Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-22

brought about by TrLLxss would be &C
cepted in spirit Of patriotism, and that
all South Carolina Democrats would for
the time being rally to the support OF
the choice OF the majority in order that
the supremacy Of the white man 10 the
government Of the State might be main
tanned.
Now we have information OF the prac-
teal endorsement OF the HASKELL ticket
by the negroes OF the State the Re-
publican psrty-and this simply in
creases beyond estimate the danger
threatening the integrity OF the Demo
cracy, for, as the Charleston Rews and
Courier points out, these colored people
"are inclined TO support Judge HASKELL
because he offers the entering wedge for
the division of the Democratic party
and the white people. 1t is true that
they disclaim all intention or desire to
control the State government; but,
once they are allowed a voice IN al
fairs. who is TO answer for their ambition
or their conduct? II, as Judge Has
KELL says, it is only justice that they
should be allowed to take part in select
ing the white South Carolinisns who
shall rule them, what is to prevent their
choosing rulers for the whites whom the
whites would never choose for them
selves?"
Judge HASKELL deserves the very best
things at the hands of the people oil
South Carolina. His record Is superb.
He has been leader OF the highest
order in peace and in war. His character
is without flaw, stability proven. his pa
trio,ism beyond question and the same
good things may be said, so far as we
know. OF all the gentlemen who are with
him on the independent Democratic
ticket. None the less on this account,
however. does it seem clear to us
that these Independents are
making mistake, are doing their State
and the Democracy of the country great
harm.
They have issued an address in which
they appeal to General HAMPToS'f
pledges to the colored people OF the
State in 1876. and endeavor to make II
appear that the Democratic party ha:
not been true to those pledges, and
therefore, that all those who believe IL
HAMPTON and his platform OF 1876
should follow them. But as against this
General HAMPTON communicates to the
South Carolina press a statement to the
effect that he will support the ticket
nominated by the September conven'
ton, but that he will not speak at GER
tain meetings advertised to be held in
Columbia and Charleston because, IN hi;
Judgment, the doing so "would only
proong the existing excitement, intensl
flying the bitter feeling now unfortunate
ly prevailing, and tend to widen the
breach in the Democratic party"
He thus places himself promptly and
Enthusiastically with the regular Demo
cratic organization in the State notwith'
standing the fact that his personal pre-
ferences are doubtless with the 1nde
pendent nominees. He throws the
whole weight Of his influence in behalf
Of party integrity as against disorgani
zation even from the best motives.
Nothing else could have been expected
from his well-known wisdom and mode
ration.
1t is earnestly to be hoped that the ex-
ample he sets, with the other influences
being brought to bear upon the situa'
ton, will avail to prevent the calamity
that threatens 1t is certainly gratifying
10 note that the Democratic press of the
State. which has not heretofore by AM
means been favorable to THLMAS or hi
spec al movement, is as q rule making
utterances conspicuous for fairness anc
devotion to the maintenance OF part.
lines. The quotation made below from
the Spartanburg Herald is a specimen
of these utterances. If such words hav
their due weight everywhere all will We
be well with the Democracy in Soutl
Carolina. The Herald says:
"This newspaper has no love for CAP
tain 1ilman and his methods, but tn
party of which he is the regular noml
nee for Governor is as dear to us as lif
itself, and hence, as far as in our powe
lies, we propose to work for his election
The ticket put out in opposition to hi
is composed of as good men as can b
found in the State. Were it questio
Of men we would prefer the new ticket
but men are not to be considered nov
The time for sentiment, if such thin
has place in politics, was before IL
primary. 1t is plainly the duty Of Dem'
Gratis and white men to vote for Iillma
and his whole ticket.