The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1894-10-25
MISREPRESENT PEARSON.

Democrat papers report Crawford s
laily trlumphs, but those who have
1eard the discussion don't talk that
way. My own opinion is radically
he other way. Crawford is an able
eampaigner and is perfectly at home
n the mountains, but he staggers
under the load he is carrying. He
mas created no enthusiasm what
yer and finds little sympathy in the
laily ding dong repetition about the
Tariff. Pearson has him on the de-
fensiye and nearly has entire speech
is in defense. Pearson is not so
strong on the stump as Crawford,
out he handles himself with great
skill. AS a ''mixer" it is said, that
he has no equal. He talks free sill
yer, low wages and hard times. Mon
y is almost unknown in the back
counties. There is no currency in
circulation, tobacco is selling at 6
cents pound; idle mines, low wag-
es, and unemployed labor is the
DISTRESSING CONDITION
Of affairs in this section of the State.
These people constitute Mr.. Pear
sons daily audiences and they hear
aim with deep interest. The indi-
cations at this time all point one
FAY. Mcdowell and Haywood are
the only two counties claimed for
Crawford with any confidence. In
Mcdowell there is great dissatisfac-
zion which will reduce Crawford's
vote largely. The contest in this
county is close. Both sides claim
it. Pearson has made close poll of
the county and claims it by $50 ma
jority. There are elements in the
fight that strongly sustain Pears on s
clam. The Democratic Legislative
ticket is unpopular.
STEADMAN AND CRAIG
are Asheville lawyers and are hard
ly known in the county. Maj. Stead
man has lived here only a short time
and it's charged that his nomination
is the result of trade in Senatorial
futures" He has money and will
spend it literally to re-elect Ransom
with the understanding that Ran som
will return the favor when Vance's
successor is elected in 1896. Craig
is an ultra free trader, free silver
and single tax man, but wears Ran
Snr,,tS anllor Il i
will vote for Ransom. On that &C.
count he is weak candidate. Be-
sides he is no match at all for Mr..
Moody's stalwart blows. Moody is a
powerful man physically, and a
splendid campaigner. He is typi-
cal mountainesr in the most agreea-
bic and interesting personality. He
sledge hammers Craig and the Dem
ocratic party to the point of creating
pity. The Senatorial district is
close. Moody is popular Haywood
county Republican, and Haywood is
much stirred up oyer the Office hold
ers interference in county politics.
The disaffection will be seen in the
stay-at- home vote. Mr.. Moody is
very confident. His running mate,
Rev. DR., Ammons, is a worthy and
popular Buncombe man and a lead
ing Populist, and the combination,
it is believed, will win.
THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT
the outlook is assuring for decis-
i've anti machine victory. In 1892
the POpulist vote was Only ISL, but
unless all appearances are mislead-
ing the vote in November will not
fall short of 1900. And the gain
comes chiefly from the Democratic
party. 1t Is a genuine free silver
conversion. Ten out of the sixteen
counties elected Republicans 70 the
Legislature in 1856. The offensive
lntermeddlirg of revenue Office hold
ers has created intense feeling and
resentment throughout the district.
The entire revenue gang comprising
several hundred active men, has
been zealonsly at work in every
county in the district in Ransom's
interest. Conventions have been
packed and nominations dictated IN
defiance of public sentiment, aud
against the protest Of influential and
leading Democrats. This will tell
nightly on election day, and unless
all one hears and hears straight, is
false, there will be a landslide in the
9th district. | shall be surprised,
after a disoassionate survey OF the
situation, if u out of the 16 counties
IN the district does not elect Repub-
lieGn and Populist candidates to the
Legislature. The indications are
that full Republican vote will be
polled, The party is solidifed, en-
thusiastic and confidence. The Peo-
pies party is gaining daily. Watch
the Western Counties.
J. L. B.