Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-08

of the democratic party, and I will fa- vor all things and all men who will join me in seeking that worthy attainment I cannot say that l have any choice as between the two men, but If l could have my own way I would eliminate both from the race and put up another man-say General Pettus-who could quiet the an- imosities now prevailing between the friends of the present candidates. But l candidly believe that Captain Johnston could do more to reunite and strengthen the party in Alabama than could MT. Clarke. I do not and never did indorse nor sanction Captain Johnstons criti- cism of the administration, as I believe we should leave that to the enemy. 1 believe, however. that Captain Johnston is true man and honest in his professed convictions"
 Colonel" said l. whom did you sup port in the last election?'
 'I supported Governor Oates because his views at that time were about my own and he sustained the administra- tion. I do not pretend to say, however, that the president has made no mis- takes; but it was notour business to her aid them to the world. I am sorry that the financial problem has entered into the canvass"
 Colonel are you bimetallist?'
 "Yes," said he, "I am bimetallist; still have had my doubts as to the ex- pediency of resuming the free coinage of silver at the present time, when it would be so much at variance with the commer- cial nations of the world.
 Would you advise the free coinage or silver as an experiment."
 |. Well" said he, "I don't know that l would oppose it; anyway, l will say that if the people want it they should have it. for on them will fall the result, be 1t good or evil"
 "Colonel, what do you think of Captain Johnstons refusal to discuss the hnan- cial problem with MT. Clarke in a canvass of the state?"
 q think" said Colonel Inzer, that Captain Johnston was right in that. It would be bad policy for democrats to en- gender a civil war, as 1t were, in the state, and 1t would do much to injure the unity and harmony of the democratic party. It is not a matter of courage or fear Cantain Johnston was shot too often dur ing the war to doubt him--as both are men of ability. Democrats will have use enough for all their ammunition Tn ngnt- ing the common enemy-the republican party. Furthermore, as matter Of com mon courtesy, I think MT. Clarke should leave Jefferson to Captain Johnston and Captain Johnston should not invade MO- bile.''
 Now, Colonel. as a final query, don't you think the democrats ought to noml- nate the stronger man as between cap tain Johnston and MT. Clarke, and don't you think Captain Johnston is the strong CT of the two?"
 The colonel said: From all the infor- nation can gather from the entire state I do believe Captain Johnston is the stronger man and should receive the nom- ination over MT. Clarke"
 The above interview also embodieS the sentiments and views of Judge James Green of St Clair county Judge Green is a gentleman of great ability, and has done good work for the party, is conser- vative man, and his opinions are entitled to great weight
 Colonel Inzer is one of the most con serVative men in the state. ana seeks nothing but the success of the demo- cratic party. He is opposed to all dis sensions and bickerings in the party, and believes that we should nonanate the strongest man who is in the race re- gardless of his views on finance or any thing else--only let him be democrat.
 The goldbug papers are Hetting alto gether too funny when they say that Joe is running himself, but the people called out Dick. -
 don't reckon that Joes best friend will deny that Joe would like to be gov ernor. and, as for that, it is fair ana honest aspiration. Now, while l am sat isfied that the office of governor IS not very hot on Dicks trail. running nim down. vet it is quite evident that DICK didn't want to run. but a nag had to be entered to carry the Advertiser load. ana Dick was selected.
 He will be badly distanced. and come out of the race with an incurabie case or thn,ons H.