The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-09-17


yesterday asked their opinion OF the re-
Gently published letter from Ex-Governor
William T.. Cameron denunciatory OF the
Republican policy, and below will be found
their replies;
W. :. DAsHIRLL.
Mr.. William :. Dashiell, one Of the most
prominent Republicans in the city.
said: "Tbere was large number of
white men that went into the Republican
party through the Readjuster move and
the Reform party winch came on several
years later These have left, almost utter
~ and thoroughly disguised at the action OF
the Republican party tor the last eighteen
months. Governor Cameron talked the sit
uation over, and finally decided 10 quit,
and quit altogether. Governor Cameron's
card pretty nearly expresses the views OF
those who have left. There are many
things Of a local nature that have added
fuel 10 the flames. The Republican marty
in this CITY seems nov 10 be composed, as
far rs the white element is concerned, Of
carpet4baggers, scalawags, Oilice-hOldcrs.
and Oifce-seokers, with some few honor
able exceptions. really don't know
continued Mr.. Dashiell, 'where Judge
Waddll or his substitute will find white
men 20 man the polls this fall. Those
who have done the party work here are
simply smoking with wrath. | have per-
sOnally seen very large number Of those
who have left, and only one has told me
that he would remain in the old ranks, and
he was seeking an Office very diligently,
and hopes to get it in the next week"
W. II. MULLEN.
yMr. W. II. Mullen, the editor Of the late
Labor Herald. who has been "A very active
and prominent worker in the Republican
ranks, said: IL fully endorse the letter Of
Ex-Governor W lillian l.. Cameron and rec
Ognize the position assumed 10y its author
as but the starting point OF popular move
that will take from the Republican party
not only all the selfrespectng white men
vino in years past have counted 1t an honor
20 be called Republicans, but also those who
have oflate Joined hands with that party on
National issues.
''Ihe TRADE Of abuse heaped upon the
South and her people; the appointment TO
positions Of trust and honor of deiaulters
and black-cgs; the attempted prostitution
of every right of citizenship through the
passage of the Force bill the hypocrtical
position of the party on the tariff; the desc
Grafton of the House of Representatives in
the use Of Dlackguardism Of the vllest type;
and hundreds Of other iniquities Of which
the Republican party to-day stands in
dicted, precludcs the possibility of further
utilization with that party by the white men
of the South who love the south, her institu-
tons, her virtue, and her intelligence
MIR. W. =. HUMPHREY.
Mr.. W. +. Humphrey said. "The course
Of the Republican party towards the South
and all It's interests makes my further
utilization with it unnatural and impossible.
say this with regret, and not because
there has been any disappointment that
has been personal. and for fear that
may be classed as a disappointed Office
seeker, can state that | was offered
the position Of gauger by Colonel Brady
and had the appointment from
Secretary Window. but was compelled tOde-
cline it, because il involved the sale Of my
manhood. | have been an active Republi-
can since 1850, seen many administrations
and different sets Of Office holders, but the
present gang in the pOstofce and custom
house mere is the worst ! have ever seen
their views range all the way from the
Force bill 10 Anarchy, and their appetite
for public pap is keeneT than that OF
siberian wolf for a belatcd traveller. The
average Nirginian should lift his hands and
revercnily say, God save the Common
wealth when he passes the building
1T is needless further 10 say | shall sup
port the Democratic ticket
W. \. SMITH.
Captain Wesley y. Smith, Of 223 south
Laurel street, yesterday publicly announced
his intention 10 stay in tie Republican
party no longer. lie said:
81 have the best and kindest feelings for
my former Republican friends, but feel II
my duty to the citizens of my state and
city To sever my connection with the Re
publican party. and in the future vote and
affiliate with theiDemocratic party
MIR. JOHN L.GRUBBS.
Mr.. John l.. Grubbs For private reasons
| do not wish 10 express an opinion. am
sorry that | cannot accommodate YOU, but
Mr.. Russell and myself have made up our
minds not to say anything about it,
SHERIFF SOUTHWARK.
MID W. Southwark said ~ think Cam
| erOn one of the brightcs; men in Virginia.
HIS new departure amounts 10 very little,
rs ne has been in to Den Ocratic party
ever since he left the GOteInOr's chair |
hope he won't take my friend, Mr.. Dls-
SHELL with him."
4. =. MURPHY.
MIR. l.. u. Murphy Ever since the Re
publicans treated Malone so badly ! have
been out OfpOlitics. / do not care 10 express
my opinion on the Cameron letter.
;. L. WADDILL.
Mr.. :. p. Waddill: 81 have nothing what
ever TO say on the subject"
BUILDING PERMITS.