The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-26
NOTHING TO BE FEARED.
sAvANNAHIANs' OPINIONS OF TIE
THIRD PARTY.


Its Effects on the Two Old Parties Dis
cussed-Mr. duBignon Surprised al
the Outcome Of the ST. Louis Con
vention, and Advises Democrats e
Organize Mr.. Charlton Thinks Il
VIII Get Top-Heavy From Presi'
Dental Candidates and Die From
acknowledgements Not Alarmed
Over It.
The action Of the national industrial con-
vention at st. Louis, in deciding TO organize
a new national party, was the principal
topic OF conversation in Savannah yester-
day among those who take an interest In
politics.
The probable effects Of the new upon the
two old parties in the coming presidential
contest was discussed In every phase. The
opinions OF the democrats differed consider
ably. and some Of the republicans who
talked about the situation seemed TO think
that the third party movement has assured
the election Of republican President.
Hon. F. G. duBignon said he had been so
busy that be had not had the time TO follow
closely the proceedings Of the Industrial
gathering. But" said be, 81 must confess
a little surprise at the fiual outcome. 1
thought there would have been enough
conservative spirits in the convention
10 have advised the mating Of a demand
upon the Democratic party for the righting
of the grievances complained OF before
launching new party.
AT FIRST GLANCE.
'At glance" continued Mr.. duBiRnon.
81 must admit that it looks as IL the democ-
racy might suffer more from the new move
ment than the republicans. although the
northwestern states may be lost to the latter
by il. 1t behooves the Democratic party to
at once solidify itself. Although l hardly
believe the farmers will desert their old
party in Georgia, still prompt action ought
10 be taken by the democrats toward organ
iZation in every county OF the state.
II hardly think that when 1t nRTrows
down 10 the final contest the third
party will take away any Of the states
of the solid south from the dem
ocracy; but, nevertheless, it would be a
wise plan for It to be thoroughly organized.
] do not believe in ridiculing the farmers;
rather placate them. They have certain just
grievances, but is within the ranks of the
Democratic rarity that l think the remedy
lies. especially in the SOUTH"
TOO MANY WILL WANT THE HoNoRs.
Alderman Charlton smiled when asked
for an opinion. He doesn't believe either
party need have much fear from the indus
trial movement. as it is called. ~ expect
TO see the nominating convention, when It
meets July 4, break up in a grand split.
There will be too many candidates after the
presidential nomination, aud don't believe
the third partyites will be able to agree as
a unit upon any man. All will want
TO lead and none follow. and the movement
will go to pieces through petty jealousies.
Past history will prove that everything Of
a similar character has gone down that way.
and / anticipate no better results for this"
DOWN ON THE THIRD PARTY.
William Clifton, Esq, said he is an old
time democrat to the backbone, aud Ia op-
posed to everything politically that opposes
democracy. II Think said he, that moth
ing need be feared in Georgia, or
the south, either, from the third
party. The farmers of this section
are naturally democrats, and they are in
telligent enough to realize that the Demo-
cratic lrty is broad and liberal enough to
right any just grievances which they have.
ut is the party Of the poor man, and has
always worked for the interest of the in
dustrial classes Their claims have always
been recognized, and there is no reason to
doubt that If proper demand is made upon
the democracy now it will willingly re-
spond and exert itself to lift any burdens
that are crowding the farmer
and laboring classes. The farmers
OF Georgia will, l feel satisfied, stand by
their first love at the polls. and that love is
democracy"
MUST CONE TOGETHER.
Walter S. Chisholm, ESQ.,, as a young
democrat said; II fear that the Democratic
party is destined to be the heaviest sufferer
from the new movement. The platform OF
the third party Is a great pait for the indus
trial vote, and shows on its face that it was
constructed by the hands of a master polite
ian. 1t has anticipated the democracy with
the free silver plank, and the demo-
cracy would, am afraid, gain
no votes if the Chicago convention
should come out for free silver.
The farmers and industrial classes
from which it was expected votes would be
drawn by such declaration, will no doubt
support their own candidates, and the only
result would be heavy loss to the demo-
Gratis in the Eastern states, which are bit>
terly opposed to free silver. Ii the Demo-
cratic party decleres for free silver in its
platform, the gigantic moneyed interests Of
the gold bugs of the east will be thrown
against it and nothing will be gained from
ptueE QubTbels. never DeIOro In It's history
has the Democratic party been SO disin-
tegrated as now, and unless prompt and
effective measures are taken toward its So
hdification on all questions, the chances of
success next November, no matter what the
candidate is, are anything but fiattering. ~
SUGGESTED CANDIDATES.
None were willing to be quoted as to who
the possible candidates Of the new party
for President and Vice President win he
Some suggested that Tom Watson OF
Georgia might make a good subject for
sacrifice upon the political altar of his
country, and others humorously remarked
that Mrs. Mary E. Lease of Kansas would
be the proper standard bearer. People who
looked at the new party in a serious light
thought that General Master Workman
Powderly OF the Knights Of Labor and Tom
Watson would be the strongest ticket that
could be nominated.