National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-28
MR-HrEL POLITICS.
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Representatives. THE REPUBLICAN nett prom
inent Republican from North Carolina yesterday
on the train for Baltimore, and drew from him the
following ON the situation IN the Tar. Heel Stnte'
what is the political outlook in North Carolina
for Republican gain this Year,"
i never saw such fine outlook for n Republl-
can victory II things are managed wisely by our
party leaders we arc sure to win. There is strong
liberal element developing in the State, and, II
properly encouraged by our local managers, Il will
amount to great deal by the time the election
comes or Among the Democrats there is a large
per cent Of ambitious young men who see nothing
In the future for them there They are full Of en-
ergy and liberal views, and want to Keep pace
with the moving world and TO do 30 they have 10
seek an Independent line Of policy"
"Do the Republican leaders generally encour.
| age the Independents TO come outY
IL believe the leaders OF our party do. know
DR.. Mott, chairman of the Republican State Execu-
tive Committee, entertains n very favorable opinion
of the Independent movement and will do all In
his power TO encourage II. He Is man of strong
feelings, either for or against in whatever he under
| takes. He Is whatwe term positive man. He is
also one of the most sagacious politicians In the
| State, and the Bourbons fear him more than any
Of our leaders for his bold and independent man.
ner of dealing with them"
| "Do you think he Is the proper man for the re-
sponsible position of chairman of the executive
| committeeT'
| " lie undoubtedly IS the right man in inc right
place, and IL he receives the proper support from
| the administration at Washington he will carry
| the State next summer"
| " Have you not had some disagreement among
the Republican in your State about Federal APP
| pointments p
IL believe there has been some little local feel
| ing. We have our family quarrels ut home, but
| we always fall into line and present solid front
| to our enemies We are all Republicans, and nc
| longer divide as stawarts or Half Breeds, Grant
| or Sherman men, l have always been strong
Grant man, but am for the good of my party, and
l think that Is what Mott aud all our Republicans
| want in North Carolina. We intend 10 beat Bour-
bonlsn. think President Arthur spoke words OF
wisdom when he said parties should settle their
difficulties at home and not ask the administration
to do it,
"Haye you got any strong men in the eastern
portion Of your Stato2
Yes, there are several prominent gentlemen In
that section who are prominent in the party
| There is Colonel l.. w. Humphrey, Of Goldsboro'
Judge Russell, OF Wilmington; Judge Moore and
ex. Congressman Martin, all strong men,"
| will your party be well organized this yearf
| Eyes, sir: we are going 10 be In splendid fight.
| ing trim. The chairman Of our executive com
mittee, Doctor Mott will have q thorough and
and we will all work together for the great victor.
| which awaits u.s."
"Does the coming election include the election
of a Legislature which is to choose United State
Senator to succeed Ransomp
| Yes, we Will have TO elect his successor, and
propose TO be member of that body"
| Then you are u candidateY
Il am, for the State senate, and will be elected
| as good Republican"