Daily globe., 1879-06-02
THE GREENBACKERs.
TyseU do not ,vis1 to Form, a Coalition ,cttA
Either Of the Old Parttes-Ihe Tie,cs Of
thetr REORGANIZATION IN C0nQress.

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from members of that party in Congress on
the proposition to unite their force with the
Democrats in the coming Ohio campaign.
Nearly all Of them sharply oppose such
coalition. The following are their opinions
in brief:
Mr.. Yocum, of Pennsylvania-"Co Coalition
in Ohio means annihilation for the Nation
ais. With twenty hard money Democrats in
the present House of Representatives, no
financial measure looking to relief of any
kind can be passed by them. The Nationals
alone make it possible. If the object is to
give ourselves away to the party that cannot
and will not favor financial relief measures,
then form q coalition with the Democrats. It
would not only accomplish this, but 1t would
blot out of existence in Ohio the
only party that can or will do it. While the
other States are marching on to the music
Of victory, Ohio viii be left to start anew
under other and more capable leaders,
Mr.. Jones, of Texas-"The Democracy
realize the necessity Of carrying Ohio and
organizing in that State, and Congress is
kept here for that purpose. The silver bill
was undoubtedly designed to please Ohio,
and supported by hard-money Democrats
even, that they might thereby insure coali-
tion there of Greenbackers and Democrats.
Every move made that puts ssus in
tho light of q tail to the Demo
cratic kite is ruinous to us. We must
fight it out alone, and can dispel that idea.
Tens of thousands of voters will break loose
from the Republican party and join us. We
are engaged in fighting the money power,
and have no right to coy with either Of the
old factions. Let us invite honest men to
coalesce with us, and leave the old hulks to
founder. Ohio will follow her own judg-
ment, of course, but trust she will be
spared the humiliation of witnessing the
surrender of the Greenback flag in order to
promote Democratic success on doubtful
platform in 1902 81
Mr.. Murch, of Maine-MI have not the
right to offer advice, but believe the success
of our principles demand Independent action.
We should show the people everywhere that
we are not fighting for positions, anxious
only for the spoils. The California work
ingmen sent their politicians to the rear.
Until we can initiate the example there e1-
hibited We amount to nothing. To fuse
with one party is only to leave the other in
tact, and probably drive off as many as we
gain, and thereby leave US where We started.
We are too much in earnest to be caught
like flies with molasses.''
Mr.. Russell, of North Carolina-ssIf We
ever expect to carry out our principles to a
successful termination we must keep aloof
from the old parties. In my State thous-
ands of men of Republican antecedents
would be driven out if we should seek coal
ition with party that has so persistent
ly wobbled on the financial question as the
Democrats. They may make their platform
strong in Ohio-they did so in 1875-yet ir
1876 what did it amount to at the Nationa
Convention. They cannot furnish the re
}quisite bonds, and the present Congress
shows what value is to be given to Demo
cratic pledges. burnt child breads the
fire.
Mr.. Ford, of Missouri 81 shall watch ths
proceedings of our party in. their convention
with great interest West, and for principle
and trust there will be no weakening on tn
part of our friends here. While not presum
ing to offer advice, I am free to say I hop,
they will give US clean.cut platform ant
ticket. I have no faith in Democratic pledges
and view union with them as suicidal foil,
on any other terms than their unequivoca
acceptance of our policy. The Issue will b
clearly presented principle or spoils? B.
adopting the first, the future is ours. If W
surrender our flag to the Democracy TO
spolls, We have no future in Ohio or else
where.'
q Mr.. De La Matyr-I believe the time ha
come for unequivocal platforms and nomi
nations.
The Vseao says editorially:
Let Ohio Greenbackers, in their conven
ton on the 4th of June, do as the low
Greenbackers have done nominate ticke
of their own, on their own platform, ant
under their own banner. Let them do al
the Greenbackers in Maine will do on tn
Sd of June maintain their political integ
rity. The leaders of the old parties are TO
the same financial policy. Secretary Sher
man and Senator. Mcdonald can run on tn
same ticket with perfect propriety. In es
sentials they agree. Tilden and Randall
whom Gen. Ewing supported and voted fol
one for President and the other for speake
Of the House Of Representatives, agree in a
the vital points of finance with the Republ
can leaders.