Rensselaer Union, Volume 11, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1879 — HURRAH FOR PRESIDENT HATES ? [ARTICLE]

HURRAH FOR PRESIDENT HATES ?

Til* at?tfon of Preslfient Hayes lit vetoing tire army appropriation‘bill, to which was appended measures that were not germane to the business for which congress had been called togelher in extra session to transact, measures tliat encroached upon the constitutional rights of the head of the executive branch of the government intended to operate so as to circumscribe them within limits which would amount to their, practical nullification, and that in nature wero revolutionary and calculated to destroy the rights of citizens of the United States to the exercise of a free unintimidated ballot honestly counted, is worthy of the warmest commendation and highest praise. The vetoes a lengthy paper; but it will well repay careful perusal by every citizen of the republic who loves the constitution of his country, cherishes her free institutions, respects wholesome laws, and who is opposed to revolutionary schemes having for their object the abridgement and subversion of those safeguards which are essential for the protection of republican institutions and the rights of the common people. In liis veto message the President is consistent with his reputation for evenness of, temper, gentlemanly instincts, culture, education and firmness. His knowledge of law and precedents, his familiarity with the constitution of his country, and liis comprehensive grasp of the merits and tendencies of the subject considered, cannot fail to excite the admiration of all intelligent people. The paper is scholarly, gentlemanly, statesmanlike, patriotio. In this paper Mr. Hayes has done justice to the people, honor to his party credit to