Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-11-18

books. We shall then cease to be mere
opposition party, and can secure the RENE
dial legislation which the people demand
and that opportunity will build up the
Democratic party and make it strong.
think the Democracy would prefer a Wig.
orous and aggressive policy, and to that
end the existing Federal election law should
be repealed. It is yexatious, arbitrary
and unnecessary measure, capable of great
injustice and abuse, and in the hands of
! unprincipled officials may become an in
strument of aggression. [ AIN particularly
gratified with the glorious result in New
York State. The State organization OF
the party. as well as the organizations in
| nine-tenths of the counties, were in the
hands of fr1ends-those who Loyalty sup.
ported my claims at Chicago-and l was
extremely DESTROYS that an excellent show
ing should be made, and l am more than
satisfied
The defeat of Harrison, remarks Speaker
Crisp. removes a dark cloud from our hori-
1o1ls liz uuA VI Liz OlCc Utu lids lldtl d
tendency to paralyze our industries and
domestic commerce. Capital, always timid,
would not seek investment in the South
when there was the prospect of the passage
of a law which would disturb and disrupt
existing conditions here. Cleveland's cleo
tion dlspels this cloud. and we may now
hope for restoration of confidence and a
renewal of bushes prosperity.
Charles Curtis, one Of the new people S
party Congressman from Kansas, is quar-
ter-blood Indian. His great-grandfather,
Louis Gouville, a French refugee, married
a daughter Of Kaw chief in 1925. A daugh-
ter of this couple married Louis Papan, and
daughter of this later union married
Capt. o. f. Curtis of Company F, 18th
Kansas Cavalry, whose son the Congress
man is.
Hon. Henry st. Geo. Tucker visited
Lexington few days ago. Whilst there
the students of Washington and Lee UNI
versity celebrated in an enthusiastic man
ner the great Democratic victory, and
called upon the congressman in a body,
who responded in one of his happiest
speeches.
Chairman Carter of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, sent the following teie-
gram to President Harrison: 1.-The returns
show that we have been defeated by pro-
nounced majority. The defeat can only be
attributed to areaction against the pro-
gressive policies Of the Republican party.
Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson of the same
committee, who was especially assigned to
the management of The canvass in the
Western States, was thus congratulated
by MI. Stevenson: Accept our heartfelt
thanks and congratulations for the splendid
victory.
Following is the telegram sent Chair
man Harrity of the National Democratic
Committee by Vice-President elect, Stew
enson: II congratulate you and thank you
for the splendid victory you did SO much to
achieve.'
1t Is stated that Kolb, who was the can
didate of the third party of Alabama for
Governor, will contest the seat of Governor
Jones. On the day preceding the inaugu-
ration of Governor Jones, Kolb will quail
fly and demand the Office.
Lewelling, democrat, was elected Cover
nor of Kansas. The republicans seem to
have the legislature by one or two MAORI
ty on joint ballot. The electoral vote is
Weaver S. jeremiah Simpson was re,elec-
ted to Congress.
Mr.. Cleveland's plurality in Illinois, ac-
cording to semi-oflicial returns. with two
counties missing. is 27.O71. John P. Alt
geld, democrat, for Governor, according to
the same authority, has a plurality Of
p ,294.
Edward B. True, democratic candidate
for Congress from Idaho, will contest the
seat of Willis Sweet, the successful repub-
lican, alleging that he was fraudulently
elected.
Official and semi official returns from all
of the 81 counties of Pennsylvania show
plurality for Harrison Of 50, 424, decrease
as compared with 1888 Of 2O,034.
The indications are that the democrats
will have majority of one in the legisla-
ture of Montana, which will elect a success
sor to Senator Sanders, republican.
Hon. John Randolph Tucker is strongly
urged for the position of Attorney General
in the new cabinet of Mr.. Cleveland.
The latest returns from Colorado show
a tie in the legislature. which will elect
successor to Senator WOlcOtt.
Mr. Cleveland's plurality IN Indiana is
$500,