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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

Third Party I'm state But Mt in National
Politics.

PALMYRA, Va, July 21.--In response TO your
inquiry regarding the views of the farmers in
this community as to a third or farmers party.
will saw after getting the views OF most OF the
leading farmers in this section. lind. a. rule.
they are in favor OF third party IN stare al
fairs. but IN national poliucs arc opposed 10 IT.,
thinking il would insure 'epuDlcan success.
MIR. j. 4. Taylor. Of Palmyra IS an ex-mem,
Der of the Legislature, prosperous farmer ana
ZIMMERMAN. lie IS a member OF the Antioch
Farm. r. Alliance and says: Il am decidedly
i'll favor of the third or farmers party; am con
ndent OF It's success, and III y lies the future
prosperity of the farmer. Neither the Demo-
cratic nor the Republican Iarty has begun 20 do
what il has so often promised; am also strongly
i'm favor oil free coinage. lie was very enthr-
siastic over the subject. and went so far as to
say that the farmers would elect all their can
didates TINS fall in Fluvauna county. MIR. lay
lor was member Of tn Log .lature under the
Readiuster regime anG sine he decease OF that
third party mas been Republican and Demo-
Graf. At the last Presidential election he sup
ported Cleveland, but says he would not do so
now because of the ex-Prcsidents views on the
silver question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

said that In republic such ~ ours there Is no
necessity for more than two political parties
This may be true, so long AZ the parties arc 20.
liiical In It's broadest and truest sense. But
when the parties become mere partisan fact r.,
when every act and every move Is intended onIy
20 perpetuate partisan power, and control inc
patronage OF the Governments, the whole thing
falls TO pieces. so far "a the masses are con.
cerned. such is the condition OF the two, great
psrtiesnow. Legislation. moro especially "a
tonsl legislation. Is mainly iOds
perpotuation u power and not for the benefit o.,
the mass OF the people. A third party. founded
on proper lasis free from all wildcat anu
absurd schemes, free from the many isins
Tia are embraced in manv. il not all, OF the So
caned reform or third parties, as now exist
We ii doubtless have q more alutary enec,,i
Al insure legislation for the best interest OF IN
the people. SO far as promises 20. both OF the
Old parties are very ready to give them. but A.
ways fail 10 fulfil them. Such has been me
history OF the past. and such will be the case I'D
the future.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
BRUYsHICK COUNTY.
The Democratic Party AH-suncient For the
Farmers.

LAURENcEvr1E, July 2O.--In accordance with
the wishes Of THE TINES, have sought inter
views with the most intelligent farmers Of my
county. The unanimity of opinion makes
II hardly necessary tOlndiyidualZe, and have
not confined myself 10 the two or three re-
Quested, but cOnyorsod wl'h q number upon the
subject, both within and without the Alliance.
! selected, howe or. and give the opinions OF
the number requested.
Mr r. Turnbnil replies 10 the question, DO
YOU think q third or farmers party advisable?
Not a. ALL lho Democratic party advocates
every constitutional measure which tue 0kri-
cultural interests Of the country can hope for at
present. ,,.,, - 81,
farmers of the country could and would unite
for protection from obnoxious legislation, /
do not ia nix an effort should he made at ms
time and in the present uusunciuro.
Fcnamin Lewis lsaa Jpst now i, 90 Ioli mot
there are. and that too in the. near future,
many measures a. Using upon which the fariners
ought promptly and lniellgently to unite he
vast unifcation of capital has most appalling
outlook for Republican institutions.
/ am confident the iDrd party movement
meets little sympathy with our PEOPLE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
KING WILLIAM.
The Farmers Should Use Their Power In
the Party.

KING WILLIAM COURTHOUSE, July iS.-In COM
pliance with your request have interviewed
some Of our prominent and well known farm
ers as to the ACCESSIBILITY Of third or Farmers
party with the following result:
Mr.. b. G.. Garrett: Il have given the third
party question but little thought, but am IN
clined 10 think that such move 10 not adVis-
able, and therefore am opposed to it,"
hlr. l.. ID. Robluson Il am a Democrat from
head TO foot aud am opposed to any party or
anything not IN full sympathy with II. L be-
lieye third party would lnJure the Democratic
party and am opposed TO II on this ground
Mr.. T. ID. MOncure: THE farmer. holding the
balance Of power. should. use his strength IN
debating terms to the existing parties fear
that the third party move is more TO advance
the interest OF scheming politicians than TO
benefit the farmer
Mr.. j. A White The farmer has the power
to control legislation in this country; by united
action he ought 70 DO so, but doubt the adyls-
ability of a third party $50
The prevailing idea, especially among Alliance
men. seems 10 be TO support men III full sym
patty with the farming interests, and with
brain and energy enough TO assert and main
tain the rights Of the farmer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

A Prominent Alliance Man Expresses His
Views.

STANTON. VA. AUG. 6.-Mr. n. W. Harris a
prominent member Of the Farmers Alliance.
said 70 your correspondent; AlIahce men OF
virginia are opposed TO a third party; and Will
MOI resort 10 extreme measures until We nave
arhausted all efforts 10 obtain what we DeiieVo
- he our lust demands from the controlling
party in the state ..t. u -.
al Lv the votes OF the Alliance men VIII lie IN
favor of State law similar In character 10 ne
Inter-State Commerce law, 10 be applied IN the
S4sfe a. the United states law now az crates De-
tween the states, and 70 lac appncAoIe 10 HI
TRANSFORMATION lines correspondent ,.,-
10 Won propose 30 have Alliance candidates
for he Legs Azure in the next campaign
Please excuse me from an .werlng That ques-
ton We have defined orr plsl.fqrla IN ,t tae
Wbsteyer We DO in regard 20 legislative candl-
dates. and in all other polllcal contests IN IN
which We believe our rights TO ne lnVOFed the
Alliance Of Virginia Will te 2 amt. ..
These statements were made IN the presence
Of prominent members OF the Alliance, some OF
whom are Democrats and some II ubhcHhs;
and number Candidates FOR once am an vi
them indorsed the sentiments as expressed
throughout.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

think that in Virginia II Is safe TO- say Tbs, ne
Alliance for this fall can BE- depended on 20 look
odt FOR the dominant party, and In doing 30
look after ITSELF"
Mr. William Grossmsn. 3 well-known farmer
and trucker OF Chesterfield county. said: red
erai legislation for the last twenty years mas
been in the interest OF capitalist and mannfsc-
turer against farmers. 4 ths iatter had BEEN
united in business and politics, farm MORTGAGES
and millionaires would 10 less in this country
and a thri party movement. which from %
ginning TO END means Glars legislation. would DC
impo sibe there Is room enough on the DEM
ocrutic platform Tor the farmers North. South.
Fast and " est. and IL they stand united at the
polls and in their own association halls thej
will get all they want without trying to form
Government by farmers, FOR the farmers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Third Party Bitterly Opposed Without
Exception.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, VA, July 22-I have
interviewed over dozen of the most promi-
nont farmers in this county. Half Of this num-
her are members of the Alliance, and all OF
them. without an exception, bitterly oppose a
third party. Those that 1 have talked with
everything pales before the question Of race su-
premacy and any perty that will cause he
White vote 10 divide viii rebound to the good
of the Republican party. ! have also inter,
viewed some Of the members of the Alliance and
farmers in both Middlesex and Mathews conn-
ties, and the above is in full accord with their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
g1NSEMOND COUNT.
Sentiment I'm General Think Third Party
Mistake.

John A. Corhell. ESQ. one Of the most promi-
nent and successful farmers in the Chuckatuck
neighborhood says in response to your ques-
tion. 81 do not think that the formation of a
third party is advisable; am opposed 70 IT,"
Hon sydney L. Ellis, chairman OF the board
of super isors and member OF the House OF
Delegates from this county, says: in my Judg-
mept Il would be q very serious mistake 10 UNI
dertake the formation Of q third party: Le-
lieve that the farmers should organize and
maintain their organization Tor mutual proiec-
ton. but the talk about forming new party
has tendency TO weaken and not to strengthen
the farmers movement
Captain William J. Oliver, who is prominent
in Alliance circles. says; am MOI prepared
10 ernross an opinion on the subject SO far as
my observation goesth question Is being much
more discussed by others than 1t Is BY the farm
ers themselves"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
BUCHIGGHGM COUNTY.
Some in Favor and Some Opposed to the
Movement.

VARIETY SHADES. ,uly Ca few Of our
Alliance men were interviewed regarding their
views as to the odyisatility o. & third or
farmers party.
samuel ID. Holman. county Alliance business
agent: Ana rw lever N the principe OF
the A ance and me farmers have suffered
many Z ievances, but think rclei VIII come
througn the PATRIOTISM Of The Democratic
party aud aIu willing TO irl that party wine
longer and do not think tie Alnanca set ady
10 FORM tnem,eves into a third or distinct
political Orsanl alton.
L. G. Moseley. member OF the last House OF
Dele gnte,. believes that the demands OF the
Allan @ viii not be acceded to ly the present
political parties. and the only hone OF pcrma-
mont benefit 90 the farmers Is through the Tor
nation Of third party.
W. ". HasKins. who Is secretary Of the County
Alliance, thinks the stime il rapidly approach
ing for the necessity IF third party. and Is IN
cined ito fall over on the third-party SIDE"
George NJ Pollard and MaiOr John Otlcy who
represent the largest Alliance III the county. are
opposed 70 the third party. movement at pres
ent. II the Alliance cause is 10 mark ont mate
rial advantages To the farmers the Democratic
party must be potent factor III this direction.
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Prevailing Sentiment Almost Unanimous
Against Third Party.

LAHORE, July 22.-In answer to the question.
What do yon think OF the third parry the
following leading farmers in Orange answered
as follows:
O. I. Terrill: II we can't get relief otherwise.
am in favor Of third party
w. q. Graves: 1 do not think IL wise or pru-
dent now
T. VI sims: Out and ont opposed 10 il.
NJ e Decker: 1t is premature.
J.J Daniel | am opposed TO it.
+. N. Kendall: Ii is a humbug.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
JILLEGHANI.
4rb. Farmers Generally Opposed to the Third
Party.

CLIFTON FORCE Va, July ,S-Your CORE
snondent questioned two or three of the most
prominent agriculturists about third party
with the following result; r.
on the Cowpas. Rre river, waA asEei what ne
Thought Of il Al said: II am Oui ami ont opposeu
10 any third party. - y..,.o,
Mr. John l. Irvine, farmer from Jackson
river. sand: If hay0 never thought enough oi
The Farmers Allan TO JOIN thnt orSanlIalloh
and as Tor 4 farmers parry have ho hesll4-
zion i'm saving that I believe Il Viii meet Win
great oppOslt on si@h always DC opi09'N ~
any hing Of tho sort ...- $1,000, -
Nr' A. T.. White. an extensive farmer OF
GreenLrier county. ~. Va. but who now IL en-
eaped in business here was next interviewed
Wben told for what purpose yonf corfesp0n.
dent was in his priest nee. he assured him that
nothing will come of IL; Il viii not amount 10
nil of beans am Democrat ana shaii SUCK
To- that good old party as iong AZ Ii Is 10 DE
found urou tho surface OF me emtn. Inc
Democratic pary Is good eho1sa t tlr+ me ne
farmers OF this section are opposed TO a thTd
Qkrty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
CUNB ERIAND.
No Necessity for More Than Two Political
Parties.

sropDERT, August l-Your correspondent IN
teryiewed q number OF leading farmers but
failed 10 induce them to express themselves IN
regard 20 the advisabiity of third or farmers
nsrfy There seems 10 be n growing aversion
10 their opinions being made known.
VI r Il X Iiugbes, who is one of our most en-
toynrisinu men and always ready To serve the
rennle saws: do not approve OF a third, or
farmers party, bui think there Is proeaoihty
pajievs II viii re nit in the defeat of the Demo
cratic party IN 1872. 7. :. .o,,oonlv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
FLOYD COUNTY.
Alliance Men and Others United Against
Third Party.

FLOYD COURTHOUSE. July 2i.--As requested
have interviewed four well-known farmers in
this locality regarding their views as to the adj
visibility of a third or farmers party, two OF
whom are members Of the Farmers Alliance
and two q not. They all four unhesitaflngly
declared heir opposition 10 the third party
move, giving a their reasons that no good re-
suits could be accomplished thereby at this
time at least. that such a party organization
would only tend to weaken the Democratic
party the principles Of which are near enough
in accord with the PRINCIPLES OF the Farmers
Alliance for ali practical purposes, for the pres
ent at least. and that third political party or;
ganizatiOn would Only tend 10 divide and
weaken the friends OF economy, reform and
COOL government and strengthen the hands OF
monOpolst and corfuptOnist.
They are all in favor OF the farmers standing
with the Democratic party AMI fighting the
common enemy Of both the Republican party.
They think 1t would be q calamity for the
third party move to mar the bright prospects
the Democrats now have Of sweeping the coun-
try in 1892.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
BEDFORD COUNTY.
Judge j. Thompson Brown and Others STICK
by the Democrats.

BEDFORD SPRINGS. Va. Jnly e4.-Yours OF even
ia to requesting an expression Of my views re-
ga.rding the advissbility Of third or farmers
party 10 received. In reply will say that, a. iar
40 the farmers OF the South are concerned tney
would make a grieyous mistake 10 even seriously
conudsr as within the range Of possibility suca1
certa IN success that lies 0Den They now hoiu
the ksF 10 The situation aud false step VIII
place them 10 the plight Of the dog in the fables
Of Hsop' who when crossing a log over
stream with a piece Of meat in his mouth.
dropped the substance 10 grasp . shadow IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

Tbs Alliance Wants No Third Party of ANY
Kind.

ATHEIST COURTHOUSE. VA. July II nave
recently interviewed . large number OF the most
substantial and prominent farmers IN TINS
county on the subject OF third or farmers
While most Of the gentlemen referred to are
staunch Alliance men. still they take no stock III
q Tbird marty Of any KIND. They realize that III
- -, In at least their only hope IS III the Demo
crate era party. and that they can within hat
Eary shape legislation more favorable 10 Their r
interests They say that the greatest dalsoI 10y
nero. and that il would be suicidal for them to
make split by which the negro might gam
.scendQueY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
HAEOTER COUNTY.
Alliance Mon and All Stick to the Old
Party.

ASHLAND, July 2S.-I interviewed few Of our
prominent farmers as to the ACCESSIBILITY Of a
third OF farmers party.
Nlr. W. l.. Lumpkin who is an Alliance man,
SAYS he does not think 1t advisable to haye a
third party ut this time-thlnk they lack
strength-lut believe they will carry the day.
MIR. Samuel H. Mingfeld sees no chance Tor
third party 10 succeed or necessity for H.
j NJ. T. Priddy, farmer and deputy treasurer
thinks a third party would be ruinous to the far
lners and Farmers Alliance and thinks the far;
mers will gain more by sticking TO their old
party. =. , =. .
third marty. and thinks IL would he an injury 20
both the farmer and country at large. He thinks
they can yet satisfaction from the Democrats;
All these men are prominent IN the farmers
AllAnce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
HIGHLAND COUNTY.
The Third Party Movement Very Un-
popular.

MONTEREY. Va, July pa have interviewed
some of our farmers on the subject Of third
party. 49,.
No ole agrees 10 leave his present politics
"if a Democrat he will vote that ticket and II
a Republican he will vote the Republican
The third party movement is very unpopular
in this county. liz:
THE Alliance men will not support 1t, claim
ing that now is not the time for such move
This move, like prohibition. will not enter
largely rs a factor in politics IN this county
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
s0UTH.ivproN COUNTY.
No Third Party Wanted by the Farmers
There.

COURTYARD. VA, July 81 have interviewed
a number Of the most prominent and best in.
formed farmers Of Southampton county. and
they are, | believe unanimous in their disappro-
baton of the third or farmers party movement.
Their replies to my question relative TO the
third or farmers party WIRE IN substance rs fol-
lows: We are not in SYM alhy with such q
movement, and especially at this time; VIC think
the Democratic party will protect our inter- ~
80 soon as il has the power"
The third party has in this county. and
indeed in this section Of country, had so few
followers as yet that the adyisablity OF the
move has receive but little consideration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

West, North or any section to be lead of 70 the
support Of such move, State or National
politics. For the Sonth II wouid simply be n
suicidal course. aud we farmers are not TO 30
fooled into it, We have too much at stake to do
ANYTHING calculated 10 weaken that great
party, the Democratic party that stands Tor
lower tariff which means lower taxes for the
supremacy Of inielligence over ignorance, ior
free coinage. and Is against corporate mono
poles and force bills, and opposed 70 anything
ike protection by class legIslationn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

xhe ola Democracy Al That Can he De
sired

CHARIorrrsyuIE. August Mr. d. Massie
Smith, a strong Alliance man and purchasing
agent for the Simeon Farmers Alliance;
have never heard q third or farmers party
mentioned during one OF the meetings OF our
Alliance. We do not want a third party. Inc
Old Democratic party ~ good enough Ior Us
and is all that Sc desire Ar. Snuin IN ID u DO
sifion to know the views OF great many larDi
en-. and ms words are worthy or Welght anu
represent the views of the farmers OF the east
ern section Of tho county. ,,..,t.
Farmers Alliance which has its headquarters
In rms city. and who lives on the north sac OF
the county. said: Il am yehemcntlN oPlOseu 70
am third party, and think that n the iarmers
Alliances throughout the county insist on max
inv nominations that 1t will result IN SPIN IN
the Democratic ranks. l do not THINK ihe All
noses. rather for the mutual benent OF me
farmers. / shall stick TO the Democratic party
and believe IL viii WIN.
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ESSEX COUNTY.
Opinion Divided, but Generally In Favor OF
Democracy.

DUSNsvIILE. July 24.-B. Gamett is unater-
ably opposed TO a third or farmers party, and
sees no necessity for such party, as he believes
the Alliance can obtain all its needs from the
Democratic party.
Il. ". Eubank says he is in doubt as yet as 20
his position II Cleveland is the Democratic
nominee he will be in favor of a third party. As
AZ present advised he will be unwilling TO sup
port him
II. w Dunn is opposed to third or farmers
party under any circumstances.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
Leading Farmers Unanimously Opposed to
Jeopardzing the Democracy.

Leading Earmers InnnlInouEIy OppOsed 10
JeopRrdzing the Democracy.
KEYsynLE, Va. July En- obedience to your
request have interviewed most Of the leading
farmers in this vicinity and ind them all. with
ont an exception, opposed to a third party Mr..
W. b. Watkins, Jr., president OF tie Alliance
here saws: | am opposed to third party IL
can 30 no good and viii ruin the Democratic
marty. MI y. T.. McHenry, another leading Al
hance man. says It is no time nov to talk OF
third party in the nth.
tnird party or TO any scheme that Will endan-
GER fine Dcm ocratic party in the south. Nj II.
Asher an Alliance man and p,o'p,fou. farmer,
savs. ann oppOsrd TO Il third party nut If n third
marty should spring up. II would unite with the
Democrats In all important elecuOns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
ORANGE.
Farmers Must Work Through the Old
PARTIES.

ORANGE, Va. July fs.-The following farmers
we're interviewed on the ACCESSIBILITY OF forming
third or farmers parity"
W. H. Camper Alliance, Nssons ros once
I'VE cant accomplish anything in ihlrd party.
We must work through the old parties; ne
Demoe,g,ie fsfty comes too near our views 10
antagoni<e it -,
T. 7. Uolson mot Alliance msn'; am dead
opposed TO any third party movement, ne ne,
cessity has not arrived for II; H. Womb be teu
poiicv in nv nrinion for the farmers IN the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
STAFFORD.
General Sentiment Opposed to Third
Party.

STAFFORD COURTHOUSE, July lin response
TO your inquiry, will state that | have had
frequent interviews with intelligent farmers
from all parts Of the county, and the question
of a third party organization has been much
discussed. / have no hesitation in saying that
It is not generally approved at the present time.
The Farmers Alliance held their quarterly
meeting here on the 18th instant whether Tho
not be sscertained There appeared to 10
some considerable interest taken by the
delegates present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

Democratic Principle, Sufficient for the
Farmers.

ALEXANDRIA. July 30.-Nr. Warrington Gilling-
ham said that be thought the sentiment oil DIS
Uhe Noun, Vermont disui twould not i@yor the
Alliance movement. ihe Alliance hioFein q, y
said uc has not made much progress III TINS
part of Falr,ax. c...t1..~
Mr. James h. Reid. Of Potomac City neighbor3;
hood saws tina; lie has always noleNed ilV GU
" were Ru that farmers could want. lie j. Ql-
posed 20 any thir,-party movement IN w IYI 10
believes such Ina The South is dangerous lAi l
in the hands OF the inexperienced. ne is TOT
Cleveland who dit all me could to ZIP me Iar1l-
ers Of ali sac.i.n ms. backed by good. oid-lash33
toned Democratic doctrine, wAich ne chIIleu
out ever wa iu his p over. lie aces not agree
with Mir Cleveland ina his silver coinage idea
however.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
Yrluca William.

BnEyrsymIE. August i.-Jame, r. Baggo.t:
~ third or farmers party will not work. The
farmers will not stick together. The farmers
have what the Democratic pa ty advocate.
Ihsve interviewed several others. and 'Eer
answers we're about TO the same effect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16
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