The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1885-05-09
CONGRESSMAN GAY ON THE SIT
UATION.

CONGRESSMAN GAY ON THE SIT
UATION.
Hon. Edward J. Gay, Member at Con-
press from this district, returned from
Washington recently, and was promptly
interviewed upon his arrival in New Or
leans by representative OF the enterprising
Citu lem. From the interrogatories and
! replies as reported by the Item we condense
| the subjoined statement of the views ex-
pressed by Mr.. Gay relative to the subjects
| discussed:
1 don't believe have anything of great inter-
est to communicate; the papers seem to know
more than those who were in Washington all
the time observing and nquiring. The Times
| Democrat has specials that nobody else but
themselves understand in other words. the
paper expounds to suit its own purpose. l do
| not know of the Presidents reported DISPOSE
ton to select Collector of the Port from the
| commercial community, but do know that he
| is a conservative man and his first sentiment is
to obey the law; Whether this be right r. or
wrong he will adhere to Its requirements. The
| civil service regulations will be carried out
strictly by the President, and from what saw
and heard there is no possibility Of efficient,
make room for others in consideration Of ser
vices rendered the party or party leaders.
The good feeling prevailing IN the kep9bll-
tration is admirable, and the confidence and
respecti N nlfested for the Presidents judg-
mont by leading Republican Senators is calcu-
lated to dispel all fears of conflict and bring
about a better and more peaceful state Of affairs
than predicted by politicians all over the coun-
try. don't think this feeling can be attrlbu-
ted to the adherence to the civil service. regu.
to be party man. guided by party feeling and
the dictates of leaders. He has surrounded
himself by practical, progressive men with
broad ideas. and only the best methods for the
| will be considered, and no party aggrandize-
ment will be permitted to intervene, Seeing
aud believing this the Republican leaders
have accepted him rs fit executive, and re-
solved, believe IN caucus not to oppose him
Relative to the Collectorship Of the Port Of
matter Will be settled in few days and that
Jonas will be the man. This would have been
adjusted long ago only for the opposition of
pointment to Jonas and endeayored to bring
! about harmony in the ranks Of the Louisiana
delegation on this question, and used the argu-
Senator. was influential and likely to give sat
| isfaction, but Eustis and the Exposition people
| opposed it, hence the present state Of affairs.
We nearly all knew what each other wanted
! but Gibson thought that the Senators should
be allowed to have the district appointments
the important ones. 1 wanted Foster for the
I
gentlemen are in my district and are good men,
but Gibson seems to think that the Senators
ought to have all this patronage. There was no
Secretary Of the Treasury. told me before left
Washington that he was gong home with his
family for ten days and that Louisiana would
! be taken up on his return.
| Isaw the delegation from New Orleans re-
ferring to that composed of Messrs. Fitzpat-
| rick, O'Donnell, Davey. Meallie, ct alsl. be-
lieye they were told that i would be ridiculous
| inst tf,T n prnE1flpnf ~ hnf
just taken his office; 80 it seems they took this
| hint and left. have not heard any Of their
| names mentioned in connection with Federal
| office.
The President shows disposition to do the
| fair thing by the Louisiana delegation, but
then we all have our friends who we would like
| to help. The men most popular III their Sec
ton with the commercial and industrial inter
ests are those likely to be noticed by the Presi-
| dent.
The next Congress will be properly acquain-
| ted with the imperative necessity of doing
| something for the improvement OF the Mlssls-
| sippi valley and the desired relief no doubt
will be given. have spoken to many leading
| Congressman on the subject, and l am conf
dent that Il will be favorably treated.
Mr.. Gay addressed note to the Item the
day following the publication of the inter
view, in which he denies having said that
Mr.. Gibson thought the Senators should
alone control the important appointments
son the contrary" wrote Mr.. Gay, 81 said
that Senator Gibson was willing to recog.
nize the district representatives rs entitled
to fair share of these appointments.
made no statement as to Secretary Man
ming, except that he was absent, and thai
I thought no action on Louisiana appoint
ments would be had until his return. Ii
answer to his question about the visit o.
the delegation from New Orleans, an
swered that had not met them, and knew
nothing of their movements" The Item:
interviewer, on the other hand, contend!
that Mr.. Gays expressions we're correctl,
reported in each instance. though it is &C
knowiedged that there may be considera
bic distinction between "what Mr.. Gay in
tended to say and what he did really say
BASE BALL.-The Lonsdale club of New
Orleans did not play the Nolans here OF
the 18th of April as had been anticipated
The weather prospect was 80 unfavorable OF
the 18th that the Captain of the Nolans tel
ephoned the city team not to come, and it wa
fortunate tDaL THIS WAS uOuo, us tilo IdI1
made the grounds unfit for play and ever
if the game had come off there would hav,
been a very slim crowd to witness it.
Last Sunday the Fortiers and Nolans me
again, neither club having its full nine
Seven innings were played. resulting in I
walk-over for the Nolans, the score show
ing totals of % to in their favor.
There will be no game here tomorrow
on account of the fremen's parade. Al
Plaquemine the Viguets are booked for ,
contest with the Vincents of New Orleans
The Nolans will go to Plaquemine OF
Sunday, May II, to play their old tim
rivals, the Viguets, and on the ensuing
Sunday, the Oath, the Viguets will return
the visit and cross bats with the Nolans a
Nolan park. These games will be awaited
with much interest among the admirers O
the national game in Iberville. Ascension
and adjacent parishes, and ought to draw
large crowds, as they are sure to prove in
teresting exhibitions of skill on the part 0
both the contending clubs. Application
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