The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22
dCCOHfC.
seven Expressions, of Which Cleveland IL
the Choice OF Five.

the tnOice OF
OyAycocK. VA, Mar. 1.-THE TINES cor
respondent interviewed the leading Demo-
Gratis of the Eastern shore to-day as TO their
preference for the Democratic nomination for
President in 1892 The following questions
were propOunded: /. Who is your prefer
ence for the Democratic nomination for Presl-
dent in '92: 2. Why your preferences: j.
What effect do YOU think Cleyeland's silver
letter" will have upon his strength as q can
dateS
The following are the parties interviewed
and the answers elected?
DIR. John w. Bowdoin. chairman Of the
Democratic County Committee: Il. Grover
Cleveland. 2. | want a man that can win, ana
think he is the strongest man we can nolnl-
nate. 3. Am not prepared TO say, but thlnk
it will do him no harm"
Frank Fletcher, Jenkins Bridge, ex-State
Senator IL Cleveland at this time. 2. He
is nearer in touch with the people than any
other man. B. In this section of the state 1t
will have no deleteriOus effect with the people.
IL would be unwise 10 make that single issue
test of his Democracy, especially as the
National Democracy seems divided upon the
question He has proven himself on too
many instances n sound Democrat upon living
ssues and his recognition in the past OF the
Southern Democracy should not be forgotten
by US"
j. Z. Brodwater, Temperanceville, member
of the House of Delegates II. Grover Cleve-
land q ASIAN honest and fearless statesman
he is the host exponent of Democratic prlncl-
ples s. Unable TO determine at this time"
Mr. Oldham Jr clerk of Accomac County
Court Il Grover Cleveland. 2. Because he
believes and acts up TO it. that a public ONCE
IS public trust Because he so administered
the Office of President that the South was
made 10 feel that il was no less a part OF the
Union than was the North. Because he has
proven himself the peer of any man IN the
country in qualities of leadership, statesman
ship and executive ability. Because he loves
his country and is honest. 3. cannot tell
what effect il will have on his nomination.
Every honest man, 1t seems TO me though,
ought to agree with Mr.. Cleveland in the be-
lief that every dollar ought TO be worth hun
dred cents"
Courthouse: IL. Cleveland. O. Because |
think he is the strongest and best of all the
foremost Democrats or presidential aspirants.
g. j thought at first that Cleveands Silver
letter was a mistake and would hurt him, but
there seems TO be q reaction IN his favor.
There are many who think that like his Tariff
message 1t will greatly strengthen the Demo-
cratic party"
DIR. John l.. Harmanson, Pungoteague:
u. Cleveland. 2. Because he is q tried
statesman, a thorough Democrat. and above
all else, an honest man. 3. Weplain people of
the Democracy are not willing to have our
age Of silver We want an honest silver dol
lsr. Do not see clearly what is 10 be the eff
ieet of this silver policy. but We have an
abiding confidence IN the wisdom of Cleve-
land and in his sincere friendship for US OF
a. men living we prefer HIM for our guide in
this and other matters. We hope our leaders
Will not throw away our opportunity. They
may be assured we have sharp eye on them,
and that we are sick, ad nauseum,lof political
Sicksters."
II
nmpton Democratic County Committee: Il.
Am in favor of Western man. Have always
been q strong advocate OF Cleveland but
think now II would be suicidal TO nominate
him. q Because they are sound on the silver
question. 8. / think that letter shelves Cleve-
land as the overwhelming sentiment in the
Democratic party Is for free coinage of sill
YER"
Captain Orris A. Browne, Cape Charles:
u. Governor Campbell, Of Ohio. q Be
cause he can win 3. 1t weakened him.
John W. Gillet. Judge of Accomac County
Court; Il. ANY good and reliable Democrat
who may receive the nomination Of the party;
provided the candidate is not taken from the
State of New York; would prefer a sound and
available man from the West-a Southern
man being out of the question. g. Am
Willing 10 support any Democrat who obtains
the endorsement of his party in the nominating
convention. Any opposition 10 candidate
Prom New York Is owing 10 the factiOnal fight
between the friends Of Cleveland and Rill.
and my conviction that the nomination Of a
New York man would. as in 1883. cause the
loss of that State and possibly of the Presi-
Sency; II is time IN my opinion 10 convince
New Workers that the Democratic party does
not intend TO submit longer to the sacrifice
OF success 10 their chickering's and corrupt
uading OF the interests of the whole party
Tor local Offices and patronage g. The let
Ter referred to has my cordial endorsement
as the enunciatlon Of a sound and correct
financial principle However. iudsing from the
expressions OF opinion and the votes of Dem.
socrstic Senators and Representatives in the
fnty-nrst Congress as exponents Of Demo.
cratic sentiment and principle, should saw
pat the letter destroys all chance Of MI.
kisveiAnds candidacy, and places him beyond