The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1895-01-10

B.-pi--d. business t. Con roi Ia Fuiur"
Politics.
Special to the Daily Caucasian.
WAaHISGION, Jan. 7th.-Th here is
dcsperation IN the energy of the
Gu, koo to secure caucus endorse
meut to-day of the Carlisle currency
bill. Net much Roadway has been
made in that direction since Satur-
day. What the caucus will do is
still problemaiical. It may indorse
the bill or i, may simply direct lis
ubmis ion to the House. The latter
il the proiabl outcome. That i
will end IN tiasco is the generally
u, cnpted conclusion. The incident
will be memorable as illustrating the
lmpotency Of Democratic leadership.
The confession carries with it no
chagrin. A North Carolina Con-
gressman describes the situation per.
f city. He SAYS:
"No one has ever seen such dsOr-
ganization and Decentralization as can
be found now in this city among
Democrats. 1t painfully reminds
you of sh,pvreck, where the officers
have lost all control and every man is
looking out for himself"
There is Il hope of personal re-
ward behind every vote in favor Of
the Carlisle bill. Statesmen out of
a job" hire late to antagonize the adj
mlnistration. "Every fellow is look
ing out for himself" 1t is not d lofty
ideal but it is practical politics. This
influence may save the bill in the
House.
In this connection the much talked
of "harmony between the President
and David b. Hill" is significant. Mr..
Hill visited the White House by pei
sonal invitation. He has not been
on speaking terms with Mr.. Cleve-
land, on the contrary, he has repeatly
maligned and abused him. He has
frequently alluded to him with hiss
ing contempt. In his desperation
Cleveland sent for Hill. He has
tired of Southern leadership. 1t has
brought the Democratic party and
the admins ration to the point of
inevitable collapse. Its blunders, its
inc"herences, its stupidity, its Sec
tionalism has alarmed the country
and subjected the administration tf
reproach and ridicule. New leader,
ship is demanded, Hill is the Mo-
SEES; Cleveland has swallowed his
pride and has accepted Hills leader.
ship on his own conditions. This
may not appear at once, but in thu
next Congress Hill will lead thu
Democratic minority. The Southern
Democrats who closed the caucus
doors in bis face will have no alter
native but submission to his leader
ship. Senator Ransom may find ,
grain Of comfort in the reflection
that intervening circumstances pro
tect him against the humiliation q
personal contact with Senator Hill
The change in Democratic leader
, ships recognizes the new public tenn
= per.
No attentive observer can fail t.
note that the public mind is pecu
s liarly alert and sensitive at the pres
f ent time respecting the spirit ant
character of public administration
e This popular feeling is more marke,
B and distinct than ever before. 1t
: not limited to any locality. but pei
meates the whole land. 1t apple
{ higher and more rigorous standard
= in political practices and in govern
e ment than those which have hereto
Y fore passed without a criticism G
objection. 1t does not reject tn
n party impulse, but it demands ths
y craftsmanship shall justify itself b
n higher purpose and wholesome bus
e ness administration. The political
d and the public representative is bin
e to the Signs of the times who do,
le not see that there is new tone an
t. Il new requirement in the public ten
per.
al 1t needed the present currency a.
n n itation to develop and emphasi
as he condition. Its application no
~ may be too late to save the Democrat
n party from immediate disaster, b.
Il it will be conducive to the ''recupe
e. ative tranquility" of the country.
20 ANOTHER OBJECT LESSON.
ne The public contempt for W. G.
I'd Breckinridg-, the brazen Kentucl
ty llbeItlne, we'll impress public SEN
~ ment as timely object lesson
e. congressional morals. Despis,d
as every self-respecting woman in t
,rs land, disgraced in public es.ima 10
he scornedby his associates in Congre
it there was some expectation tn
to he would subside for time and pr
hat NIT the public to forget the putr
scoundrel that makes bis mai
mt odiOus. But he is case-hardene
,d He has no conscience. His pub
ne appearance on the lecture platfol
bbas is an atfront to common decency
m, a grave injury to public morals.
nd is urdaunted by empty halls a
1t beggarly audiences. 1t is credital
nd to the public temper that he is L
"' molested, and that he has escsp
the wrath of an incensed and
suited people. The federation :tt
es, permits his public exhibition is CO
Der Der mendable. 1t has not always be
he so. Political intolerance has been
H. H. curse and blight in more than 9
IN, Southern community. It was e
try practically rebuked in North Ca
he lima in the last election, and tn
MO are indications in other directie
'Ou that Tho ID,,s,, 49,, 80 Tho ,>ol.<: