The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1881-03-02
The Democratic Outlook.
--Iecial Telegram to the Chicagn Timns

A-'fSNAdA ACASS4etlA 10 Nn1O5lSO Times.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Feb. 27.-The Syracuse
Courier tomorrow will publish a series of
interviews with conspicuous Democratic
statesmen upon the reorganization of the
party tor the coming campaign.
Governor Seymour, who has been i'll for
some time. was found at his home in Utica
Tie SAID: Il have been shut up in my house
during the past four months bv
Ill health, 1 have seen but few with whom
could talk about public affairs, but it seems
TO me that the policy of the Democratic party
| IS plain one 1t outnumbers the Repub-
mean organization, as IS shown 10y the re-
turns, although the latter party had the
assistance of nearly 100000 ofice-holders
beside the support of large numbers who
vote for its nominee for the purpose of pro-
noting a scheme in which they are inter
ested. Both Mr.. Hayes and Mr.. Garfield
not only received less than a majority of the
votes OF the American people. but they were
actually beaten regards the number of
their supporters by the Democratic can
dldate. The controversies in the Repub-
llcan party are more widespread and
deeper than those of the Democratic
party. Nothing more is needed for the sue
cess OF the Democratic party than steady
and firm adhesion to its principles Ii is
true that these have been too frequently lost
sight OF. but many schemes will be de-
velOped by the Republicans under the teach
ings of Mr.. Garfield that power gravitates
more and more into the hands of the Gener-
al Government, and for which Mr. Garfield
] rejoices. His speeches on this subject are
invitations to all manner of schemes TO be-
siege the Capital. This will arouse the public
mind to the necessity OF returning to con-
stitutiOnal policy. While there are diSsen-
sions in both parties the long continued
/ power OF the Republicans has endangered
controversies throughout the mass of their
/ party, while the troubles in the Democratic
ranks are mainly local and more easily
cured
What do you think of Grants engineer.
! ing for the nomination for President in 1884
by the aid OF the Democratic party?'
Il have no idea that his nomination could
be brought about by such agency ! have
none but kind feelings for Grant but his
nomination by the cooperation of the Dem
ocratic party is 50 entirely out of the ques-
ton that do not believe he can entertain
such thought. Both s;eneral Grant and
the Democratic party would be intellectually
injured by such an unnatural alliance"
What about the divisions in the Repub.
lican party in this State?'
Il think that they are wide and deep and
can not be healed over. The divisions grew
from differences OF principles and purposes
as well as from controversies about offices
and power. The adherence of great num-
DNAS ~ VIC nc puDAltstn organization Is un-
natural, and can not be lasting. They do
not agree with its principles or its purposes.
They Will gradually desert from its ranks
They can not follow the lead of Mr. Gar
field in favor OF the Capitalization of power
and the usurpations of the General Govern
ment. The passions and prejudices which
have led them into the support of the Re
publican organization are dying out. and
they will be com PEELED by their convictions
10 withdraw from its ranks -
How should the Democratic campaign in
this State be conducted this fall?'
1T should be conducted by firm and
temperate discussion of all public questions.
The principles of the Democratic party
should never be discarded or lost sight OF
The principles which underlie the forms
and structures of our Government must be
kept uppermOst in view, for the prosperity
OF the people, irrespective of party, depends
on their maintenance. There must be har-
monious action Local controversies and
side contests for power will not only imperil
party success, but they viii dishearten the
people TO whom the party looks for support
Broad and liberal views should henceforth
characterize the discussion of every topic
and these discussions should not be marred
by any display whatever of passion and
prejudice. have always believed that the
Democratic party is most closely allied to
the people, and that it more nearly repre-
sents their interests, and have faith that
shall yet see it restored to power in our Ma |
tional Councils