The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-10-26
Back Of the Force Bill.

In another column, says the Atlanta
Constitution, will be found g. notable edI-
torial from the Washington National
Democrat, in which the true inwardness
of the Republican force bill scheme is
clearly and Enthusiastically revealed.
Editor Smith, Of the Philadelphia
Press, one Of Mr.. Harrison's closest
friends, and his late minister to Russia,
is quoted as endorsing the force bill be-
cause he hopes to see it demoralixe South
ern industry to such an extent as to rid
Northern interests OF dangerous compe-
tition. In feet, Editor Smith very frankly
saws that If the Democrats had never re-
gained control Of the South, Northern
capital would not have embarked in the
development of Southern coal and iron.
The competition Of this region is now 30
severely felt In Pennsylvania that the
editor Of tho Press boldly says: THE
surest and speediest way to put a stop to
this competition.from men who are our
political enemies, as well as our COM
meroial RIVALS, Is to carry through and
enforce measures like the Lodge election
law"
This is cold-blooded and bad enough,
but this unsorupulous partisan goes on
to say: "And II We can once more get
them into the condition they were in be-
fore 1870 we won't hear any more about
cheap iron and cheap cotton goods from
the South. They will have other things
to think about"
It is evident that Editor Smith learned
a thing or two during his sojourn in Rus-
sia. He picked up some Of the tyranni-
cal methods of that country, and now
coolly proposes to put the South under
the bayonet, smlte her industries and
throw her into q condition Of anarchy
simply as matter of business.
Patriotic and thoughtful Americans
will Indignantly resent such reckless and
destructive partisanry, but the signs OF
the times indicate systematic effort on
the part Of certain Northern monopolists
to carry out this programme. Not many
DAYS ago one of our Washington specials
foreshadowed the whole business, and re.
cent developments confirm the state
ments then made. The mission Of the
Hon. Chris Magee to Alabama Is directly
in point. Mr.. Magee Is from Pittsburg
and is doubtless the confidential repre-
sentative of the great iron kings OF his
State. His hackers have special grudge
against Alabama because they feel her
competition very injuriously. Taking
advantage of the unhappy political di-
vision OF the Aabamians, these monopo-
lists have sent their special agent down
there to widen the breach between the
whites, and to capture the States elec-
toral vote, if ifpossible, for Harrison.
No doubt the cotton manufacturers Of
New England are leagued with the iron
men Of Pennsylvania, and are sending
agents with plenty OF Doodle to the
doubtful States to work for the force bill!
ticket. These men are not thinking OF
,oJ;t;o,1 y,r;pn;plas and thew care nothing
for the republican party in itself. They
are determined to build up their business
interests by striking deadly blow at
their southern competitors, and In order
to do this they are willing to Russianize
and ruin the fairest quarter Of the union
after generation OF loyalty, peace and
prosperity. They treat the matter very
lightly, and hold themselves justified in
thus depressing section whose semi
civilization" is their frequent theme in
their leading organs.
The article from The National Demo-
crat should be closely read, It makes
the conclusion inevitable that there is q
gigantic business conspiracy against
Southern interests, and according to Pres
ident Harrison's trusted friend and ad-
visor, the force bill is to be worked for
all it is worth. In the face Of this iniqui-
tous sectional crusade it is safe to say
that very few southern white men in any
State will be prevailed upon to vote for
their own undoipg, commercially and
industrially, as well as politically. The
third party is disbanding. Our people
are nos going to run the risk Of serfdom
under the oppressive rule OF the cotton
lords of Massachusetts and the iron ma
bobs of Pennsylvania!