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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

together" Oh. II would be gricvous
political sin for the Democrats 10 quar-
rel with one another this fall, and thus
turn over TO the Republicans the control
OF the next House OF Representatives
q control which might and almost GER
tainly would also extend In 1895 over
the Senate and the Presidency.
United States Senator Walsh's paper
the Augusta Chronicle-says on this
point:
But the existence OF men In the party
with views at variance with those or the
majority of the party II no reason Tor
Democrats repudiating the party.
Democracy has always stood TOR lower
taxation: for the masses against the
classes: against comb nations and trusts
and for free ballot and fair count.
'Equal rights for ali and special privi-
leges TO none has been the Democratic
motto for generations"
Democrats have been disappointed In
not getting all they wanted, as fast
as they wanted it, at the hands OF the
Democratic party, but that Is no reason
for kicking out Of the traces, and jonlng
party from which Iney will not get
WHAT tnt! want IN "a Huhuitt s'".9'
Wise Democrats will stand true 10 the
party. and rest assured that In its tri-
umph lies their only hope OF accomplish
ing the reforms for which they have
fought. There is hope OF obtaining
them in few years II they will only
keep their own party In power, but II
they let the Republicans get back into
power they VIII find that they have
abandoned the ship OF state, for little
catboat that has no chance whatever Of
making the harbor."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
The National-Banls System.

The laudation which Comptroller Eckels
bestowed upon the national-bank system
In his address the other day to the bank
ers Of Michigan had certainly been
earned by the national banks in this city.
Their liberalty was such In the worst
days OF the panic that they made Tor
themselves a name as the friends and sup
porters OF their patrons. What the Phia-
delphia Telegraph says Of the national
banking system az whole. we may APP
ply to the national banks of Richmond
namely, that they refused to accept UNI
reasonable risks, but they did take reason
able ones, and did render the most es-
they could do so with safety. Had they
adopted different plan and made dis
counts until their resources were ex-
hausted and then closed their doors the
panic of 1898 would have been unpar-
alleled in this country" We know what
We have gone through. but we can hardly
even imagine the terrible condition of
things which would have resulted from an
Inwise administration of the affairs Of
the national banks.
We quote the Telegraph again. i: says:
IF any argument were needed 10 prove
the superiority Of the national-banki ing
system to that of the State system. II
can be found In the remarkable stability
of the banks during the continuance of
last years financial and business troubles.
Experience has shown what the State
hanks would have ftn1nr - old
system. Every one of them would pro-
badly have put up its shutters and Kept
them up until the storm blew over. The
national banks determined to weather the
storm by adopting the most conservative
policy and by maintaining their solvency.
They were sharply condemned by many
who, without security TO offer. wished 10
borrow from them. But il is now per-
ceived and acknowledged that their con-
servatism saved not only them, but
their customers from failure"
Mr.. Eckels's Michigan speech made sub
stantially the same points as those made
by our Philadelphia contemporary. which
quotes from that speech literally He
rightly says that the national banks had
10 bear the brCnt of the depressing con-
ditions Of last summer and fall; that these
fell upon them without warning AMI at a
time when their resources were largely
drawn upon; that so far as they were
able they gave TO the business commu-
nifty their assistance. They were, In fact
a bulwark against common bankruptcy.
and their general stability was more than
surprising, considering the almost univer-
sal pressure that was brought TO bear
upon them. II was their solvency whicn
upheld confidence, and which prevented
the insolvency of numberless great cor
porations, firms, and individual business
men,"
OF course the national-bank system as ii
now stands cannot outlive the bonds upon
which ii Is based: but we may learn from
our experience with the old how to frame
a new system.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25

The fact that Niagara Is 10 be harncssed
10 make power for the production OF eiec-
tricity and that great profits are ex-
pected from the enterprise has called
public attention to the commercial Vaiue
of falls and cascades In all OF our rivers
and lakes.
II the Niagara experiment proves sue
cessful-if II he found that electricity
can be transmitted for long distances
without too great wasie-'hose Oh '"'
streams which are usful for water-po"e'
will become valuable properties
The Lynchburg News urges its people 10
prepare TO avail themselves OF the i"rs
of the James In that vicinity Rlchinohd'
we think. ought to prepare TO avah hef-
self OF the water-power In the iai's "oo'e
this city. Within a distance OF t"c"'y-
five miles OF Richmond there u e"ouE"
power-.power nov absolutely waoted-to
produce all the electricity needed Tor
city OF the size Of New YORK.
We should be very watchful OF legisla-
,,on on this subject. II we are not, the
first thing we know some colP''"''o"
may acquire privileges when VIII smut
US out.
In the course of few years Rlchmohd
will want to have her Own eiectflc-hf"'
plant. ard, perhaps. this plant cou'd Iur-
pish the puLIc with electricity Tor mo-
tive.nower as well as for lighting ana
heating. For such an establishment I'M
ncnse power would be needed anu inc
first question that would arise would De
whether ii would be better to ioca'e IL
who're II could drive its machinery by
s,.ar, or where II could have water
power.
Coal is not remarkably cheap mere ana
thousands of dollars could toe saved D!
locating the plant on the banks Oh the
ro,,es river above Richmond at some
r.o'nt where water-power IS aounGah'
a,d cboan Per contra the convenience
Of having the electricity plant operated
a. o,,t,nction with the city gas-works
would be very great.
But II is at least worth whie lot la
.o enquire II we could not utilize Tor 'hls
nurnose the falls and cascades oil the
lanes other communities are tahlhB
grcat interest In this subject ana why
should not we?
Where is the city that has more water
mower of this description running 20
waste? Where is there one WIN "''''
mower more conveniently located than our
power is? ,,,
There are many practical ana lh'eii-
gent men who are lookins Forward u
the time when the railroads OF the eouh-
trv shall be operated by electricity IS II
"A visionary idea? We cannot soy '"'-'
:, is Certainly it cannot appear TO any
ono IN be more visionary than th@ van
~ operating steam carriages ral.r'"H
trains appeared to the majority oil 3e'l'e
three quarters of century ago AZ ''"S'
let us consider the value Of the fails oi
the lanes from Richmond to Clii'h
Forge and get ready to harness them ioF
orr purposes. II the experiment at Ma
cara should prove to be what It's pro-
motors expect IL to b.. and If our wants
could be better met By using waltz
power than steam-power.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Henry M. Stanley and the English.

Most Englishmen, as we learn from
newspaper reports. have come to the con-
clusion that Henry NJ. Stanley is IAN out
and out fraud"
That is what he certainly was when he
was in the Confederate army-or at least,
when he deserted from our ranks, and
entered the United States navy.
1t is true that Stanley was a prisoner OF
war in the enemys hands when he
changed his allegiance, but that doesn't
alter the gravity of his offence in the
least. Tens of thousands of our officers
and soldiers held in captivity, and who
were being starved to death in land
of plenty, were besought to do as STAN
ley did, but nearly all Of them Indignantly
refused.
one Of the temptations held out by the
Federal authorities to our men held as
prisoners by them was that If they would
renounce the Confederacy and take the
cath of allegiance to the United States
they would be enlisted in Union regi-
ments and sent TO the far West 10 keep
tHe lHuldIS III supJectiOH. Even tniS Ddlt-
even the pledge that they would never
have TO fight brother Confederates-
caught very few.
Stanley may have done some good work
IN Africa-we don't wish to condemn him
utterly and teetotally-but not enough
to wipe out the record of desertion stand
ing against him on the muster-rolls Of the
Confederate army.
1t must be that Stanley has somehow
shown himself in his true character
abroad, or the English would not have
turned their backs upon him as they
are reported TO have done.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
The HalfEour RECESS.

Years and years ago the Richmond
schools "called in at 3 o'clock, ana gave
a., hours recess at midday and closed at
3P. NJ. A return to that healthy pro-
eramme would be appreciated by many
children. teachers, and parents. Inc haIl-
,,,r recess now allowed Is TOO
sbort Were an hour given most OF the
pupils could go to their homes ana get
lunch or dinner and haye time 10 eat IL
and return In good season. huhdreus ol
the pupils attempt to do this under the
present arrangement but they are hur-
ROD from the moment they leave thelr
seats until they rush back to Their SUI
dies.
Recess of old was a jolly hour: THOSE
scholars who did not care TO 80 10 lne''
homes had fine romps in the open ar
those who went home had time to chew
their food and walk back leisureiy. No"'
the scant half-hour recess hardly gives
breathing-time 10 the teacher or child.
or course. we understand and appre-
cjate the desire of our school authorities
10 advance the pupils in their studies as
rapidly as possible; but such advance
ment ought never 10 be made at the ex-
pense of bodily health.
What will It profit a boy or girl TO nave
n head chock full of school-book learn
ing and a body so enfeebled that 1t VIII
nut a check upon the childs mental
power?
Under the most favorable circumstances
the city child rarely gets enough open-ai'
exercise and hence we would rather see
the half-hour recess extended than 10
clutch at the chance Of examining little
II ore learnln; into weary head by
means OF a half hour Topped OIL the re-
reee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
TUESDAY.....SE SEPTEMBER %, 1894.
New York.

To-day at Saratoga the Democratic
State Convention Of New York will as
semble. The action Of that body Is
looked for with intense interest by the
leaders Of parties all over the country.
Nay. not by the leaders only. but by all
persons who take an interest in public
matters
Governor Flower has declared that he
will not be candidate for reelection.
Who will be the successful asplrant to
he nomination for Governor cannot be
'oretold There are a half dozen names
mentioned in connection with the nom-
nation; but, strange TO say, David Il.
Hill seems 10 have IT In his power to
get the nomination for himself.
Whether the New York platform will
endorse the President or not Is at this
writing an open question. Nor is 1t
known what declaration will be made,
II any. on the silver question or on the
income-tax and other features Of the
new tariff.
II is said that the State convention
Will be under the absolute control of
Senator Hill. He certainly knows how
TO use men in his own interest. When
we think OF the millions of voters in
New York State-her thlrty-four
representatives in the lower house
Of Congress-her immense wealth
the hundreds. not TO say thou
sands. of frst-class men. lawyers and
Others. who have gone to the city Of
New York because there trst-class op-
portunities present themselves 10 men Of
extraordinary talent and business capa-
city-we say when we take all these
things into the account, we are compelled
TO admit that David ID. Hill Is himself
a most extraordinary product Of repub-
lcan institutions, or. If you prefer the
word free" institutions.
So far seven names have been men-
toned in connection with the suberna-
torial nomination.: Frederick Cook. Of
Rochester: ex-Secretary of State W. c.
Whitney, Senator d. b. Hill. Congress
man Daniel n. Lockwood, John Boyd
Thatcher, Of Albany; Daniel Lamont,
and Judge Gaynor, OF Brooklyn.
Secretary Lamont is, however, out in
a statement declaring that he is not
candidate, and that the administration
has no candidate at all. Mr.. Whitney
is now on the ocean en- route home from
Europe.
Senator Hill is a delegate TO the con-
vention, having been elected by both
parties" says the New York correspond
ent Of the Baltimore Sun. The same
writer-no friend of Hilfs-says that If
Mr.. Hill has decided upon nominee
he has carefully concealed it. 1t is more
than probable that no decision has been
reached by him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
The Quirinal and the Vatican.

Notwithstanding the discouraging utter
ances of the Italian clerical organs on
the subject. Berlin has faith that there is
really something in the rapprochement be-
tween the Quirinai and the Vatican. and
is watching developments with the keenest
interest.
The German point of view is that a
compromise between the Pope and the
Italian Government would further isolate
France, open way for Italy out of her
financial troubles. act as decisive check
10 the spread OF socialism and anarchism,
and strengthen greatly the Triple AL
lance. 1t may, therefore, be expected
that Germany will prove her faith by
taking the role OF mutual friend at Rome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Large and Small Conventions.

The New York State Democratic Con-
vention Of to-day will consist of only SSi
delegates, number equivalent TO about
100 in Virginia, If the question OF popu-
lation is considered. A small convention
is supposed 10 be more easily managed
or controlled than a large one. But the
same results seem often to be worked out
whether the convention be large or small.
The large body is so unmanageable that
II has to trust all its work TO the commit
tees. The small convention. however. may
also be considered as one committee acting
for itself. The large convention is COM
posed Of a number of committees; and
these latter committees will be more
thoroughly posted as to the condition OF
things In the State than the small con-
NentlOQ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
a (llnrade.
written for the DispatchJ

(Wrltten for the Dlspalch)
Nouveau ricresse and family
Had Just returned from France.
Where Madame had been privileged
With chevliiers TO dance.
In England, TOO, she'd cut swell.
And boosted she had been
Presented at my First In state
And knelt before the Queen.
Back TO America comes she
To verify a claim
To coat Of arms and pedigree
OF old Colonial dame.
Human lives are. like my Second
Too oft on angry waters tossed;
Some well laden reach their haven.
Some 20 empty-some are lost.
Alas. that some be cast away
And anchorage never find,
But founder on their course midway
And leave 10 trace behind.
/ left the party 10 take Il stroll
Along Il path secluded.
When | ohsrced to find that on my
Whole
unaware intruded.
A pretty girl and a handsome beau
Had unobserved retreated;
And tete-a-tete In cosy glen
found them snugly seated.
| did not mean 10 act the spy,
But TO the least Observant eye
The mutual blushing ill-concealen.
The story OF my Whole revealed
Y. II. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
The Issues.

Secretary Hoke Smith has been speak
ing on the silver question in Georgia.
He represents the Administration, and
expresses everywhere his concurrence In
the financial views Of President Cleve-
land. He could not be expected to DO
otherwise as a member of the Cabinet.
MIR. Eckels, too, Comptroller of the Cur
rency, has also been teaching in Massa-
chusetts, Michigan, and elsewhere what
he considers the foundation principles OF
the currency question. All through New
York. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Della
ware and the New England States these
same doctrines are daily set forth before
the voters, and we expect soon 10 see
the Democrats of New York avow ii
to be their belief that the proposition
u coin silver free of charge is not for
moment 10 be entertained by the national
Democracy, who from the days of Gene
raj Jackson down TO the present time
have demanded Benton mint-drops" as
the only real money.
SO as to the tariff question. There are
differences of opinion amongst the Demo-
Gratis on that question. President Cleve-
land has all along been in favor of the
policy of admitting raw materials free
Of duty, and he will doubtless adhere 10
that policy TO the end. His opponents
within the Democratic party charge him
with leaning towards the doctrine Of
protection. but he is not likely 10 be con-
verted or moved by anything they can
say on the subject. Other Democrats are
avowedy advocates of tariff upon coal.
iron-ore. and other articles. In Louisiana
the sugar question threatens to disrupt
the Democratic party.
We need not add that the friends OF
the free coinage Of silver have become
more rather than less numerous as the
result OF the discussion of that question.
There are leading Republicans who are
also leaders of the forces of free coinage.
have been charged with willingness
to subordinate other questions to the
question OF the free coinage OF silver.
Whilst these various questions are di-
vlding both the old parties into factions
and rendering 1t almost impossible to
read the signs of the times, 1t would
seem 10 be good policy for the Democrats
everywhere. and we refer especially TO
those In Virginia, 10 see to II that they
stand together as Jackson's men stood
together on the field Of Manassas-'like
a stone wall" The distinguishing feature
OF the Democratic party is its respect
ior the rights Of the States. The country
yves TO that party a debt which can
never be overpaid for repeating all the
Federal election laws. Those laws would
never have been repealed by the Repub-
hcans, but would have been altered and
strengthened from time 70 time so as 70
render II impossible for the Democrats
ever again to secure the control Of the
government. The iron hand Of the Ma.
uonzi Government was lifted from the
shoulders Of the people when the Tucker
bill TO repeal all Federal election sta
tutcs became the law Of the land. 1t
II hardly too much to say that republican
government was saved from destruction
BY that repeal.
So we come back TO the policy formerly
advocated by Mr. Randall Of getting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
NV Silver Wedding.

written for the Dispatch)
Let poets sing and blossoms bring
Young lovers brows To grace,
More graceful mine a wreath to Irvine
on my old wife to place.
You need not tell 10 me what spell
The love Of life's young day
With strong control weaves round the
soul
To shape life's checkered way.
I know It well--that magic spell
My boyish heart entranced,
And stronger still mid good and Ill
1t grew as life advanced.
But far beyond that fancy fond
Which gladdened early life,
And cen the pride in blushlng bride
When first | called her wife
Beyond all this the welded bliss
Where hopes with years increase.
And memory brings perennial sprIngJ
OF light and joy and peace.
When first ! sought her smile 1 thought
AS at her knee I knelt
That love more pure and faith more sure
No mortal ever felt.
Long years have passed-that love doth
last.
Cnbroken is my vow:
And never a day my fancee
Was half so dear as now.
Young love | know, I've found II so,
Is one Of the best of things:
But woe betile the pair who've tried
And found that love hath wings.
That love is best that stands the test
OF ripe. maturer years,
And mid the strife of active life
Finds no repentant tears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
Reconsider Surrender"

BY all means restore the grand old name
of Appomattox, and let the meddling ass
who changed IL 10 surrender be pro-
perry rebuked!-The Atlanta Constitution.
The desire which animated those per-
sons who secured the change was not TO
extinguish the name of Appomattox ut
terly but to extinguish 1t at old Appomat-
tox Courthouse and revive it at the new
county seat, which has been known lately
as "Appomattox Station" or Nebraska
Post-Office. The distance between the two
places is about two and a half miles.
Public sentiment in Virginia Is over
whelmingly against the change and we
feel sure that If the new village were TO
ask to be chartered by the name Of APP
pomattox its request would be refused by
the General Assembly. Nor can We be-
levs that the majority Of the people OF
Appomattox county favor the change.
The fact Is the move was thoughtless.
ill-advlsed act on the part OF those who
petitioned the Post Office Department. and
better.
1t would be we'll for the Confederate
camps and Grand Army posts in Virginia
that think that the name Of Appomattox
should not be changed TO Surrender to
pass resolutions to that effect, and for
ward the same to Senators Daniel and
Hunton and Representative Tucker. We
are satisfied that these gentlemen would
take great pleasure in appearing before
the PostmasterG General and stating the
case to him as II should be stated.
Our information is that the Postmaster
General was msled or at least ill-ad-
ysed, into issuing the order which has
been the subject Of so much unfavorable
comment, and We cannot but believe that
as soon as ne is informed as to the real
state OF the case and of the wishes OF
the people Of this Commonwealth, ne will
give back to old Appomattox Courthouse
the name which belongs to it, and which
can never be appropriately borne by any
other place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-25
GENERAL JAMES A. WALKER
Remarkable Petition from n Confederate
Brigadier. General.
lGlnde Spring CltIzen.l

(Glade Spring CItizen)
We invite your perusal of the following
document that General James A. Walker
addressed TO the President OF the United
States:
To HIS Excelency. Andrew Johnson,
President OF the United States:
The petition OF James A. Walker, or
Pulaski county. Va, would respectfully
represent that he is a lawyer by profess
sion. Is 80 years of age. has q wife ana
three children; that his means are very
limited. and his family, therefore. entirely
dependent upon his labor In his profession
for support.
At the commencement OF the rebellion
and for some years prior thereto he re-
sided and still resides In the county OF
Pulaski. Va, and was captain OF volun-
teer company organized In the year OF
1852 and was al the commencement o.
the rebellion, ordered. with his company
into immediate service. b. the Governor
OF Virginia. That he entered service as
captain, and was regularly promoted 10
the position OF brigadier- general, when
positIor ne held at the time OF the sur
render VI the Army of Northern Virgin n.
Your petitioner believed in the right OF
4
supported the cause of the South, dolns
only what at the time he sincerely be
lieved to be his duty, but that he. at All
times, in the discharge of the duties OF
his several positions. paid strict regard
10 the usages OF civilized warfare pro-
tected, and treated with uniform KINDNESS
all prisoners OF war that were al any tiihe
In his hands.
That he at no time engaged in or en-
couragcd the persecution of Union men,
Your petitioner acknowledges his error
in espousng ard supporting the eause
Of secession, and avows his purpose III
good faith 10 resume and continue AZ
logiance to the Union, to when ne has
taken the oath OF allegiance, as VII DE
seen bv a copy thereof herewith exhibited
and asks your Excellency to grant MN
full pardon and amnesty; and your Pc
titioner. etc.
CSigned) j. a. "ALnN'