Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-01-22
He Presents His Views On State
Matters.
The Harmony and Success of the
Democratic Party Consider
ed of Paramount I'M
pOrtancc.
All Other Questions or Mere Secondary
Conccrn-ProhibitiOn not Even
Mentioned.

Mentioned.
From an interview with The Clarion-L -Ledger.I
"Mr. McCabe, l see it stated in the
newspapers that you will probably be a
candidate for the nomination for Gov
ernor. Is it true that you will run ~
asked the reporter.
"Yes, have been considering it for
some time," said Mr.. McCabe, "and en-
couraged by the good opinion of my
friends, have decided to allow the
use of my name in that connection and
to make canvass before the people.
| have reached this decision with a
profound sense of the duties and re-
sponsibilities of the office, as we'll as
of its honors."
"What do you think of the political
issues of the day."
Il consider the success of the Demo-
cratic party of first Importance to our
people, and all divisions upon ques-
tions which are not test of party 10y
atty, and not affecting State policy,
should be avoided in the canvass for
State officers. The real contest for
Governor will be among Democrats,
who will be alike subject to the party
platform when adopted. Of course
there is room for differences of opin-
ion OH many questions, and while l
have no desire to evade any material
issue or to mystify my position on the
subjects of difference, and will treat
them candidly, should they enter into
the canvass, l think the choice of a
Governor should and will be dctermin-
ed by the candidates supposed fitness
aud business capacity to administer
the affairs of the State.
tissues in a political sense can hard
ly arise in connection with a proper
administration of State affairs But
there are some matters relating to our
condition which deserve our thought
full consideration"
"Will you kindly give the Clarion
IcuBcI, III iCtdlI, al iaOo VI Nhoo NAV
ters you allude tor"
Certainly" replied Mr.. McCabe. II
would first mention the Importance of
prompt enforcement of the law, that
crime may be less prevalent and good
order maintained in our communities.
This is the first step towards any ma
sa1 in condition
Unless the humblest can feel safe in
the protection of the law, all other ef-
forts for our betterment will not avail.
Whatever is necessary to render the
courts more efficient should be done.
"But the machinery of our courts is
not, alone, sufficient. A healthy, law
abiding sentiment must be cultivated,
and the sacredness of human life must
be taught; and the agencies of the pull
pit, the press and the school should be
urged to persist in patience with the
task. Success will come. The strug-
gle of humanity everywhere is towards
higher civilization, and our people
can be relied upon to keep pace with
the progress of the age.
'sThe poverty of people breeds dis.
content and disturbance, and they are
resentful if they believe they are the
victims of wrong, and there are those
who teach it and indulge in harmful
exaggeration. An improvement in oul
industrial condition will contribute
much to hopefulness and tranquility
Thanks to the trainers of our constitu
ton, we are no longer vexed with ques