Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-10-17
Mr. uewist's Opinion Of DesmOcra-
~ and l:recmbMckism.

Mr.. Abram ;. Hewitt, chairman Of the
National Democratic committee In 1876. is
talking very freely ct the prospects ut the
or anizatiru of which he was then the ofIl-
eial head The following conversation
with bi,", Is reported in the New York
Post:
"wAl Governor Tlden again be the Presi-
DENTAL candidate Of the Democratic patiyY''
The answer 10 that question Involves he
answer to the questions whether or not there
t. Democratic party; and. ifthere T.. whether
II will survive till the next rrvsi leniisl elec-
ton"
docs the Syracuse platform represent the
sentiments of the Democratic partyy
Il think II represents very largely the think
ing meu Of tar Democratic party. They stand
where sias Wright and Marcy stood. They
are harl-money men. aud the party has always
been hard-money party. would rather lo-e
the election entirely than 10 have snv CON-
promise on that question. The platform Is
sound"
II. The GrcenbAck party As Formidable a. 1t
look-T'
Il have no knowledge of the Greenback
party other than that which | get from ihc
newspapers; hat ! believe thst II represents
rather the spirit of discomfort ~ ith the present
state Of things than any Particular economic or
political views. IT. members ara dissatisfied
with the old parties because the latter have not
Instituted the means for general pecunisry re-
li-f"
Nv hat l. the future OF the Grcenback party ="
The Grcenhack party has no experienced
leaders. and therefore I think 1t viii disinteg-
rate alter the present election. II we pursue
sound financial policy there will h. speedy
revival of business. ni.conient will then dis-
appear. and. with Il. the party founded on dis
content II the resumption party. on the con-
trary. should he oycrihrown- which do not
NUTst-fhsu q .hall Tgf - the evils
from which we are now emerging. aud there
must be a reconstruction Of parties in which
hsrd-fnoncy Democrats will unite with hard.
money Republicans in order 10 rescue the coun-
try from oyersv helming di.tFe-. that must
follow any successful attempt to produce infa-
ton
what. then, i. the duty Of the houry'
The hour l. very critical one. 80 far a. the
financial question t. concerned. No conprom-
lie should b. male hy which the right 81 the
government To- establish any other currency
than gold aud silver under the constitution
shali br admitted am not only opposed en-
tirrlS to the whole t,r,rnback doririnc. but 10
The compounds suggested By senator Thur
man. / think that At the earliest possible mo-
meni the government should divorce Itself from
the issue Of paper money ia any shape or
FORM
Ar Butler. chance. improving or other
Wise"
"BuIlrr j. getting decidedly worse should
49, aHA-lh~ ieah ttif litht'N @ff"uAt-. bAi
II hc should succeed, hi sictory viii b. Cue 10
The .amc cause that produced the Grecnbsek
party. namely. 81 general disss'i.fSciinn with
regard % The economic condition 60! iac ii.I.e-. 20
And our own plans
Il am not identified with either the Tam
many or the ani-Tammany Democrats. I have
performed my duiy member % Congress.
and dou'i know whether or not either wias
vii nominate the again. ! ain indifferent abou,
H. u would Dc great relci 10 he released
from public seT, ice and though holding M seN
bound 20 serve the public 1t they want M.
have made no cioTts 10 get Dysclf TcaominA-
ted aud hall make none"