...of many of the moderate party who were still in doubt, and who had no predilection for his opponent. The General's only answer was, that new elections,...for some time to come, would destroy the Republic. He continued to make other remarks in the same spirit, which left me with the impression that even...

...advised him not to appear to advocate the indefinite prolongation of the present unpopular assembly. ' The general's only answer was that new elections for...Certainly not, " was his answer, ' ' and never was, and never was." "And you expect to make it so ? " " It is with that object alone that I seek the presidency."'...