The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-09

llcals VIII, oil course, widely differ ut first,
but l think they will ultimately agree
upon some one plan. The most effective
remedy, in my opinion, is to reduce the
representation in Congress from fraud
ridden States OF the South, and then let
US alone until we become civilized and
Christianized; until We have a local senti-
ment that will not tolerate election frauds
that will look upon man that will rob
his neighbor OF his vote as being no better
than he who commits larceny, arson or
any other felony"
SOUTHERN REPUBLICAN PARTY,
"What is your idea rs to the best policy
TO be pursued by tie President and Con-
gress toward recognizing the Republican
party in the South?"
IAN outspoken and aggressive position
in condemnation OF the criminal methods
by which the solidity Of the South was
brought about and is maintained will do
more, in my opinion. 10 build up strong
aud solid administration party in this sec
ton OF the country than anything else.
The first thing TO be done is to make elec-
ton frauds unpopular. Thousands OF men
will then take an active part in politics
that do not now take the trouble TO vote,
because they know that under the exist
ing order Of things elections are nothing
more than mere formaliiy."
do You think II possible for any ma.
tional legislation or any executive aid from
the President to establish q Republican
party in the Southern States which would
be secure in having fair ballot?'
II do not, except rs above indicated"
THE RACE QUESTION.
docs the prejudice existing against
your race in the South 50 unite the white
people Of Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas.
Alabama, South Carolina and Florida as
10 prevent the organization of any other
Republican party other than one COM
posed rs II now Is, almost entirely OF your
own racc2'
I'm the lirst place, you are somewhat In
error about the composition OF the Rppub-
lican party In the States above named.
Mississippi especially. While IL is true
that the cOlorcd men are largely i'm the
majority In the party in this State. Il is
also true that not less than one-third OF
the white voters in this State are Repub-
licans. The race question is one that Is
not fully understood. IL is myth. Il is
a shadow without q substance. The DEM
ocrits have found il To be OF some party
service 10 them and they have not hest
tatcd TO use II for all IL IL worth. II is
claimed that in States and districts where
the blacks outnumbcr the whites q fair
election would result in the asccndency OF
the blacks over the whites. II il a fact,
well known by those who make such as
sertions, that an honest election in such
localities would result in the election OF
Republicans 10 the exclusion Of Demo-
Gratis. but not In the election Of blacks 20
the exclusion Of the whites but there
are many honest aud wcll-meaning white |
men at the North who are not un-
friendly 10 the Republican party, but be. |
licye that the asse rtions made by Democrats |
on this point are not without ionnda. |
ton. and they arc therefore disposed 10 |
justify and excuse questionable election |
methods rather than take the chances Of |
having colorcd men dominate over the |
white. The Southern white Democrat |
enjoys this ~ huge joke and laughs In |
his sleeve at the crcduity OF his Northern |
friends who are impressed by such argn. |
ments The truth IL that the race qucs. |
ton, 40 called, "a a dishonest prcicxi, an /
insinCcrc excuse; and ~ soon a. the coun. |
try finds ont that there is nothing in IL IL |
will disappear forever. II Is not question |
Of race, but Of party. Did Gen Harrison /
receive any better treatment In localities |
where these frauds are committed than " |
he had been an illitcrato cOlOrcd man? |
Will any one contend that the rice qncs. |
ton was involved la his election? DO |
white men ~ Republican candidates In |
such localities receive any better treatment |
than colorcd men? All that Is necessary |
for the Republican party 10 do Is 20 con- /
tinue toignorc the race question 40 called, |
uphold and defend the purity and sanctily |
OF the ballot, aud project ~ far NJ IL law |
fully can, all citizens Ia the enjoyment Of /
the rights aud privileges 10 which they are
entitled under the Constitution and laws
OF the land"
THE YOUNG SOUTHERN RrPrHtcAys.
as there any chance OF the Young |
white men Of these several Southern /
states breaking away from the influence
and Joining either independent move.
mcnis or the Republican parly2 And
must not this bc done before the Repub.
lean party can SECURE fair elections and |
their rights at the pols2"
Eyes. When II becomes settled fact
that the Solid South has lost its power;
NiAt ~ - wv lHlH'l llbA'Hllh w llif hlWllla |
islraiion Of the government that election
frauds are becoming unpopular, and that
the cry Of niger will be no longer lis.
tened 10, but laughed nj, then IL will be
that not only many Of the young white
men, but middlc.agcd and old ones, will
also leave the Democracy aud Join the
victorious and progressive Republican
party But the realization OF this hope
may bo pretty far of. II IL not safe,
therefore, TO take any chances on any.
thing Of that kind within the next few
years"
ado you think there Is possibility Of
the prohibition feeling bringing about a
split in the Democratic party Of the South.
orn StatcsY'
III do not"
do you not believe that tho Republic
ans Of the North and the Administration
will merely seek 10 control the National
Government by the admission Of Wash.
ington, Montana and Dakota Territories.
aud the winning over Of the border States.
like the two Vifyinias aud Missouri, leay.