The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-06-02
WARRINGTON.
Virginia Politics - Readiust-
ers' UOnVeDtiOn-ODiniOus
OF Leading Hen.

Washington, 1.-The readjuster state
convention which meets st Richmond,
Va, promiIes to be Of unusual interest on
account of The complications growing out
0fthe recent 81 sciRl session OF the Senate.
A reporter of the Western Associated
Press has hsd interviews with leading
men of all parties in Virginia.
A leader Of conservative republicans
said, The resdju,ters' canvas in 1881 is
repetition of the independent democratic
republican movement of 1869. Their,
q ahone and Lewis formed a combina-
ton, the former controlling the Kubsrna-
toriai Office and the latter the senatorship.
The movement was purely selfish, having
no principle involved and the result
did not advance republicanism. 80
with the movement this year, the game
men are in il. Malone and Lewis are the
leaderS. Malone sought to put himself
on the democratic party Of his state, and
when he failed, be turned towards the
colored republicans. He cares nothing
for eolored psople, only so far as they
aid him in his schemes. His plan I'M
doubleday Is to com bine the worst ele-
nents of all parties and get control Of the
state, and finally be the head of The
huilC t1s IL NC An0 ~
necessary, be would himself take the
nomination for governor and canvass the
state. This would be his strongest card.
Then, il he were 10 have control Of
federal patronage he might succeed. The
gentlemen thought the Administration
was not committed 10 Malone, but the
basket Of flowers which General Foster
sent to Malone In 8 moment Of gush, SIS
- 10 Ubfta HntTeo hoe haaO nF1ah ar
rasing to Virginia republicans. If the
would bury our party here. l think
General Garfield will be careful and NO.
commit such mistake
There is some talk of union between
the debt-pRying democrats and conser-
Vstive republicans, on the state ticket.
General Wickham, leader OF the latter,
would be acceptable to all who want to
see Virginia's credit kept up. The Ma
honeites, on the other hand, claim that
the future welfare of the state depends on
the success of the readjuster movement,
and that their leader is acting in good
faith toward republicans.
To the question whether, il successful,
Malone would set hereafter with either
of the national parties, this representa-
answer. he said this is purely local
movement; and we shall stop to consider
its effects on Lationsl politics. We want
debt brought down to basis more just
than at present. The debt, as it stands,
Represents not only principal and inter-
est, but interest on, interest compounded.
We want-to fix principal which we can
pay, and interest not TO exceed 3 per
cent; then let Us pay the interest.
Why, how does the case stsnd2 The
bourbon democrats have had control Of
the senate for twelve years, and have
failed to pay the interest, and
have gone on Increasing the debt.
That reckless manag ement should ST. ..
Then they succeeded in depressing the
poor and almost closing up the co.ored
schools. The readjusters believe in edu-
cation; they want more schools and are
willing to@be taxed for that purpose.
Why, since their control OF the legis-
lsture, they have taken steps TO repeal
Objectionable legislation and large
number OF colored schools have been re-
opened. Malone has come to the front
again became be represents a principal
and bis help is necessary TO It's success.
The fruit of the movement of 1859 was
| lost because he returned to business. H'
is now in the field Ia stay, and the efee
OF his wonderful organizing ability wal
| be seen soon. Z
| Regular democrats confirmed pretty
/ much what had been said by tbs repub
lican leader referred 10 above. They
say Malone is demagogue and will de-
| ceive all who are with him. They regarC
the result of the recent municipal elections
as popular sentiment Of overwhelming
defeat 10 both readjusters and republican,
at the fall election. This is the respons'
Of the people to the dicker between
Malone and senators. They are now 70
solid democratic party. They nigh
have divided if left to themselves, but no
when opposed by combination fOrmet
by Mshone and Gorham.
The President, to-day, appointed a
collector Of customs, VIM. Governor
Morris, of New Jersey, for the Distrie
Of. Alssks. "
It has been decided to appoint Edwar'
n. White coiner Et the San FrsnciSc
Mint, in place of Frank x. Scott, nov
holding the position. Whites appoint
ment Is made al the instance Of Senate
Miller. his commission is to be mad
ont this afternoon. ~ -,t4. - --.
Washington, 1.-The deb. Statement
issued to-day, shows the decrease of th
public debt during May to be S1I, $50
III. Cs-h in treasury, 81, 1854, 100. s.
gold certificates, So, 9l2. 600; silver certif
Gates, $50, 773, $50; certificates of depos
outstanding, $40, $50, coo; refunding Gel
tiicates. $694 $50; legal tenders outstanc
ing, Sl09, l02 Reduction of the del
since June, 1880, $50, ESQ 1928; cash bal
ance available, Sl55, 16l 1895: