The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13

Inc Graham Galaxy says.
The Richmond Times deserves the
thanks Of all Sound Money Democrats for
the manly stand it took i'm the late cam
yass.'
The Times IS grateful for the kindly
expression from its contemporary. Our
position I'm this campaign was unhappilS'
not in accord with the views Of many
OF our friends, but without the slightest
possible ceiling against them. we simply
maintained our thorough and honest con-
victions. Had we done less in this cam
paipn feeling as we did, We would have
been unworthy Of the confidence Of the
people of this commonwealth.
The Fredericksburg Star says;
THE Star is glad TO note that the silk
mills IN the city. which have been IDLE
for some time. will resume work next
week. This Industry pays out several
hundreds Of dollars in wages each month
and the hands will be glad TO be re-
hcved from their enforced idleness.
Mr.. Charles l.. Hunters foundry ana
plow works resumed operations on yes
tcrday."
The indisputable proofs OF improved
business prospects are not by any means
confined to any section Of the state or
even TO this State. From all over the
country comes information Of revived
activity in Industrial circles. 1t is rather
hard on the chronic croaker. but the
fact remains that we are upon the
threshold Of a prosperous year.
The Petersburg Index-Appeal says:
"The report that Mr.. Mckinley Will
probably tender General buckner
foreign mission, as a recognition Of the
services rendered by Sound-Moncy Dem
ocrats In the late campaign IS probably
without any foundation whatever. Mr..
Mckinley doubtless understands that no
Sound-MOney Democrat aided him. d.
rcctly or Indirectly. through preference,
but only as an alternative TO save the
business interests Of the country from
an overwhelming calamity. II he does
not understand this. then the fact should
De Enthusiastically impressed upon him
By General Buckner and every other
sound Money Democrat in firmly de-
clining to accept any favors at the hands
of this administration. Mr.. Cochran
sounded the proper keynote when he de-
Clincd 10 accept a nomination Tor con-
grcss al the hands of the Republicans,
OF the ground that he was "a Democrat
aud not a Republican and voted Tor Mr..
Mckinley only IN the interests OF sound
money. Mr.. Mckinley cannot se1uce
Democrats from their principles by tne
tender of favors any more than Mr.
Rrvan can drive them from their colors
by threats OF partisan accommodation
The sound-Money Democrats engaged
in tie recent campaign from motives
entirely foreign from desire for public
office. II their course helped in the cleo
ton Of the Republican President II was
because they saw in his selection the
only means Of preserving TO the country
that which she could not AFFORD to lose
her honor and credit.
II will be ample time to criticize the
motives OF Sound Money Democrats when
they begin to seek public patronage
Under the head of Blueheld Blossoms.
the Graham Galaxy gives us this para
graph:
THE sore places are healing rapidly
with much grace and good humor.
Now. that the sore places are cavortins
and whirling about with sylphiike grace
amid generous glee anu b''" "N"e"'' We
trust that all ante-election irritation Is
forgotten among friends. and the new
era of business prosperity viii be crown
ed by a restoration Of former fellow
ships.
The Bristol Courier says:
"As for ourselves. we don't want any
more campaigns OF education. We want
one based on the genuine old bedrock
Democratic principles. with nothing new
or foreign. and then what we VIII 90
for tho enemy will he a plenty
As long as our political battles are to
be fought for "old. bedrock Democratic
principles so long shall we win. The
principles OF Democracy are Just and
eternal. and must prevail. and as long
as they arc preserved untanted and un-