Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-09-20

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which / have upon mature reflection determi-
ned to adopt. There is no Republican party
in Virginia to-day whose purpose it is to pro-
pagate Republican principles. 1t is simply a
Malone organization whose sole purpose is to
promote his ambitious and selfish views; and
if successful, the power thus acquired will moi
be used for any good purpose to benefit the
State or her people, but on the contrary, will
be employed to punish his enemies He ac-
counts as his enemies all who do not bow the
obsequious knee in subservience to his arbi-
trary behests. His life furnishes no instance
OF exalted views or patriotic purpose. His
sole aim has been personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by
doubtful methods. Examine his record as
President of the Atlantic, Mississippi & Ohio
Railroad Company, which he wrecked. In
spect his record as United States Senator and
see if there is anything of which he can be
rightfully proud He was elected as DEM
ocrat to the United States Senate and in the
Senate declared that he was "a better Demo
crat than Ben Hil1;" and yet, in short time,
he proclaimed himself Republican, and, in
vindication of his course, said ''weare for Ar
thur because Arthur is for u.s." And, again,
nothing succeeds like success" Was there
ever a more shameful and corrupt avoWal
just before IIarrison's nomination III his
'secret circular" he said, what IS 1t to us II
Blaine is elected if Blaine is against uS?'
The same sellishness and venality, is openly
avowed and vet it brought him temporary
but, as | believe. an evanescent success in the
distribution of Federal patronage in Virginia.
Parties are formed for the furtheraDCe of
popular views and the public good; but when
they are directed to promote the political for
tunes of one man they deteriOrate into inStru-
ments of popular oppression and tyranny; and
all good citizens, without regard to past party
ties, should unite in buryng this would be
political king under an overwhelming major
ity. Apply the test to Mahoneism Gen.
Malone will be candidate for the United
States Senate. He is now a candidate for
Governor. No Republican candidate for Con-
gress, white OF black, can be elected i'll any
district in this State unless he is named by
Malone. Proof, both Yost and langston
were defeated in the last election. No Repub-
lican can be elected to the State Legislature
unless endorsed by Malone, who requires nm
to sign pledge to submit to the rule OF
caucus Which he (Mahone) controls. Hence
all legislation would emanate directly from
Malone if his party should be successful and
not from the people. No one can hold Fed
eral Office unless endorsed by Malone, and nc
one can go to any State convention under the
rules of his organization unless acceptable to
him. Was there ever greater perversion OF
our popular system ?
What good citizen is willing to commit the
fortunes and destinies of our peopfe to tine I'M
restrained rule of Mahoneism? LII he had ex-
allied purity of character, elevated and patri
otto views, it would be dangerous expert
ment and a bad precedent to commit so much
power to one man. But, known as Malone is
and estimated as he is by the public, l can
conceive of no pure motive that could induce
any honest and intelligent citizen to vote fol
him.
The great questions which made most of us
Republicans were:
The acknowledgement of the supreme author
ity of the United States Government in our
Federal relations;
The adoption and maintenance of the recon-
struction acts;
The maintenance of the public faith and the
public credit
A steady reduction of our material debt;
A stable financial system;
A permanent free school system
Aud lastly, the return of our Southern peO-
pie to love for the Union, loyalty to the Gov
eminent and obedience to law,
When these were live questions and Repub.
licans were battling for them, Malone was a
Democrat and was fighting them. 1t has been
charged, in fact, that he was the originator of
''tssue-ballOt stuffing in Virginia p
But these great issues have been laid to rest
forever by Clevelands administration, and
the utterances of Democratic members in Con
gress during that period. There is no longer
the shadow of a preteXt for Republicans to
doubt the sincerity of Democratic professions
on these questions.
At present the only distinct federal issue
between the two parties is the tariff. The
Republicans have a ma jOrity of the Senate
and House of Representatives, and are p1edg-
ed to revise the tariff at the next session. Ii
the revision is satisfactory to the people the
question is settled: If not acceptable to the
people, all are free, whether heretofore Dem
ocrats OF Republicans, to take any position
they like upon the revision, which would
then be new issue.
Many Republicans dislike to vote with the
Democrats because of the liberal abuse for
merly bestowed upon them; but the Malone
ties have abused them quite as much and
have added to their abuse bad treatment and
broken faith. Malone has been reported as
saying that "part of the Republican party in
Virginia had to be coaXed and part bribed;
the rest he could whip and kick in" The last
I presume, comprises the greater part and
the sequel of this contest will show how many
they are.
GLOW did YOU vote in the last gubernatoral
election, Captain?" asked the reporter.
81 declined to vote for Hon. John S. Wise
and voted for Gen. Lee, because Malone s
election to the United States Senate was be-
hind Wise's candidacy, and feared that MI.
control and guidance. 1t appears now that |
did MI. Wise a personal injustice, but his
present attitude towards Malone fully justi-
fies me in the position l then took. l only
regret that Mr.. Wise did not know Malone at
an earlier date"
"Have you seen MI. Wise's advice to his
friends ?''
eyes, see that he advises them to 60 fish
ing on election day. But no one, in my opin-
ion, should adopt middle course. If it is
not right to support Malone we should beat
him at all hazards, and make a like cam
paign impossible for the future. To exercise
their power fully the anti-Mahone Republic
cans Should cast their vote where it will
count the most If they stay at home each of
their votes will count one; if they vote the
Democratic ticket each vote counts two. All
who are in earnest and do not wish to be emu
merated among those who are whipped and
kicked in, should go to the polls
"For whom did you vote in the last Presi-
Dental election?''
have been consistent Republican ever since
Virginia was readmitted to the Union.''
''Have you ever asked President Harrison
for any Office for yourself OF friends? 2"
''No, sir, | never have; neither he nor any
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