The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-05

TIKI statement which comes from Minnesp-
oils that there are few negroes in the Repub-
lcan Convention as compared with former
conventions, must be a source of considerable
disappointment to the Alger contingent. Gen
eral Aiger IL will DO remembered, rests his
claims for the nomination entirely on the size
OF his bar'l 1t was generally reported month
ago that his agents in the South had been
seeking to tamper with the negro delegates
Ono element Of uncertainty In previous con-
ventiOns has ALWAYS been the venslity of these
delegates. Now they are so few that their
votes one way or another will make little I'M
preston. Ayers money therefore can help
him but little, 80 far as they are concerned.
The attitude of Langston towards Blaine
would seem to indicate that some of the negro
delegates will 60 for the latter. which, how
ever. would not be inimical to Alger if the
proposition to nominate Alger for yice-presl-
dent on the Blaine ticket is carried into effect.
The enormous overflow in the Mississippi
valley shows that the defences against the
entertainments of that stream at high water
are still most defective in spite OF the great
outlay of money which has been made to
protect the lowlands by system of leyees.
Each overflow. however instead of being
allowed to be cause for Encouragement
should only move Congress TO increase tho
appropriations and adopt still more energetic
methods to keep the Father of Waters in his
banks. The interests dependent upon this
are too great to be exposed TO this annually
occurring loss. The damage inflicted by one
of these foods would in itself 90 far to raise
permanent barrier against its repetition.
THE TINES plan of juvenile popular sub
scription to the Ice Mission should meet with
ready response. Any project having for its
object the relief of distress will no doubt OBJ
tain the attention and support of the chart
tably inclined where so much can be accom-
plshed with so little. The destitute of city
like this can wage only M unequal contest
against the assaults of sickness. as many
things initiate against their chances of re-
covery. and none more SO than the lack of ice
The boys and girls are here given an oppor-
tunity to accomplish q practical and bene.
fetal charity within the easy range of their
small savings. and they will no doubt be glad
Of the opportunity afforded them 10 do 30.
OS Thursday last appeared a short editorial
in rHE TINES advocating the erection of a
monument to the noble women of the.South.
Yesterday morning We published letter
from Washington county away out in South
west Virginia, endorsing the idea. which let
ter was received at this office Friday the day
sitter the article appeared. This is something
which was never known in Virginia until The
TINES exerted itself so strenuously and sue
cessfully 10 secure rapid mail communication
between this city and the Southwest, as well
as other portions OF the State.
Now that Blaine has virtually formally en-
tered the lists against his late chief. there will
be music when the Minneapolis Convention
meets. Ii looks. too. as If IL would be the
same old fight of 1854 over again. and next
March Cleveland will walk into the White
House just as lie did in March. 1885.
FLORIDA has joined South Carolina in
adopting the Ocala platform as the platform
of It's political principles. and the first thing
both florida and South Carolina know they
VIII each be enjoying the delights Of negro
rule