The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-18

hdi0r NJ Mc 1tmes
Among the objections urged to the
nomination of Colonel Richard +. Beirne
for Governor, there is not "a single log
zeal or reasonable one. One says he likes
Beirne and admires his straightforward,
manly course, but does not think him
available. because certain denomination
is opposed to him. Another says he is
not available because he is a Catholic
Another. that he saws too much in adyO-
cacy Ofthe Jews. Another that he is too
persistent in the cause of Irish home
rule. Another, that he has taken too ac-
tive part against the corporations in
favor of the farmers. And still another,
that he has too often stood for measures
in the interest of the workingmen.
Nine out of ten of these directors
claim that they agree with Colonel
Brine in all these matters. That his
views are the cardinal principles OF per
sOnal and religious freedom. upon which
rest the foundation stones of Democracy.
But there are, you know, men who are
opposed 10 men like Colonel Beirne who
have such pronounced opinions on all
these questions upon which men divide.
y es. il is probably true that Others men,
toned have precisely similar views, but
then they haven't proclaimed them, and
have not antagoniled any one on these
subjects.
Now, the question is whether the
Democrats shall nominate man 10
please the few OF the many
Whether the objects for which Colonel
Beirne has made pronounced efforts
and appeals are not in accord with the
convictions, and are not in the interest
of the majority Of the people.
First, as to Colonel Beirnes religion.
lie is a Protestant, having been reared
in that faith But were he Catholic, 1
this writer would not see, nor would any
but very few fanatical religionists see,
in this any reason for not supporting
him for the Goyernorshin
As 10 the second, there are a very
limited number Of that denomination
who would make a personal difficulty
between a member OF their faith and one
who is of another faith cause
for opposing that o.her for Of
fee, more especially when that
dispute had no concern with that
idltu. ne Ddplict denomination i one /
of the most democratic bodies in exist !
ence where each member has a vote that |
is equal TO any other member of that
body; and there are living too many Of /
tle grandchildren Of those who were /
prosecuted when this great denomination |
was only a little handful of prosecuted /
for any number Of them 10 /
be paid to lend their support 10 great /
leader who advocates the principles /
they have always stood for in political /
matters because he has suffered 10 have /
an angry dispute with one Of their lead
Ing members.
Many of the warmest supporters Of
Colonel Beirne, both ministers and lay
men, are Baptists
But every reason, of talk or whateyerir
Is called, for Withholding the nomination
If Colonel Beirne, is trivial and will not
bear ventilation. He is undoubtedly the
exponent of the views and hopes of the
Democrats of this Commonwealth.
There is not man III the State who has
more personal popularity, and who SO
'ichly deserves to be popular, and there
; not a leader who can more thoroughly
deserve the enthusiasm Of the party.
BAPTIST.