New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-16
POPULAR OBSERVATIONS.

THE REVOLT AGAINST MALONE.
SPREADING THROUGH THE PARTY IN VIRGINIA.
THE LEADERS OF THE MOVEMENT REALLY FOL-
LOWING PUBLIC SENTIMENT.
70 the Bditor Of re TrfbrNs.
Sir: Tho revolt against Malone in Virginia IS but
partially understood outside Of the State, ana many
Republicans are under the impression that I. Is simply
few Of the leaders kicking against tho onsman power
and that Malone Will DO able TO suppress It and con
troll tho organization and carry tho state this fal
It is, however, Just the reverse. You nlly aware
that politicians do not always lead tbs people, on tins
contrary. many stuts Political leaders frequently
secure their from the people and rise up"n the
popular sentiment to eminence. Such 10 tho case In
Virginia There is an overwhelming sntf-Mahono
sentiment throughout the State, which In my opinion
is duo to Mah.nes attempt 70 msl,gn Mr. Blaine, Tor
whom we all cheerfully voted In 1854 and for whom
we arc willing and intend to vote in 1883.
The secret circular issued by Mr.. Malone, In which
be attempts to display Mr. Blaine as fencerider
under the Garfield Administration has made the impress
sion among Blaine men here that Malone was not
faithful to the party in 's4 and that hc knitted MI
Blaine in Virginia
This dissatisfaction rising as It docs from the rank
and file, is what the Hon. John 6. Wise, Ex-Governor
Cameron ex-senator lewis, Mr.. Yost, tho Editor OF
"The Valley virginan," Congressman Yost, ex-con-
gresham Harry Libby, and many other leaders (any
pOoScaSro
as an organizer equal to Mahone, but has not the
means at their command that no has), base their
hopes of success upon. These men are opposed, and
Justly too to the military Dictatorship Of Malone and
they will finally his total elimination from the
leadership of the party in Virginia II was an
Impolltic unwiss and contracted policy Mahone's
part to bellttle Mr.. Blaine, and no ono knows It now
better than Malone. Mr.. Blaine received in 1854
% 900 moro votes than Malone in s7, when he MADE
a personal fight for the SenatorshiP, notwithstanding
the fact that Malone was against Blaine In a. ana
was for Malone in 'S7.
Even now In Virginia, Mr. Malone Is trying to secure
the entire representation to Chicago for senator sher
man, and may probably succeed, but the methods he
practses will only tend TO widen the breach ana
finally disintegrate the party upon the eve OF an
important Presidential election, when the State m GIT
be easily carried bv II the dlsaecton OF Dem
ocras account Of the Tariff provided all Republicans
were In harmony. 1t is noteworthy fact that only
few counties In the State have responded choerfuy
and without opposition the edct of the Boss, and
in many places he has attempted to secure the dele
gates by the most shameful violation Of the recog-
nized legitimate rules for political organization
have voted with the little fellow and supported
him from, III TO 's7, but no shall never moro be
servant Of mine. / will never cast another vote TO
elevate Malone to any position and the woods In
Virg MIA full Of other whto Republicans who Intend
to turn him down. We hope to SEQ Mr.. Blaine NOM
mated and elected, and II Il should happen, We he
Blaine men will endeavor 10 show more magnsn
nous spirit toward our former political matters than
they are willing TO accord Rcspoc nully,
JOHN Z. BOZE-
Ivnrhhurr Va Anrfl OF 16as