New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-08
GOOD REPUBLICANS IN THE SOUTH.

GOOD LIE WV
WHAT THE LEADERS IL NORTH CAROLINA HAVE
ACCOMPLISHED
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: have long felt that something shouid DC
said I'm defence OF Southern Republcans-at least
IN defence Of those who live In States like North
Carolina Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia. A
great many people who do not live In the south
have formed the Idea that the only white Rcpup-
licans In the South are those who exist TOT inc
sake OF Federal Offices This is certainly not true
In the States which have named More espe-
cally Ia II not true OF North Carolina.
In 1898 there were at least 1000 white votes cast
for the Nat.ona, Republican ticket In North Caro-
lima. and at that time we carried ~" strongest
white Congress District in the stat'. viz. the
IXth All the culture and intclliGei IN North
Carolina are not to be found solely within the
ranks OF the Democracy. The Republicans OF the
State feel that they can point with just pride to
some OF the most eloquent debaters to be found
anywhere. The strictly Republican Representatives
In the next Congress who come from North Caro-
lima wifi compare favorably with an equal num-
Der Of Representatives taken from other South
ern State.
The Republican Senator J. c. Prltchard Is one of
the most rema rkable examples of what self-cuturc
and scif-training will do for a man that can be
found In the political history OF our country. There
are few subjects which he cannot master simply
by the force OF intense Application. He is an ex-
cel,cnt stump speaker but he shines best In joint
debate His keen logic Is equal TO any emergency.
Senator Pritchard IS OF somewhat serious turn
OF mind and rarely INDUCES In humor but he Is
the less popular on that account NO pohti-
clan In the State enjoys a better reputation, and
even his opponents concede tnat ne is man or
very high character.
Among the Congressman r. z. Linncy Is by all
ODDS the most interesting CT lracter. His st,ic OF
oratory is unique and wonderfully attractive. lie
never hesltates for word, and in n continuous
stream he pours forth poetic phraseology humorous
badinagc sparkling wit and biting satire. He is a
strong friend of silver, as the great mass Of
North Carolina Republicans. In respect. how
ever he showed that he had the courage to take
position extremely dangerous for candidate in a
district which has few moneycl men. and the oc-
caslon was when he refused TO let his opponent
make him say that he was In favor OF an income
tax. Mr.. Llnney will undoubtedly take hlgh
stand In Congress brilliant and eloquent de-
batter. $500 49,
Richmond Pearson who represents the IXth Dis
trict is a man OF culture and varied information
He has travelled much. and served as Consul under
Grant to one OF the leading cities OF Germany.
Thomas Settle. who enjoyed the reputation OF
closes the list Of Republican Congressman from
North Carolina He Is exceptionally bright
young man, and he has enjoyed an uninterrupted
train OF political successes ever since attaining his
The Republicans OF North Carolina Tennessee and
Kentucky made a good showing at the last cleo
received that consideration which they deserve from
the Speaker OF the House in making up his COM
mitees. and by the President Of the United States
in making up his Cabinet and foreign appointments.
OF thing you be sure. and that Is that they
Will always fec. discouraged so long as Republican
Presidents select Southern Democrats for appoint
men to The Supreme Court bench nstead South
Hickory y. C.. June go 1895.