Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-12
SATURDAY. MAY II. 1883
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Georgia IL recognized as "the Empire
State OF the South" She is enterprising,
vigorous, active, abreast with the times, and
altogether worthy Of that title. The whole
country naturally feels an interest in such
community. Recently, there have been seye-
raj demonstrations in that State which were
well calculated to attract attention from peo-
pie everywhere in the Union. One oil them
was the recent State Convention.
The Democratic party Of Georgia seems to
consist Of two factions-the BRowS faction
and the CoLoUITr isction-the Protectlonists
and the anti ProtectOnists. In the state
Convention Of this week the latter bad
everything their own way. We naturally
feared that there might be some heartburn
ings over the result Of the contest; but not
50. The defeated accepted their defeat in
the best possible spirit, and have armed
themselves for the great battle OF November.
Surely the Atlanta Constitution is author
ICED 10 speak for them. It's circulation is
immense-much larger than that oil any
other paper in Georgia. II consoles itself as
follows:
"The convention that adjourned yestcr.
day was one u The strongest ever assembled
in Georgia. The rank and file was espe'
cially strong, the bitches here and there
showing kwardness In the leaders.
.'The most significant feature OF the pro-
ceedinQs was the heavy vote given Mr..
Walsh. Running against slate made up
Of able and popular men-wth scores OF
g.,-e 81 fuc ma Ugba
not agree with Cleveland on the taritf-with'
out organization or backing, and, indeed,
with no progressed purpose OF making the
race. he nevertheless received considerably
ever one hundred votes. More than third
OF all the votes The feeling OF
the convention and Of the galleries was
undoubtedly with MIR. Walsh and his gallant
race, From first 20 last there was nowhere
such general and prolonged applause as
greeted Editor Graves General Cook, PTesi-
dent Davidson, and Judge Twiggs when they
spoke for Pat Walsh. Indeed, had II not
been for the Instructions under which the
delegates were bound Dir. Walsh would
have been elected. Mr.. Yancey, Of Clarke;
Mr.. Giles, OF Houston; a delegate from
cwinnett, and many others are quoted 10
show that had 1t not been for the 'instruc-
tons under which they wero restricted
they would hqV cast their votes for Walsh,
"But 1t is over The delegation TO ST.
Louis Is made up. 1t Is strong One-elo-
quent, able, and wise. On the floor OF the
convention II will be n snowy one, and In
the committee rooms experienced and inllu-
entail. The 6th day OF June will see Grover
Cleveland nominated as Democratic csndi-
date for the presidency-and from this day
forward until the ides OF November are past
no word should be spoken or written by
ttot III no ~ O
single vote for our great standard-bcarer
As far a. the Constitution is concerned, it
shall have emulation with no one for the
next six mouths, except to see who can do
most for Grover Cleveland and the national
Democracy"
Ia calling the convention to order Chair
man BiGHAM spoke as follows:
81 believe / speak the sentiments Of every
Democrat In this house when | say that no
Democrat must leave here feeling that his
importance to the party is at all diminished,
no matter what his views are on subjects re-
Gently discussed. You are all my equals,
every one Of you, whether favoring tax
reform or not-whether you have favored
free silver or limited. II you are engaged
in this work Of freeing the country from the
control Of the Republican party and es-
tabishing liberty. am willing TO say, you
lead and will follow you. In this spirit Of
harmony we will find success, and this time
we will reach q greater, more glorious,
more triumphant, a more overwhelming
victory against those who would put this
Government to improper uses. GApplluse']"
Thus the right spirit was manifested in
The very opening OF the convention.
Virginia will speak few days hence. Let
her sons assembled in convention at Norfolk
follow the good example set by the Demo
Gratis of Georgia. In Virginia we have but
small majority to count upon. We must de-
pend, therefore. upon thorough unity and
hard work. These will bring us safely
through the campaign. II any man would
know why We must sink minor differences
OF oplnion-whether upon the tanff or any
other question-we would answer him in
the words OF the Hat1dz Record, which, in
speaking Of the action OF the recent Demo-
cratic meeting 10 that county, says;
"The resolution endorsing Cleycland's
Administration was written, and il was
adopied without reference 90 his position on
the internal revenue, the tariff. OF any other
public question. 1t was adopted on the
broad and sufficient basis OF q full conf
pence In the Administration, which has
been the first since the war 10 be free from
corruption Of the most desplcable character;
because the constant scandals, embezzle-
ments, swindles, and frauds Characteristic Of
the Republican Administrations have been
succeeded by pure, elevated, and unas.
saiabe conduct OF public affairs by Cieye- |
lands Administration; because there have |
been no Credit Nobilier' disgraces; be- 1
cause there have been no gigantic schemes !
OF public robbery In the shape OF land |
grant steals by which the public do.
man Of the country was voted 10 corrupt |
politicians by the Republican party; because
the South is recognized as equal with the
North by Cieyelsnd's Administration be.
cause the South Is not Systematically cut of
from representation In foreign courts ana In
our national Offices OF influence, as had been
the case with every past Republican Admin
istratiOn; because southern people are not
regarded as traitors; because the standing
army OF the nation cannot now be hurled
into tue southern States TO tyrannize over
aud eDrage our people 10 every national cleo
ton; because the white Democrat Of the
South Is recognized as thg peer Of The white
Republican OF the North; because we OF the
South are regarded aud treated ~ men and
fellow-citizeas Of q united peaceful country,
and not a. reprobates. TO be lashed 'oillciAllS
every opportunity"
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