The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-31

says pride goeth before destruction, and
a naughty spirit before fall" No such
spirit can be INDUCED in by party that
hopes for success. To win there must be
unity of purpose and concert Of action.
To secure these, there must be a DISPOSE
ton to conciliate, to harmonic, to sacri-
flee even much of personal feeling, on the
part of all concerned.
In a republican government the people
are the source of all power. Here then is
a common bond of unity-trust IN the peo-
pile. Now, / honestly believe that, if this
course is followed, it will result in again
placing General Malone at the head of the
column as leader. In my Judgment, he
possesses more of the elements and of the
genuine attributes of successful leader
than any other man whose name might be
brought forward. But this is only my
opinion, and may or may not be so. / am
not welded to it, and will change it when
ever see good reason for so doing. I'm
multitude of counsel there is wisdom. y
The masses of the people have more prac-
tlcal sense than any one man among them.
The combined elements which we propose
to bring together, may not think as / do.
Whose Judgment in this case should pre-
vail? Now, think know General Ma
hone well enough to say for him that, if
it can be made manifest that he is not the
proper person to lead in the next fight, he
will cheerfnlly give place to the man who
may be called upon to do so. The as
sumption of a few that General Malone
will knowingly stand in the way of his
party success, is not only preposterous,
but does violence to his sincerity of pur-
pose, in the great sacrifices he has made
to maintain his cause, not only here in
Virginia. but in the Senate, and every
where throughout the country.
My remedy. then, is Convention, in
which every element opposed to the shotgun
policy of BourbOnism, not only here, but
throughout the South, is fairly represented
and fairly heard. The delegates to this
Convention should be not only fairly
chosen, but left untrammeled in any way
by pledges, except to abide by the will of
the majority fairly expressed. 1t should
not be a Convention of partizans seeking
the elevation of men. No. 1t should
know the cause, and the cause only men
not at all.
AT the late election we polled only about
SO per cent. of the real strength of our
party. Without the other 20 per cent. we
are doomed to defeat. With them we
would be invincible. This is the whole
uldbbeI Ill d HUI SuGll.
There never was man in this country
more able and more beloved than the great
Henry Clay. There are yet living thou
sands who hold his memory dearly TO their
hearts. He could always command large
vote OF his party, and yet, unfortunately.
for him and, as | believe. for the country,
he never could be elected president. 1t is
not to the discredit of any man that all
men do not follow him. They have never
yet followed any man, however great or
good, since the world began, and never
will while the world stands.
But very different proposition has been
submitted to the party, proposition that |
looks to the. holding of separate con-
ventiops by the different elements of the
opposition forces in the State. prefer to |
get all the elements together in one har- |
monious whole, If 1T be possible to do so, and
would urge this as the best course to be
pursued. But if this cannot be done, let |
US try the other course. Let Republican
Convention be called on basis broad
enough for all to stand upon, and let this
Convention endeavor to cooperate in it's |
action with the action of any other party |
cooking TO the same results = that is, to |
5he support of electors pledged to the Re- |
publican nominees for President and Vice |
President that may be made at Chicago |
next June. Anything that pleases the |
and that has the elements of sue
cess about, it will have my support.
In conclusion, must protest against the |
style of warfare that has been |
adopted by some of our friends in the dis |
,ussion of this matter. Give us your
names, friends,a well as your ideas. 1t is |
lue to you, Messrs. Editors, it is due to
he great subject discussed, and it is es-
lQnia11xr dino To tho into r11h1in That l
his should be done. G. X. GILMER.
SALEM, VA Jan. 18th. 1884.
Editors of the Valley Virgi,sion:
Your articles on the subject of reorganization 1
# the Republican party in Virginia. as well as
eing extensively read and commented upon
y Democrats, as well Republicans. As
member of the Republican party, l cordially
mite with you in the hope that something may
70 done that will bring about concert of action
n the party, in opposing, and defeating Democ-
aCy The question is how can 1t be done
is frequently made to the Three Com
aittees, as if three Republican Committees
eally existed. There are, believe, four politi-
al Organizations in the State, each with its
central and Executive Committees, viz: the |
republican State Central and Executive Com
nittees with Hon. John f. Dezendorf as Chair
nan; the Republican Coalition State Central
nd Executive Committees with Capt. J. H.
the Democratic Committees with
Ion. John S. Barbour as Chairman; and the
Democratic Readjuster Committees with Gen.
1ahone as Chairman. Now why cannot we
ring the four Committees together? Is not |
he platform of the Republican party as adopt
d at Chicago in 1880, broad, liberal and compre-
ensive enough for all to stand upon? Seri-
usly, there can be, and are but two National
PARTIES, consequently but two Committees of a
National Characteristic Republican and Demo-
ratio. AS to the latter l have nothing to say.
The Committees of which Mr.. Dezendorf is
AVE- as such, always been recognized, and
lave kept up their organization. Unless all
traditions Of the past are to be forgotten, all
ignored and an entirely new order
# things established, Mr.. ,Dezendorf, as chair
nan of The Republican State Central and Exec
tive Committees, will call Convention OF
republicans to be held at some suitable place,
or the purpose of appointing delegates to the
Convention to be held at Chicago on June Sd,
anne time to elect q new Republican State Cen
raj and Executive Committee. when all Re-
,ublicans will be represented through, and by l
heir delegates to the State Convention. Such |
all should be addressed not to Straightouts, |
ans of Virginia, and at same time invite the
cooperation of all opposed to Democracy. This
is made not in any spirit of cap
iousness, but upon the broad principle ofJus-
ice and right. 1 do not believe there is a |
Republican in the State, who does not in his
leart. recognize as fact, that this is the only
legitimate manner in which a State Convention
IAN be called. In the letter of Capt. w. S.
lurty of December 18th, 1888. and published in
iisputable reasons for adopting his plan to bring
ebout amicable relations between Republicans
n virginia. i 6nUlroly uST00 WIFI you, Ill your
heory, THAT it will be useless to make q
canvass in the State this year, :. If there is
not unity of purpose and effort on the part of
hose who stand in opposition to the Democra-
,y.' Now how shall so desirable an end be
attained? Is it to be done by the entire extinc-
ion of the Republican party, and the creation
If another party, under the leadership OF unre-
oentant Democrats? Are the Republican State
Central and Executive Committees to be
gnored as is practically suggested by one OF
your correspondents? AS well try "to extract
sunbeams out of cucumbers." or to build
house by beginning at the roof. as to attempt to
carry this State in November next for the |
Republican nominees for President and Vice.
if such an idea is even tolerated.
Though the Republicans of Virginia have been
divided upon local questions, they possess too
much practical common sense to permit any |
division in q great national contest, fraught as
it will be with such momentous consequences.
have no fears of any such result. They are
fully alive to the importance of success. Twill
be fight for the " survival of the httest." This
will not be year of sects and schisms, within
the ranks of the Republican party.
The Presidential election to be held this year,
will, in the language of the great statesman, |
Roscoe Conkling, decide for many years to |
come, whether the country shall be Republican |
Dr. Cossack. AS the story goes of the Egyptian |
ryphon, with his conspirators, how they dealt |
with the good Orosis, took the virgin Truth, |
newed her lovelyform into Thousand pieces and |
scattered them to the four winds; SO 1t Will be |
with the Republican party in Virginia, unless u |
Is guided by reason, prudence and common |
sense. There are Typhons with their consp1r1- |
tors in Virginia, whom it will be well TO watch |
" Let US have peace " is a good motto, and most |
provided it can be done without the |
humiliation of the Republican party In the