The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-03
Tho Man Who Holds the RePub
Iican Party in His Grip.

There 9 res the biggest man in the
Republican party" sid a friend TO a
Ners reporter at the depot.
That is DR.. J. j. Mott. the man
who holds the Republican party IN
North Carolina in the hollow Of his
hand
In appearance he is decidedly dis
tingue. Very tall and as straight as an
arrow, with a Prince Albert closely
butsoned around him. he impressed the
NeCs as a man of mark. He has large.
searching black eyes, and lookst to have
in his vein the blood of ~Poehahontas.
He has the complexion Of al Indian.
Our young man approached bis with
some misgivings. but found him unsf-
fected and friendly, responding with
animation and alacrity to the following
interro9atories:
s.Will the committee formulate any
policy in issuing the calf
That depends on circumstances. |
have some propositlonssn and suggestion,
acted favora bly, upon, will ''stir up the
animals" all over the State.
"You expect your suggestions will
be sdoptedf'
"Yes, by a majority Of the commit
tee"
And then with a tomahawk smile.
showing a set of immaculate ivory
you will hear the music"
The man who does not see the
signs of party disintegration is fool.
1t is coming with bewildering force,
and will upset many nicelv-laid plans.
What about "COPPER" Will be be con.
rfrmed7
1t is doubtful at best. thought a
| few days ago hat he would be, but
recent information some what changes
things. 1t was thought that when the
objections to the investigation Of the
eth District were Withdrawn that al
objections to the confirmation would he
withdrawn. But | understand that
Vance and Arintield both persist in their
opposition, and tho chances arc against
confirmation. 1t will have 10 be done
Ivy consent, or not at all.
What Influence hos operated most
strongly against the confirmation? |
will answer frankly. Cooper has been
traded off for Democratic votes. There
are two Pennsylvania nomination.
pending, which cannot be confirmed
with Democratic votes. Senator Mitch.
ell is understood to be hostile to them,
and Cameron cannot afford to be whip
ped. 1t is a fight between Cameron
aud Mitchell, and with q close Senate,
Nsmeron cannot win without aid from
the Democrats.
Ransom and Cameron are very init
mate, and If you can put two and tw
together you can readily see the pro!
and cons.
Then you attribute Cocpers defeat t.
Ransom.
[ 90.
What is his objection!
Personally, he has none. Politically
he is afraid Of the coalition movement
Sat that is an idle fear. Cooper's de
feat will not in the least hinder or en-
barrass the movement. 1t will 90 o
us "-" volition and momentum, anc
Ransom Will be one of its fret victims
He is a useful man in the Senate, bur
he is afraid of Vance's popularity il
the State, End lacks the courage to car
ry out his wv convictions.'
What will be the up shot Of it all2
Il suppose | will continue to hole
the office. That is Secretary Folger'.
opinion, and Commissioner Raum':
alSa."
NB-By way Of comment on the
above from the Greensboro Neacs, SO,
note about Cooper's confirmation, with
Vance and Ransom silent!
New n. B. The above was set il
type last week; but crowded out b,
RttCS items.