The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-27

oil monopolies. In answer to the following
direct inquiry he 30 expressed himself. There
is no doubt Of Mr.. Merkel's wishes in this
matter. He is opposed TO Ill monopolies, and
they are most decidedly opposed to the Lot
terry monopoly:
Reporter Well now. the next question have
to ask is: what viii be your policy reea ding
t the ISuislana Lottery COMPANY y'' onop0''
M. merkel-O On genera, principles am op-
possd e nel eng 81 all kinds they ere III
elected. hy, consultation with representative
q s g ter yss sn 1ss al
cal ed TO vote and will govern mi actions ID ac-
eof a., ,s, Wn them shall be guided solely
them. OF The people represent.
Senator Harding was the last Senator In
terviewed. He was not only opposed to all
monopolles, but promised to vote for any
measure repeating them. His views were
eminently sound. and were expressed as fol-
lows:
Reporter Now comes my second interroga-
tory-what course ypu will pursue regarding
the Louisiana State Lottery and olher monopo-
Mr.. Harding-1 understand the Democratic
party 20 be opposed to all monopoles. and 10
be pledged to reform n a ri matters Of public
my power to carry out the Wishes Of my con- d.
s.ituents, who, understand. indorse the Demo
cratic address 1, O. @sp promulgated By the Baton
Kep,-guppose q bill was introduced dI for the
repeal OF monopoly. would you vote for II? TO
6 pYt The matter ,saarely would you vote for
state Lottery Company?
IN MI. \. n am 10 favor If abolsbine monopo-
lies q al Kinds, and will vote for any measure
the Interest Of the people. regard the Iegis-
lature as the servants OF the people and It is its
duty TO carry out their wishes.
Senators zacharle and Ducros, the remain
Ing members Of the body from the city. were
not interviewed, they being "hold-oyer'' Sen
ators, and not candidates at that time before
the people. Their position upon this subject
liz not doubtful, however They are known
as among the most determined opponents OF
the Lottery In the Senate.
1t is thus seen that Of the seven city Sena-
tors elected In November, Ave are already on
record on the lottery question. Messrs. Ste
ven, Kenner, Merkel and Harding express
themselves as opposed to all forms OF monop-
oily, while MIR. Benners liz non-committal. It
may be stated here that one of these gentle-
men, whose name is withheld, sought an In
terview with the editor Of tho DEMOCRAT and
requested that his views concerning the Lot
terry should not be published, as In that event
the monopoly would use its great power TO
defeat him. This In itself is sufficient argu-
ment for the destruction Of the comrany.)
Afterwards this request was withdrawn, and
his views were printed.
IL may be stated, In this connection, that
the DEMOCRAT had ell the legislative cand-
dates OF the Democratic and Citizens party
In the city at the time interviewed upon this
subject, and with few exceptions Senator
Benners and three Representatives they com
United themselves squarely and unequivo- |
cally to vote against all monopolies, many OF |
Them singing out az monopoly specially |
hostile and Objectionable TO the people the
Louisiana Lottery Company. And the Demo
rats In the House have nobly redeemed their
pledges. Every city member who announced |
Ills opposition to monopolies voted against |
he Lottery concern few days ago. Is 1t too
much 10 anticipate that the Senators will be
'quaffy faithful when their turn comes