The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24
THE LEGISLATIVE TICKET.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR THHE
HOUSE AND SENATE INTERVIEW
EHD ON LEADING POINTS.

many or our cnndld;lt6S Tor the Senate and
Legislature. upon questions vital to the inter-
ests OF the State and city. and tho Democratic
voters not being expected to go to the polls
the reporters Of the DEMOCRAT
were detailed yesterday to interview each and
oil of tho candidates and to PROFOUND to them
the leading questions hereinafter mentioned.
The task as the reporters found, was not an
easy one. as many of the candidates. though
privately and COL fidentially answering the
questions in q salts sfactory way. begged
that their declarations and opinions should not
be- published, rs they feared that. IL they de-
clared themselves categorically against the
monopolies. and particularly the powerful Lot,
terry Company combination. their election
would be jeopardlzed, for the money Of the Lot
terry Company would be freely used against
them and they did not know whether they could
stand the brunt. Nevertheless the reporter OBJ
tanned from o number direct answers, which
ore quito satisfactory while others evaded
questions or absolutely refused to answer them
The result OF the interviews is rs follows:
1t was only after several visits had been paid
to his Office that s#assas 4rSx5s=:H
MR. DUNCAN T. KENNER.
the nominee Of the Fourth Soma, orinl District
ness Is of u character which requires his pres
cnce on Carondelet street for great part OF the
business day.
After the reporter had introduced himself he
was cordially invited TO take y chair. young
man. take chair" and the chair having been
taken. Mr.. Kenner. said: have prepared com
muUicattOn answering all the questions pro-
pounded in the leader Of the DEMOCRAT Of this
morning. aud am just reading over the copy OF
1t which have had prepared I'll briug it
Reporor-I nave been instructed, Mr. Ken
ner. to prnpound some specific questions, which
it is possible you have not touched upon in your
Mr. Kenner-i think have covered all the
ground. / think the Communication answers
y m all bH a"b H GS9 Eno% r in y9q a9 s4fsF 5 know
exactly what call the leader makes Suppose
ask you the questions. If you have replied 10
them. why. you can say SO as put them. and
If you have not. you can, II you will, answer
them and will record what you say.
Mr.. K,-Submit your questions.
Do y Y fully and cordially indorse the plat
form OF the Democratic Conservative cOnven-
ton as adopted at Baon Rouge and New
Orleans? Nsat VIII be your policy, If elected
~ to the rrponopolies. especially as to The
Louisiana Stat, Lottery monop ~? Are you
in favor Of constitu utional convention? What
charter by which the taxes will be reduced and
the burdens upon the people dim nie he'd?
Mr. K. latter rehdtnK .them)-I have fully an
sWered them in all. witt. the exception OF the
last
Rep.-As to the last?
Mr. K.-I have not considered IL. and have not
included it, not knowing it Was to ha asked
Rep. Can you ansW 1t now?
Mr.. K.-No. cannot do it now. It requires
consideration.
MR. KBNNER's COMMUNICATION
containing his views and ideas, will be found
HON. J. D. HILL,
nominee for Representative of the third ward,
WAS neXt sten.
In response to a question he said that he in
dorseJ aud approved the Democratic platform,
prom ulgaled by the State and parish conven-
tions.
The reporter then propounded question num-
Der two. az to his policy regarding monopoIies
in general. and the lottery monopoly in par
ticular If elected To this be responded:
ent in the Legislature, and knows how voted
on every question affecting monopolies. The
DEMOCRAT has my record. and refer it to that
to form an opinion AZ to my future course.
kep.-As to q constirutional convention. Mr.
Hll-do You favor it o not?
Mr.. Fl. l am In favor Of constitutional
ing Of the amendments necessarily De-
crnases the expenditure, md that advantage
th, convention is being held and before It's work
can be put into operation, and think the
abortion OF many OF the ne amendments would
involved In them, such as constitutional lin
ifatiou Of taxaion, bienuial sessions of the
Legisl4tnre ndsary sys,em fto ETC. Of which
the benefit In framing the constit ution. These
are reasons why I want them adopted now,
while at the same time favor constitutional
convention.
Rep.-What are your views as to the necessity
for q new city charter?
Mr.. H.,With TT men chosen for the bureau
system, know of no better form of city govern
ment. | should not want all the administrators
chosen at the same election. regret that GER
tain ones of the pr sent admins ration are not
reta ned, whom, from personal friendly feeling
and my knpWl"dge OF their capacity and fitness
for the offices they hold, desired to see obtain
TRAITORS think. should be the executive officers
of the city govern ment, and some legislative
body should be added to repr sent the wards or
dlstrlcts q 81 II the present charter can Dc Gmpl5 r.
course my answer to- your questions express
my present opinion. [ reserve the right always
to cast my vote according 70 my own judgment l
convinced by the reasons assigned, either on
the floor Of the House or in the PUBLIC prints.
I am an attentive hearer to all arguments OF the
public prints Or OF legislators.
MR.. VIM H. MERKEL,
nominated for the Senate from the Sixth eena-
toriai District, was called on. He said Ger
tainly, will follow the platform Of the party.
1 consider it as instructions from the party"
Reporter-N ell, now, the next question have
monopoli+s and the one particular monopoly,
the Louisiana Lottery Comptny?
Mr.. Merke-On general principles [ am op
posed to monopoles of all kinds they are in
consistent with free government. shall, it
men Of all classes Of my constituents endeavor
to ascertain their views and ideas on all
questions Of Importance upon which l may be
called to vote. and will govern my actions in
accordance with them. Ishall be guided solely
in all matters by the wishes, as I understand
them, Of the people represent.
Rep.-Do you favor constitutional conVen-
ton?
Mr.. Mas far as that goes believe it will be
proper to call one. | think there are many
changes for the better which can be made in
the present constitution. However. that is
question to be discussed and decided upon
whom the Legislature meets.
Rep.-Do you think there IS any necessity for
a new city charter?
Mr.. M.-That is matter I have not consider
ed. received my nomination SO Unexpectedly
that have not had time to give proper atten
tion and consideration to, many questions
which would suggest themselves to one who has
studied the situation. may at no distant day.
and before the election, submit my views more
fully.
MR.. J. VI. HARDING,
the colleague Of Mr.. Merkel on the ticket was
next interviewed He expressed himself as
being in full accord with the views. and senti-
meats enr nciated in the Democratic platform.
He said: Il was a member Of the Baton Rouge
convention and voted for the platform"
RenOrtar-NOW nv second iDtarrooa- l.