Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1889-10-18
QUAY MAH0NE- BRkDY-c0MPR0-
MISE.

of the editorial "we', aud the sls-
nature of the writer WILDE append
ed.
remained in Washington after
March 4th, at the request OF a num-
Der of sincere Republicans till about
the first of June, to assist IN bring
ing about an adjustment OF faction
al differences IN the party in VIZ
ginia.
With this object in view stood
aloof from all complications, ami
counselled honorable compromise.
At the request of Chairman
Groner, | opened his meeting at
the Ebbett, with as concise and
fair statement as 1 could make
after the most careful watching OF
events, aud this was generally well
received.
Co. Brady followed, violently
descanting, and laying down his
ultlmatum-no compromise except
with the retirement OF General
Malone. Discussion followed aaI
the meeting adjourned next day,
after visiting the President !" b"
body, who suggested the selection
of a committee Of their number to
iay the Virginia situation before
him.
This was done, anu I was one OF
the nnmber-sOme 10 OF l2-who
subsequently, went to the PfeSl'
dents Office on the day fixed by
him, with Gov. Cameron as spokes-
nlu. l did not 90 either time
re-, lived to remaiO on such terms
WITH all parties as to enable me
possibly to do what | undoubtedly
did az Chicago, and for which
have letters from Republicans 10
high places, some OF the National
Committee, and many congratula-
tious Of Senators on my return.
For this service | was unanimously
CHOSEN by both delegations to
represent the State on the National
Committee.
The reception at the Presidents
began by Mr.. Halford's asking
Gov. Cameron if FIVE minutes
would be time enough for him. 1t
is unnecessary to state the reply.
Suffice 1t to say that Gen. Malone
had been there two months aud
more, had presented hls side p'I-
vately to the President aud the
Cabinet except Mr.. Blame, OF
whom ne General has a mortal
fear) by the hour to each. He had
become so familiar with them in
this time. that in writing, of which
he did much that ! read on the
dles, he dropped official titles and
formalities, and adopted the adj
dress,
"MY DEAR MR.. SECY. OR ATTY.
OR p. NJ. GENERAL
The discerning ones thought the
President very impatient and alto
gether too brief and nervous to be
candid. He did not give the com
mittee a straight look into his eyes
while there. This, however, is no
exception to his manner Of speak.
'ng or cOnversing, but is a habit
OF his life.
At this meeting Col. Brady's
attitude was unchanged. He, with
an the rest favored calling at once
the State Committee together ly
Gen. Groner, to consider the time
and place for holding a State con
ventiOn shoald they resolve to call
one.
went again to Gen. Malone.
We bad had two days together,
and several odd hours. He gave
me his ultimatum. He named
several OF the most prominent of
the GrOner Committee with whom
ne never would again have rela-
tioas political or social. l then
gave up in despair, told him of
Col. BIS position and taking all in
all, compromise seemed impossible,
TO which he readily assented.
Il Will be seen hereafter now
easy it is to "get Col. Brady to-
ge,her,p aud hence lay the re-
possibility for failure Of cOmprO-
MISE entirely upon Gen. Malone.
He received a respectful letter,
afterward published, from Gen.
Gt0ner and bis committee, to
which he made no reply, though
,nly two squares separated then,
and tso days we're given to wait
M. lie had always recognized
bem as his peers in the party and
socially. Gentlemen may pass
opOn such conduct as this without
comment from me. From a party
standpoint it was inexcusable. He
betrayed his real attitude
toward all compromise, albeit he
was training the people by loud
protestations to believe that be
s. as anxious for party unity. and
that success this fall could not be
achieved without it.
Such conduct cannot fail to dx
the responsibility of failure On
General Malone.
To avoid all complications | bad
RETAINED from endorsing apphca-
tious for post Offices, or other
places, aud concluded to see what
was to be done in Virginia. Dur