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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
cLEyELAND AND Thrift REFoRM.
Prominent Democrats of Pittsylvania County
on the Most Important Issue.

DASvILLF. Va, April 1s-lSpecial. Mr..
w w. Clarkson. a prominent farmer and an
active Alliance man. who lives near this city,
says: Tariff reform should be. and think
will be the question in 1892. / am aware that
n majority of the farmers are little wild on
the subject Of free silver at present. but they
will come 10 their senses before 1892 and
think they will learn by that time that free
silver is not such a desirable thing, and that
Cleveland and tariff reform will be the plat
form on which Democracy will win
Dr. Ed. Williams, one of the wheel horses Of
Pittsylvania Democracy. and very intelli-
gent farmer says: Tariff reform IL very i'm
portant question. but we farmers are generally
of the opinion that free silver is more impor-
tant and should be the issue in 1892. | am. or
have been n strong Cleveland man, but i am
sure his position on the silver question has
injured him greatly among the farmers
Mr.. J. s. Cobbs. "A leading Alliance man
and a very successful farmer. living on the
Pittsylyania and Halifax line. said: Free
silver is the question, above all other Ques-
tons. Tariff reform is desirable. but Wa
must have free silver first. That is my
opinion. and. so far as my information goes.
il is the opinion of large majority of the
farmers. | have talked with great many
farmers. and most of them. while asserting
their high regard for Cleveland, declare they
will not support him under any circum-
question"
Squire William Il. Wilson. prosperous
farmer and an enthusiastic Alliance man, said:
well. what's the reason, WITH good Demo-
crat in the presidential chair and Demo
cratic Congress. we can't have both tariff re-
form and tree silver coinage? Both are very
important questions, and both ought 10 be
settled in W but of the two. 1t seems TO me
free silver is the more important TO the Viz
glnia farmer"
Charles NJ Waddill: More money in circu-
lation. whether IL comes by free coinage or
otherwise, is what we want. No issue can be
more important than that"
Captain A. j. Clark: We started out for
tariff reform. think we had better fight 70
out on that line in 1892"
VI. b. Coles: Cleveland as the candidate
and tariff reform as the platform will WI.
That makes tariff reform important. don't it,
J. A. Stone: Surprising We can get what
we call for, should say free silver coinage Is
what we want first"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19

Five Replies-Four for Reform and One FREQ
Coinage.


HoLLADAY, SporsYLvANIA COUNTY. April
(Which do you regard as the most import
ant issue for 1s92-tarif reform or free
silver
A. n. Harris: II favor free silver coinage
but regard tariff reform as the issue for 1892. "
Thomas Woody: Tariff reform! First, last
and all the time
$. ID. Todd. Tariff reform is the most i'm
pOrtant in my opinion"
DR.. James b. Boxley: II think free silver
will be the issue
Henry VI. Holiday: Tariff reform will be
the issue. and on it the battle will be fought
and won by the Democratic party" All the
above except II. NJ. Holiday are members Of
the Alliance.
STAFFORD AND CAROLINE AND KING GEORGE.
During the last week The TINES cores
pendent has talked with many Of the leading
farmers Of the adjoining counties and asked
their opinion as TO which would be the lead
ing issue for ls92-tarih reform or free silver
coinage. The following was the result:
Mr.. VI. Il. Rowe. member House of Dele
gates from SpOtsylvanla county. expressed
himself in favor OF free coinage.
f. A. Harris sheriff Spotsylyania county.
wants free silver. but thinks tariff reform
more important.
Mr. c. IL. Pearson, president Farmers Ali
ance Of Caroline county, thinks the people are
tired Of tariff talk and want free coinage.
That he regards as the burning issue of the
day"
Captain william Merrill. an extensive
farmer and timber cutter. of King George
county: Il am for tariff reform, so as to
give the poor man a chance. Would not OBJ
ject 10 free coinage if it will give the poor
people more money and put more money IN
circulation
John f. Alsop. Of Spotsylvania county;
"Free coinage and tariff reform are twin
brothers, Am for either or both"
s. c. Peyton. Stafford county: Tariff re-
form is what want, but rs a solid Democrat
will stand 10 the rack hay or no hay and
support the principles of the party"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
WYTHE COUNTY.
Two of the Most Prominent Farmers of the
County for Tariff Reform.

Two of the Most Prominent Farmers of the
County for Tariff Reform.
BOWLING GREEN. Va, April ll.-Mr. X. c.
Kent, one of the best types Of an intelligent,
cultured farmer in this section, writes as
follows: "In reply 10 the request Of THE RIcH-
MoSD TINES. preferred through you. asking
nv opinion as a farmer which Is tho most i'm
portant issue for 1892, Free coinage OF silver
or tariff reform
In reply to the latter have long been Of
the opinion that the troubles of the country,
and especially those of the class OF her citl-
Zens 10 which | belong. can be traced directly
10 our tariff laws. The leyying Of duties IN
any other mode than al yaiorem must neces-
sarily result in class legislation. The apprO-
pnation by the few OF the levy made from the
contributions OF the many disguise II under
however specious arguments. is not tins the
necessary consequence. What right has any
Government to foster the business Of one
man at the expense of others.
II said thought all our woes could be traced
rectly this cause. What has caused the
unequal distribution Of wealth IN the United
States, but the tariff! What has aggregated
that wealth in the hands Of comparative
few. but the tariff What has created trusts
but the tariff! and what renders them capable
OF multiplying as infinitely as they are doing
and of perpetuating themselves but the same
cause! Contrast the peIlOu, VIZ: from lc4S 10
1861. During that time We had on an average
tariff of II per cent. The country was never
more prosperous. our manufactures were pro-
fitable, our agriculture was prosperous, our
mercantile marine was the largest in the
world. our commerce extended 10 every port,
all classes shared in general prosperity. We
want more extended markets, We want to go
10 the whole world and exchange the produc-
tons which soil and climate has enabled Us 10
produce cheapest for our wants produced by
other soils and other chimes, where produc-
ton is cheaper than at home.
Whilst regard this-tarif reform-as the
prominent issue. by no means am willing 10
ignore free coinage as one OF the issues in
1892. unless sooner settled by Congress.
believe both are making to the success of the
party and to the full prosperity of the country,
and / do not think that tho masses will be
satisfied with less In the campaign we will
have TO align ourselves with the rest Upon
these issues they are our natural allies. BY
this alliance the party will gain more from
tho West than il can lose in the East. Upon
this measure the party can never hope to be
in accord with the East so long as the money
centre remains there. BY the first coinage
regulations Of the United States the standard
unit Of value was the American silver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
Sentiment divide,
DIR. THOMAS NELSON PAGE.
The Man of All Others to Write History OF
the Southern People.
For The Times

lfOr Inc llInesI
Reading with pleasure and appreciation the
address of Dr. Thomas Nelson Page at LOUIS
Vile. before the University Alumni Societ
it has occurred 10 me that there is one naii.
in the South that especially fills the requi4"-
ments so beautifully and forcibly set out y
him for The Historian Of the South" and
that is the name of the distinguished speaker
himself
Linked by lineage and name to Virginia's
colonial times and to her revolutionary strug-
gle. born in the purple of her unique civiliza-
ton and nurtured amid borrowings that have
impressed her institutions, and the mind, the
manner and the manhood Of her men, the
virtue. the dignity and the loneliness of her
women upon him, he seems pointed out so
plainly as the annallst of the South, that II
was only left for his fertile genius. facile pen,
deep research and wonderful pathos, Illus
trated in his speech and writings. TO make as
surance doubly sure that what his heart de-
sired and his head approved in the land he
loved his love Of truth his skilltul pen and
ornate style would crystalline into history that
would be known and read of all men. Twas
his own hand that troubled the waters It re-
mains for him 10 put the afflicted South into
its waves and draw her thence. cured OF the
leprosy a mistaken world would fasten upon
her CHARLES GRATTAS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
sOUTHiJIPTON COUNTY.
Free Silver Coinage the Preference Of the
Farmers.

CoURTLASD. Va. April H.-Your CORE
spondent recently interviewed a numbvr Of
prominent farmer. Democrats as 10 the rela-
tive importance Of the two issues Of 1892
tariff reform or free silver coinage" Below
are some of the responses:
Mr. Samuel Is. Prctland: II am for tariff re-
form
Mr. William F. Griffin prominent Alliance
Democrat. I'VE want more money. II the
Silver bill can be passed the farmers produce
will command a better price. and conse-
quently the farmers will be better off,
Mr. X. A. Brstow: II am for tariff reform
N preference TO free silver
Representative J. benson Pretlow; Il
am for free silver We can't lower the tariff
with the present expenses Of the government"
Although the interviews here given fail TO
indicate preference, the Farmers Alliance
as a body favor free coinage. with now and
then dssenter, as Of course. and the Al
lance represents more than a majority Of the
farmers Of the county. think.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
HALIFAX COUNT.
Prominent Farmer-Democrat Thinks
Tariff Reform n Great Issue.


Tariff Reform Great Issue.
hrco. Va. April l0.--Replyine to the ques-
ton Which is the more important issue for
1892. Tariff Reform. or Free Silver Coinage?"
| answer that the educational campaign
lnaugurated by Grover Cleveland that retired
him for time. but swept like a cyclone the
Republican party from power and place last
fall, Will surely make tariff reform an issue,
and TO oil appearance dominating one in
1892
Arguments by both Of the great political
parties have been right clearly drawn on the
tariff question. and il will surely remain the
paramount question for settlement during the
next presidential campaign.
TARIFF REFORM THE FAvoRITE.
Houston. Va. April Sin compli lance
with your request Of April, 1891. have inter-
viewed four representative Democratic farm
ers of Halifax, J. A. Hawkins F. NJ. Sibley,
r. T. Edwards, and T. A. s. Boyd and each
in answer TO the question returned the con-
else answer. tariff reform.
The financial question is broad one, and
in one shape or another will always be an is
sue in the politics of this country Free
silver coinage is only one phase Of the fnan-
cal problem an important one-but on which
there has vet been no decisive lines drawn
between the Democratic and Republican
parties, and therefore neither is likely 10 make
unlimited silver coinage an issue IN the next
campaign. There are indications. however,
that third party movement is being organ
lied with free silver coinage plank IN its
platform. as one Of its reform measures. with
the intent 10 win or give it the balance Of
power 10 enable il 10 dictate some measures
Of reform demanded by the third party.
Therefore, either directly or indirectly, silver
coinage is most likely 10 be an issue in the
canvass of 1892.
1t is clearly TO the interest of the Demo-
cratic party, the people and Government, to
make tariff reform the dominating issue in
1899. because it is one on which that party can
surely win success; and it is equally rs clear
that it will be impolitic to make unlimited
silver coinage an issue--a question on which
there is 10 incOnsiderabe difference Of opin-
ion.
The tariff reform wagon is big enough,
broad enough and strong enough to hold all
the good and true Democrats, and the team
will be able TO pull through, unless the wagon
is needlessly overloaded.
II +, RAGIASD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19

md II is all important 10 them that the vol
nne of the currency shall be increased. The
tariff question is such an old one, and there
ARE 50 many differences Of opinion about 1t,
land the final solution so far in the future.
that | believe that the free coinage of silver is
the best issue in 1892 for the Democratic
party. and believe that this is the sentiment
OF my neghbors."
Hon. Sydney T. Ellis, member of the
House of Delegates from Nansemond county,
and one OF the most prominent and prosper
Gus farmers of this section, in reply 70 your
question says
pa, The greatest need of the farmers at this
time is the need of more money: know OF
no better way to supply that need than by the
coinage of silver, and think that free silver
coinage will be more important issue IN
1892 than tariff reform"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
AMELIA COUNTY.
SIX for Tariff Reform and One for Free
Coinage.

AMELIA, c. H., April 11.-Your correspond
ent interviewed considerable number OF
leading Democrats and farmers Of Amelia on
the two prominent issues Of the day, tam
reform and the free coinage of silver, ana
which Is the more important.
. Nr X Coleman SAYS the tarlh question IL
by all means of greater Importance than inc
free coinage of silver. ,
r.. q. S0uthall and p. F. Southall say the
tariff question Overshad0ws the question OF the
free coinage Of silver.
General George J. Hundley Is Of the opin-
ION that the tariff question viii be the absorb
iug question for ~, and that free coinage Of
silver will not be question of 50 great I'M
portance in that canvass.
T. H. Coleman believes tariff reform the
question of the canvass for 49,
H. NJ Thomas is of the opinion that the
tariff reform is by large odds Of more vital
importance to the canvass Of - than the free
coinage of silver
John j. Allen thinks the tariff question Of a
great deal more importance for the canvass Of
1892 than the free coinage of silver.
W. T. Jackson thinks the question Of free
coinage Of silver great deal more important
than the question of tariff reform. and be
heves the country viii be q great deal more
prosperous with more money.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
PITTSIITfNIf.
Three Replies, All Preferrlng Free Coin
age.

RNGGoLD. April Sin reference to ascer-
tanning the sentiments Of some Of our repre-
sentative Democrats as to the bearing Of the
tariff reform and silver coinage issues upon
the Presidential contest of 1892, some Of the
Democrats of Pittsylyania county were inter
viewed and their opinions gotten.
Mr.. W. Il. Wilson. a farmer and prominent
member of the Alliance, when approached on
the subject. said: Free silver coinage will be
the ruling issue in the contest of 1891"
Mr. w. II. Powers said In my opinion the
free coinage Of silver will be the all important
question OF ls92-we need more money. re-
gard tariff reform ~ very important issue,
but think the silver question will be more to
the interest of the agricultural people"
DR.. L. I. Hutcherson, chairman Of this dis
trict II am in favor Of the free coinage OF sill
yer and regard the silver issue rs the more i'm
portant one of 1922
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
BRUNSWICK COUNTY.
Five Farmers Of High Standing Favor Tariff
Reform.

Reform.
LAURENcEvILLE, April l0.-In pursuance Of
your request | have addressed TO certain Of
our most representative men the following
questions. Which. in your opinion is the
most important issue for 1892. Tariff Reform
or Silver Coinage:
The gentlemen selected have agriculture as
their chief. and. most instances their eXclu-
sive interest and arc men of conduct,
character and accredited influence IN the
county and keep up an active interest IN and
knowledge Of the important issues OF the
time.
j. Rosenscroft Jones. Esq. says: "They
are both questions of paramount importance,
and under more favorable condition. WOUld
say. as closely allied rs the Siamese twins in
their bearing upon the welfare OF the farmer.
But what would be the value of a larger vol
ume Of currency. II 10 is, as 1t would be.
quickly absorbed by the operations Of the
Mckinley law the milestone around the
neck Of the agriculture of the country ! re-
gard tariff reform as the Aarons rod which
ought % swallow up all issues in the coming
contest"
Edward Dromg0ole. Esq: II do not believe
chat Mr Cleyelands letter will injure him.
il the true language Of some one, he has
given an issue % the party and party %
khe issue have an abiding confidence that
the education Of the coming year will teach
the people that the one great question beIoIc
them is tariff reform
r. b. Walthall: The tariff is the question
upon which proper legislation can most mate
rally advance the prosperity OF the country.
The mere imprint Of the Government, with no
promise Of proper redemption, will never give
silver a value II does not intrnsically possess.
Our country ought not to.encircle itsels with a
Chinese wall by giving value 20 a substance
which other countries do not recognize. Let
us have all The dollars We can get honestly
but dollars worth an hundred cents
H. b. Turubull: Tariff reform Is the one
overwhelming Issue OF the coming election.
Should We have free coinage with all proper
foreign recognition. It would only furnish
more money under the Mckinley bill taken
from the pockets of the poor further 10 en-
rich the millionaire manufacturer and mo-
nopolist. and to be wasted IN Illegal Subsidies
and squandered IN improper pensions
Thomas IS Price 1T j. 10 be regretted that
tho leading peoples OF Europe VIII not JOIN
the United States IN restoring silver 20 the
worlds currency. cannot agree, nor ID /
believe. that the evils predicted would follow
upon free coinage even without their Goa
l.ton Our country Is large, with cOmmen-
surate powers of absorption. Stul. at this
conjunction in our affairs, free conagcls sub
eld14ry 10 tariff reform
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silver coinage. but think tariff reform of more
Importance II we have free silver coinage
want silver dollar TO be worth as much as
gold dollar
Mr.. f. NJ. Northrup: Free silver. because
tariff will have TO be kept as it is for time.
owing to the fearful extravaganza of the last
Congress"
Mr.. X. C. Wexford: Free silver, be-
cause the Western States seem more urgent
about it than any other issue"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.

Two Replies-One for Rcform and One for
Coinage.
Your correspondent interviewed a promi-
nent citizen, who said: Tariff reform. | think,
is the most important issue for 1892. If
rightly adjusted will prove beneficial TO the
greatest number of our people. am not OPP
posed 10 free silver coinage provided we can
have it without diminishing the purchasing
value Of The dollar or mpairing our credit,
which I think it would do To have q
deprecated currency would be ruinous."
Sir X. II. Amos said. II do not hesitate TO
say that think free silver coinage the more
important Issue for 1892"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
Three Replies-Two for Reform and One Il
Silver.

BRESTsyILLE, Va, April 9.-J. C. Colvin
in my opinion tariff reform is the more i'm
portant issue for 1892, though | think we
need more currency. Think. however, that
q better method than the free coinage of silver
could be adopted"
bJames II. Reid: Tariff reform. am OPP
posed to the free coinage OF silver, though it
may be an issue"
John G.. Taylor: II think that tariff reform
and free silver coinage will both be issues,
but that the free coinage of silver will be the
greater is.ue.n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
ISLE or WIGHT.
Both Wanted, but the Decided Preference Ia
Tariff Reform.

WINDSOR STATION, Va. April 10.-At your
request have taken occasion TO interview a
number Of leading Democratic farmers in this
section and find that without en- exception
more money is desired Some strongly adyo-
cate the free coinage Of silver taken from our
own mines. others favor a less limited coinage
but all agree that tariff reform is Of much
more Importance 10 US and the country gener-
ally Our people are beginning TO understand
the unequal and iniquitous taxation Of our
present tariff laws and are clamoring for
reform. The first demand Of our farming ele-
ment in national legislation is tariff reform,
and next is an abundant coinage Of silver.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
FfT'OUIER
Wants Both TariT Reform and Free Coinage
of silver.

of silver.
BETHEL ACADEMY Va, April lin accord
ance with your request, your correspondent
has called upon some Of the leading Demo
cratic farmers in this section and received the
following answers in response 10 your ques-
ton
Mr.. b. +. Smith. secretary Of the Alliance,
SAYS: II am IN favor Of the free coinage of sill
yer. am for tariff reform also, however, and
if we cannot get that, | am right In for free
trade and let the Federal Government lay a
direct tax. rs is done by the State and county.
and then the people will see and known exact
IN where the money comes from
Major Thornwell Lanier. professor OF his
tory in Bethel Academy. Va. says: Il am in
for both
4. d. Smith. president Of the Alliance. says:
81 am in for both. and if the leading members
Of the Democratic party are not IN favor OF
free coinage. letthem co.
/ think most OF the farmers accord with the
statements of the above gentlemen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
GRAYSON COUNTY.
Democratic Farmers Understand Reform
Better Than Free Coinage.

INDEPENDENCE, Va, April 1O.-Your cor
respondent interviewed several of our leading
farmer Democrats as TO which they thought
the most important issue for lS92-"tarif re-
form or free silver coinage" They We're
unanimous ia the opinion that tariff reform
should be the overshadowing issue in 1892.
Captain x. c. Bourne said we certainly
need a greater volume of currency. hut that
he was doubtful if free coinage was what we
needed That we understand the tariff and
are familiar with its iniquitous effect. That
il should be the all-important issue for 1892
Mr.. X. L. Dickinson said "Of tariff reform
or free silver coinage, tariff reform Is de-
cidedly the most important"
Mr.. =. b. Reeves. J. j. Thomas and yari-
GUS others expressed like opinions. In fact.
your correspondent failed TO find any who
were not in accord with above views.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19

Two Replies and Both In Favor of Tariff
Reform.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, April 15-Mr. Alexander
J. Wedderhurn, secretary District Grange,
North Virginia and member Of the Executive
Committee 81 the State Grange. Between
tie two. tariff reform every time. The great
need seems 10 be more circulation per capita,
hut hardly believe free coinage VIII increase
the circulation per capita twenty-five cents a
gear"
lorho0d and formerly cashier of the German
Bank. this city. answered as follows.
The issue with myself and other farmers Of
NV section just now and probably will be
also IN ~ is AN effort 10 keep out of the poor
house. hence tariff reform and legislation IN
the interest Of the agiicuiturst Will with us
DE the issue Although not Cleveland man.
] am in full accord with him on the silver
question.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-19
Free Coinage Preferred Above Anything
Else.

GAINESVILLE. VA. April Our farmers,
with few exceptions. belong 10 and swear by
the Farmers Alliance. Have talked with a
number since receiving your note, and, with
out an exception. they demand more money.
Free coinage of silver and tariff reform are
two of the main issues with our farmers. |
give you two or three samples Of the replies
received:
w. NJ Russell: Free coinage of silver and
tariff reform in the order named.
p IA. Cox. Free coinage. tariff reform and
every plank in the Alliance platform.
J. H Canoe: Am in favor Of tariff reform.
but the farmers need and must have more
money. aud see no way to increase the circu-
lation better than free coinage Of silver, as
well as gold.