The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-11
S0UTHERNERS BEWARE!
RErUHIicANs USING rHlRDPARr~
To Got Electoral votos in Virginia and
"'her states in the south-Mr. Ueve-
land WIN Not Discriminate.

lahu WIZ Not Discriminate
WAsHINorov, d. c., August iO.-lspeoiall
Secretary MoComss. of the national Repub-
can committee. IS much given 70 the prac-
nee Of claiming everything in sight in poll
tcs, but his interview just published. in
which be asserts that the Republicans hope
70 carry Virginia, deserves special attention
from the Democrats of that State. M.
McComas was made secretary of national
committee especially 10 look after Republ-
can chances in the South. Had the
Republican managers not believed that
their party had o prospect of getting some
electoral votes 10 the South MeComas
would never have been hOnored with the
secretarysbip lie can be Of DO use what
ever ln the North. but as a congressman
from Maryland for wears he became familiar
WITH southern politics. During his entire
period of service McCOmas was the recOp
nized leader OF the Southern Republican
contingent IN the House. Ina the campaign
for the tlfty-hrst Congress he had
charge OF the Southern end Of the
canvass. Again when tho fight for the
present Congress Was made McCcmas was
gwen direction of the southern part OF the
oWu district, being finally defeated. that he
o.d uot devote much time 10 the general
contest. However, when the Republican
mana gers ~ conference with President Har-
rsou came to select officers Of the national
committee it was decided to make
McOomas secretary on the ground
that he was well informed with
regard 90 Southern politics and would be
acle 90 advise the committee where %
strike IN the South. IL is known that the
natllna Republican committee was or
gau-IeQ az the dlctation OF President HRrr-
son. and therefore McC0mas' selection 20
direct efforts for the CAPTURE of Southern
electoral votes was tho Presidents choice
Hence It IS plain that M McComas
is not indulCing IN empty Boosting
when be speaks of strong hopes
of carrying Virginia The Republican
managers vii. have an abundance of money.
That at least Is 90 be presumed from the
fact thae the first furniture purchased by
the national committee consisted of two
enormous tre-p PROOF safes. But 10 is not left
to a matter of inference. The Republicans
can again fry the fat out Of the protected
interests. They are already appealing 60
them 10 contribute literally as measure Of
representation and stating IN their beg
ging circulars that the election of Grover
Cleveland and Democratic Congress means
the speedy repeal OF the Mckinley tariff
law.
USING THK THIRD PARTY.
10 is through the Third party that the
Republicans hope % carry Virginia and
other Southern States They will use
money without stint TO widen the breach
80 the Southern Democracy. 1t is an es-
tabiished fact that the Republicans contri-
Duted money 20 aid Butler and Weaver when
they ran respectively as Greenback cGndl-
datss for President In States where 10 was
believed an active Greenback canvass would
tend 80 weaken the Democracy. That has
been proven. Where will the existing Third
party obtain q su -dcient campaign fund %
carry out the extensive canvass its mana
gers have outlined They have no resource
except such voluntary contributions as IN
d.viduals may make. The Democrats have
8n organization that have existed for years
and lu this canvass their system OF clubs
s better and more widely organized than
ever before. IL is through this organized
machinery that the Democrats most chiefly
rely for the collection OF contributions from
members OK the party all through the land.
The Third party has no machinery. There is
evidence az hand going to show conclusively
that the Republicans are preparing TO ald
the Third party movement throughout the
South. Not that they expect to buy up the
individuals. That is not necessary. They
count upon dealing with the leaders. he
UOrts of j Ihrd party meetings and orRanlZa-
tilus in Virginia and North Carolina give the
names of men hitherto strong Republicans
who have entered into the new movement
with zeal Democrats who have permitted
feeling Of discomfort or lmpatience 10
weaken their party ties should keep Ylei-
leut eve upon these prominent Repuoh-
cans who are shouting for the i bird party.
Secretary McC0mss is naturally a very
enthusiastic Republican. He Is given 10
r0seate views of the future Of bis party but
when be talks 80 hopefully OF carrying VIZ
GINA for Harrison he feels that there is
some basis for his hope.
DIR. CLEVELAND WILL FoRoIyE.
It can be accepted as an absolute fact that
90 far as Mr.. Cleveland Is concerned, should
he he elected there will be no discrimination
against Democrats who from honest conWc-
t.ous opposed his nomination. Your cor
respondent had a talk with a very promi-
uout Democrat who recently enJoYed the
privilege OF % confidential chat with AIR,
Cleveland. This Democrat honestly doubted
the policy Of nominating Mr. Cleveland, ana
bis attitude ia the auti-nOmlnanng cOnYen-
Uon became a topic Of the conversation.
Mr Cleveland said be recognized the right
o.. every Democrat TO bis opinion upon the
choice of candidates, and that no man was
less a Democrat ip his estimation for having
opposed bis nomination. lie e4pFtssou
himself as graufed st the reauy
ac .uiescence with which Democrats
WHO were his opponents eccepteu INC
verdict OF the convention, and added lhAJ
the degree with which party QlBeiehces
bad been harmOnized was remaI hsoio, IN
the same conversation Mr. C4eveisld uls-
c0uutenauced the course OF certain DenV-
Gratis in New ork and other places. notaOly
ia Baltimore. who are seeking 70 cOnunee'ot-
carnations effected prior 20 the nomination
lu lis interest in opposition % the regular
party machinery. lie intmated tna' pgI-
sous who continue party discOrd ID tno
zane of special loyalty to Cleveland arc
not winning his good Will.
wAsHiNGToN NOTES.
The following postal changes have been
ordered in North Carolina. Commencing on /
tho 18th instant. the daily exchange OF inner /
sacks between Washington, ID. /
g. and Greensboro y. O.. will be super /
seled by daily exchange Of through reg |
istered pouckes leaving Washington AZ llzO |
y. NJ. and Greensboro at lO'6O q. NJ VIA /
the Washington and Charlotte railway post
Office
The postofice at Walnut Hill Ashe
county. has been discontinued. MAI goes
20 Silas Creek
The steamboat service between Edent0n
aud GAINESVILLE from the I'D instant Will DO
curtsiled to end at Plymouth, omltIlng /
GAINESVILLE.
Ar THE HOMEsTEAD MILLS.