The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-03-19

the Republicans. what is the result
We have discreditsd our party; We
have weakened our principles (as
far as we are concerued); and what
have got in returni II is true We
might get few more Off ces this year,
but wha, would We do next year, Oar
party would be fatally crippled. Wei
could never gain another vote. The
old parties would no longer fear or
respect us. Politics is war, and
when q party ceases to be feared 1t
ceases 10 be respected. On the other
hand, let US suppose that We refuse
TO give up our principles and refuse
to support a goldbug, then We score
point for our principles and our
party. We gain the respect OF the
Republicans as well as the respect OF
every body else. We must have the
respect of the best element OF the
two old parties or they will never
join US IN fight for principles.
When the Republicans find that We
will not go into copartnership with
the goldbugs, then they will ask
themselves the question If they had
not better turn their backs upon the
goldbugs also, and stand with US in
a Sight for the common good against
the common enemy. Whatever 9th
ers may do, let US stand for the
right. In this position We would
continue TO gain votes every day
from both Of the old parties. II
there ever was q time when the peo-
pie needed a party that had courage
TO stand for the right, now is the
time. Let US stand by the people
and financial reform, and then those
who know that We are right and
know that they are wrong will ask
themselves the same question that
you have asked.
| QUEsTION-Had we not better
make any sacrifice of principle than
to let the Democratic party get con-
troll of the next Legislature and re-
peal our Election law, etc.i
ANswER-The only thing that will
make it possible for the Democratic
machine to hold the great rank and
file in line in the next campaign will
be for US to sacrifice our principles
and rob them of any place to 60
The Democratic leaders know tina
the rank and file Of that party vii
never go to the Republican party be
cause it is talred with the same Sher
man Cleveland stick that the Demo
cratic party is. Their only fear i
that thousands of honest men VIII
put principle above party, who ar
Disguised because the party has no
kept its pledges. will join the Pee
pies Party. Now shall we pursu
1 the very course that will help tn
8 Democratic machine to keep th
Democratic party together7 Beside!
If the Republicans should turn the
backs on cooperation to support
' goldbug and this should result i
b, putting three tickets in the field, th
Q Peoples Party would elect mo,
0 members to the next legislature tha
the Democratic party could with
: gold candidate for President. 1t
probable that neither one of til
three parties would have a majorit
in the next Legislature. The Ele
;, ton law could not be repealed or an
new laws passed by the Democrat
;. or by any other party alone. Wha
ever was done would have to be dol
:. by the agreement of at least two
the parties. But are not the Repu
licans as much interested in pressr
ing that law as the Peoples Party i
. If the Republicans fear Democra
- ic victory, why will they turn the
:. backs on the election law and coun
;, government to support goldbug f
=, Plesident' Can it be possible tn
the machinery of the Republic,
. party is run by men who expect
- be appointed revenue officers und
&c a goldbug administration Are tn
- willing to turn over the State to t
II Democrats (Which they say Won
. happep) and betray the people of t
. whole country into the grasp of
! gold trust in order that they m
:, get to be store-keepers, gaugers
!, whiskey distillerys, etc.i No.
ho cannot believe it. Again, let US a
~ them to co operate with US agai,
goldbugs. If no party will help
in this fight, then let the Peopl
Party make square fight to the
- ish against the Infamous British q
tie conspiracy and all of its agents.
lies and supporters.