The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1907-11-16
The e,eneral Assembly's Attitude.

The General Assembly's Attitude.
The attitude of the general assembly
of Louisiana with reference to the re-
form measures which it was called In
special session to consider under Gov
Blanchard IS proclamation and Acting
Governor Sanders supplementary
proclamation, is subject OF great
and general public interest at this
time. when the states lawmakers have
begun the work for which they were
convened. The opinions and judgment
of The Chief on such question might
be deemed officious and of little value
because of the papers well known po-
litical proclivities-particularly IN the
estimation of those critics who are
usually freest and most severe in their
comments and CRITICISMS concerning
persons and things Republican-hence
we propose to enlighten our readers
and at the same time escape the dis
pleasure of supersensitiye Democrats
by quoting the editorial comments OF
the two leading Democratic newspa-
pers of the state instead of offering
our own views.
The New Orleans Times Democrat
of Wednesday last says:
stHarmony is not as conspicuous at
Baton Rouge as it was when the legis-.
lature met in extra session three days
ago; and the 'cloven foot is now dis.
tinctly visible. All factions, it is APP
parent, are not working together, or
likely to work together, as we were
told they would do, to secure the re-
forms demanded by the people, to cut
OF graft and reduce extravagant fees
aud salaries. On the contrary, evil
dences are now coming to light of per-
sonal and factional selfshness, of
disposition to trade off the wishes of
the people for political support and
sell out the best interests of Louisi-
ana. II we seem to take
peSsimistic view of the extra session
SO early in the day, one has but to
read the utterances and follow the &C.
ton OF those who are trying to control
that body, to see the influence of the
secret cabsl that is directing their
course, to understand the strength of
this conspiracy against the people,
against economy, against good gov
ort I'D in hn in}n af aH
holders, sinecurists and grafters.
The New Orleans Picayune of the
self-same day says:
sAs to the charge that the legisla-
ture is playing politics in any perso-
nal and private interest, hostile to the
state and its people, it comes with very
bad grace, since the present extraor-
binary session was called by the gov
ernor of the state without any solicita-
ion from the politicians whose action
is now, apparently, so much feared.
Any charge of pernicious politics re-
fleets upon the governor, who called
the session for the public good with
out any expressions of fear that it
would be recreant to duty. Evidently,
the governor had full confidence in the
anu AOtHlDS mas OCCURRED
to mar that confidence. The legisla-
ture is plainly acting in the spirit OF
the governors call, and any mere diff
ference Of opinion as to details cannot
affect the stu alton.
1.-THE legislature is standing by the
governors proposition nobly, and is
presenting a surprising example of
loyalty and devotion to duty
These beautifully conflicting express
sions Of opinion from Democratic au-
thorities of virtually equal standing
will doubtless be accepted or repudi.
ated by the Democratic citizens OF
Louisiana according to their respect
i've alignments in the pending factional
fight for possession and control of the |
state government during the coming
four years. Whether the outlook is
satisfactory or disappointing depends |
upon the point of view.
lyon pays your money and you
takes your choice.