New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-06
THE CAMPAIGN IN VIRGINIA.
NOT \ YEAR FOR BIG DEMOCRATIC MA
JORITIES.
EVEN SENATOR DANIEL DOES NOT TAKE A ROSY
VIEW or HIS PARTY's PROSPECTS, EFFECT
OF THE NEW BALLOT LAW-GENERAL
wALKER's ENERGETIC FIGHT.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Washington. oct. 5.-Informat'on received by the
Republican Congressional Committee from
ricty of sources, Democratic and Populst Well
as Republican, within the last two weeks has in
dicated degree and extent of apathy in the Demo-
cratic party in Virginia which boded i'll for the
success of its candidates in several of the Con
gress Districts especially in view OF the fact that
the Republicans and Iopulists are showing signs
of unusual activity. The latter will undoubtedly
be stimulated to still greater activity by the re-
ports of heavy Populist gains in Georgia. The re-
ports of Democratic apathy in Virginia have been
Unexpectedly confirmed by Senator Daniel. OF that
State. who mas spoken in five Of the ten Congress
Districts since the beginning of the campaign. Mr..
Daniel is the most popular Democratic campaign
speaker in the State. and he is lending all his
power and energies TO save Democratic candidates
for Congress from defeat. In conversation with
correspondent of The Washington Post" the Sen
ator said
This is an off year in politics. and an of year
is always particularly ofish for the party that
happens 10 be in power. This will not be year
for large Democratic majorities; but, the other
hand. so far l see, there will be no land
slide against us"
Are many Democrats leaving the party" asked
the correspondent.
NO that is not the trouble. II is the stay-at-
home votes that will hurt US. We must get out
our vote. We have little money, and must
rely almost exclusively upon our individual efforts
and appeals 10 arouse and interest the Democrats.
There is no doubt that depression stnl exists. and
it is naturally charged. whether rightfully or
wrongly. to the party in power. There is better
tendency now. but We have not begun TO hand
around our goods silver trays.
Are the Popuists cutting much of a figure in
this campaign"
Il have been in a number of counties in this and
adjoining districts and l find very considerable
sprnkling of Populists in the tobacco-growing
counties of Bedford, Campbell and Halifax. in this
an1i in
sons district, and his home in fact, they are
particularly numerous. This is due to the low
price paid now for tobacco, to the failure OF the
Democratic Congress to repeal the internal revenue
tax and TO other causes. The silver question: In
this district at least, is factor far as the
three candidates concerned. for all OF them
have declared for free coinage"
rs there divided sentiment on the tariff ques-
In the southwestern part Of the state wh f.,r
coai ana iron MINES mn are and ore IDEA
Incorporated in the Tariff bill which passed the
from the tariff of 40 cents a ton which has been
| enacted may keep some Democrats from gong 10
Considerable anxiety exists in Virginia. especially
| among the Democratic leaders, in regard TO the
suit The measure was passed in the expiring days
OF the last Legislature as reluctant conc sson 10
count 1t is modified form OF the Australian
who upon the request OF voters who are illiterate
|
for them. This provision in the opinion or me
Democratic leaders, who have been in the hublt
manipulating election returns 20 az TO nulliiy the
intention OF voters would give fine opportunity
to continue their unlawful practices under color
OF law by the appointment OF special constabl,s
who could be depended on 10 "hN the ballots
properly" This plan will undoubtedly be carried
out with considerable success I'm Il number or coun
ties: but the whole. the Democratic leaders rear
| that the new law VIII not Civ, so great an al
| vantage TO them they had expected.
In the IXth Congress District the Republican can
didate ia General James \. Walker. who succeeded
| Jackson as commander OF the old "Stonewal! Hri-
/ eade" OF General Lees army. He IS exceedingly
! popuar among The ex- Confederatcs. He does not
| propose that any man shall b. appointed special
constable in that district who cannot }" trusted TO
act fairly and honestly toward the voters OF All
| parties and he has given public notice to that
! effect His influence and standing are such That
this notice will not b. disregarded. and IN orma-
! ton received here indicates that Democrats VINO
have been appointed declining 70 accept UNI IS
thew are satisfactory the Republicans. so strong
is the opposition the German Erice law in that
/ district that General Walkers Democratic oppo-
| nont has considered IL necessary 10 come out IN
I opposition to that measure and pose as Demo
| cratic Protectionist" Virginia has been cursed
with several OF that sort IN previous
Cnnvr. SECS every one II whom deserted his Colors
at The first crack Of the party whip.