The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-14
POPULIsn THE SOUTH.
We take from the Baltimore Sun the
following admirable review of political
conditions in the South:

We take from the Baltimore Sun the
following admirable review of political
conditions in the South:
Here IS another melancholy result
Of Tuesdays election The South, or
at least portion Of it, has shown a dis
position 10 accept populism and all its
wild VaParics. North Carolina has
adopted fusion, combination of Eepbb-
leans and Populists. Republicans first
because il is a national organization,
and Populists second. South Carolina,
under the mask Of Democracy has
elected a Legislature which will elect
Governor Tiliman senator as Democrat
while he esbOuses all of the delusiNe
doctrines of the Popuists. Alabama
has had its fight. The result was re
duced Democratic majority, not due TO
Democratic detection as muCh as 10
Populists encroachments. And so,
too. in Georgia, A month ago Mr.. At
kinson for Governor received only halt
a majority which he Should have re-
CCiVcd. In Florida the Democratic dis
affection has been swallowed up by the
Populists. IN Mississippi where the
prevailing discomfort has apparently
been less felt than In any other southern
State. the malcontents east their votes
for Populists rather than Republicans.
In Louisiana extraordinary efforts were
made for Republican candidates, but
evidently without success. In Texas
the Democrats have won, but by what
a narrow margin as compared with
former years. 1t was not the Republi-
cans who made gains. 1t was the Popu-
lists. And so, too. in tennessee ana
Kentucky there were POpulstiC gains.
In Virginia the Populists made no head
way. \ year ago the third party made
its stand in this state and was most IL
ANONYMOUSLY defeated. IT was not an
experiment I'm this State this year, as II
was in other southern States. 1t had
been tried and proved wanting
The tendency Of the South TO accept
Popul!sm, as shown by Tuesdays Re-
turns will prove q serious blow 70 the
land of Dixie. That section has more
Industries 10 develop than any other
section of the country. 1t has coal ana
iron mines. marble quaflleS, tEb.I
lands and other industries which only
need the touch of capital 10 be de-
Vclopcd.
The democracy is the only hope Of
the South. Its principles enacted INTO
laws are the only means by which
southern Industries can be developed.
Populistic theories cannot DO II, Tor
they repel rather than attract capital
RepuhlCanism cannot do H. Tor the as
Cendancy of RepuhlcanlSm IN the SCUM
means the ascendeucY of the colorcd
race This ,the Southern people VIII
not tolerate, and even If oNcr-iidden
there would be a reign Of laWieS~htSs
which outside capital would not enGnie'
The Democratic party Is the only nope
of the South. There is no other party
10 take its place, and that party. on The
other hand, must merit the commence
of the people of the South by turning
down some of it's alleged leaders, by
recognizing the younger generation and
by adhering faithfully to its promises.
That is as sound sense AS was ever
talked. and The Times feels that its
efforts were not altogether unavailing in
holding Virginia solid and making her
spurn from her the absurd. vicious and
pernicious doctrines OF the Populists.