Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-01
Tn. Democratic OUTLOOK.


What with the efforts OF the Repup"-
cans to render s.ill more dissatisfied the
dissatisfied elements Of the Democracy IN
MARYLAND. and what We might well style
the ridiculous middle In Kentucky, the
grand old Democratic party may pos
s,bly entertain doubts just now as 10
whether they will succeed In holding pos
session this fall Of the states named. ana
also as to their prospects for carrying
other States not now within their con-
troll. II must be acknowledged that the
Democratic party Is not In altogether
good condition. owing to the foolish antics
In some States and the fixed purpose
Of indictments in other States 10 Gre
ate dissensions In the party. But the
vitality OF that party is amazing. 1,
has come UP heretofore from the very
Jaws OF death and won some OF its
striking victories. 1t had once since the
Confederate war but seven members in
the United States Senate.
We would not. by any means. advise
the Democratic party TO rely upon carry
my any doubtful State this fall. unless
they work for success. Enemies within
the party are plying their utmost EFFORTS
in the attempt to render even such States
as Maryland and Kentucky deoatapie
ground. These efforts will not be sue
cessful. The New York Tribune admits
too. that such disgust as the voters ieI'
n. the last elections does not last long
"rhat trait of human nature which leads
many men TO cOndOne the onences
which at first excite the utmost wrath
has TO be reckoned with this year by
the Republicans" This Is an important
factor too. The Democrats Will also
get credit for the improving times. and
their tariff will probably be a source OF
strength. rather than OF weakness. as
Mr.. Chairman Wilson has set forth re-
Gently at length in a letter. which has
circulated all over the Union.
we do not forget such discussions IN
the Democratic party as are caused by
the false friends Of the Democratic
party. zone apostate is worse than ten
Turks" II is said. This. however, does
not mean that one apostate can accom-
plish more than ten Turks, but merely
that their hatred Of their old associates
exceeds the hatred felt by the Turks
themselves. The anti-Gorman faction IN
MARYLAND will make n desperate EFFORT
10 carry that State this year for the Re
publicans. VIII they succeed? by no
means. The cause Of the regular Demo
Gratis In Maryland Ks the cause or the
Democratic party OF the whole Union.
one year hence. we shall have TO fight
n battle as between the two national par
ties. and II would be suicidal In the Demo-
cratic party in Maryland TO build UP IN
1895 party which 1t will be compelled to
tear down in 1886. Senator Gibson. who
IS Senator Germans colleague In the
United States Senate. says he feels GER
tain that the Democrats Will carry Mary
land this year by the usual majority.
Why not? Why should any good Democrat
choose such a time as this for venting
his spleen upon his own party asso-
clates?
In Kentucky too. the Democrats ought
TO be preparing for next year. instead Of
quarrelling amongst themselves. We trust
TO hear good news next November from
that true old State. We cannot believe
that the Democrats intend when It comes
20 voting 20 make an issue there on the
silver question. In the absence Of dlvi-
sions caused by that question, Kentucky
ought to give a majority OF many thou
sands
We assume that Virginia viii be found
battling for the right, and refusing TO d.
vide upon any temporary issue.