Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-26
Of The Evening Star.

Correspondents of The Evening Star
RICHMOND, VA, Aug. Is, 1892
Now that the curtains Of mystery and secrecy
behind which the three parties in the state have
been operating have been drawn aside and their
true inwardness revealed, the contest has de-
veloped into an open fight and all along the
line q general cannonade Of speaking is in
progress. Perhaps never before was there such
desperate activity manifested in a campaign as
the present one. Especially ia this
the case between the democrats and
third partyites. Nearly every man in each Of
these parties with any gift ut public speaking
has taken the stump. They are to be seen on
every court green in the state and at every
picnic or kindred gathering where voters can
be reached. Never before have the farmers
been aroused to such q pitch of excitement
Old gray-haired men who for years have never
visited voting precinct and have hitherto
taken little interest in politics now grow ex-
cited ~ they argue with each other as to who
should receive their vote.
THE THIRD PARTY IN THE SOUTH SIDE.
The democrats are receiving alarming reports
as to the strength Of the third party movement
in the South Side, which includes Halifax,
Pittsylvania, Mecklenburg, Charlotte Henry,
Patrick, Prince Edward. Nottoway. Amelia and
several others. Some Of these counties have
been noted in the past for their strong allie
glance to the democratic party. Halifax has
been known as the banner county of democracy
and here seems to be the hotbed of Weaverism.
most remarkable phase of the situation is that
the democrats are the only sufferers BY
the third party strength, since the movement
IL the strongest where heretofore democracy
had full sway. In these counties there have
been many failures of crops and consequently q
n n ha prin izaAf no
ketable products from the fact that they are
| inferior in grade and quality. The opponents
OF democracy are laying these hard times" at
the door OF Cleveland and the democratic
House as we'll as the democratic state admins
tration. and the charges do not fall upon I'M
willing ears. The theories are being accepted
not only by the igno1 ant and illiterate farmer,
but by many who have studied the political
questions and have views of their own, but
| seem to be ripe for revolution.
The force" bill question, which il was thought
would have a magnetic effect in the south, pales
before the inducements In the third party
platform. The free silver demands and the
subtreasury scheme contained therein are TO
them a sweet morsel and they never tire of
reading or discussing them.
THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN
Although the republicans have given out
their intentions and plans TO the public still a
mysterious air pervsdes their movements The
propriety of nominating candidates was left to
the congressional districts, but, with the ex-
ception of one district. there seems to be no eff
fort on the part Of the republican congressional
timber to announce themselves. 1t is obvious
that they are awaiting the action Of the third
partyites. Malone has already given
instructions to the leaders of these districts
not to place O candidate in the field il a
third partyite had been or was to be nomi-
mated. Mahone's enemies saw that his callous-
M tn he al IL
istic of his disposition. He il charged with
skulking in his tent emulating the example of
Piatt, hoping TO have the olive branch extended
him by MI. Harrison. If this is not forthcom-
ing. why, it is believed that the little boss will
then ascertain il any reward is awaiting him
for his services in case Harrison is elected. 1t
is evident that he is trying to convince the
President Of his strength in Virginia Col
Brady, the leader Of the Harrison faction of the
republicans, it seems, has given up the man
agement Of the campaign entirely to Malone
since he was SO completely routed by the Ma
honeites at Minneapolis.
FITzHUGH LEE on THE STUMP
The latest acquisition to the democratic
forces in the field is ex-Gov. Fitzhugh Lee. who
has actively taken the stump in the interest of
his party. At Houston. the county seat of
Halifax county, Monday, he delivered an ad-
dress. but even this favorite son of the Old
Dominion failed to produce the enthusiasm that
he was wont to do. When this popular gov
ernor, who bears the magic name of Lee. fails
to arouse and thrill the hosts Of Virginians in
the interest of any cause he NAV espouse there
must be q mighty wave OF adverse sentiment
sweeping over them. This was the case in
Halifax yesterday and is what has alarmed the
leaders of democracy. Gen. Lee was followed
by Representative Charles I. O'Ferrall,
but his pleadings, too, were in vain. for his
hearers were not in sympathy with his doctrine:
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the st. Louis platform.
An old war horse of democracy, whose faith
in his party lis absolute that he firmly be-
lieves that the success of Virginia depends upon
the control Of the democrats, said to The STAR
correspondent today as he mournfully shook
his head: ''Virginia is doomed On the 7th of
November next expect to see the spotless BAN
ner Of democracy trailed in the dust and the
heart of the old party entombed. 1 have no
hopes Of carrying the state for Cleveland. for
the combination of the republicans and the
third partyites will overwhelm the single-handed
fight of the democrats. For fifty years have
taken deep interest in politics, but for the
first time have given up all hope for demo-
cratic supremacy"
Third PARTY PLANS.
The third party has completed organizations
in every district in the state and nomination
for Congress will be made in each.
Next Friday the third partyites Of this, the
third, will meet in this city and name a candi-
date to oppose Capt Geo. D. Wise. On the LIST
Of September the third party of the fifth dis
trict will meet at Martinsville and also name a
candidate. Nominations have already been
made in the eighth and second, and one is to
be made in the fourth in few days. During
the month candidates will be placed in nomina-
ton in the other districts it is believed.
The democratic contest for the nomination
for Congress in the fifth district Is very close
The present incumbent will not be candidate
for reelection, and the fight is between Mr. C.
A. Swanson Of Chatham and E. W. Saunders OF
Rocky Mount. Messrs. Jas. Lindsay Gordon
and John I. Harris addressed the voters of
Augusta county at Staunton Monday. The
democratic campaign in the sixth district
opened with q whoop last night, when the
democrats Of Roanoke gave Jas. W. Marshall,
the candidate for Congress in the ninth dis
trict, grand reception. Nearly the whole Of
the magic city" turned out and were compen-
stated with ''cyclonic" speech.
THE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN.
The democratic campaign proper will open in
this city on the Sth Of September, when demo-
cratic banner is to be formally unfurled on a
huge stationary pole in the city. The various
democratic clubs in the city will form a line and
parade through the principal streets Of the city.
The other exercises will be as follows: Music,
raising OF flag, salute with cannon, speeches by
Ex-Governor FitZ Lee. Col. Meade Haskins, Mr..
Geo. d. Wise and others.
The event of the campaign this week was the
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