Daily globe., 1879-05-15
THE LAST VETO.
HOU 1t Vas ReceiUed in WdsIi1sDtOM--
Fcic ZnGiUitI,snZ Opinions.

L
Fctc IndiuisI,tuE Opinions.
Special MAY l2) to Chicago Times.]
Comment upon the Presidents latest
eto is not very pleasant. Even the Re
'ublicans have sort of derisive contempt
or the man who renounces his own con-
ictions and desires merely to please his
,arty's leaders. The Democrats profess to
70 better pleased with veto than they
would have been with the approval. OF
;he many talks had by the Times correspond
ont to-day, the clearest and most emphatic
analysis of the situation was expressed by
VERY CONSERVATIVE JUR1sT,
whose opinions are based upon something
moro than mere political considerations.
"What do you thing of theveto message?''
cit is rubbish-mere specious reasoning,
of rebuttal.''
"What effect will it have?''
ooh, it gives the Democrats an issue
whore they had none before. Clearly the
are put upon the footing of ad-
vocating the placing of troops at the polls.
1t all comes from tho rapid growth of the
national idea in the Republican party. The
election laws were not known before 1870.
They are mere expression of the idea that
STATES HAVE NO RIGHTS
that the federal government arc bound to
respect Senator Edmunds, in advocating
this extreme national idea Of government.
only expresses the prevailing opinion among
Republicans, I have no doubt but that the
Republicans intend to use troops to help
carry tho Presidential election the next time,
Their present position is proof enough of
that. Hayes himself is not personally in
favor of abusing his powers. Hayes him.
self is weak man, who has now gone clear
over to his party, and henceforth he will
only be the recording clerk of the Republi
can caucus, and
WEAK EXECUTIVE
in the hands of bold party leaders is infinite
ly more dangerous to the institutions of the
country than would be a strong, unprin-
cipled man in the same place.
'sDo you know that Evarts is largely re-
sponsiblo for this message-that he was one
of the most active in persuading the Presi-
dent to change what he calls his mind?''
81 am not surprised, even when I look at
Eyarts' record He is man of no convic-
| tiOns-a mere
It was natural for him to act as counsel for
the powerful combination that was brought
to bear upon the President
"Do you think the veto message will have
the effect of shortening or lengthining the
session."
ssNeither. I think it will have no effect
that way. The Democrats expected it. The
| future programme, as I understand it, il
quite simple The Legislative bill, as it
passed the House, will probably be com
pleted in the Senate this week. After that is
vetoed doubtless tho extra legislation involved
in it will be presented separately. 1 think
the repeal of the test oath for jurors will
become law. The silver bill now pending
in the House will be passed by the Senate
| BEFORE ADJOURNMENT.
I am sure there will not be a failure of sup
plies for the government There are too
many Democrats in the Senate against an,
such plan for that to succeed. Either tn
regular appropriation bills will be passed il
due season, OF else there will be an exten
sion OF the present BILL
The same gentleman went on easily dis
cussing the situation. He thought that, no,
!. the Democrats had tho decided advantage
they would show the country before they 6
away that
THE CHARGE OF REVOLUTION
was absurd, and that the issues of the con
ing Presidential campaign could now be az
, curately defined. II will be fight betwee
the advocates of the monarchical or nation;
idea of the Capitalization of moro power i
the federal government against those wh
believe that the States have rights withor
assuming any superiority, but rather CT
ordinate jurisdiction.
Walks and talks with both Republican
and Democrats we're productive of very m,
notonous results. Perfect contempt for tt
matter of the message among the Democra
and perfect satisfaction among the Republ
= = cans at the Presidents course, regardless
reasons, were to be found upon oyery han
: SENATOR M'DoNALD
Q thought that tho tendency now would DO
push matters SO as to try and got away
8 the 1st of June. He is, of course, pleas
~ ~ with tho political effect of tho message.
: SENATOR BAYARD
o had no special criticism to pass upon IL
k last executive paper, which was even a mo
o wanton abuse of the veto power to subser
mere partisan ends than the ono precedil
it. The reasons given for tho last veto wou
deceive no one. The issue was square
1t made, and he was glad to see the Republic
party committed publicly to what ho |
r. lieved to have been Its private policy f
:. some time.
II ANOTHER PUBLIC MAN
# said: 81 solemnly believe that the party
"a power never intends to give up its control
70 the government. If beaten at the polls
- will try desperately to sustain itself in ott
ways, regardless of our institutions. It "
q, tly and lash the North into believing that
a. a is the only party with which the governme
:. can be safely trusted, aud thereby sect
" countenance and support for the most Ia
;, less usurpation.''
n JUDGE BUCKNER,
IS of Missouri, said it was the merest evasi
III in the world, and that Hayes pretext was
IN weak for any man to respect. 1t was sim
- nonsense for him to assert that under
40 vetoed bill he could not enforce natiol
% laws on election day.
GEN. EWING
is said it was demagogue document and
er only wondered that Hayes did not gu
as from the Okolo7n .Stutes. II only need
", " that to complete it. There was nothing
" it worth considering
~ ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS
W said that it was an evasion of the whole
ny sue, and that it furnished the Democrats
us the material they wanted if they would o.
"a a use it wisely. It put Hayes and his pa
ie squarely in favor of the doctrine of milit
nv control of elections. He advocated nov
s1s moderate policy upon the part of the Der