Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-05
Topics Of the Canvass.

The active and systematic work of the
canvass on the part of the Democratic
party Of Virginia will date from the meet
ing Of our State Committee here on the
18th instant.
In some districts our campaigners are
already in the field. but after the time
mentioned this will be the rule and not the
exception.
No one knows when Congress will adj
iourn. We cannot wait on IL. We will
have 10 go ahead without reference to il
and our members must divide their time
as far rs due attention TO public duties
will allow between their seats and their
districts. IL will follow that they will
need more than ordinary help in the can
vass. and this we expect will be offered
them freely.
In Virginia we vote. congressman only.
Federal questions will be very distinct !;
nevertheless we should keep in mind the
importance of preserving our party
strength in the fulness of its usefulnessfor
the maintenance of good and safe local
government. II has been. however, many,
many years since we have seen in an "of
year" national issues so sharply drawn.
Entanglements are few; even the ever
present debt question seems alternating
Tor the season.
We expect the Democratic speeches to be
educational. Tariff talk can be made cap
tiyatlng. II should be as if you were dis
cussing the monetary affairs of your audi
ence. and you NAV address their heads.
hearts. and pockets simultaneously. With
cur own corps Of speakers and such knsmen
as MIR. BRECKISRIDGE, of Kentucky, and Mr..
WILSON. of West Virginia, the people will
be profoundly interested. Mr.. WILSON
addressed Richmond audience on the
tariff during the presidential campaign,
aud held their attention immovably for
two hours. IL was one of the best public
speeches ever made here. Thousands of
intelligent men who know little about the
details of the tariff desire to inform them
selves. They will listen by the hour to any
reputable man who comes TO them with
speech that has been carefully prepared,
and which clearly contrasts Republican
and Democratic doctrines.
Mr.. BREoKINRIDGE we know also as an
orator and statesman of great repute.
The tariff and the force bill are not the
only issues TO be considered in this contest.
The Republicans returned to power
with the promise that they would repeal
the internal-revenus tax upon tobacco.
They have not done it. They have not
tried to do il. On the contrary, they have
imposed upon the Treasury such burdens
that in the course Of year or two 1t will
be necessary for them to increase taxes.
Naturally they will look to whisBey and
tobacco. In enlarging the rate upon
whiskey they Will cater to a sentiment
that exists in their party. In increasing it
on tobacco they will have the pleasure of
furnishing particularly such Democratic
States as Kentucky, Virginia, and North
Carolina.
All along the line we see glorious oppor-
tunities for those of our speakers who will
take the pains to prepare themselves with
thoroughness.
Our farming people in this section of
Virginia certainly, in oil sections we trust,
are rather better off than usual, and will
enter into the canvass with great spirit.
Let us equip ourselves for memorable
canvass and an enduring victory.