Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-10

MT. Clarke publishes a card to the de- mocracy of Alabama in which he appeals for harmony, but indicates that the har- mony he seems so much to desire can ob-
 tain only on condition that those who differ with him must give up their views in toto. He offers no concessions Un- der these conditions the fight will be a bitter one and to the end. The News will do all in its power in an honorable way
 to effect the nomination of Captain John ston because we believe the policy he ad- vocates will rebound to the interest of the masses. In doing so we shall ignore
 everything personal and fanatical to the
 end that should MT. Clarke receive the nomination the News can and will SUD-
 port his election with as much zeal as it
 would its favorte in case he is nominat- ed.-Marion County News.
 The Tribune has been slow and cau- tious, often hesitating in it's lead for Joe F. Johnston, but now there is no lon- ger doubt as to the course any liberty loving man should pursue. The path is clear-one end leads to the eternal dom nation of this people by a few office loving ring politicians of the Montgom- cry Advertiser cut and the other leads to complete renovation of the Augean sta bles which have disgraced Alabama for years and a restoration of this govern | ment once more to the hands of the peo- pie.
 Therefore we say form a line, Joe
 Johnston line, a liberty-loving line a
 line which will strike for the preserva- tion of the peoples rights to rule them selves. So sound the tocsin, blow the horn, let the shout, "A government by
 the people, for the people," echo and re- echoe from our north Alabama hills. which are the eternal monument of Gods goodness to man, to the heaving bosom of the Gulf of Mexico. It is not so much that the question of free coinage of silver is involved in this campaign as is the question whether or not the people or the politicians are masters; whether or not the people or their bosses shall rule Captain Johnston is but an instrument in the hands of the liberty-loving people, with him we must bruse the serpent's head, not alone for the sake of John-
 ston, but for the sake of maintaining government by the people.-Huntsville Tribune.
 The Mobile Register is exceeding wroth because the News thinks that Captain Johnston more certainly than any sound
 money nominee can be elected. If the Register will calmly consider existing conditions the News is sure it's opinion will coincide with that of the News. How ever whether our Mobile contemporary | can or shall be of one mind with us on this point certainly it will agree that de- nunciation and harsh language can in no wise contribute to democratic harmony now or victory in Alabama next August. That a contest for the nomination of | governor has appeared necessary to a l large number of democrats is deplored | by a large number. It is the consensus | of democratic opinion in Alabama that, | could it have been possible, hot fight I for party honors this year should have | been avoided. The party will not be as | strong after internal clashings as before, and it does seem imperative that so far | as democratic newspapers and orators | are concerned, talk calculated to wound l any democrat should be discountenanced l and silenced.
 | The Registers xplosives-"Shameful D | "Cowardice and treachery." 'Deserter,' D | etc. etc.-make a little noise, but carry l no argument or persuasion with them. | They do no good, and do much harm. l For the sake of democratic unity and l enthusiasm. after the nominations shall
 be made. the News appeals to both fac | tions to proceed with the campaign in ] as good temper as possible. always mind