Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-02

table, " has fulfilled It's pledges 10 remove the
State debt from among the issues that nave
divided parties in Virginia, and has made II
no longer the ali-absorbing and incessanlly-
disturbing question in our affairs. II has
thus succeeded 10 preserving and perpetu>
s,ng the efficiency OF our State institutions
without increasing the burdens Of taxation.
THE AsyLUMs.
The Democrats OF Virginia can safely To-
vite humane and sympathetic public 10 In
spect the asylums. those resting. places for
the unfortunate whose welfare IS carefully
studied by boards OF visitors composed Of
our most intelligent citizens and whose ai-
ficiions arc amellorsted or relieved by the
most patient, skiliul. and devoted surgeons.
PUBLIC EDUCATION.
But there Is no public interest of which
the Democrats OF Virgins have oeep more
careful than the education Of the youth 10
this Comm 'nweaIth. Since the Democratic
party was iptrusied with the duty of con-
trolling the public schools aud providing for
their support. their usefulness has been ex-
tended year bY year aud there has been
continuous increase in the efficiency Of The
schools, IN the oumbcT Of the schools, OF the
scnool.houses, OF The teachers, Of the pupils.
and IN the length OF the school term. The
publc-schoOl system Of Virginia never
fourlshed before as II does nov under
Democratic Administration.
RICHMOND.
Here in our own city we have seen the
blessings Of continued Democratic rule.
| nder that rue Richmond has prospered
moe and more year by year. Her business.
men, secure In the enjoyment OF gOnd lOcsl
government, have sent over the whole land
tireless and progressive army oi CONNER
cial travellers 10 bring back millions OF dol
lars 20 increase our wealth and TO open
larger fields Of employment
THE REPUBLICAN RECORD.
How strongly does his brilliant record OF
faithful public service contrast with the
snort but blemished career OF the De-
mOcracy's predecessors. How tins Demo-
cratic history shines when II is placed along
side Of the backened account that the Re-
puDlclns rendered 10 the people --eXOrbI.
tant fees proAigately lyished on party
iayoriie,, broken contracts and broken
bank. costing The Common wealth thousands
Oi dollars; the happily frustrated attempts
10 seize and utilize many Of the great ener-
gies OF the State in monstrous political
machue-tO place the control OF the rail-
roads. Of the cities and Of tla sales Of land
~ hc rapscious grasp OF tyrannical one-
man power.
THE COMPARISON.
Such IL the history oi the two parties In
this state. What Democa at can contem-
plate these facts and not 90 forth 10 battle
Inspired by the justice OF his party 5 cause
and cooddcntin the certain vcrdict0f the peo-
ploY Every olhet issue. however important
It has been IN the past however important It
VIII ana must be in the future, should be
laid aside in this state campalgn, and all
Democrats, forgetting for the time their
differences hitherto. should stand united In
tbcir efforts to maintain and preserve honest
local seli-gOyerument.
Az AGGRESSIVE POLICY.
Upon you, gentlemen Of toe POwhatan
Club. aud upon all mCmb,rs OF similar Demo-
cratic organizations, viii rest the burden OF
TIE fight. From your inie iigent methods,
from Your untriDg Zcal She Democratic party
has much 10 expect. II Will De your SPECIAL
duty % engage in forming. ~ drilling, and
in cquipUiug Tor the conflict what must be
the iuyit ciblc pual1uNos OF Democracy.
You should iclr'c-sly confront tie Toe with
a policy. not OF evasion, but Of aggression;
not under cover Of sO-cilled "ayai 'ab,illy,'
which really mcaus vagueness, indstinci-
mes. and coronic inactivity. but openly,
with dcciNou, boldncss, and uncompromi-
sing determination.
ORGANIZE.
You must organize! Organize. Orga-
ni7c!!. Organization, close, compact, far
reaching Org my tiiOn; organization extend
ING 10 every nook and cor0cr OF the state Is
the means by which you will win. Crgani-
Zaiion is your key TO success. Without 1t
you must fail. With it YOUR victory Is GER
tain.
DEMONSTRATIONS OF SATISFACTION.
Colonel Berue was given very close OF.
teniion during the delivery OF his speech,
and his remarks were frequently greeted
with prolonged applause. lie was uuzni-
mously elected an honorary member OF the
CluD.
INCREAsED MEMBERSHIP.
II was decided last night to increase the
membership of tie P0whatan Club from 300
TO 900 members.
SIR ". G. Adams. superintendent OF the
Works. yesterday presented the club
with beautiful chandelier for the reading
room.