The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-03

be representative men, and we will, by wait
Ing a little, most speedily have reInedied the
hope our Legislature will decide SO to order it
Alexandria Demoeratl
The policy of holding the convention at this
time, and par t1cularly sirles the failure of the
crops, Is not only absurd, but is absolutely
suicidal, and should not be entertained for one
moment. We repeat again that the necessary
ture itself, and If there should be few evils
out Of their power to remedy, they can be
remedied in the shape of amendments
Let them, abolish the office Of tax collector
and give. the sheriff one-half OF the fees
Abolish the horde Of useless offices in New
Orleans. Postpone the payment of the debt
Of the State and parishes In some way and
Tighten taxation until times get better. Dc
away with oil nonopolies. Encourage immi-
schools. Repeal all exemption laws. Pass
laws so stringent that no dishonest debtor
public officers to a rigid account and
impeaeh them for neglect or failure to do their
duty Decrease the judicial districts by one
expenditures and by such other measures OF
reform as may be necessary restore public
confidence, and we will have better times and
soon have prosperous country. One-lalf o!
out of commerce. There is no security for
debt and consequently there Is no confidence
These. we think, are practical measures Of
reform, without the necessity OF a constittl-
tional convention, which will increase rather
than Tighten our burdens. The people are
advise them to waste no time on the eonven-
ton project, but to address themselves at
once to the other and more practical measures
OF relief. we want rest and quiet. not strife
and turmoil.
TColfax Chronicle1
For yveayc raGt tha no x,Ft1 ia.
have been filled with editorials and comm,lni-
cations calling for @ constitutional conven-
ton, and all eyes have been turned in expeo-
tation toward the meeting Of the Legislature.
IN the fond hope that It would take the initla-
tofy in this move which is so expressly the
desire OF the people OF Louisiana. But, 10!
already is the death knell Of these h,,nes
sounded in that direction, and it is almost
useless to look for furtherance of the object In
that quarter. There is secret and powerful
opposition at work, and even at this early day
do the representatives gathered at the Cres-
cent City give voice to change of opinion af-
ter having come in contact with the hidden
power. and men who have hitherto espollsed
the cause are now. expressing doubts as to
the correctness of their views month ago.
From q New Orleans DEMOCRAT we see a
long list OF Senators, some twenty or more,
who have been interviewed ON the subject
and every one Of them pronounce against It,
with two or three exceptions OF non-committa1
dhu Aot ube lOL NJ Iuey HOlu GlaG bf6 cor
rect way to accomplish the reform sought Is
by Legislative action. They say it will disturb
the peace OF the State, and necessitate an out
lay of too much money. Forsooth, as if cut
ting down Of the number of officers and a de-
crease of the salaries of the State would
not be a pretty fair interest on the
outlay of calling of q convention. That is it,
exactly. 1t will destroy fat places In the land.
and politicians do not want that But the peo-
pie do, and they will have it, too. even at the
nj ntrir tfNf1
own hook, without the leadership of the men
who are supposed to be their servants
III our Legislators suppose this matter ia to
be set at rest with little "soft solder" in the
way Of promises they are much mistaken.
Gives us measures, and then the matter will
be considered: but don't, please don't, blarney
We have a good deal of faith in you, gentle
men. but it can be shaken.