The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1877-03-03

Gov. Palmer, as Illinois, speaks cut
His Mind.


Kzis Mind.
iChicago TImos.1
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 23.-Goy. Palmer
returned from Washington this morn
ing. The correspondent OF the Times
called on him this afternoon, and OBJ
tanned his opinions on what he saw
while absent, which were freely and
tersely expressed. He was found ut his
office, by no means discouraged ut tho
situation, and as hopeful as though he
could see into the future with pro-
phetio eye.
"How did you find things In Wash
ington ?" queried the reporter, opening
the conversation.
II found our people all at sea when
/ arrived there. They were dscour-
worse condition to act wisely. The
majority were determined to stand up
to tho contract"
Correspondent-Did you get IN inside
Wow Of the situation while there, and
gather tho true spirit Of tho leaders?
Ex-Gov. Palmer--I had an idea Of the
situation from Democratic stand
point. One party was mad, but great
majority were disposed to regard 1t as
being In the bond, and they
WERE GOING TO SUBMIT,
and there was nothing to be said. There
was an earnest purpose that Hayes
should not be allowed TO interfere with
the Southern governments. / think
Hampton and Nichols will get no army
to sustain their power. II they get any
army, it will be for such restrictions as
will prohibit It's use for the overthrow
Of the opposition to their governments.
] think Hayes leading friends are ex-
ceedingiy anxious to get rid of the re-
sponsibility OF their governments, and
would be glad OF an opportunity to
shake them off.
Cor.-How do you regard the result OF
this tribunal, Governor
soled with the consideration that this
tendency toward claiming for the Su-
preme Court the perfection Of power Is
at an end. They have shown them
selves less fitted for the determination
OF political questions than the two
houses OF Congress.
"Or as many justices of the peace"
echoed Ed. Merritt, who sat near by
glowering In a corner.
Gov. Palmer continued: Every
felt that 1t was
JUDICIAL UsURPATIeN
In this country, and that the Supreme
Court would hereafter have to confine
itself to legitimate judicial duties with
out exercising any political functions.
l think that In some measure q compen-
sation for our defeat. The Republican
party has alss committed itself TO the
extreme State rights view beyond any
thing that has ever been claimed before.
"It Is q vindication OF your own course
In protecting the people from the use OF
frnnro of tha TINA nf fhn Gr,
growled Ed Merritt, from his corner.
''It Is more than that" remarked the
Governor. blandly.
THAT Is the reason, perhaps, you are
so happy over it," replied Merritt.
That is the reason why | am con-
tent" said Gov. Palmer. "Hayes
comes into power, but he will have to
conduct his government by sufferance.
He can't run his administration sixty
days
WITHOUT MAKING CONSTANT CONCESSIONS.
There are indications of q severe con-
test in the Republican party. / heard
intimations from Republicans OF the
liberal school that all men like Logan
and Charlie Farwell, and that class Of
Republicans, have got to go by the
board"
'And Norton" suggested Merritt,
who insisted on making out as strong
case as possible.
Nobody dare say Morton" said
Palmer. Morton, beyond all ques-
tion, Is head and shoulders above all
other Republicans In capacity. When
you talk OF running Republican gov
ernment without Morton, it would be
like running the Christian religion with
the Saviour LETT out. Logan and Re
of tLat class belong I'd the