Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-09-15
A rI,lEI.y kxrLANArIoN.

Ever since tho 9TH OF March the read
srs Of the Ehtrpris, have been suffering
on the anxious seat. People who take
a newspaper are entitled to some def
mite knowledge Of the position held by
that paper on the great public questions
Of the day ; but for the last few months
nobody has been able TO tell whether the
Enterprise was in accord with the Presi-
dents policy or opposed to Ii. II has
been on one side Of the fence to-day.
and on the ether tomorrow. This
morning. however. Il condescsnds to
rsliavs all further Suspense by defining
Its position on Hsyes'-not Tldsn's-
Administrator. It says sditorially
"some misunderstanding seems to exist
In the minds Of . few Of our readers In
regard 10 the position Of the Esisrpri.e
concerning the President and his policy,
and. while itseems 10 rs hardly Q necessity.
ve take tho opportunity TO definitely de-
clare our status. . President
Hayes 10 . Republican. and never can W
far stray from the teachings VI his whole
life - 10 lose the path which has led him
10 glory. and stumble and fAlter In the
devious ways Of Democracy. The past
life OF Rutherford ID. Hayes has been u
peculiarly hight with triumphs. Mis- pro-
gress has leen always marked with sue
cess. Honor after honor has been heaped
upon him. until now he occupies . place
second. In dignity and Importance. to none
on the whole earth. . We
know that his heart IL full Of loyalty TO thu
Republican party. and in his effort to keep
on high its standard he will ever ind In
tho E.is,sriss . cordial supporter. We
want the Republican party TO live. Its
days OF usefulness are neither full not yet
numbered. II has In the future . great
destiny 10 work out. and now 10 not the
season for IL 10 pass away. Its enemies
may be strong. but the result need not be
feared when once more the ranks are
closed. Discussions may creep In when
prosperity. with too lavish hand. hlls MP
the cup. but In times OF trouble nothing
can be known but unfAltering fealty. In
the President tho Republicans have agr,At
aud wise leader. and he can and will lead
Us through all the darkness and dangers III
conflict 10 ASSURED victory. Then let US all
hold up his hands and give him that tn-
couragcment and support which will ena.
bic him 10 maintain himself surely and
firmly"
There certainly has been some mis-
understanding" II was brought about
by such editorials M the one headed
THAT Southern Policy" in w-dnes-
days EaiuTriss. from which tho follow
ing Is q choice extract:
at last President Hayes became Chief
Magistrate. and said To them. 90 ahead
run the thing your way (: take the Offices
whether you are entitled To them or not.
and I will order the removal u the sol
d.ers and give YOU full swing: : and, turn
ing around. says complacently 10 the men
Of the North : Grant was wrong: Sheri.
dan was wrong; tho Republican party.
which gave me my ofice. were all fools.
These Southern men, while they endorse
murIsr. rapine and oppression. are Chris
tians. ~ good men As you or L. II is
pleasant showing. truly"
We are glad TO believe that the timely
explanation OF this morning will prevent
all misunderstanding" in the future.
and We welcome our wandering but pen.
i,ent brother heartily back to the ranks
OF the grand Republican party. conf
dent that in the future he will strike
heavy blows in the aus Of justice and
human rights.