The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-03-11

Foxy Grandpa KelIogg's Politica
Flight.
In It's issue of February IS, unde
| the caption, Peculiar Republica
| Counsellors," The Chief quoted an
| commented upon a Washington des
| patch which stated that Postmaste
| General Wynne had obtained infor
nation "from both sides' with refer
ence to the political stu alton in thi
state by consulting Congressman
Adolph Meyer and Elk Senator VIM
Pitt Kellogg. We remarked that, ir
view OF the fact th at 'sUncle Billy Pitt
-as the venerable ex- senator used t.
be affectionately called in the hey-day
Of his Louisiana career-'sfiew the
coop" in the last campaign, he was
40 more competent to represent the
Republican view than any other Demo
crat; and considering further that his
political flop was attributed mainly TIC
his hearty dislike Of President Roose-
velt, it seemed bit strange that a
member OF the presidents cabinet
should turn to such a source for polit-
zeal guidance and counsel. Our ar
biele has called forth the following
retort:
WASHINGTON, D. c., March |, 1905.
Editor Chief. Donaldsonville. Louisiana.
MY Dear Sir have just received a marked
copy OF The Chief containing an editorial re-
garding the recent appointment of postmaster
at New Orleans.
In this editorial statement is mad4 that dur
ing the last presidential campaign flew the
COOP whatever that MEANS and that declared
myself as opposed to the election Of President
Roosevelt. Now, as matter of fact, I never
did declare myself as opposed to the ELECTION
of President Roosevelt.
Soon after the st. Louis convention, in com
mon with some other Republicans. / did express
a fear that our party might be defeated, but
later in the campaign and after the publication
OF the letters of acceptance of the Republican
and Democratic candidates, / feIt quite conf
dent that President Roosevelt would be elected
and so expressed myself on all occasions. This
is pretty well known here.
did whatever / could by contribution and
otherwise in aid of the Republican party. Dur
ing the last week of the campaign, though
there was some doubt in the minds of many
Republicans regarding West Virginia and IN
diana, accepted and won several wagers that
President Roosevelt would carry both OF those
states. Perhaps was not able to afford much
aid toward the success of the Repa hl can party
but am quite willing to risk the comparison
with the aid afforded by the party in Louisiana
OF which The Chief is the recognized organ.
party, which while vaunting their ability and
piedgIng themselves to the president to organ
ize "a strong and respectable party in Louisi-
ana, composed chiefly of white men," have
shown such lack of ability to organize, and of
influence to control voters, that their ticket
at the recent election did not receive ten per
cent Of an abnormally small vote cast in the
state. 1t may be said, however that under
their management they have succe aded in re-
ducing the strength of the Republican party ia
the state chiefly to the small coterie of men
who were mostly Democrats when the RepubIi-
can party was strong, and who, by deceiYing the
president, have succeeded in securing most of
the federal offices there.
The president. however, may rest assured that
20 long as these gentlemen are permitted to
hold their offices. not of them, in the chaste
and elegant language Of The Chief. will f1y the
coop. Very truly yours,
WIN. z. KELLOGG.
In order that our readers who may
feel an interest in the subject can have
an opportunity to judge of Mr.. KEEL
logg's real attitude towards the presi-
dent, and how it COMFORTS with his |
present mild confession that he Ibid |
fear TIL at our party might be
defeated we reproduce a despatch
that was widely published and dis |
sussed by the press last summer with
out eliciting any protest or disclaimer
rom any source SO far as our obser-
zation and information have extended:
Washington, July 2o.-(Special to the Charles
5on News and Conrier.l -One Of The first we'll
inown Republicans | met alter returning from
he st. Louis convention was former Senator
William Pitt Kellogg, of Louisiana, who still
axes an active interest in national politics.
Upon being asked how lie regarded the nom
nO.
Henry G. Davis, Of West Virginia, / was sur
rised to hear him express the opinion that he
anticipated a Democratic landslide
Il feel very much at present as did when
benjamin Harrison was defeated" said Mr.
Nellogg with all seriousness. Being Repub-
can, naturally desire to see my party win,
ut am frank to confess that the Democrats
ave put w. strong ticket, and their DECLARE.
ion on the money question is likely to secure
hem many independent Republican votes.
The Democrats" said he. have started out
n an aggressive campaign, and look for sharp
nd stubborn fighting at every point along our
mes. OF course, many of our people do not
gree with the view | take of the situation. To
Q frank. l cannot explain definitely why en-
'rtain this feeling that the Democrats are
kelly to overthrow us at the polls next Noyem-
er. Nevertheless, / have the same forebodines
DIV that had when Cleveland defeated Har
son. You will remember that Harrison se
Ired the nomination in opposition to the com /
ned efforts of the leaders of his party Presi- J
snt Roosevelt has nominated himself contrary !,
the desires of all of the old guards, who have !
rugged, IN season and out, to build up and | ,
stain the party organization.
lin addition to President Roosevelt,s I'm.
opularlty with the party leaders, continued
r. Kellogg, There is much uncertainty about =,
9 policy he will pursue in case of his re-elec-
IN. The country is restless under his admin ! :
ration of public affairs, and conservative 4
siness interests would welcome change such 4
they believe would come with the election 4
Judge Parker. Il