The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1890-03-26
WE ARE STILL CONFRONTED.
WE MUST NOT CLOSE OUR EYES TO THE
DANGERS OF THE SITUATION.
An Appeal to the Democratic Hearts
to Remain Strictly Within the
Lives of the Party Which Has
Given us Good and Honest Gov.
ernmcnt.

Rooms OF STATE EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE,l
COLUMBIA, S. C., March a, 1890.
Upon the reorganization of the Executive
Committee, In consequence of the resignation
of It's chairman, the Hon. James F. IZlar, It. Is
deemed proper to issue brief address to the
Democracy OF South Carolina on the eve , Of
questions of vital concern to the State will be
presented to the people, and In view Of the
stubborn fact that we aIe still confronted and
menaced by the enemy from whose control
the State was redeemed in 1875.
The existence of this enemy is none the less
matter of fact, although as all organized
and active foe to good government 1t is not
dominant party In the Federal Government,
flushed with Its restoration 10 executive and
legislative power, Is just rs determined to-day
as ever to wreSt from our hands the control OF
this State. and as it loses ground in other sec
tions OF the country the necessity becomes
more imperative to regain fcothold in the
Southern States, where the identical mass Of
ignorant voters, SO long used to our disndvan-
tage, nre ready TO respond to the call of their
Republican leaders whenever an opportunity
Ia given for their resuscitutiou as a political
power
duct of elections in sovereign States, which is
being so adroity and perSislently urged Mt
this time In the Congress OF the United States.
makes 1t highly important that we shall not
close our eyes to the dangers of the situation,
or rest supiney upon the victories Of the past.
The numerical majority exists In South Car.
ollna to-day which made possible the opprrs-
sion and misrue OF the carpetbag govern
ments and 1t Is only waiting a suitable oppOr.
tunity 10 be welded against the intelligence
and the virtue OF the State. Hence, II Is IN
cumben. upon us to remain watchful and
vigilant. never losing sight for moment Of
the overmastering necessity we are under TO
preserve the unity and integrity OF the Dem
ocratic party in this State, because its over.
throw means disaster and ruin to the highest
interests of all the people.
The Executive Committee, recognizing the
fact that there are differences Of opinion and
tD n certain extent dissatisfaction among
Democrats rs 10 tia administration Of the
government In this State. and believing 1t Is
Conductive to u healthy public sentiment
that these differences shall be freely dis.
cusscd yet In view of the momentous issues
at stake, we would appeal to all that they
shall settle such matters strictly within the
lines of our party organization, for 1t Is
vitally important TO have the active eXertlon
of eveey true and unselfsh Democrat In pre-.
serving that selidity which is essential TO
good government in South Carolina.
Invoking the cooperation and support OF
every man who claims to be Democrat IN
the maintenance Of rightful measures for the
preservation intact Of our OrganiZation, the
Executive committee would respectfully urge
that the responsibility rests upon all 10 bear
their share In this patriotic work, as the hen.
etils accruing from honest and upright gov
ernment are equally shaved by all. The read
mess and heartiness of classes heretofore to
render faithful service in this respect is a
guarantee that future eXlgencies and emer-
every true and worthy son Of South Carolina.
BY order OF the Executive Committee.
James A. Hoyt, Chairman.
Willie Jones, Secretary.