Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18

Virginia Papers and the Chicago
Conventions work.

Staunton indicator: 1t is superfluous
to tell the readers Of the Vindicator that
there are two planks in the Chicago
platform-the. free silver and the denun-
citation Of the civil scrvice-which we
are not in love with. But we hope it is
equally superhuous to assure those read
ers that we will give the Chicago nomi-
necs and platform the most loyal and
earnest support Of which We are capable.
And here let US say a few words in
the utmost kindness 10 our fellow-gold-
bugs Don't talk rashly. and don't say
something that hereafter you may wish
you had not said. All this hubbub you
see raised over the work at Chicago will
soon have died away; there is no &C.
casion for it and it cannot live.
DON'T CROAK AND WHINE.
Suffolk Herald: What IS the use Of
Democratic papers lodging the ques-
ton? An unknown enemy is the worst
kind. Get on one side or the other and
crack your whips. and If you must take
middle ground whoop mp Levoring, the
Prohibition candidate. Don't crOak and
whine, but take your medicine even If
1t Is bitter.
NOTHING TO GAIN.
Salem Times-Register: We have no
thing to gain. and all to lose by even
temporary abandonment OF our princi-
pies. simply because something has gone
contrary to our views, and some of the
party planks don't happen to suit our
tastes. Surely, We cannot correct the
abuse by desertion, nor is 1t manly to do
so.
The Times-Register gave its support to
Mr.. Cleveland. and intends to do the
same for Mr.. Bryan. The combined wis
dom Of the party presented these gen
tIemen to the people Of our country as
1T and worthy candidates and we make
no appeal from their judgment, as we
make no apologies for lending our as
sistance to secure their election.
EXACTLY
Norfolk Landmark: While there are
many declarations in the platform adopt
ed by the Democratic convention at Chi
cago which we cannot conscientiously ap-
prove. and which we regarded as un-
sound, we are unable to forget that II IS
chiefly the long operation OF Republican
principles and Republican rule which
have brought about the present state o.
affairs and the widespread dissatisfac-
ton with existing conditions. Outside OF
| it's financial plank the platform fash
toned by the St. Louis convention Is full
of the same old fallacles aud the same
| old dangers.
CLOSE Up.
Orange Observer: The right platform
has been made. the right men to repre-
| sent it have been chosen. The cause Tor
which they stand is the cause Of right
and Justice. and it is bound 10 triumph
| Close up the ranks
Shoulder TO shoulder 80
| Onward TO a glorious victory ~!
SOUND TO THE CORE.
| Bedford Democrat: The Democratic
| nlatform has planks enough for every
body. except gold Republicans. to stand
| ON. Some Of these planks are not or our
way Of thinking. but the main planks are
| sound TO the core. and they cover tn
| issues of the campaign. As whole, II
viii commend itself to the Democratic
voters.
THE DIFFERENCE.
Portsmouth Evening News: The Repub-
| lican platform, as well as That or IN,
| Democrats. declares for both a gold ane
| silver standard. The only difference
however. is that the Republicans profess
to desire and 10 propose to wait TOT the
nations of Europe 10 cooperate IN INC
remonetizng Of silver. while the Demo
crafts believe this country Is big enough
TO go il alone. There is another diner
ence. The Democrats are sincere IN theii
nurnose TO restore silver, while the Re'
nuhlicans are not and made use OF thai
blank in their platform merely TO eaten
ard retain the votes Of Republicans VINO
are i'm favor Of the coinage OF silver