The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-12
A Strong Appeal to the Voters
of the Democratic Party.
BY EX-SENATOR JARVIS
He Counsels Harmony and a
Spirit of Compromise.
AT THE STATE CONVENTION
Those Holding Divergent Views Must
Bury Their Differences and the
Utmost Harmony Must
Prevail.

Prevail.
To the Editor: Having enjoy
ed the confidence of the peo-
pie in the past and earnestly de-
string their welfare in the future I
venture to address this appeal to them
In August last number of Demo-
Gratis met in Washington, and inspired
by a desire to aid in bringing financial
relief and prosperity to the people and
to save the Democratic party from
utter ruin, effected an organization
within the ranks of that party
to advocate the free and unlimited
coinage of gold and silver, and to Sc
cure a free and full expression of the
Democratic voters on this question. |
was made the member of the executive
committee for this State and as such
/ have worked with that organization,
in and out of the State as best / could.
1t is now absolutely certain that our
State convention will declare for silver
and send delegates to the National
convention pledged to it. 1t is con-
ceded that this convention to which
our delegates will go-will be i'll the
control of the silver Democrats and
that a platform will be made which
declares in plain explicit terms for
the free and unlimited coinage of
both gold and silver at a ratio of 16 to
/ and candidate named in full accord
with it.
A very large majority of the Demo
Gratis in this State who believe IN the
gold goldou.. ushrdl shrdlu sh rdlum
gold standard have acted in com
mendable spirit. Recognizing the fact
that an overwhelming majority OF
their fellow Democrats differ from
them, they have refrained from max
ing any factional fight and have left
the silver men free to take such action
they deemed best. In some instances
they have set the silver men an eX-
annie of trust and forbearance which
some of us would do well to follow.
Fellow Silver Advocates, do you feel
the full force of the responsibility
which is upon as? The campaign IN
North Carolina will be ours. Being IN
control of the county district ana
State conventions we must assume the
responsibility which that control
brings If the campaign succeeds, 1T
Is orr success. If it fails, it is our
failure. We cannot place the respon-
sibilitv upon the gold men, they have
not antagonized us-we must assume
If ourselves. Shall we succeed OF fan?
That is the momentous issue.
Two things are absolutely essential
RI o1lr success. First, we must cease
tn instruct each other and learn 10
have confidence in one another. III
is but natural that in times IKE
those strong men who are in accord Is
n 4be end to be attained VIII dilfef
as to the best method OF OBTAINING
if. Mr.. Frankness, influenced aioIle
nv a desire for success, lays GOV tile
line of action, which, to MN see''lo
hest and Immediately Mr.. Suspicion
charges him with being ready 10 sun
render to the Populists or TO sell out
TO the gold-bugs. This As all wrong
It must cease. Here we are WlClih
two weeks of the State convention III
which we must form our lines OF DAT
tel and name our leaders. Let us ecu
nv that time in disciplInlng ouIsei.es
and getting ready III elbow Iouch WIN
each other. In the second place we
TnnSt have unity VI tpSNlCA4'
we succeed; divided we fail. We must
erat tooether SO as to present an united
front to common enemy.
How can this unity be obtained
cav Inv honest and free conferences
among men holding divergent views.
CO long as the outcome of the chicago
convention was in doubt, many as
good Democrats as can be found IN the
State Thought it would be wise 10
nostnone the nomination of candidates
FOR State offices until after the ad-
iournment of the Chicago convention
Since il has become known what inc
action at Chicago will be, it seems the
strongest reasons for two conventions
have passed away and that men VINO
differed on this question may now
easily come together. a number OF
gentlemen holding divergent views on
this and other questions dld me tho
honor TO meet with me in Raielgh d
few DAYS ago and talk them over.
Nothing was said about candidates or
delegates to Chicago, but each, IN
spired bv the same laudable purpose
to maintain good government III North
Carolina. made a presentation OF his
views. The more we discussed them
the nearer we got together, and when
we senarated there was little, IT amy,
difference between us. | was gratlhed
to see the spirit that prevailed, Each
was ready to subordinate his own
views to the judgment OF the conVeh-
ton. | heard not a word OF mistrust
of those who differed with them. Oh!
that his spirit could prevail every
where in the State, and it must If we
succeed. ] believe the best way to get
together is for those who hold diver
gent views in matters of policy to
meet and. in an honest and friendly
spirit, talk them over Hence ! coun-
sci conferences and comparison OF
views when convenient, and espe-
cially urge that as many OF
he delegates ito the State convention
as can, together with such friends as
may be able to attend, meet in Raleigh
the day before the convention and
confer with each other This will
bring together men from every section
Of the State, and the views and wishes
Of all sections can be made known