New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-19
THE SITUATION IN VIRGINIA.
R1plY BY SENATOR JOHNSTON TO SENATOR
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ELECT MALONE,
iBr TBLEaRAPH TIE TRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON Jan. Ex-senator Johnston, who
will be General Mahone's colleague after the 4th OF
March has written an elaborate reply to the mani
festo recently published by the latter in relation TO
Virginia affairs. Senator Johnston gives compre-
hensrve history Of Virginia from the date OF her re-
construction concluding with an exhibit OF hgnres
showing that General Malone has incorrectly esu-
mated the taxable property by $52,OO0,OOO, and
chat he very much underestimate the resources OF
Virginia in many respects He shows that Mahones
figures were 100000 out of the way ON the in
ternal revenue receipts, and 100000 on the In
terest.
In his description of the rise of the Readjusters
he Ia caustc in his treatment of their preteusions as
debt.payers; but in his conclusion he SAYS a
final readjustmeut of the Virginia debt is an indis-
pepsable thing" which tends to confuse the public
mind as To what may be the difference filter all be-
tween General Malone and himself IN their views
Of State finance. Insspeaking OF the resources OF
Virginia. Senator Johnston compares the manutas-
with those of New-England, to the dispsragement
of the latter In that the former can only be prosper
Gus when. the surrounding country is so. while IN
New England he says. the reverse s true. The
main interest in Senator Johnstons argument IS
purely local. as he deals largely IN quotations from
local statutes. the virginia constitution ana re-
o0rts by State officers.
A Talk WITH CONGRESSMAN JoRGENsEN.
ATTITUDE OF THE RI PURIICANs-NOT MUCH AID
MIRATION FOR MALONE.
Congressman Joseph JorgeDsen, of Virginia,
eonyersed with TRIBUNE reporter yesterday the Vic
toria Hotel on Virginia politics He has been elected
Congressman by the Republicans three times, having
received at the last election majority of 5000 votes,
many Of which Democratic. In reply TO question
in regard to virgnias debt, he said:
"For several years there has been agitation in Viz
ginia the debt question There are some who say
that the present OF taxation, fifty cents $780,
as high tax be imposed and that 1t does not
meet the necessary OF the State Government
and the interest the State debt The Democratic
party divided into two factions the debt question
1.-The sccaled dett-psyers and the readjusters. The
readjusters insisted that they could not pay tax
sufficient make that would the expenses
OF the State Government the creditors would have TO
stand Reduction of che principal and interest Of the
State debt. me debtpayers claim that compromise
be effected with the creditors by which the interest
will be reduced that fifty cents 800 will meet all
the requirements"
What do you rhnk OF this agitation Of the debt ques-
toni"
81 think IT is o rnere pretext the part OF many
Democrats who have excluded by the rugs in the
Democratic party there FROM chance OF future pre-
ferment in their party. Last year. in che State
election the two factions in The Democratic party almost
equally divided the LEGISLATURE leaving with the hand
full Of Republicans there the balance Of power, which
they TO elect Readuser Malone Senator and helped
the ReadJuster State officers and county on
throughout the State In the Presidential election
the Readusters ana the debpayng Democratic factions
had separate Democratic electoral tickets in the field 1t
was shown that the Readjusters not nearly
strong was supposed as the debt-payng Democracy
poled So 900 votes and the Readjng Democracy only
$1,000 Yotea"
.wLst strength VIII General Malone have in the next
Senate 4"
"Genera Malone Is looked upon as having probably
the balance Of power in the United States Senate
He refuses however TO commit himself TO one, aud
81 eoquelting with the Republican party, making the I'M
preston. by implication, that be act with the Re-
pubucans in the Orgauzauon of the Senate. do not be-
neve that win 90 further than possibly vote for
the election of George C. GOrham for Secretary OF tho
Senate, and possibly for the election OF two
or three prominent Republican chairmen of com
mittees do not how lie avoid doing
this because he IL under many obligations to GOrham
and to Senator Cameron for aiding him In Of his
schemes during the last Presidential election In Virginia
to divert the vote of the Reaustng Hancock electoral
ticket For these services 70 these gentleman II - be-
ago at the disposal OF the Incoming Administration
T4sS. s % for o. The as IN
years. the remotest idea that he will cooperate
suggested nor do we have any confidence in his probes
aioos Of hberality OF sentiments nor the disposition
future. We know 70 our sorrow that great many Of
tbs ones who in past done the dirty aud
the details In committing frauds etc. In the elections
tioH, and sincerely that Is be lasting but do
NOT think we have any fayott IT, expect either
We thDk that THE change Is on the par q the
tho only way 20 carry their professions into
and act in accord with the Republican party"
What are the prospects for the Republicans during
q PROM present indications and the magnificent result
sS when they pad s1s we
our Organization we Till receive such aSSsssions
Ss e u.s. a oASse seons K
Governor next November A. meeting OF the Repn0-
sy Win bt dn m roes
msinlsin the Of the party and 20 propose
be satIsisetOry alike creditors and the people Of
'tAe State"
CHANGING TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
W. W. MCFARLAND. A wkLL-KSowN LAWYER |
LEAvRs THE DEMoegATIo PARrY-HIs REASONS !
- FOR DOING So, -.
W.. w. mcfarland, until recently a member |
Of tbs law am-of shipman. Barlow. Larocque & Mac
fsFand. reported yesterday, Washington dis |
patch Ia The Tribune having decided TO his
connection with the Democratic party. OF which has
long been member. Mr. MscfaFiand Ia personally |
acquainted with General CARRIED and will support his |
administration. TRBuSE reporter called upon him
yesterday to inquire his reasons Tor the change.
.You wish 70 know why hsse decided to support |
the inesnipg Repubiisan administrator" said Mr. |
Macfarland :. Twin tell yon very briefly. 1 do mn |
know What principles the Democratic party are
- present u has any. know what principles Of
CERTAIN Individual Democrats, like Mr. Bayard for ex.
ample. are and hasr agreed ana st agree with hem
But - fcr shr atieal fsctpt this party. eeems to me
- hsss boen Tor assaad 10 fsuna Ia pos
ssssn any prspcples LEST they might prevent it rs
srceesseiiy ooussing she varying breeEns OF popular
fesh9 saa thus pgeadice with the People ~ snisor
for ooe poisicsl pasy has right ~ ask 70 be