Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-09-08
THE VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN
THE DEN AOCRATs TO RESORT r0
FRAUD 70 CARRY rRE srArS.

FRA UD 70 CARRY TRE srArE.
The Republicans To be Counted Out Even
After They Have Gained . victory-Prob.
able Democratic Tactics Outlined bv n
Virginia Republican.
From Morning Edition
Nrw ioRS, S,pt. 6.--tisu. V. D. Groner, A
proniipent republican OF Virginia, 10 stopping
at the Gilsey House. Four years ago he was
. candidate for governor of that state. In
the last republican convention. which nomi-
mated Wise for governor, he led a strong op-
position TO the methods and measures his
party proposed to adopt. A reporter met
him this afternoon, and after considerable
difficulty obtained au interview.
"How is the canvass progressing IN vir-
ginia ?"
with all the zeal a,d energy imaginable
| on the part OF the republicans. We began
the cam ,,aign in the extreme sou tn west Of the
state and in the valley. Last week the DEM
ocrats opened their guns in the eastern part
| OF the state. How long the battle will rage
| 80 far separated 10 hard to tell John Wise,
| Messrs. Wood, Blair, Malone and Riddleber-
ger are speaking every day and gaining ad-
| herents everywhere. At one time dissatistac-
tion prevailed in the republican party sSuch
| is not the case now. The nom nation of Wise
| reconciled all the factions and made the party
| a unit. In the national election our friends
| In the southwest aud in the valley were luke
warm, and some voted for Cleveland. But
| in this contest we are thoroughly united
| again"
Which party will carry the state?"
"Wi,hout doubt the republican party. We
have every reason to believe that we can
| carry the legislature by handsome majority
The democrats, though, are spending large
sums OF money to get out a straight republic
can ticket in opposition to Malone. They
| hope 70 cause split, and thereby secure an
easy victory. They are destined 70 utter
failure"
Has there been detection in the repub-
licau party"
mo. A few persons who formerly acted
with the republican party and with Gen.
Wickham have actually declared openly in
favor OF Gen. Lee. They simply did this
with the view Of killing Mahones influence.
| twill have NJ effect whatever"
| "What will be the tactics OF the democratic
party2"
"By their manTuvring at present and
Judging from their past record, we think they
are preparing to resort to any measure to car
ry out their ends. They intend to try and
count us out. They have the machinery OF
the state government to back them. Vio-
lence2 No, why should they use violence
when counting out 10 so much easier? We
propose to organize special watch to look
after the count and see that it is conducted
democrats are so antagonistic to Malone that
they will not hesitate to defeat his influence
in the state BY any means. In tie last legis-
lature the action OF the democrats clearly in
dicated how ther intend to manipulate the
election returns"
"Whst issue have you2"
1--WE believe is maintaining the integrity
of a debt, and while the democrats have en-
dorsed it, we ieel better able to carry it out.
They only came to our views on the debt
question when they saw success depended
upoo it. The material interests will prosper
better under republican government. The
paramount issue is to select members to
the legislature who will elect United States
| senator"
"Why do you think the republicans will
VIM
| "Ths apathy Of the democrats 10 one rea-
son. Think Of it. They have waited long
and patient years tor their party to get in
power. They want Office. The administrs-
ton is not making changes fast enough They
are greatly disappointed. Many of them
worked hard for the success of their party,
and to find that they are not rewarded makes
them disguised. Tue democrats who are put
in Office never did anything to deserve it..
These facts are 40 true that they have bad a
cooling effect on the usual democratic ardor.
II yos ever saw q disgruntled set at the way
appointments are doled out from Washington,
| they are; and they will resent it, too, by lack
Of enthusiasm IN the future"
"How about the bip-hurrah that General
Lees name carries2"
al don't think be will carry any more votes
than any other man of the same prominenc
especially If he came from the southwest or
the valley. A rivalry exists between the sec
tions General Lee lives in the tide water
section. His adherents, ! confess, will be
more enthusiastic, but he will carry only the
usual democratic vote"
"What about that story about Mr.. Wise
shouting glass ballsY"
"Oh, 1t amounts to nothing. He is q good
shot and fond Of sports; that is all. He will
be our next governor"