The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-25
ASpirit of Gratitude and Reciprocity
Expected from the South.
VIEWS OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR
The Republican Party Capable Of Grandsr Mis-
slons Than It Has Yet Accomplished.
an OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE NATIONAL ISSUES

H. In TACT, the first Of that party recognized by
President Hayes and mis- relation the
10 to-day precisely that which Is being urged upon his
associates in the Cabinet The first expression OF Mr.
Key In response to request for his Vows on the sub
jsct Of shines Of New Departure that the
in the HERALD admirable and calculated arouse
the better sentiments OF the people throughout the
land His attention was called to the ed.
toral on ''What the South Needs 10 Justice and Com
mon Sense" This, he thought, came the mark
than the preceding ones though all were timely and
breathing the right spirit II was with some reluct-
ance however. that no consented 20 give his views
upon the probability OF new party being formed.
Having before him the article referred no finally
said: -
'ln order bring the large conservative element in
tho South into harmonious relation with their NORTH
ern brethren II will DO necessary establish . new
party. and, SO far as Judge, upon just such
platform AZ indicated In the HRRALDs articles II is
my own idea that It would be exceedingly hard TO get
the South united In what is known the republican
party That section, you know, has always been
democratic but there is however in every State largo
element that does not attach itself tho democratic
party. II can be called relic Of tho old wing party
and 10 possible that the policy Of the administration
a. announced In the Presidents inaugural. and more
recently displayed IN the recognition Of Hampton
and Nichols, will divide the democratic party South
and gain great many Of the voters 70 the support
Of tho administration Whether they will 90 SO far as
10 call themselves republicans, don't know. Certain
10 that our strength daily increasing and the ad
minissration 10 growing more and more popular in
every Southern State or this have better means Of
judging, perhaps. than would be proper TOLL but
OF the fact you may rest assured"
TIE NEW PARTY.
''For reasons which will explain more fully II
would be easier to form party In the South than
would TO build up the republican party in that sec
sion, and that Is u good reason for indorsng the
HERALD's course. Now as see the tendency OF the
political Ii dow another channel and
In my opinion that tendency direction of tho
formation OF party, more conserya.
tive than eithcr the democratic policy South
or the republican policy North can admit
The reason why l think It would DO easier to
form party that will unite the North and South
Is because OF tha deep seated prejudice existing
throughout the South against the republican party
generally That party in our part OF tho country is
something quite different from the party as il IL
known in the Northern States Though IL has had
many grand examples OF distinguished statcsmanship
previous Administrations have been mainly repre-
whose Existence seemed % Ssnend pOOn nas
sonate appeals to prejudice and hatred, until
even the better class OF men belonging TO tho
longer commands their respect And what has been
the resultr The natural tendency Of the whites TO
hate the blacks has led The democratic leaders also TO
appeal TO passion and prejudice, and then you have
dea Of the condition OF political contest at
time wnen the HERALD Is appealing to the better
nature OF our people TO endcavor TO obiter.
ate the color line and conduct our affairs
Ursud Yo~ ,sereors ah, ' tss aeon =,
OF section judge the party which supported GEN
eral Hayes "a identical with the party persona,ng tho
republican organization in tho North. How difficult
therefore, It would be attempt extend party
In IT'S mission OF usefulness you can Judge well
the South. II Is Al this juncture when new lines Of
departure, you call them in sight that the ad.
OF pacincation. and certain that is policy will
do very much 10 restore better feeling among all
classes and result IN great good whatever form IL may
RESULTS OF rnE NEW DEPARTURE
In reply TO tho question whether he dld think
would tend toward the dissolution Of the republican
party, he continued
1T is 100 early to tell what shape the dsintegra-
ton will take. Ut this, however, am confident, the
administration enters upon ITS broad with abuu-
dant support from very considerable element OF the
menl will be likely to cali itself democratic Is would
be hard matter Tor one to attempt to define what
democracy means at the present time, us in
the South u means plainly unqualified opposition TO
she republican party. As have ready remarked,
the course of tho administration Is plainly harmonic
tending u tho work Of d,sintcgrstion quietly going
on, and the way TO the new party which Is TO DO
formed made moro ccrtaln.0
THE SOUTH
sIn regard TO the demands Of south for more
p0SltlVo recognition
well TO consider Or there is something re-
cpr0cal TO be expected from the Southern people.
That which has accustomed the most dsturbance--the
SIato governments Of South Carolina and Louisiana
has been forever removed. Now II be seen
whether tho so-called democratic element will reeog-
nizo the good will Of the President help them or
whether they WILL emDodened BY this act, demand that
only such and such persons entitled to hold
federal office tho south IT. for Instance the people
exact such course from the admin.
straon would IT not be proper Tor President Hayes
ask the question, How far must accedo to such de-
mi Int hpab Qa dOn ma rad
enough among republicans North and South, and
not bc wiser now Tor the southern people to recog
nzc the duty OF reciprocal relation 10 the adinnstra
lion In It's work OF trying TO pacIfy their sectionf II
those people are persuaded by this time that the
Presiient ID anxious TO DO their Trend do know
what more no can do TO convince them Of it,
In speaking Of representative southern men, 1 do
not consider General Gordon one OF them. Senator
Lamar ID more than Gordon, but i think Il will
be fouhd when the question OF uniting the South with
the North IN the good work already begun arises that
buch nen as Senator Garland Of Arkansas, and GEN
eral Morgan, Of Aiaoamn will more truly reflect tho
CONSERVATIVE sentiment you sneak Of"
WHEN TIiE WORK
Then 10 your opinion work OF forming a new
party Will proceed from the South, and that it is in
that locality the first fruits Of the HEaALD's effort must
Undoubtedly the effect you speak Of viii first make
Itself maiest In the South II is there the work tho
of the sincerity Of tho North TO help thcm tho new
movement VIII not drag The press tho Southern
having large influence in our nation al aairs and
re- echo the good sentiments which abound IN tho ar-
GIGS airesuy alluded TO- AZ ON early day we may
eonaoly nope 10 see something definite ia the South
inviting more and more the cooperation oil like ele
ment 10 the North. The name OF the movement Is not
Important lis purpose the restoration Of permanent
peace on the foundation OF industry and national pros
pcry win insure II tho support Of every good citizen
IN the land"
Several visitors we're waiting to see tho Postmaster
Gcnerai. ana one pressing himself upon Mr. Keys At
tention the interview ended.
~ vIkws OF sRcRErARY M'cRARY.
Secretary McCrnry was at his desk in the War
Department when your representative was announced
n nd
tary Dandy requested time In which TO con s,dcr SO
Important matter AS member oil the administration
porlancc to the people Of all parts OF the country
Alter mature deiberaon the War Secretary said no
preferred 10 discuss tho HkRALDs as whole
without the iornalty OF questions Tho several ari.
ces printed on "Lincs Of New Departuren were care
tuy examined and the result Of the digest liz given In
INC language Of tue Secretary as follows
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