The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-04-01
THE REV DR. M Ia M1rYR
What he Promised GOV. Hendricks, and How
he Has Kept his word.

INDIANAPOLIS, March PA year ago the
Rev Gilbert De In Ma,yr was Methodist
preacher. To-day he is a member Of Congress.
representing tho Seventh District OF Indiana
Brrd Republican. he has divergcd into Green
bacaism. and is thought by some 70 be hcnding
toward Communism. lie is man Of moro
than ordinary personal magnetism and force OF
character. He WIS elected to his present posi-
ton bv Democratic votes.
Before the meeting OF the Democratic Con-
gressional Convention which nominated the
Rev. DR.. De La Mntyr. ono OF the delegates. Nlr.
William Henderson. wrote him letter. He
asked him what the Democracy could expect ut
his hands in regard to the election Of the
Speaker II their support was given to him. Tho
reverend pol tician answered that he would not
vote Tor the candidate OF the party whose innn-
cial policy had ruined the country. and would
not throw his vote away. Opon the strength OF
Af.rhl- rlrntiou four Democrats. one of them
n man OF untlouqi distinction. called upon the
Il " l'r. De la Mufyr 10 cOuErutulat" hlm. ana
n.so 20 confer with him on political matters.
The Doctor received them courtcou-ly. After "a
few minutes desu!tory chat the principal vis-
"Dr. De In Matyr your election has given
quite as much pleasure to Democrats n io the
Nationals. and doubt not your course in Com
grcss will Doe such n TO Justify the Democracy
In having aided ia your election.
In reply the Doctor expressed n lively sense
OF gratitude Tor the Democratic support ~ had
receiyed. and continued: | Will act with the
Democracy In al matters which do not involve
the currency question. ! am in entire har-
mony with the Democratic party In relation TO
the paclflcation Of the South. and consider the
southern question and the currency question
the vital ones in American politics. 50 far IA
may have influence. II VIII be exercised 10 pre-
vent my party friends from throwing any OBJ
sthclc IN the way OF the election OF Mr.. Noor-
hees to the Senate"
Here one 81 the gentlemen remarked, The
Democracy have a clear majority in the Legis.
lature on Joint ballot. and will be able 70 elect
Mr.. voorhees, without any aid from the Nation
ais" Or. De l. Mutyr said. IN reply; am
much grathed 20 learn THAI fact. II relieves
ne Of some trouble ana great deal oil en-
In r-lerence to the organization Of Congress.
DR.. D. In Mntyr said: / VIII vote 10 elect any
man Tor Speaker whose hnnnelM views are IN
racy. Gen. Ewing OF Ohio j. man could
support. | would not b. willing to vote Tor "A
man ~ pronounced hard money principles {;
nnl II the choice lay between him and u Rrpub-
lean would vote for neither. Under the CIR
cunsttu"es u my election. / would cons lder X
dishouoranle 20 Join an organi1atlon having lor
it, object the defeat OF the Democracy. Will
g9with no such movement -.o,
DR.. De In Matvr expressed grent confidence
in GOV. Hendricks.s political integrity and
sound judgment. and announced DESIRE ana
Intention 10 consult the Governor whenever
nrnctirnble upOn all political matters. saying
that Gov. Hendricks opinion would have great
Influence IN determining his ,the Doclor'sl
actions In conclusion. Or. Do Ia Matyr said
" wish 10 assure you, gent emen, OF my hn-
/ horr"ure of the principles and practices OF tho
J
meut is responsible Tor all tne political His that
now AM q the country. and shall do all can
| by vote and speech 10 break up and destroy that
! patty-root and branch
With tins. the Interview ended. The CONF.
| denee OF these distinguished gentlemen. and II
Z the Indiana Democracy. in the sincerity OF Dr..
/ De La Matvrs professions was not seriously
| shaken until he voted with the Republicans
against seating Mr.. Hull OF Florida, Since
| then, ii has been well nigh DESTROYED by the
| publication OF the programme OF the GreenbacA },
/ Congress men-largely the Rev. DR.. De La
! Maiyr's work.
In an interview with the Rev. DR.. De Ia
| Mniyr. after his election 10 Congress. published
/ I'm the Cincinnati Commercial. lac was uskc
/ whether he had given tho Democrats plrdge:
! He replied: There WAS no pledge ! said
| shall seek 10 emhOdy in legislation tho prin-
cipl,s | advocate on the rOStrum. They un-
/ drrstood. OF course. that | would oppos" thg
/ measures Of the Republicans IN the House. rs
/ have in my speeches. | shall vote for every
/ measure IN its merits, come from what sourcl
/ II may. In matters that are purely partisan
such us the election of on ,ers, control OF the
House, ana so on. should vote against the Re-
7 publican pnrty."
Ii is reported here that the Reverend Repre-,
/ sentative has been fathless also t. n personn
/ pledge given To constituent MS barber, >. II
| Hit'inger. | learn that the Rev. Pr. De ii
F Matyr promised Hittlngpr he would procure
d him the place Of Srrrcant-at-Arms, or. failing
/ in that procure him q clerksAip Of equivalent
value Httinger is still waiting.