, and presumlng-as have no doubt
the iacttha he Is In earnest IN adopting IT, II is
and is not his. SO Tar as 1t involves simply
recognition OF the doctrine Of state rights, recog-
milton OF the constitutional limitations upon federal
power and the administration OF pubic Office
Tor the good OF the people and not for the bene-
fit OF any party ring Of officials these have
dinal principles of the democratic party from lis
interruption, II administered the federal govern
ment In conformity with them. When that party was
In the mnorlty-ior l consider IT SO no longer-lt
stcadasty adhered TO those principles Tor thor pre-
servaon among others has maintained It's organiza-
ton and continued the name which IT originally
adopted best expressive, word, OF the objects
which brought 1t into existence.
DEMOCRATIC UNITY
1T is not, therefore, IN my Judgment, likely that
points to renewal OF It's power ylcd
organization and iorego its name ON the
III
those moderate republicans VINO acting with HIM
should adhere 10 the cause upon winch they have
well entered, whatever their present purposes
may be, they Will ultimately lind that OBJECT may be
best attained by open and avowed ailiaton tho
democrats who now control the House oil Represcnta-
tiyes ana who do not doubt viii not hesitate TO
vote In accordance with their principles because Ia
dong they support Hayes, and who, trust, viii
mover 10 secure his support yield their principles
abandon their party"
"But, Mr. Dallas practically, what do you think
will be the outcome OF the course Mr. Hayes Is pursu-
log 10 It's effect upon the two great parties"
"The republican party Is now divided. Those OF
Them who most radical IN their opposition 10 the
conciatory and just measures that have been adopted
and carried out South Carol ma and Louisiana can
scarcely DO expected, the face oil their open avowals
OF opposition to the administration, to renqush their
convictions and cease their hostility with the hope Of
sharing the patronage Of the federal government.
Certainly, II they should do so, no other motive
could be attributed to them. So, on the
other hand, those among the republican party who
have gone with him thus Tar along can DO expected to
retracL Aud whether they VIII form new party
come TO the democrats Is u question left us yet 70
prove. SO lar as The democratic party is concerned
have already SAID that believe IL VIII adhere to It's
organization IL relies with entire faith those
represent VI in the two houses OF Congress- And TO
Them the course which II shall pursue every
gcncy may, think, be safely entrusted. But in what
ever they do look for harmony and united action
the preservation OF the integrity OF that party, the
existence OF which, with its history and It's traditions
could not, believe, be permitted TO pass away With
out cndangerng The preservation OF principles upon
which the very continuance OF our government DO.
pends."