Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-13
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time that Mr.. Cleveland should be the
again. To-day az be was going INTO
the hall of the House Ct Representatives
General Hunton was asked what ne
thought of the letter. lis reply was
brief. He said. II think the letter snelVes
Cleveland"
Then Congressman Tucker came along
the corridor. He said he did not care 10
express an opinion on the letter. 1ou
know am for the free coinage OF Sllyer'
was all he would say. That was diplo-
matte answer. TO cay the least and though
the Young man from StauntOn would say
nothing more. ii was evident that be telt
somewhat broken up that cleveland hau
expressed such sentiments.
over on the Senate side Senator Daniel
was met, and he said that he really diu
not care TO be quoted on this question AT
this time. The Senator added In my
speeches in the Senate and before the peo-
pie of Virginia have always been strong
advocate of the free coinage OF silver
CAN'T TELL Us EFFECT.
Representative Wilson, of West virginia,
said The letter is characteristic OF the
man, and shows the courage regardless OF
its effect on hisown political fortunes that
so impresses the American people with Mr..
Cleyeland's personality. Us ehectt WelI'
of course, twill temporarily ALLEVIATE many
supporters, as expressions around me he
dictate, but no man can toretelI its ensct
on the presidential nomination OF lS9Z."
SENATOR vAScE's VIEWS.
Senator Vance talked freely and at some
length with the Dispatch correspondent;
He said that this letter demonstrated
what he himself had known for twelve
months-that Cleveland had no chance OF
receiving che Democratic nomination IN
1892. The Senator also said that the whole
thing resolved itself into the question,
shall the Democratic Convention OF 1872
abandon its principles and policies TO take
up man for his peculiar personality ana
in opposition to the overwhelming senti-
nent of the party2n Then Senator Vance
added with Cleveland really it seems to
be not a question Of mere difference, put
one Of defiance"
SENATOR BARBOUR EMPHATIC.
Senator Barbour was very earnest and
emphatic in his expressions regarding the
letter. He said that neither Cleveland nor
anv other Democrat could afford TO
stand on such a policy as express
cd in the letter published to-day.
MIR. Barbour further insisted that
the overwhelming sentiment IN the Demo-
cratic party was for the free coinage OF
silver. That was a leading plank IN the
last platform promulgated by the Demo
cratic party of Virginia IL their state con-
yention at Richmond. The Republicans
were for the gold standard, which
was che money-sharks' policy, and
that partv was responsible for the
characterization of silver. lac Democrats
were for silver, and had been almost ever
since the foundation of the Government.
The Democratic party was bound TO keep
no its fight for silver and to oppose the
Republican policy. Along with the tarlh
silver would furnish an issue equal IN I'M
portance 10 the tariff.
FARMER EDNUNDs TROUBLED.
Here is what Farmer Edmunds, OF the VIZ
pinia delegation, had TO say: am greatly
troubled to see the. conclusion that MI
cleveland has arrived at in his letter OF to-
dav. I admire his courage and his hon
esty, but greatly deprecate his views on the
free coinage Of silver. 1t will alenate
many of his warmest supporters, but no
one can tell what effect 1t viii have On MS
presidential canvass"
OTHER VIEWS.
Senator Faulkner, of West Virginia,
said -Four fifths Of the Democratic party
are tor free coinage Of silver, and Mr..
Cleveland represents in his policy only one
fifth of the party. How, then, can he be
Renresentative Hatch. CT Missouri, wrote
ont his views carefully as follows and band
ed them TO the Dispatch correspondent
81 cannot express in brief interview my
sincere regret that Mr.. Cleveland felt called
upon to write this letter at tins time. ~
does not change my warm admiration anu
esteem for Mr.. Cleveland personally, but
am snre This positiye and determined eX-
preston of his views upon 50 vital q
proposition Of Democratic policy places
an unsurmountable barrier between hlln-
self and the great masses OF the Demo
cratic marty. By the votes of Democratic
Senators and Representatives the de10e-
rate declarations of Democrats In conVen-
tions and legislative bodies u Is concIu-
siye that nine tenths OF the rank and ME
of the Democratic party favor free anG un-
limited coinage of silver 81 TINS time
Congressman McClammy, OF NORM Oaro'
lima, SAID " Cleveland Is not IN H.
cAKEs T1n-
Colonel O'Ferrall. of Virginia, returned
this afternoon from HarrisonburR, where ne
has been for several days, his sister having
been very i'll Colonel 0ferrall read the
Cleveland letter this morning, but mas MOI
vet had time to formulate an opinion as 20
its effect. Tomorrow he VIII propa1,}iy, s 81
press an opinion. Colonel OferTall, nAs
1uauE other UeIubtIdNos u oRAAJt -
that such letter was written. ~,
General Lee expressed the OPINION tha'
the letter disposed of Cleyeland's chances
for the nomination IN lSS2.
RUINED HIS CHANCES.
Representative Lester said that CleVe
land had ruined his chances Tor 1872. -,
Mr.. Lester does not think there. VIII ot
any silver legislation before 1872 peceus'
of Harrison's being IN the way OF the Jaw
and therefore this issue VIII DC tue srea
| one in 1892.
Mr.. Bland. of Missouri, was very severe
! in bis criticism of the Cleveland letter
and 40 was Mr.. Doekery. another prom
nent man of the same delegation. In nc .
! in most OF the southern and western dele
/ cations the overwhelming sentiment WA
| against the policy Of Cleveland.
Senator Pugh, of Alabama, went so ia
as to saw: Free coinage Ii now one y
| The tests of Democracy. would not FoS'
| for Cleveland IL ne we're the nominee ant
| held such views as those expressed IN th'
! letter published this morning"
| LIVELY DISCUSSION.
Things were sure lively around TN
| Capitol to-day, the Cleveland letter haYinE
! agitated the members until every on
deemed il his duty 10 say something o.
the silver question. :,
| The eastern Democrats are mostly II
favor OF the Cleveland policy, as was =
have been expected. They hope that Tn
issue viii die out before 1892.
PosrMAsTER APPOINTED.
Miss Annie Marriott has been appointe,
! postmaster at Battles borough, MashlnSIol
county, n. c., rice A. Robbins, resigned.
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