The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1891-12-10


in sufficient abundance and properly
distributed, and relief from the bur-
dens of tariff taxation.
AS the particular methods and
plans by which these objects, -desirsd
by all true Democrats, are to be ac-
complished. it is but natural that
there should be honest differences of
opinion. One man may assign one
cause for the general stagnatiOn in
business and suggest remedy which
he believes to be a sovereign remedy.
Another man equally intelligent and
honest may differ with him as to
the real cause or the proper remedy
to be applied. It's manitestly unjust
to charge either of these men with
dishonesty or enmity to reform where
reform is needed. Our friends must
learn to discuss all questions con-
cerning these matters in a spirit of
fairness, good will, and mutual con-
fidence and esteem, within the party
lines, and when the time for action
comes unite upon such men and such
measul es as seem most likely to lead
us to victory an3 to secure for the
people such wise and needful reform
in our natioual legislation as shall
have respect to the good ofthe whole
people and shall not be for the 5ene-
fit and enrichment of the few If we
will remain united and determined,
we may dislodge the Republican par
w from power and in time work out
these needful reforms, but if we di-
vide up among ourselves it can but
result in continuing this party in
power and thus perpetuating the evils
of which we now justly complain.
The unity of the Democratic party
iu the whole county is essential also
to prevent the enactment of the
Force Bill which would forever des-
troy the freedom of elections, perpet-
uate the rule of the republican party
and It's vicious measures, which have
so oppressed thepeople, and ruin es-
pecially the South. We have reason
to apprehend that this dangerous
bill, which we all had hoped was dead.
will be revived again and enacted in
to law if, by our divisions, the Re-
publican party should obtain once
more full control of the law-making
power of the Federal Government.
Then too, we have so much at stake
at home, in North Carolina.
From 1871 to 1891 our State Leg
islation has been wise and for the
best interest of our people. From
1876 to 1891 these wise laws have
been wisely administered, and during
all that period we have had a clean,
pure, progressive administration of
our home affairs; and we do not hes
itate to say that the State govern
ment given us by the Democratic par
ty is as near perfect as human insti-
tutions can well be made. It. would
be madness in us to divide up among
ourselves and by this division turn
our State government over to the
party of 1868 and 1869; and we
| think to SOW the seeds ofdiscord and
promote division in the ranks of the
Democrats of North Carolina, from
whatever motive, would imperil the
best interest of the State and should
| be avoided by all true men.
In view of these facts, and of the
far-reaching consequences of the
great struggle Of 1892, we urge up
on Democrats in every section of the
| State and of every shade of opinion
to lay aside all feelings of prejudice
and distrust, and to study and dis
cuss every proposition made for re.
| form with an earnest desire to secure
| the best.
Speaking by authority of the State
| Executive CSmmittee, we urge all
our people to refrain from fault-find.
ing; we condemn abuse and vitupera
tion in whatever quarter, exhort all
to practice a prudent and rational
forbearance, and commend to you
the supreme virtue of charity. Let us
concede to all, as we claim for all, the
inalionable right of opinion.
The monopolists and their foster
father, the Republican party, will not
loosen the fetters with which they
have bound us without a desperat,
struggle, and we cannot please then
better than to waste our energies il
fighting each other. Let us so de
mean ourselves now that we may b.
able to present an unbroken front tt
our common enemy when the tim
comes for action. Patriotism, coun
try and home appeal to us for har
mony and promise the rich reward O
unity. !.
ED. CHAMBERS SMITH,
Z. A. MoYE,
ELIAS CARR,
VIM. M. ROBBINS,
A LEAZAR,
/ THos. j. JARvEs,
S. b. ALEXANDER,
H. A. GUDGER,
C, b. WATSON.
The members of the committee ar
! pointed to draft and issue the abov
address, whose names are appende
} thereto, signed it some weeks age
but, as | could not hear from Mr.. j
; s. Bell, a member of the committee
: to whom q. copy had been sent for az
proval and signature, a delay wa
caused in it's publication. Mr.. Bel
though endorsing the address, ha
now declined to sign it because of hi
: official position as State Lecturer {
:. the Alliance and, as Chairman of th
, special committee; with this explans
, tion, and regret for the neccessar
J delay, / give it to the public,
+! Respectfully,
En-. CHAMBERS SMITH.
81 RALEIGH, N. G. Dec. 3, '91.
A Chilling Reception.
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