The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-08-17

r.. veuturcd TO say that Mr.. CieVe-
lands message will be great dis
10 the masses OF the
American people" and 50 on. WIN
, fine flow of big words, he declares
..tbat some Of Mr.. Cleveland's pre-
misses are irrelevant and some Of his
recommendation illogical" lie hnds
he must cut loose from Cleveland,
and in doing so, he seems to leave
Ransom 10 his fate; for Cleveland
and Ransom are twin brothers.
Poor Joseph Caldwell also has been
to follow Vance's lead,
after reading him out Of the party.
The fumes Of the sulphur did the
business. They choked Joseph and
he could not endure the odor. He
was indeed "pained" when Vance
iumped on him; and his affectionat7
of the days when there
was no clash between them, almost
moved him to tears. But the people
Zebulun and Joseph quickly
it. He clearly is not pleased
with the presidents message; and he
AGAIN follows Zebulun in the old at
fectionate way. He has to do so,
because the people are with their
Senator and Joseph depends upon
the people for sustenance. But
what shall be SAID of the venerable
parson and Doctor of laws who pre-
sides over the pages of the dlgnltied
Messenger. He actually loses his
presence of mind in such degree
preacher as he is-as to borrow a
phraze from the prize ring. He says
"The president throws up the sponge
in so far as the United States are
concerned" "He thinks our cur
rency should be fixed by other ma
TONS He therefore calls upon
the congress at once to repeal this
awful law that has worked such ter
rible consequences" 'He seems at
the very close to give a hint for gold
alone as the American standard Of
Values
And so the leading editors dis
course. They are none of them
pleased with Mr.. Cleveland, who was
elected by their aid, with a whoop.
The small-fry journals of the State
will follow their example. A howl
against Cleveland will ascend from
all parts of North Carolina. 1t is
because ZebuIun has spoken, and
sulphur is floating in the atmosphere
from the sea coast to the mountains.
Vance is great man. He knows
how the people feel and what they
want. How different. he is from
Ransom. Vance is bold and out
spoken. He deals in no underhanded
plans. Ransom is smooth and pol
ished, but when he comes around,
the people may take warning, for
there is mischief brewing. Vance is
plain and straightforward. What be
has to do and say is without conceal
ment or treachery. Ransom works
slyly and by disreputable methods.
Vance speaks plainly to the people.
Ransom, with oily tongue, deceives
them. Vance has the courage to
defy the President. Notwithstanding
the power and patronage of his great
office. Ransom, with his polished
and inslnuating manners, approaches
the Chief Magistrate on the flank,
and with winsome smile and sweet
speeches, Jugs away the offices.
Meantime Vance has the love of the
people, and Ransom the hollow and
treacherous friendship of the poll
ticians The people will always love
Vance; but when Ransom is shorne
of his power, his faithless friends
will forsake him.
Nance's letters were not only an
open declaration Of war upon the
president, but they were likewise q
defiance of his oily-gammon collea
que in the Senate. It is interesting
to note how the straddler, at Raleigh
endeavored to keep in with botl
Senators. He says of Ransom, in q
turbid gush of admiration. "He
is very wise man and his counse
and advice have therefore been very
valuable in deciding the action o.
the party. He will now prove a safe
leader" Yes-for himself and tn,
politicians; but he is no friend of the
people. He does not stand by tlei
interests as Vance does.
Yet, with all his good qualities
Senator Vance lacks in one thing
and that is, he says no word in fayo
of ballot-reform. He is apparent,
in full accord with the thieving ma
chine, whose tools, in order to viii
elections, cheat the people and tax
from them their most sacred rights
He Is now approaching the culmina
ton of his career. The people low
and venerate him. Even if he doc
wrong they still cling to him and h
holds principal place in their affee
tons. Their gratitude would b
without bounds if he would advocat
, the right Of all men to cast thei
votes freely and to have them count
ed. The methods employed in tn
, late elections (?) are a shame and
! burning disgrace to the fair name
. North Carolina. And it will be onl
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