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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
REPUBLICAN TnEACHERY.

The New Orleans Picayune is opposed
to Bryan, but hesitates to endorse Nc
Kinley. In defining Its position, 1t says.
among other things. that southern Demo-
Gratis cannot afford to vote the Republi-
can ticket under any circumstances du-
ring the existence Of the present gene
ration. The Republicans In the Southern
States are. 1t continues, the same men
who pIacticed enormous wrongs and
outrages upon the southern people and
loaded them with the debts created in
the course of the robberies and corruption
that were perpetrated on them.
The Boston Herald. in noticing the con-
tention Of the Picayune, says that 1t Is
easier for the southern Democrats to
forget the days of the rebellion" than
the events that followed 1t. and asks
why continue the remembrance so long.
The Herald contends that both eras are
comparatively ancient history, and that
while there are probably" some pretty
poor specimens of Republicans left in the
South, the great bulk of the party In the
nation has seen the folly. In a political
sense If not the injustice, In q higher
sense, Of its southern policy.
II the great bulk OF the Republican
party in the nation has seen the folly
and injustice OF its southern policy, 1t
has taken very poor way Of demon
strating 1t. How long has 1t been since
the Republican party attempted to put
the South under the operations of
force bill? The attitude Of the Republi-
can party towards the South when out
of power and ia power. respectively
finds an excellent illustration in the
lines,
"The Devil was sick, the Devil a monk
would be.
The Devil was we'll, the devil monk
was he"
1t begins to coquette with the South,
cry peccavi, make roseate promises, Sc
ductively plead that the dead past should
bury its dead, and talk about cam
paign Of education. But let 1t regain its
grip and Immediately its malignant
southern policy springs again into life.
Immediately 1t re-enters upon its old
career of sectionalism.
At present the Republican organs are
preaching with more than their usual
eloquence a campaign OF education. We
have no objection TO such campaign
but would insist that in the South 1t be
a campaign Of liberal education. Do not
confine 1t to the currency specially. Let
1t embrace also a course in the history OF
the treachery Of the Republican party,
and the policies of that party that un-
Derby its financial declaration. to the end
that Democrats who are in danger of
being lured from party fealty by the
dazzle of the gold plank In the st. Louis
platform may know exactly what to
expect should the Republicans triumph
in November. thorough campaign OF
education ought to have the effect OF
convincing all southern gold Democrats
not only that they cannot afford to vote
the Republican ticket, but that IL Is
their duty to support the Chicago nomi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
Break the Deadlock.
Roanoke WORLDLY

II Mckinley should be elected president
of the United States in November, there
is not the slightest prospect that any
legislation for the relief of the country
could be accomplished. There is no propa-
bility of a change in the situation In the
Senate. II Mckinley had been In the
White House since the last congressional
election there would have been no ma
terial difference in what has been done by
the present Congress. 1t is absolutely I'M
possible for the dominant faction OF the
Republican party to gain control OF all
the branches Of the government at the
approaching election. The silver senator's
will certainly be able to prevent legisla-
ton, and II Mckinley wins there will be
four more years Of unrest. uncertainty,
and currency agitation. No disaster that
may result from free-silver coinage would
be greater than this, and four years from
now the great question would remain I'M
settled, necessitating another fight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
4 Tvvo.EDoEp SWORD.

when the co-cent dollar took the place
Of the f00-cent dollar the wages OF en-.
rtneers fremen, brakemcn, ETC., wouio
6uv only half a. much az at present
Then they would ask for more dollars 20
that their wages might have the old pur-
cha s,ng powerful Chicago Tribune.
The talk Of o-ccnt dollar In the
event OF the election Of Bryan
and sewall has done much harm.
Sensible people do not believe that
there will be such a great de-
preclation In the value Of the silver DOL
lar. 1t is an extravagant threat that mas
caused nearly all of the arguments OF
New York and Chicago financiers to De
discounted. 1t Is utter foolishness, II not
wIckedness, and Is on par with the
threats OF New York bankers to squeeze
the money market, In order to give Sill
veritcs an ''object-iesson-"
The Dispatch Is supporting the nominees
of the Chicago convention, but we are
non-partisan enough to inform the foolish
Gothamites that the tighter they make
the money market. the more loans they
call in, the more panicky the times be-
come. the more votes Bryan will get, and
the more certain 1t viii be that he will
be elected.
II is our belief, also, that the bankers
aforesaid have made a great mistake In
predicting that unutterabIe woe will be-
fall the country In the case Of Bryan's
election. In this matter they are play
ing with a two-edged sword. They may
not only Brighten timid voters, but may
frighten their own depositors.
OF course, It would not be possible for
this country to pass from gold standard
to a silver standard without disturbance
of values; but the question is. II this tran
sition has to come, would It not be
better for the country to have 1t come as
quietly as possible, rather than In
whirlwind of passion and panic?
Though Bryan and Sewall are going to
get many thousands Of votes in the cities
1t Is a well-known fact that the body OF
their supporters are country-people-farm
ers. And 1t is also we'll known chat is,
outside Of New York; that farmers do not
usually keep bank accounts, and are for
the most part Independent Of banks. So
no amount of squeezing Of the money
market can affect them or change their
purpose to vote for Bryan.
Yes: all this threat OF panic. all cry OF
a 50-cent dollar. is a two-edged sword
a weapon that may wound him who Yields
It, as we'll as him at whom 1t is aimed.
The spirit shown by those New York
banks that have resolved to help the
government to keep up the gold reserve
is much more to be commended. and Is
a sounder and safer policy, view 1t from
any standpoint you choose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

Senator. ''in all that pile there Is not a
single mention Of the tari1 or the golu
standard. I am nstounded at the tone OF
some OF the letters ! am receiving anu
Il appears to me that the silver wave -
sweeping over the East with a. mncn
force as 1t has shown In the South ano
West"
How long do you think It win con-
tinue?"
THAT am unable to say. 1t may DC
permanent, or Il may be but temporary.
THAT Is one OF the reasons why ! think
the Bryan managers are putting OH .ho
opening OF their campaign too long. NOW
Is the time to push the Bryan work'
while the fever Is on the people. Why
the National Committee should be organ
ICED and have out its campaign manu-
book by this time. fear II Is mistake
to put off opening the campaign unui
way of there in the middle OF August
1t will take several weeks for the COM
mlttee to perfect its organization ana se'
its force in thorough working oraer.
There are some persons who imagine tnat
the Democratic Congressional Committee
Is expected to get out the campaign nanu-
book. That Is a mistake. That work be-
longs to the National Committee. am
ready to give the National Committee
pny assistance / can, as have on ham
a lot Of good material that Will nj In
nicely In the handbook, but nevertheless
| think 1t Is a mistake TO postpone the
formal opening OF the campaign too long,
Has not Mr.. Bryan already opened
his campaign. He is making speeches al
most every day."
THAT il one great trouble with Bryan
said Senator Faulkner. "He likes to tax,
and in my opinion he talks too mucn' he
should be kept quiet until the campaign
opens, and then he should not be allowed
to speak without preparation. his
speeches are not up to the standard OF
his Chicago speech, and will not be unless
he is given ample opportunity to prepare
himself, and / have noticed considerable
criticism upon some OF his on-hand Ell
forts. His enemies are on his trail, ana
they are ever ready to pick up and make
use of any silly or injudicious remark he
may chance to let fall. His play now IS
to remain silent, and bottle up some OF
the personal Joy he feels at being se-
lected as the candidate Of his party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
SECRETARY HOKE SMITH.

The resignation Of Mr.. Hoke Smith as
Secretary of the Interior. II offered, wouid
mean not that he has changed his opin-
ions at all, but that, as the celebrated
81. N" used to say. he was not able to
"stand the pressure" He has, so TO
speak, carried the administration on his
shoulders in Georgia. He has had TO
fight the Constitution, the leading Demo-
cratic paper in that State, and one OF the
ablest in the land. When he was first
proposed for the Office Of Secretary OF the
Interior, Mr.. Smiths name was ridicuied
by his opponents. Up to this time he mas
not ceased to be faithful to his CHIEF ana
TO stand by the administration. AT one
time we thought he was going to swing
back into the Free-Silver party, but he did
not.
There is a most significant remark In
Secretary Smiths paper, announcing his
adhesion to the Democratic party, 10
which he had been so long attached. The
remark is that the Republican party Is
opposed to an income-tax. Does this
declaration mean that Mr. Cleveland 10 IN
favor of an income-taxY Certainly II
means that Mr.. Smith and his followers
IN Georgia are supporters of that tax. IL
means also that as he and the other hard
money men In that State have had to
stand nm AGAINST immense odds. they will
hereafter plant themselves upon the plat
form Of the Democratic party OF the
United States and be found battling Tor
the creed set forth in that platform. IN
ending what IL styled "the odious In
come-tax." He will win the battle In the
empire State of the South and help US
here In Virginia.
We take 1t for granted that Mr.. Smith
win at once tender to Mr.. Cleveland his
resignation as member Of his Cabinet
and that the President will accept 1t.
Mr.. Smith also charges that the Re-
publicans are in favor OF high protec-
ton. His remark implies that he IL OPP
posed to high protective tarin. But
this question may be dropped for the
present. The pending campaign Will turn
upon monetary questions.
Mr.. Herbert Is another member Of M
cleveland's Cabinet who will DO expected
to resign at once. There is no time fer
diliy-dallying. There Is no doubt That
Secretary Herbert ought to follow secre-
tary Smiths example.
All these restless movements tend TO
strengthen the Democratic party. vir-
ginia win be as certain to vote Alright as
Alabama or Georgia. Yes, and she Will
vote understandingly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

There are certain States in the West
hitherto Republican in politics. which the
r&mocrats hope to carry this year Tor
Bryan with the aid OF the silver Hepup-
iicans. There are certain other States In
the West which are also considered essen
ttal 10 the success of Bryan that the
Democrats hope to carry with the aid OF
the Populists. And when this fact -
borne in mind the Importance OF the
proceedings of the Populists' convention.
now In session at st. Louis, VIII more
clearly appear.
There Is but little expectation that
Bryan will be able to carry any or the
Eastern States, and our usual quota OF
electoral votes in that quarter must be
substituted by the capture Of Western
Republican States.
Teller and those acting with him will
help US great deal. but 1t is important
that much of the western Populist vote
should be captured also.
This IL the game the Democrats and
Republicans are playing at st. Louis.
The natural inclination OF the Populists
= free-silver platform. but Mark Hannas
agents are on hand at the convention
with persuasive arguments" to prove TO
the Populists that 1t is to their interest
10 keep In ''thc middle OF the road e.,
r'turn not TO the Democratic right, nor TO
the Republican left"
All the ingenuity and money of the Re-
publicans will be employed to prevent the
Democrats from controlling the Populist
vote. The stake being played for Is
big oue---the Presidency-and we are
ready 10 suspect that Hanna's men have
trick cards UP their sleeves.
However, our present information Is
that a very large majority of the Popu-
lists are ready, and anxious indeed, to
give their votes to Bryan; but, doubtless,
through Republican Vaccinations, objec-
ton Is raised to endorsing Sewall. Hence
a scheme has been devised to support
Bryau. but 70 substitute another name for
SewaIrs. The details OF this plan we own
we do not understand; nor do we see
how II can be successfully worked. unless,
indeed. Mr.. Sewali withdraws from our
ticket. when It would become the duty Of
our national committee to name his sue
cessor, and that successor might be man
acceptable 10 the Populists.
The Republicans and Democrats both
nre trying to "run'' the Populists' conven-
ton. Both evidently think the Populists
hold the balance of power. Both will
mako pledges--the Republicans Of money
% sustain the Populists' tickets in certain
States end to fee leaders-and the Demo-
Gratis Of positions that our party may
have TO dispose Of.
Senator Jones. Of Arkansas. chairman
of our national committee is In st. Louis
ana we trust to his judgment and good
sense to see that nothing is done there
on behalf of our party which would not
be approved by the true Democrats OF
the country. Mr.. Jones acted as the
chairman Of the steering committee at
St. Louis. and managed admirably for
the majority, and he 1t was who jumped
up and repudiated on behalf of the party
~ great part OF Tillmans speech. His
position at St Louis is delicate and
difficult one. but we hope he VIII be fully
equal 20 It and viii pull through" all
right
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

1t Is we'll to have Tammany for a
friend. The fact that Tammany has
yielded and will wait until Hills COM
mittee has spoken is an indication that
Hill and Sheehan agree on the policy
to be pursued-that is, to ignore the plat
form and indorse the nominees. Senator
Hill and w. T. Sheehan started yester-
day on a yachting trip as the guests Of
Colonel Rupert, to be gone a few days,
and mean time the State Democracy
will await developments. Everybody. ex-
cept the few gold men, OF whom Will
liam c. Whitney is the more conspicuous
example, seems to be awaiting word
from the Senator.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
A Romantic Marriage.

WINSTON, N. c., July 22.-(Special.)-A
highly romantic marriage was celebrated
in the Phoenix Hotel parlor here at 4
o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. r. W. Chris
tian, of Milwaukee, Wis. and Miss Bette
Moir. of this county. were the contracting
parties. Dir. Christian came to winston
yesterday, and to-day drove to the home
of his sweetheart who had succeeded in
getting her parents away from home In
order that she might escape. The old
folks were opposed to the marriage, and
the daughter, who is highly accomplished.
feared serious trouble should her parents
be at home when her lover came for her.
Mr. and Mrs Christian will remain here a
few days before going to their western
home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
INSTRUMENTATION OF SILVER.
, EDITOR Of the plspatch:

60 tho Editor OF the Di5pdtcns
A great deal has been said lately and
Gill b said during the next three
months about the decentralization OF sill
yer in lS73, and the repeal Of the Sher-
man act. etc. take IL that large
number Of your readers are like some OF
IN here-do not understand much about
silver In 1873. VIII you tell US through
your pepper its exact condition In 1873,
before sfhe demonstration act was pass
Cd? Toll US how II stood on the
statute. books, and its relation to gold.
4 State the nature Of the act demone-
1lrins II and its standing after that
,,p to the repeal OF tho sherman act.
0ia any panic or great depression In
business follow ITS demonetizaiiony
4 We would like statement OF the facts
connected with silver In 1873 and since,
and have sought your aid, knowing that
your perfect fairness in all things and
love OF truth preclude the possibility OF
any distortion OF facts. INQUIRER.
1. Erom l7m to 1879. We had free COIN
age Of gold and silver-~i. e.. any one could
carry gold or silver bullion 70 the minis
and have Il coined free OF expense into
nponey. Only ss.ooo.0oo In standard silver
nsilsrs had been coined up to 1873. Both
gold and silver were legal tender for
any amount. and silver was coined ut
ratio OF le to I.
:. In 1873 tho coinage Of the
silver dollar was dropped. and silver was
made legal tender only TO the amount
e r. In 1913 no coin was IN general cir
collation. In the United States, specie pay.
,neuts not having been resumed until
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
The Fox Island Case.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, July 22.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Investigating Committee APP
pointed by the Legislature to investigate
the Fox Island matter, and consisting OF
Senators j. N. Stubs and j. w. LeCato.
and Delegates Booker Of Nansemond,
Bland Of King and Queen, and Hathaway
of Lancaster met at Onancock this after
noon, but owing to the absence Of the
secretary, f. p. Brent, who had charge
of the papers in the case. the meeting adj
journed to convene again on abe 18th OF
August.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
Republicnn Delegates Elected.

EAST RADFORD, July 22.-(Special.)-
The Republicans held a meeting Monday
night TO elect delegate to the Lynchburg
convention. Jacob Dudley was elected.
with c. S. Shelor as alternate. George H..
Kimball was elected city chairman. DR..
Allen G. Black was elected member OF the
Congressional Committee. and w. j. Ken
derdine. NJ. +. Tinnell. G. Z. Beamer. and
Committee. Speeches were made by Colo
mel John Hampton Hoge, candidate for
Congress. and Judge Phil. w. Strother, OF
Giles, elector at large.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

An exchange says: Without a silver
majority In the House silver President
would be powerless to do more than ex-
haust the gold reserve and insist upon
the use OF silver now In the Treasury
for the redemption Of government obi
cations.
It depends upon the size of the majority
which the silverites have in the next
Congress whether they gain point.
There Is nothing like delay to cause de-
lay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
senator Faulkner Talks About Bry'
an,s Campaign.


When Senator Faulkner returned TO
Democratic headquarters yesterday he
found his table covered with communica-
tons from all parts of the country asking
for free silver literature.
MANY Of these letters" said Senator
Faulkner, placing his hand upon large
pile Of correspondence before him. are
from lawyers. doctors, and professional
men. and men OF intelligence. from New
York, Massachusetts. Pennsylvania. New
Hampshire. and other Eastern States beg
ging for silver literature. They show
that they are familiar with the subject.
for they specify the documents or the
speeches they desire. AS rule enthusi-
astic politicians write to me asking me
10 send them anything that will do for
campaign material" =,
do you receive any inquiries for gold
literature or tariff talk?"
Strange as 1t may SEEM" replied the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
The Times for Him.
INDIANAPOLIS Journal.)

NO" said Dismal Dawson, In answer
to his benefactors question, hard times
is not the best for our business. Nor yet
good times. The times that suits me best
is about mediym-when the work amt
too plenty nor money too scarce"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

It should not escape the attention OF
those extreme gold-standardites who IN
their haste call all pro-silverites Anar-
chists. that John Most, head and front
of Anarchism in America, Is against free
silver too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

There is no better investment than the
interest bearing stock Of the Old Domin-
ion Building and Loan Association. APP
ply for information. either in person or
by letter, to the Home Office, Chamber
of Commerce Building Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

There is no good reason for doubling
that the Democrats will elect Mr.. Bryan
to be the next President OF the Cniteu
States. The people are aroused. They
were never more in earnest, so far as we
may Judge from the condition OF things
In the Old Dominion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23
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supreme Court of Appeals

wYTHEVILLE, VA, July 2--tSpeciaL)
on brief
Jordan VS.. Norwich Lock Manufacturing
Company. Dismissed.
Dupuy VS.. Cutchin's Trustee, Donaldson
VS.. Levine. and State Savings Bank vs.
Stewart. Argued and submitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-23

1t is not to the discredit Of Candidate
Sewall that he should be out or favor
with the most extreme members of the
Populist party. Extreme men are never
the Wisest men.