The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-09-12
Decaivinp the North.

Mahone's literary bureau is busy at
work in Petersburg, sending out state
ments to Northern Republican papers
10 create the impression that there is a
chance for Mahone's election. The real
object is to delude Northern Republi-
cans into contributing money to the
State COMMITTEES of which Malone still
remains chairman, Notwithstanding he
is a candidate for Governor A dispatch
from Petersburg dated the 9Th, to the
Philadelphia Inquirer, among other
amusing statements, makes the follow
ing:
If the Republicans do not carry Virginia this
fall they will make things hum at least. But
there is great confidence among the leaders that
the State can be Snatched from the Democrats.
There is no reason why this should not be done II
Malone can get his party united. OF course,
here is where the rub comes. for the factions in
Virginia have been very bitter in the past. But
it is becoming apparent to every one that this
bitterness is cooling down and that the Repub-
licanS are getting together more unanimously
than has heretofore been the case
And further, the same writer says:
National Chairman Quay has been taking
great interest i'll Virginia. and his attempts to
bring about harmony are being crowned with
success. In this campaign Malone will have
the prestige of the backing OF the natlOnal OF
ganiZatiOn. Some or the anIl-Manone leduefS
have already been brought into camp. Others
remain out but their influence is not what 1T
was, for the change in the rank and file of the
kickers is apparent. The drift is toward har-
mony. This is helped by the platform. 1t calls
for protection and the abolition of the tax ON
tobacco and fruit brandy. while the Democratic
efrusion is a straddle between loyalty to the ma
tional party and the State. and loyalty to both
means wide divergence, for virginia Is not Tor
free trade. The Republicans are also strong
upon the debt question. The inference is drawn
and will be strengthened by the speakers that
the Republican leaders are in possession OF in
formation that the debt can be settled honora-
bly, without an increase of taxation. rms Is
very strong point, which Is already having ltS
effect"
The harmony that is being consum-
mated, exists only in the imagination OF
the writer The divergence is greater
than ever before, and will continue to
widen as the true intent and purpose
of Mahoneism is disclosed. 1t cannot
be concealed behind tariff or any other
national question. 1t is simply and
plainly the issue of the People against
Malone, as All autocrat and dictator, and
party lines will not be observed in meet
ing it. The people of Virginia are de-
termined that Mahoneism shall not pre-
vail in this State and Northern Repub-
licans might as well understand this in
time. Malone, candidate for Govern
or, represents Mahoneism and nothing
else: and Mahoneism will be showed I'M
der in November next, by such major
ity as was never given before in Vir-
ginia.
When that is done the Republican
party will reorgapize and sweep the
State clean of Bourbon Democracy
Thousands upon thousands of voters,
now acting with the Democrats, believe
in Republican principles, but will not
support the organization of which Gen,
Malone is at the head. With Malone
eliminated. they will unite with the Re
publicans upon all national issues, and
carry the State whenever the test is
made. y
But let no Northern Republican be de-
ceived by Mahone's literary bureau
Mahoneism is doomed in this contest,
and money contributed to his support
will be thrown away, so far as the result
of the election is concerned.
Ex- Gov. Warmoth, of Louisiana, has