National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-21
THE SOUTH OAR0LK6A CAN.
pAUHK


We have received letter dated at Co
lumbia, s. c., and signed by Thomas c.
Dunn, Chairman Executive Committee
Independent Republican Party which
informs us that conventional the s'honest
Republicans Of that State will be held
cat Charleston on the Cd of October, and
further 'that the executive committee Of
the Taxpayers Union promise us'--the
honest Republicans aforesaid - their hearty
support and cooperation. This Is not the
first instance within our knowledge in which
designing politicians have donned the livery
Of their betters for the purpose Of serving
the devil, nor is it the first instance we have
known in which the sleeps clothing was
too short to cover the tan Of the wolf
underneath it. If Mr. Dunn had omitted
the remark that his scheme is sustained by
the Taxpayers Union, he would have
been more discreet as a manager than his
letter proves him to be. That remark
shows the cloven foot so plainly that it
will serve 70 put truly honest Republicans
on their guard and to confirm the suspicion
already aroused that the boilers move
mentin South Carolina is really move
meut in the interest of the Democratic
Ku-Klux The truth is that the persons
who originated, and who are now support
ing il with the aid of the tax unions, are
not entitled to recognition as public
leaders, or men who are capable of re-
fleeing the serious thought Of the party.
They are, one and all, either disappointed
oflce-seekers, or men who are willing TO
sacrifice principle to ambition. Take Con-
gresham Ransier, for instance No one
doubts his Republicanism. although his
strength as q leader has been weakened by
certain indiscretions in the wSy Of coquet-
ting with the enemies of the true faith; but
1t is known that he was candidate in the
late convention for the nomination of
Lieutenant Governor, and. failing to sue
coed in that, became a candidate for re-
nomination for Congress Being defeated
in all his aspirations, he so far forgot the
allegiance be owes tos party which has
honored him as to join its enc
mics and give his name to the aid of the
boilers movement he is, in fact rep
resentatiye man of the combination Of men
with which he is so unfortunately asso-
ciated. They are all actuated either by
similar motives or, as we have intimated
are wiling to sell themselves to the oppo-
sition. - 1r st lgia5i.B
For years past there has been division
IN the party after each State convention,
led by disappointed aspirants as this one Is
being led; but never before has the nomi-
nation ofany candidate been received with
such general approval as that Of Mr.. Cham
berlain. In Charleston county. for exam
pie, with the exception Of Mr. Ransier, the
leaders Of the party are almost a unit in his
support and it is confidently predicted that
he viii receive ten thousand majority in |
that county alone. Judge Green, his prob
able opponent, is perhaps entitled to con-
sideration as a man whose record is pure !
and spOtless, and with the exception of his |
present attitude as sympathizer with the |
bolters, has proved himself to be trust
worthy and respectable Republican. But |
the fact that he is native and that he has |
declared himself to be in favor of the civil |
rights bin, win arouse the opposition Of the |
Democracy and thereby strengthen Mr..
Chamberlain's chances It is true that the
latter is a 'carpet-bagger IA fact which
renders him liable to ostracism by the so
called Gentleman's Party-but he win new
ertheless be able to hold his own with. the
masses Of the Republican party. 1.-The had
goneto Kansas instead Of South Carolina,
he would have been free from the stigma /
of carpet-bagism, and would have been
recognized as philosophical citizen. But
as it is he viii receive more support from |
the native element, in . negative way per
haps. than will be accorded to Judge
Green.