Evening star., 1896-02-22
TO SECURE. PARTY UNITY
The Full Scope and Intent of the Southern
Whitney Boom.
The Political Mixer Not Expected I'm
der Any circumstances to
De a Candidate.

Those Mississippi democrats who refused
to subscribe to the Whitney boom, and are
now protesting with vigor against it, ars
thought to be unduly exercised. They mis-
conceive the whole matter. The Star mas
| already explained the movement.
In the fist place, Mr.. Whitney is not a
candidate for the Chicago nomination. and
has no thought of entering the contest.
This is we'll understood by all Of his eastern
friends. His decision Is regretted by them,
but they have accepted it as final. Richard
Croker, before sailing last Wednesday, ex-
pressed great regret at the stand Mr.. Whit
| ney had felt himself obliged to take in the
premises.
Nobody Committed by 1t.
In the second place, this southern move
ment does not comprehend committing sill
Yer men to Mr.. Whitney as gold candi-
date. They are to remain silver men, with
out any abatement of their financial de-
mands and no is to remain a gold man.
without any aba tement Of his financial con-
victions. But, the question is asked, is
there not a higher than the financial ques-
ton for both southern and northern demo-
Gratis to consider at this time? demo-
cratic split on the financial question Will
mean an overwhelming republican victory
In November, and that may mean the over
throwing of democratic local supremacy in
all the southern states. Is the south ready
| for that? Is she wiling even to take the risk
OF such thing? If not, as these Whitney
boomers are contending, the only wise
course Tor her to pursue Is to subordina te
the financial issue and bring forward again
the issue OF local white supremacy. She is
| not to surrender the financial issue, but
only postpone 1t until by renewed union
with her Old allies of the north on the race
| issue acceptable compromise terms on the
money question may be negotiated.
MI. Whitney was selected to head this
movement because it was felt that a bet
Ter nearing could be secured for it in his
name than In that of any other democrat
CT national reputation. He holds no Office
ne tugs at no factional entanglements He
mas reputation as pacificator. And Mis-
siSsippi was selected for the Inauguration
| ground for the movement because of her
devotion to silver and the lengths she has
always gone to make sure Of local white
| supremacy. The argument was that If
mississippi could be induced to support
Wiilam G. Whitney for President, or even
| offer to do SO, an opportunity would open
| 1or the planning of battle with the ma
tlonal democracy united
Its Only Scope and Intent.
This is the full size of the southern boom
| for Mr.. Whitney for President. 1t has this
| scope and intent, and no other. The men
| In charge of 1t will understand that Mr.
Whitney cannot make the race. They would
be for him against all the field If he could
| but are anxious AS matters stand to secure
! his influence for party unity and strength
| in the only way in which he can exert it.
| A letter from him, it has been thought
covering the whole situation would be of
very great value The present hope is, too
| that this letter may be written and see the
| light In the press. The subject is interest
! ing no less to one, side than to the other.
yfr,rx ,iS-ar rf finy1c, h,e
| had much success as adjuster of grave
| difficulties. He is good looking, a good
! talker, a good fellow. Success with the
| pen ought to be easily within his reach.
The boomers having finished their work
! In Mississippi, have gone into the adjoin-
| ing states Encoura ging results are re-
I ported from Louisiana. The calls circul1t-
| ed for signatures are intended merely for
| publication, not as an evidence of such
| faith as will preclude voting for another
man at Chicago. If Mr.. Whitney can paci-
| fly and reunite the warning factions he
cares not who leads the party in the ma
tional campaign.