Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-26

facts and figures, which may be convinc-
ing to educated, sound-thfnking men, but
do not seem to catch the great body of
more Ignorant voters. On the other hand,
this class seem to hang upon the words
OF Mr.. Rucker, who is a splendid speaker
and carries his bearers by storm. He
dwells upon their suffering and abuses
the democratic party. He talks to willing
hearers and the democrats do not attempt
to deny the fact that he will poll tre-
mendous vote. This question of free silver
Is troubling the democrats very much.
and out for free silver. while others pass
1t over evasfveiy. One of the democratic
congressional conventions inserted this
clause in its platform:
Second. That we consider the fullest and
freest use of silver as money a requisite
and necessary step In the restoration of
our commercial prosperity, and demand the
free coinage of both money metals, silver
mand into effect, and that, in our judy
ment, this benefcent change in our mon
etary system can and will be accomplished
only by the democratic party"
Daniels Popularity.
There is no sighting the fact that the
masses Of Virginia are for free silver. 1t is
true that the majority Of them do not know
what the free and unlimited coinage Of sill
yer means. but for some unaccountable
u,
hear to anything else. Perhaps this is the
secret OF Maj. Daniels power with the
masses Of Virginia. Wherever Daniel
speaks you can always find the crowd, and
he holds them, too. Sometimes his speeches
are two hours long, but he is listened to
with almost breathless silence. His de-
scrption Of the work Of the last Congress
Is one Of the most exhaustive ever heard In
this state. and his eloquence seems to
grow greater and more powerful as the
years go by. 1t can be truly said, now that
Fitz Lee Is somewhat deposed, that John
Daniel Is the idol of Virginia. When he
one hand. cane In the other. and wheels
around before an audience of Virginians,
the effect seems inspiring. and is always
the signal for wild applause and cheers.
in behalf Of his friend. MAJ Otey. He is.
perhaps, responsible for the iatter's nomf-
nation. and is determined. II 1t lies within
his power. to see him elected to Congress.
Maj. Otey has the advantage of being a
capable organizer and a practical worker.
He is man of fine appearance and ad-
dress, he Is a graduate Of the Virginia Mil
itary Institute and fought in the late war
Lohgstreet and Early, and rose from the
ranks to be major. His friends are con-
fident Of his SUCCESS.
The situation remains unchanged in the
fifth district, where Repres sntative Swan
son is seeking reelection. With possibly
the exception Of Otey, Swanson Is making
the most active fight of suy Of the DEM
ocratic nominees In the state, and scarcely
his cause, but II he wins it will be purely
through hard work and perseverance. The
democratic leaders here have great faith
In "More-money Swanson" and say MOTH
ing less than a tidal wave can beat the bril-
liant young Congressman.
The Ninth District.
Reports from the ninth district are to the
effect that Gen. Walker. the republican
nominee, who is opposing the democratic
candidate, Judge Morrison, is developing con-
siderable strength and is giving his oppo-
nent a hard fight. A well-posted democrat
said today that Notwithstanding the belief
of the democratic leaders to the contrary,
that this is the hardest fight that the demo-
Gratis have In Virginia. Gen. Walker seems
his speeches tell. 1t is said that II Gen.
Walker is successful in this fight, he will
succeed Malone as the republican leader in
the state. Since Malone left the control
Of the party the republicans have suffered
greatly for a leader. and they are looking to
Gen. Walker as Mahone's successor, He is
regarded as man OF fine executive ability.
The condition Of the republican party in
the third district is one to which the Atteo-
ton OF the national republican congressional
committee will probably be called. 1t will
be remembered some time ago ex-Judge
Waddill was named by the regular COM
mittee to run for Congress. Judge Waddill
declined. however, and the committee de-
termined to let the matter rest at that
Two Of the committee however. backed up
by number OF prominent negroes, held a
convention and named ex-SheriH j. w.
Southworth, who is now in the field. The
majority OF the committee met on the fol-
lowing day after this nomination, and de-
ciared the nomination irregular. and ruled
The two members who had called the CON-
vention out Of the committee and selected
two other republicans in their stead. Thus
the matter stands, a candidate in the field
with the committee Of his own party op-
posing him and declaring that he Is not
their nominee. Southworth. however. says
that he has the voters with him and win
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