St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-23

The somewhat plausible theory is
held i'll some quarters that the presIden-
tial circuit in the South has for one of
its aims the development OF white Re-
publican party in the South. The OBJ
feet presumed to dictate this effort is
not entirely an unselfish one. 1t has
not escaped the memory of the president
that colored people. who have composed
the delegations to the national conVen-
tons from a large part of the South.
have usually been attracted to the can
didate WHO displayed the most financial
concern fer their votes. The Michigan
millionaire held the strongest magnet
the last time. HARRISON has indicated
in several passages that the dark
skinned element is not pleasant to him.
He has promised at least encourage
ment for the organization Of a white
party in some OF the states. AS he
penetrates the Southern depths, a white
Republican party seems to have sprung
up with 10 audible warning in South
Carolina 1t is not the state where the
ordinary prophet would locate such a
movement. Perhaps it is the first fruits
Of the presidential sowing. There
fave been no white Republicans
in that state - hardly enough to
be visible 10 the eye. Ibis new
organization is composed of those
Democrats who were such intense par
tisans last fall that they bolted when
the Alliance element captured the Or
ganizatiOn. They then put up a sort of
Republican ticket that cut no figure.
The present movement is not likely to
affect the political status of the state,
but may control the federal pat
ronage and secure recognition il
the conventions. 1t is not likely tC
affiliate with any colored element. IL
North Carolina. Alabama and perhaps
Dne or two other states that have &C
cepted the Alliance spirit. there are
symptoms Of the movements of The
small faction OF bourbOns toward the
Republican party. The force policy O
the president and his party in congress
has insured to the Democrats ali thu
Southern states in the election mex
year. but there may be enough of tn,
white organization 10 meet the persona
ends of The president, if they are sucl
as are alleged. Reputable Republican
have seldom attempted iG defend til
character Of their party in most of tn
Southern states. In speaking of il thi
week the Sioux City journal. who's
editor is a Republican elected to tn
next congress, uses much of this sort c
language:
The Republican party III some of tho:
Southern states Is rotten. IT is OF no earth
use in its present situation in some of I'll
Southern states because it has not the col
fdence of the good people. and does not d.
serve t. have il. Ia >lOTe than one SoutheT
state the Republican organization is hos
ridden-manipulate 10y gangs of self-see
ing schcmers whose main care is to contr
patronage when The Republican party h;
control of the government.
Looking above any immediate part
san advantage, it is a misfortune
have corrupt and dishonest polite
organization ii any of the states. II
preservation of free institutions in the
integrity finds It's best con tributor
the existence of two parties of such re
ative strength as to be checks upC
each other. If the one out of power
debaucEed and corrupt, it is mena
to the political estate. Then. if Il
president can inaugurate a moveme
to at least partially fumIgate the Repu
lican party in the South. it may be a
pauded as a laudable work, even if
is done to promote his personal ami
ton as first result.