The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1893-01-11
IngalIs's Gloomy View.
Philadelphia Times, December 1s

Philadelphia Times, December Is.
"The appeal made by the Democratic
orators in Kansas and throughout the
West during the late cam paign was never
exceeded in malignant violence, even by
the Communists who inspired the great
revolution in France" This startling de-
c!aration was made last night by Ex-
United States Senator John J. Ingalls,, Of
Kansas, who is at the Colonnade Hotel.
Senator ingalls, takes a very gloomy
view of the future of the country as af
fscted by tho social problem. He attri-.
butes the result ofthe recent election to
the strong feeling of the poor against the
rich. He said: II do not think that any
party is to blame for the deplorable con-
ditiou of social affairs. The Democrats
attributed it to legislation and very art
fully inbued that idea into the minds Of
the people. do not believe this, nor
does any sensible man. The whole trou
BILE lies in our system of government.
The Republican form of government pls-
ces more power in the hands of a few than
is possible under the monarchical sys-
TENS of Europe. We are brought to be-
lieve that universal suffrage is not pau
acea for all ills.
'.There is strong and growing feeling
against the system that makes the accu-
mutation of such vast fortunes as those of
the Goulds, Vanderbilts, Huntingtons
and others possible. The people are be-
coming restless and the millionaires are
in measure to blame for this condition
of affairs. They have by their insolent
parade and ostentatious display arrayed
the people against them.
"We are now brought face to face with
the same condition of social affairs that
brought about the French revolution and
unless speedy remedy is found the poo
pie will rise in their wrath and wage
terrific warfare on the wealthy class. 1
am a statesman out of q job, but I have
watched the trend of public opinion and
am far from pleased with the outlook. I
do not look for any change in our system
until the people force it upon US. I be-
lieve revolution is ripening and will
come sooner or later. 1t ouly sleeps,
awaiting an incentive.
"The first financial panic we encounter
such as those of 1857 or 1873 will, in my
opinion, precipitate revolution which
will not he easily quelled, ard may re-
suit in the overthrow of our system of
government. The powder and dynamite
are ready. When the opportunity ar
rives they will be used with fatal effect
The time is ripe for revolution. The
question is, have the people leader?
An able, unscrupulous man could WELD
an awful power.
zone means we might take to prevent
such misfortune would be by enacting
strict laws regulating immigration. The
Anglo-Saxon people are not communists.
Left to themselves tho American people
would make the best of misfortune,
and live up to the maxim, root hog or
die.'"
When asked as to the strength and fu
ture of the Peoples party, the Ex-Sena-
tor replied: "We thought we had them
domned two years ago, but they were
stronger than ever this year. Had the
Democrats not fused with them believe
the Republicans would have carried Kan
sas. The Populists are gaining in num-
bers, largely from the Republican party.
They have won over great many of the
old soldiers. In the Convention which
nominated w. II. Harris for Congress-
man-at-Large there were 276 Ex-Union
soldiers, and he was placed in nomina-
ton by a one.armed veteran. This is
even more surprising from the fact that
Harris was on 'Stonewall' Jackson's
staff. 1 do not believe the party will
ever become great factor in politics, as
the leaders are not men of much ability
and character. They, can, however, elect
Senator in Kansas
"What will be the future of the Rapub-
lican party 2''
Before replying to that question Sena
tor Ingalls, took several long puffs at his
cigar and said: "Well, the principles
are good and should live. The Republi-
can will continue to be one of the leading
political parties" ue then led the con-
versation to other to pics, among them the
a1ootion of tho proSidant
"Do you favor change in tho mode of
election as recently suggested, namoly,
tho abolishing tho Electoral College and
electing the President by direct voto Of
the people2"
81 think such change should be made,
and would be for the best interests OF the
country, provided the States should re-
tain their present rights. The vote should
bo by States, as it is now, the only change
being that in place of voting for electors
the vote should be for President and Vice
President direct"
Mr.. ingalls, has recently returned from
a European tour, during which ho was
close student of the social problems of
the different countries visited, and seems
inclined to think that our system of gov
ernment is not so perfect rs is generally
believed. He will remain in the city for
several days.