Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-25
THEIR MIDNIGHT MEETING.
Coiioauy of the VIII. ana the Der
wish on Their Mutual interests.

Contributed by Democrat
Will have waited long and patiently
for you. It is now far past midnight.
Dervsh-It was unavoidable Council 125
had a protracted and interesting meeting. in
which you and your paper were the chief
subjects Of discussion
W.-H.-What was said about me and my
paper?
Dervish-You were discussed pro and con,
All approved the course you are now pursu-
ing but 1t seemed to be conceded that you
are vacillaiing and not to be relied upon.
The rumor that you design converting your
paper into n republican sheet had many
believers. In fact, one speaker made bold TO
say that he knew you would declare for
repubicansm inside OF two weeks.
W.-H.-Well. what II | did? What objec-
tion could they have TO such proceeding?
Deryish-The most serious objections. In
side the republican party you would lose your
force The very object we desire to accom-
plsh, through you. would be destroyed.
WH.--Iow can that be possible? Do not
you claim 20 be the republican organization
Of this county and city, and can an organ
of the force and character OF mine do you an
injury by openly espousing the doctrines
which you pretend to advocate?
Dervish-You know we'll enough we do not
care for the republican party. We sail under
its banner because It is the dominant party
here. l will be plain and frank with you.
Our object is to become a party unto our
selves to ge. possession of every avenue to
the county and municipal governments. You
are aware there is powerful opposition to
us in this citizens movement. That move
ment, standing alone is not in our way, but
II the democrats, as a party conclude to
join forces with 1t, our overthrow is certain.
IL you are recognized representing any
party 1t is the democratic party. While
that is so, and you continue the course you
are now pursuing. you may be able to keep
that party intact and avoid its cooperation
with the Citizens movement. In that, all
agree. is the only hope of our success. The
moment you espouse the republican cause
that moment you throw off your disguise and
cease to have any influence over the actions
Of the democrats. If you desire the over
throw Of Rosewater-the one man who is in
your way to fame and fortune-you must
have the democrats nominate a straight
ticket by making them believe, II that ticket
is good one, the citizens will endorse it..
Pound that deceptive and idiotic notion into
their heads with more force than you have
been doing and If they can be held in line
by you your victory and ours will be COM
plete. That will mean your upbuildng
which you so sorely need, and 1t will result
in a crushing and lasting blow to Rosewater
which you 50 much desire. When this is ac-
complished then will be your opportunity to
throw off the mask, declare your paper to
be republican, If you please, and back Of you
will stand our powerful and victorious or
ganization. Hold the democrats in line and
our success is foregone conclusion.
WILL confess there is great force In
what you say. 1 feel sure the democrats
recognize me as their organ. l have op-
posed you just enough to delude them. |
promise you faithful support on the lines sug-
gested but shall expect as faithful support
from you when the contest is over and the
battle won.
Dervish-Have no fears upon that score
Your arch enemy shall be humbled and we
will teach the citizens a lesson they will
not soon forget. The democrats will not
mind being hoodwinked and defeated-they
are used to it., So now good night. l hope
| it will not again be necessary for me to
| remind you of your duties. My instructions
! are the unanimous sentiments of the council.
| 1t is time honest men were in bed.