Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-06
POLITICAL STRAWS.
POINTS WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANT IN
The FOURTH DISTRICT.
inactivity and Indifference Among tho Re.
pnbiicans-GaIses and Brady at Log
cerheaas with the Boss.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
PETgRsBuRo, Va, November g. Political
feeling is growing TO an intense degree
here. In view of the near approach of tho
day which is TO decide the destinies Of the
country for the next four years, If not for
the pext generation. The Democrats are
very hopeful, and all signs point to full
party vote. The Fourth District has pro-
badly never before been so thoroughly
organized and cauvassed az IL has been in
this campaign, and the Republicans were
never before 80 apparently apathetic, or
the negroes, who constitute the body of
the voters of that party, so Indifferent.
INDICATIONS.
There are many indications which 90 to
show inaction an indifference IN the Re-
publican ranks. General Malone has
shown no heart in the canvass, and Re-
pubhcans openly express the belief that he
is not friendly to President Harrison.
There has been a woful lack in the distri-
button of Republican campaign literature
In comparison with that of former years.
and the lack of organization is conspicu-
Gus. The General has not made public
speech during the campaign. He has. to
be sure. recommended the support of the
Third-party candidates for Congress by
the Republicans in the several districts,
but this is about all, so far as is known. and
this. il is believed, is done more for the
purpose OF future results than present.
GAINES TAKES A HAND.
Another significant feature is a circular
inst issued by ex-Congressman William +.
Gaines, of Nottoway county, an active and
influential Republican of many years
standing. taking issue with General Ma
homes tactics. and advising the Republi-
cans of the district to scratch the name of
Colonel Goode, the ThIrd-party candidate
for Congress. and TO vote for Epes. This
means a great deal in behalf of Mr.. Epes,
the Democratic candidate. Some four
and sent out to-day.
ANOTHER STRAW.
Still another and very significant straw
is a letter published to-day from John Nj.
Langston. Langston is the idol of the
negroes, and to him they have looked for
advice in political matters. and particu
larry so In this campaign since the enforced
withdrawal of Mr.. s. Y. Gillian. the late
Republican candidate for congress, forced
for the benefit of the Third party caudi-
date. MIR. Gillian was nominated by
langston, III the Burkevllle convention,
after his own declination. Langston in
us itlbcI. Nunc klNiuE hOpo VI tlc
electoral vote of Virginia being cast for
Harrison and Reid. advises the Repubh-
cans to vote for that ticket. but says not a
word abo1t congressional candidates. He
is, in fact, opposed to Goode.
VALIANT BRADY.
And there are still other significant
straws which plainly show how the wind is
blowing. Colonel Brady says be will not
vote tor Goode under any circumstances.
Scores of self-respecting white Republic
cans say the same thing and advise their
friends to the same effect. Prominent col
ored Republicans have issued circular
within the last day or two practically adj
yising non-recognition of the Third-party
candidate, and many of the race will work
against him on election-day. This diyi-
sion IN the Republican ranks cannot fail to
have serious effect upon the national as
well as congressional tickets.