Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-17
~ Their hatred u she "rcbeIlIon and Of
ssvbels" that they cannot see she things
which The metacds Of the Ohio elections
hold up 10 their viewy
rho Canrass in Virginia.

On the whole, the news from the Demo-
cratic canvass In Virginia Is most cnccsr'
sging. Msny speakers are on the stump
doing noble service. the meetings are wei
attended, and rs rule the party Is united
and determined. We say now. as we have
said all along, II IL only question OF how
great Democratic majority the State will
give for the national Democratic ticket.
We also believe that we shall certainly re-
turn eight Democratic congressman. and
that we have lighting chance Tor the other
two. Yet the question OF how much ma
jority Is q very important question. Be
cause we are confident we should not be
content: we should not be satisfied with
the number Of speakers now on the stump.
when with little exertou we could double
that number: we should not he content with
our organization as long 80 II can be I'm
proved upon.
In This contest Virginia owes a duty not
only 10 herself but to others. She Is a
pivotal State as regards southern sentiment,
ard whether CLEVELAND be elected or not,
her voice as heard on the ith OF November
next will have great influence upon future
contests. Just in proportion as her vote
indicates apathy. or the contrary, will the
Republican party be discouraged or en-
couraged In their efforts TO gain foothold
In the South.
Virginia is simply aiding the nation in
msking Just such fight as took place with
in her own borders last fall. The situation
Of the conservative elements OF the United
States with reference to the party in power
Is the same as was the situation Of the con-
seryatiye people Of Virginia In their last
contest with reference TO the party then
in power in the State. The national
awakening has been caused by similar
conditions TO those that caused the awaken
ing in this State. The people OF the whole
country have The same interests at stake
that the people Of Virginia had The same
danger threatens American citizenship that
threatened Virginia citizenship. The pop
ular Democratic majority in Virginia in
November. 1888. sounded the death-kneIl
OF corruption, bossism. and one-man pow
or in Virginia affairs. No matter what the
result with respect OF the electo.
rsl college nay be in November,
1884, the popular national Democratic
majority will determine the vigor with
which the fight for reform will be con-
Quoted for years TO come. Let the people
Of Virginia rouse themselves, therefore,
and put forth their every energy. Between
now and the 4tb OF November let every
Democratic speaker in the State take the
stump. Let the party managers in every
county, city, and town put in perfect work
ing order the plan Of organization adopted
at The Lyncbburg Convention.
During the next three weeks LET the can
vass Of of 1888 be paralleled if not rivaled
in earnest work on the hustings and by
committees. Let Virginia make the cause
Of the country her own cause. Let her not
only cast her electoral vote for CLEVELAND.
but swell his popular majority by figures
that will give her a place OF honor as
leader in the work OF reform. When the
day comes in which the last page In the
history Of Republican corruption and ty-
ranny is turned down, let her have an I'M
challenged right to place upon it her mot
TO as a seal both of triumph aud OF con-
deUnation,