Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-06
MAY
THE VETO

the Army Appropriation bill without MS
approval. and specifying at length his OBJ
icctions 20 is becoming a law. The
document Is quite long and gives an
exhaustive review of the whole subject
\ veto of the bin had been generally
expected. although some Of the Demo
cratic papers protested 20 believe Mr..
HAYES would sign it. The opinions OF
the press. as shown by the following eN-
tracts from leading journals, very correctly
refcc; the popular sentiment;
The Presidents message Is unauSwera-
blr II leaves the Democratic party no
road Of escape from surrender, and 10 com
pleteS the consolidation of the united and
confident Republican party In the support
of their official leader Ia the defence OF
the position 50 ably defined IN this impor-
tant paper. the Republicans OF all shades
OF opinion will stand by their President 10
the very end.-N J. Ir.tUHs.
The New York Herald and Times, as
well as the Tr.jtae, commend the veto:
the World urges the Democrats TO present
the obnoxious ridcr As separate measure
and if the President vetocs It 20 20 the
country. The Sun urges the Democrats
20 insist on the Objectionable provision.
The President has earned the gratitude
of his country by the prompt and courage
Gus performance OF his duty, and Will nud
universal admiration for the intelligent
manner IN which he has done it.-Chicago
Jriilss.
The President has taken imprcsuablc
ground fortified by the Constitution ana
the laws OF the land, and 10 seems lncNita-
Die that those who undertake 20 coerce him
by unconstitutional means VIII have 10
abandon the attempt. slfIS, Journal.
As the Tunes some days ago anticipated,
Mr.. Hayes veto message covers all the
ground. and leaves for the "wiperS out OF
the National election laws no alternative
but 10 back out OF accept the charge oi
meditatlns and intending rcVolutlou.-
Cbicrgl Times.
The Democrats Will De embarrassed, now
that IL j. made clear that their distress
does not originate IN apprehension OF mil-
itary influence iu elections. but In a puT-
pose 20 deny 90 civil authority the power
20 protect the polls from violence and pre-
serve the peace tHciHHGt Commercial.
In returning the army appropriation bill
20 the House OF Representatives, he has
presented his objections % the measure
with admirable Judgment and skill The
Democrats have the worst OF II, for they
have presented an unnecessary question IN
bad way, giving the Republicans - decld-
Ell advantage IN the discussion before the
Peopie.-BoStpu Herald
An exceedingly strong and satisfactory
state paper. and ought 10 strengthen the
President in the estimation OF al con>erv-
q a. Tf- H.r. r.arn-
are both % the substance and 20 the form
OF the Din. He maintains that the election
laws are constitutional that they should
De enforced, and that the bill which he re-
turns without his approval takes away all
the means u enforcing them.-BoSt0H Id
rtrtiS.r
The veto message Is one Of the strong
est. clearest and most convincing docu-
ment> that has emauated from the ENecu-
tive Mansion In long time. The Presl-
dent has firmcr hold upon the confidence
and affection Of the patriotic people OF the
country TODAY than 40 any time since his
inauguration he possesses the states
maniike quality OF rising 90 the dignity OF
great occasion, and accepting a heavy
responsibility with calm resolutiOn.-PhN-
al, iphia Press.
The strength OF the message Is in lis
calmuesS It. decision j. positive, but
without a sign ~ passion. IL adds no fuel
% partisan controversy. II recalls Con-
greS> % reason, and pleads for a return 70
the better uSageS OF the early days. The
objections 10 the political legislation in the
bill are, however, radical. No amendment
Will cure the defects. The whole policy
which forced the extra session, j. con-
demned hy the President Congress must
abandon IL. II il is % get in accord with
him. The only way out for IL, Is 10 provide
money for The support OF the Government,
and deal with general legislation separate
y.-ltie1 Herald
The veto puts an end % all the gush and
fusuan the Democrats have been INDUCING
IN about c0ercing and intimidatiug free
born American citizens az the polls. In
the whole history OF the country Congress
has never furnished before such an ever
lasting flood OF wiShy-waShy buncombe
and iapdoodle The country will rejoice
40 the bold and determined stand the Pres
idcut has taken 20 protect the ballot-box
from the threatened violence and fraud OF
the men who defautly proclaim on the floor
of Congress that they do not intend 10
stop until they have stricken the last YES
tige Of war measures from the statute book.
~ T. Com. AdrertiSar.
1t will be seen, therefore, that there were
three reasons why the President should
veto the bin. namely: 1) II proposes 10
deprive the Federal Government of power
10 enforce Federal laws; (2) il establishes
4 precedent for incorporating foreign legiS-
lation into appropriation hills with view
70 compelling the President 20 approve the
same against his better Judgment; CD il
is the scheme OF one branch of the Gov
eminent 10 deprive a coordinate branch Of
the free exercise Of its constitutional au-
thOrity. We believe the Intelligence Of the
country, aftet a careful peruSSl OF the veto
message, viii approve Of the Presidents
course and will conclude that his objections
10 the measure are sound and entitled 10
the highest consideratiOn.-B0st Jour
nal
A special Washington dispatch to the
Boston Adcetiser, dated April so, says:
The history OF modern politics presents
no parallel 20 the demoralized condition of
the Democrats here today. This has been
increased by thorough and cordial con-
sOlidatiOn of all elements ia the RepUbli-
can party. Earnest praise of the Presi-
dent is on the lips OF all in his party. This